Membership Information
Club Benefits
Along with facilities, classes, and knowledge sharing, Auroraland Archers is a great way to meet a lot of new people. The club actively participates in community events and archery competitions. We have our own leagues and tournaments, but also participate in other leagues and tournaments at both a state and national level. You decide which path you want to take and how far you want to take it.
Auroraland Archers does not specialize in one specific style or type of archery, we specialize in all of them from Olympic style shooting to Bowhunting. Our members are familiar with recurve, longbow, and compound bow equipment along with accessories, shooting styles, and just about anything archery related anyone could imagine.
Other benefits are that as a member of Auroraland Archers you are included in interclub relations, you can be granted access to some area private clubs for the purposes of competition without having to be a member of that club.
The members and the organization are a wealth of archery knowledge and the most important benefit of all is that archery is open to be learned by every person from as early as age 8. Archers come in many shapes and sizes and unlike other some sports, strong athletic ability is not required to participate.
Archery is one of the safest sports known to exist and is only slighly more dangerous that bowling. Archery is known throughout world and dates back thousands of years. If a sport / skill such as archery has lasted this long, there must be a reason. Come find out why.
Feel free to browse this site. We hope you decide to try archery out and join our ranks. Archery does not require federal, state, or local licensing to participate. Licensing is required in most states for the purposes of bowhunting for wildlife. Please visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for more information and restrictions regarding bow hunting and licensing.
Types of memberships
In district includes those who reside in the communities of: Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery, and Sugar Grove, along with any other areas that are within the boundaries of the Fox Valley Park District.
In District |
Out of District | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $15.00 / year | Individual | $25.00 / year |
| Family | $25.00 / year | Family | $35.00 / year |
Membership in the Auroraland Archers gives you the following benefits:
Access to Lippold Center's 20 yard indoor shooting range on specified days and times
Participation in some great ALA events
Access to other area club shoots not available or open to the public
Leagues and Tournaments
Assistance and Instruction
Reduced shooting fees at ALA
Membership ID and Welcome Packet
... and more
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Auroraland Archers Membership Chairperson - Kevin Helwig at 630-664-1452, or email kevin.helwig@auroralandarchers.org
If you know that you already want to join, you may download the ALA Membership application here. Please complete it and send to the address at the bottom of the application with your payment.
You are also welcome to come to the club in person to see things for yourself. You may complete and application at the club as well. Please check the ALA Web Calendar for current days and hours of operation.
Hours for ALA Club Access
In cooperation with the Fox Valley Park District, Auroraland Archers club members will no longer have 24/7 access to Lippold Park building. Due to club participation and escalating expenses, Karen Larsen and the Board of Directors have agreed with FVPD to maintain use of the Lippold building on a limited basis.
Please DO NOT enter the building at a time other than what is mentioned below.
Club days and hours are:
Open Club shoot will still be every second Sunday of the month from 9am until Noon
Every Wednesday from 8pm until 10pm after FVPD classes held by Bill Berger
Every Thursday from 7pm until 10pm after FVPD classes held by Bill Berger
All other days and hours are no longer available unless otherwise stated in this newsletter or on the Auroraland Archers Club calendar
ALA Shooting Fees and Guests
Practice fees for ALA members at Lippold Center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block - NO FIELD POINTS ON THIS TARGET
$5.00 for non-club members
Club Shoot - $5.00 per person (member or non-member)
*NOTE - Broadheads are NOT to be shot at 3D animal targets or the wall!
Guests:
Auroraland Archers wishes to communicate to the public that you are more than welcome to be our guest. In accordance with the above hours of access, you can enjoy the club yourself without being a member up to 3 times per year and shoot during the club open times for just $5.00. No obligations expected, but we know you'll want to be a member after you visit.
It is best that you do have your own equipment with you if you wish to shoot as the club is unable to offer rentals at this time.
Feel free to stop in, we'd love to have you visit us.