All ranges and NSSA clubhouse are CLOSED Monday Oct 7th to complete the paving project. The purpose is to ensure surfaces are allowed to cure before driving on them to avoid possible damage.
Category Archives: Building and Grounds
Paving project to begin this Weds Sept 25th
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
NSSA Indoor Archery CLOSED Tuesday evening (1/5/2021)
The Indoor Archery range will be CLOSED this evening (Tuesday, 1/5/2021) from 5PM – 10PM. The range will be used for the General Membership Meeting
Trap & Skeet Limited Reopening
Members,
In accordance with Governer Wolf’s recent announcement that Allegheny County will be entering the Yellow Phase of reopening, NSSA’s Board of Directors have voted to reopen both trap and skeet on a limited basis. Beginning Sunday, May 17th, Trap and Skeet will be open for shooting to MEMBERS ONLY at the following times. Please see adjusted range procedures below.
TRAP:
Thursdays 4pm-8pm
Sundays 10am-2pm
SKEET:
Wednesdays 6pm-9pm
Sundays 11am-2pm
PROCEDURES:
* MEMBERS ONLY – NO GUESTS (members spouse & children under age 18 allowed)
* Gate will remain closed – Access by card only – Don’t forget your card
* Practice Shooting Only – No Leagues at this time
* Clubhouses will remain closed
* Shooters must assemble shotguns at their vehicles and bring only shotgun and ammo to range
* Bathroom access through front main door only
* Outside vending machine with pop and water only
* Exact cash or check payments only – No Change will be given
* Face Masks are recommended but not mandatory
* Social Distancing must be practiced for these events to continue
* Please bring your own disinfecting wipes
* If you or any member of your immediate household is experiencing symptoms of Covid19 or has been exposed to anybody with Covid19, PLEASE STAY HOME.
* We encourage anybody with a pre-existing health condition or compromised immune system to stay at home at this time to protect yourself.
ADDITIONAL TRAP RANGE NOTE:
We have begun work on refurbishing the four trap houses and sometime in the near future trap will be closing for a minumum of 3-4 days for painting. You will be notified when this takes place.
As this situation is fluid, additional closures/changes to the above may be necessary. Any updates will be sent out by the Board of Directors when necessary. Feel free to reach out to shotgunsports@northsidesportsmen.com with any questions or concerns.
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.
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.
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
NSSA Hunting policy
A page has been added regarding Hunting on NSSA property.
Follow the page link below for details.
Range closures 10/11/2017 – 10/15/2017
All Ranges will be closed on Saturday 10/14 for a club event.
In addition, the Indoor Archery Range will be closed beginning Wednesday Morning 10/11 through Sunday 10/15 to accommodate for setup and cleanup.
Rifle Range Renovation Schedule
Improvements for the Rifle Range pavilion are coming this fall. The first upgrade scheduled is the replacement of the broken concrete pad. Work will start Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017. This will require shutting down the range during work hours, 8 AM until about 3:30 or 4 PM all week. We will move the shooting benches into the grass and establish a new firing line there so that members may shoot each day after the workers finish. All range rules will remain the same as before. Shooters are still required to sign in as always, but will not be charged to shoot, as the cash box will be unavailable. The pistol range will not be affected by this work, and will remain open.
On Saturday, September 9 the workers are planning to pour the concrete. After that shooting out on the grass should be available every day all day, until we are told we can use the pad and bring the benches back under the pavilion. The F Class CMP shoot will occur on Sunday, September 10, weather permitting.