John Farnam’s DTI is offering Urban Rifle training on July 18th & 19th 2020 at NSSA.
Follow the link below for more details.
DTI Urban Rifle
Author Archives: Al Straub
COVID-19 Green phase transition
The Board has approved the following operational changes effective immediately with respect to the recent transition to GREEN.
BUILDINGS: All buildings including Indoor Archery Range, Meeting Room and Skeet House are now OPEN. Distancing guidelines and gathering restrictions are to be observed. Masks are optional but recommended.
MEETINGS: We will resume club meetings on their normal schedules. Depending on attendance, the meeting may be relocated to the Indoor Archery Range to observe distancing requirements. The first scheduled Board Meeting is Tuesday June 16th, the next General Membership Meeting is Tuesday July 7th.
GOLF CART: The golf cart will be available for use with the following requirements: No more than 2 riders. The passenger must ride in the REAR seats to observe distancing. Sanitizing wipes will be provided and MUST be used to wipe down all contact surfaces after each use. The cart is undergoing maintenance but is expected to be in service this Monday 6/8.
Sporting Events: The respective Range chairmen are working on on rescheduling events. Further announcements will be made as those plans become available.
GUN BASH: The NSSA Executive Committee, along with the Board of Directors and the Special Events Committee determined that it is necessary to postpone the April 25th Gun Bash. We would like to reassure you all that we fully intend to hold this event once we receive the guidance from the proper government agencies and local health officials and also when we feel that the general population will be comfortable and can enjoy attending public events of this size and nature again. We will provide our plans once they are clear. We are not issuing refunds as the event will be held at a future date and even if ticket buyers are not able to attend they will still be eligible to win the 40 main ticket prizes.
If you or an immediate household member is experiencing symptoms or has been exposed to COVID-19 please stay home.
All policies enforced will follow guidance set forth by the PA State, CDC and Dept. of Health
Regards,
Wayne Noftz, President
Al Straub, Vice President
Stan Hoover, Chairman of the Board
COVID-19 Yellow Phase Update
The board has been monitoring the recent YELLOW Phase transition and have agreed it is appropriate to make the following changes.
- ALL OUTDOOR RANGES OPEN: All safety precautions MUST continue to be observed as recommended.
- SCHEDULED EVENTS RESUME: Additional scheduled events will be announced by range chairmen soon.
- GUESTS PERMITTED: All outdoor ranges have resumed their respective guest policies
- RANGE FEES: Range fees MUST again be deposited in collection boxes at all outdoor ranges
- RESTROOM ACCESS: The front main doors to the clubhouse will be accessible to members via keycard to access the restrooms (Restrooms will be cleaned on a weekly basis) – No other clubhouse doors will operate.
- GATE OPERATION: The front gate will revert to all normal open/closing times for scheduled events
- GOLF CART UNAVAILABLE: The rifle range golf cart remains unavailable until further notice
- BUILDINGS: All inside buildings will remain closed except to essential personnel that are needed to maintain buildings and who have the need to access equipment necessary for outdoor range. Thus, Indoor Archery, Skeet House, Meeting room and Kitchen remain closed to general members.
- MEETINGS: Due to current limits on large gatherings of people, we are unable to hold general membership meetings at this time. Additionally, we are unable to hold virtual meetings online because there are no provisions in our bylaws to allow it as per Robert’s rules of order.
Once Allegheny county is cleared to the “Green Phase” we will reevaluate the procedures required to resume normal operations. For example, the in-house trap league and the North Suburban Trap League will be modified as necessary.
All policies enforced will follow guidance set forth by the PA State, CDC and Dept. of Health
Mt Pleasant Road Closure begins 5/4/2020
Beginning on May 4th, Mount Pleasant road will be closed to replace the bridge (WB-403) that passes over it. This is part of the PA Turnpike MILEPOST 28 TO 31 Total Reconstruction Project.
For more details visit the Turnpike Construction Project
Below is a suggested detour to use if you are coming from RT 19:
- Take Warrendale Bayne Rd east about 3/4 mile to Franklin Rd on left.
- Continue on Franklin Rd about 1 mile to Mt Pleasant rd on left.
- Continue on Mt Pleasant rd about 1/2 mile. Northside Sportsmen Club will be on the right.
Hunting at NSSA
The hunting sign in sheet has been relocated to the outer lobby area. All hunting policies remain in effect and must be observed.
April 25th fund raiser postponed
The NSSA Executive Committee, along with the Board of Directors and the Special Events Committee have determined that is necessary to postpone the April 25th fund raiser.
We would like to reassure you all that we fully intend to hold this event once we receive the guidance from the proper government agencies and local health officials and also when we feel that the general population will be comfortable and can enjoy attending public events of this size and nature again. We will provide our plans once they are clear.
At this time we are instructing any of you who may have tickets to immediately turn in unsold tickets as well as stubs and monies collected to the President.
Email him at pres@northsidesportsmen.com
Thank you for your help and patience during this uncertain time. Please stay safe, healthy and strong.
Wayne Noftz, President
Al Straub, Vice President
Stan Hoover, Chairman of the Board
April membership and board meetings cancelled
The April 7th General Membership and April 21st Board meetings have been cancelled. All other indoor activities are also cancelled.
NSSA Youth Air Rifle heralds brief success
Several months ago, respected member Jeff Knauss proposed an Air Rifle program to the NSSA board which was approved with great interest. Jeff is an experienced NRA instructor who runs a very successful program at Allegheny Country Rifle Club. He is passionate about bringing opportunities of our sport to youth, and saw a great potential to expand the opportunity here at NSSA.
A great deal of work has taken place since then to make this program a reality. To name a few things, Jeff worked tirelessly to find volunteers who would help run the program, schedule the dates with the Indoor Archery Chairman, obtain the necessary equipment, and coordinate securing of additional funding from the NRA and 4H. Prior to the unfortunate health safety concerns, NSSA held 4 air rifle sessions with great success! The NSSA executive team applauds the board and membership for its support. We hope to resume this program as soon as possible and continue to promote and grow the opportunity for our youth!
CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS
Members,
Effective immediately, The NSSA board has agreed to enforce the following restrictions in response to the COVID19 situation. These measures are based upon guidance from the CDC, Governor of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Health Department.
Outdoor Ranges/Events
- All outdoor ranges (Pistol, Rifle, Outdoor Archery, West Range) will be open during normal operating hours.
- Range fees are WAIVED until further notice
- Members MUST sign in. Bring your own pen and cleaning wipes / hand sanitizer after handling the sign in sheet or touching other surfaces.
- Outdoor Training events are cancelled
- All club organized outdoor events will continue as scheduled unless the range chairman states otherwise.
- Trap & Skeet Fields are closed for both scheduled and unscheduled shooting.
- Absolutely No guests are permitted until further notice. Members’ Spouse and children are permitted per the bylaws.
- Members are expected to observe all precautions as recommended by the CDC and Health Officials
Indoor Range/Events
- The clubhouse including the Indoor archery range, and skeet building are CLOSED until further notice.
- All indoor events are cancelled.
- Only administrative staff will be permitted in any building on club property while we are under these conditions.
Wayne Noftz, President
Al Straub, Vice President
Stan Hoover, Chairman of the Board
Remaining Fish Fries CANCELLED
NSSA Members, and Friends. In compliance with a request from County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen for all non-essential businesses to voluntarily close, NSSA is cancelling Fish Fries for the remainder of Lent.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, but this matter is beyond our control.
Sincerely,
Wayne Noftz, President
Al Straub, Vice President
Stan Hoover, Chairman of the Board