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Youth Intro to Archery – Winter 2025

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The North Side Archery Committee is proud to announce (2) 6 week Youth Intro to Archery Courses this winter. Your child will have the opportunity to explore the joy of Archery while learning the fundamentals of the sport.

NSSA will provide all equipment, but you may bring your own equipment if you wish.

Cost is $10. (Fee waived for existing NSSA Youth Members)

Limited Spots are available, Choose from one of the 2 6-week sessions below:

1st 6-week program: Jan 5, 2025 thru Feb 9, 2025 Click to Register (Choose only one)

2nd 6-week program: Feb 23, 2025 thru Mar 30, 2025 Click to Register (Choose only one)

Time: Sundays 10am – 11:30am, (9:30AM Start First Week for equipment fitting)

email questions: archery@northsidesportsmen.com

All Outdoor Ranges CLOSED Nov 30th – Dec 7

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In observance of the first week of Deer Season ALL OUTDOOR Ranges will be CLOSED from Nov 30th – Dec 7, 2024 and will reopen sunrise Dec 8th. The following closures will be in effect for this year:

  • All outdoor ranges will be closed Friday evening November 29th at sunset and will remain closed the entire week.
  • Trap and Skeet will be open their regular evening hours after 5 PM (4 PM if there are no hunters signed into the Hunting Sign In Book).
  • There will be no closures of the indoor Archery Range.

Please understand that there is to be NO shooting of firearms during the range closures anywhere on NSSA property except in legal hunting. If you don’t have your firearm sighted in before range closures, you cannot sight it in here until the ranges reopen. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
For questions contact NSSA president Al Straub, or Stan Hoover at
rifle@northsidesportsmen.com

Rifle Range Golf Cart Orientation Sat Oct 26.

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The Rifle Range Committee will hold golf cart orientation sessions on Saturday October 26 from 9 AM until noon. This will require closing of the range to accommodate the training.
We will hold 6 one half hour sessions, each half hour, starting at 9. Each session will be limited to 3 members. Members wishing to get the training MUST use the attached sign up page: 

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Paving project to begin this Weds Sept 25th

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Beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Smullin Paving will start moving equipment to the club to begin the paving process. Minor excavation operations will also begin on Wednesday. The paving team is aware of the Archery event that evening and will make accommodations to ensure they are out of the way.

On Thursday, they will focus on preparing the area for paving. They are also aware of the Thursday Trap League event. To manage traffic flow, they will use cones until the end of their workday (around 4:30 PM). Early arrivals may need to park in the upper lot or wherever directed by the cones. Once they finish for the day, they will open as much of the area as possible.

Paving may begin on Friday or Monday, depending on their progress. When installing the base coat, they will again direct parking using cones.

During the installation of the top coat, access to the gate may be restricted for a few hours to allow the driveway area to set properly. Afterward, parking will be limited to the upper lot for the remainder of the top coat application. This is tentatively scheduled for Monday or Tuesday.

Please note: This schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.

For everyone’s safety, please follow the directions provided by the paving crew. We want to avoid damaging their work by driving or turning on the newly installed surfaces.

“Temporary Inconvenience – Permanent Improvement”

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Jerry Reichart, Director, Financial Secretary, Paving Project Chairman

Ron Halli,  Director, Buiding and Grounds Chairman

OC Pepper Spray Class Oct 18th 2024

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NSSA will host an SAFTEA OC Pepper Spray Class. Oct 18, 2024.

When: Friday, October 18 from 6:00pm to10:00pm

Where: NSSA Meeting Room

Cost: $50 person (Limit of 10 students)

Click here to Register for the class

Anyone can benefit from taking an OC Pepper Spray class – whether you’re a runner, commuter, student, someone who travels for work, retiree, homemaker, college student – this class is for you! This four-hour class will help you learn how to identify threatening behaviors and be better prepared to escape dangerous situations safely. The proper use of OC Pepper Spray provides a viable non-lethal response to counter many threats that you may encounter.

This course is available to NSSA members and immediate family members (spouse or children who are 18 years of age and still reside at home.)

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PA Hunter-Trapper Education Sept 7th 2024

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NSSA Is pleased to host the Pennsylvania Hunter Trapper Education Sept 7th!

Click To Register https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/217486

This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete this training.
Important In order to prepare for your class, read Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 located at Today’s Hunter & Trapper in PA.

NOTE: You must be at least 11 years of age to register for this class!

We will break for lunch around noon. NSSA will provide a light Lunch to ALL Registered Students

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/217486