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Battle of the Bulge match Dec 12, 2020

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On Saturday, December 12th Northside Sportsman’s Club will hold its Annual Battle of the Bulge shoot which took place from December 16, 1944 through January 25, 1945. 250,000 German troops, including three full German Panzer divisions, were massed along the Belgian border.

It was Germany’s last large-scale offensive and a great gamble to try to turn the tide of war. Soldiers on both sides would suffer some of the harshest winter conditions and experience some of the most brutal fighting of the Second World War.
It was named The Battle of the Bulge because of the bulge it created in the American lines at the onset of the battle.


For an excellent history of the Battle of the Bulge, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge
This match is intended to honor the memory of those men who, a generation ago, were surrounded at Bastogne, or were members of Patton’s third Army that relieved Bastogne on Christmas day 1944.
If you wish to dress in a period uniform, you’re welcome (and encouraged) to do so.

Date and time:

Saturday December 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM.  Registration starts at 9:30.
Place: Rifle range at NSSA, 325 Mt Pleasant Road, Warrendale, PA.
Cost:  $10

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NSSA Welcomes Mars Robotics Association

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NSSA Youth Member and JOAD Archer Connor B. Also participates in the Mars Robotics Association. Their group was recently presented with the challenge to create a robot that collects foam discs and launches them toward a target. While brainstorming design ideas, Connor had the idea that sporting clay launchers might provide inspiration and contacted with the request to get an up close look at the machines.

Ron Halli, Kevin Sheen, and Wayne Noftz explained and demonstrated the operation and mechanics of several machines in use at NSSA.

We wish Connor and his team good luck with the project!

Youth Archery resuming 9/27

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NSSA Youth Archery will resume on Sunday, Sept 27th 2020. In order to maintain social distancing, we have divided the group into 2 sessions: 10am-12noon, and 1pm-3pm. CDC guidelines will be followed; All equipment will be sanitized in between sessions and masks will be required at all times except while on the firing line.

When archers are on the firing line, masks may be removed as it is a potential safety issue and interferes with proper anchoring. Archers on the firing line will be positioned at every other target to ensure they are a safe distance from one another.

Limited spots are available in the 1pm-3pm session only. If interested, email youtharchery@northsidesportsmen.com

Please include the following in your email:

  • bow type (Combound/Recurve)
  • If you have your own equipment, or will use a bow provided by the club.

Reminder: 2021 Membership Renewal

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Members, your 2020 Membership term expires on 9/30/2020. Renewal forms have been mailed and should have been delivered by now.
 
Please don’t delay in returning your renewal form promptly to maintain your membership.
 
There is high demand to join and we must proceed with inviting new members to fill vacated spots immediately after the renewal cycle.