The annual

 Superman Classic Archery Tournament

and

Matthews Solocam ASA IL Pro/Am Championships

 were held June 23-28, 2009 at Mermet Fish & Wildlife Area, just 11 miles north of Metropolis.

The city of Metropolis sponsors the Superman Classic, a cash prize archery competition each year prior to the start of the ASA Illinois Pro/Am Championship.  There will be a one-time entry fee of $15.00, and archers will be eligible to shoot 1-3 days, once per day.  Combined prize money for the professional and amateur classes will be $14,000. Shooters will be categorized based on most ASA Classes and will only be shooting against their class.  Should there only be one entry in a class that shooter will be assigned to compete with a "like" class.  The Range will change daily and be open from 9am-6pm. Register at 9am or after, & turn in score card by 6pm each day. No start times past 3pm.

There will be a stake set for pros, one for amateurs and one for women.   There will be a separate range for children, so there will be fun for the whole family.

Harrah's Metropolis Casino and Hotel hosts an Archer's Reception for all Superman Classic participants at the end of the week at the Riverfront Event Center.