The first 3D Archery Shoot of the year will take place on Thursday Jan 5th 2023. Come in from the cold and join us for the fun and camaraderie. Visit the 3D Archery Page for more info and full schedule.
Indoor 3D Archery begins Jan 5th 2023
Category Archives: Club Operations
NRA RSO Training Oct 29 2022
NSSA’s Chief RSO Bob Pelles will be providing NRA Range Safety Officer training Oct 29 2022
If the above link does not work, visit nrainstructors.org
Click “Find an NRA training course(s) near you”
On the search form, check “NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course” and enter the zip code (15086). Find NSSA in the results and proceed with registration.
Please have your NRA member number handy. Class will start at 8 am. All course materials will be provided. Lunch will be ordered with the cost split among the participants..
Fee is $95
NSSA 2022 Member Picnic Sept 17th
NSSA is holding a picnic on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, on our grounds. This event is FREE to all current members, spouses, children and grandchildren (17 and under). We have not been able to hold this event for several years due to the pandemic, so please come out and bring the family.
We will be serving picnic food from 12 noon to 3 PM, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken, pulled pork, vegetable and fruit trays, potato salad, fresh corn, cookies and soft drinks.
- So that we have enough food, we will require advanced registration. The on-line link is https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4aacaa2fa5fb6-family1
- There will be games and contests for the kids.
- If you have received your 2023 membership renewal but have not returned it, bring it to the lobby with your dues, and get your 2023 sticker, saving us postage.
- Guests are welcome, at $25 each.
- Masks are optional for those that are vaxxed.
- We will need volunteers to help with the picnic. Later this week we will send a members email with the link to sign up for the various opportunities. This will be first come, first served, so don’t delay if you want hours.
- ALL ranges will be closed all day of the picnic.
Spring 2022 Trap League Starts March 3rd
Every Fall and Spring NSSA hosts a 12-week trap league that takes place on Thursday Nights. Shooters are divided into 5 teams which compete against each other for shells, prizes, and most importantly, bragging rights at the end of the 12-weeks. Our Spring League starts Thursday, March 3rd 2022, with a 50 bird pre-season shoot.
This shoot is a great opportunity for shooters to dust off their guns and get back out on the range. Following the warm up shoot, shooters will be divided into the 5 even teams based on their score and known ability, and these are the teams they will shoot 50 birds each week for throughout the rest of the season.
Sign-up times are 4pm-8pm each Thursday and it costs $12 per week to shoot the league. This cost not only covers the targets each week but also the prizes and the end of the league banquet dinner that we have at the club. Everyone is welcome, including non members, so we hope to see you out there! Please be advised that during this 12-week league shooters are not required to participate in the league and can opt to shoot practice instead, however league squads will have preference over trap availability.
Ammo is available for league participants!
For more information and schedule, visit https://northsidesportsmen.com/events/trap-league/
Thanks, Ron Halli
NRA RSO Training Jan 15, 2022
NSSA’s Chief RSO Bob Pelles will be providing NRA Range Safety Officer training Jan 15th 2022. NOTE: Training will be held in the indoor Archery range.
If the above link does not work, visit nrainstructors.org
Click “Find an NRA training course(s) near you”
On the search form, check “NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course” and enter the zip code (15086). Find NSSA in the results and proceed with registration.
Please have your NRA member number handy. Class will start at 8 am. All course materials will be provided. Lunch will be ordered with the cost split among the participants..
Fee is $95.
Youth Air Rifle Starts Nov 20th (Dates Revised)
NSSA is proud to announce its 2021 Fall Youth Air Rifle Program will start on Oct 30th. The focus of the program is to provide instruction from the Winchester/NRA Air-rifle qualification course on firearms safety and development of shooting skills. The program will be run by NRA accredited instructors and volunteers.
All equipment and ammunition will be provided by NSSA.
Dates: Nov 20, Nov. 27, Nov, Dec. 4, Dec 11
Times: 9am-10am, 10am-11am, 11am-12pm
Ages: Boys/Girls 11 – 17
Sign Up: Contact Jeff Knauss (j.knauss@verizon.net) or Phone 412-766-2789
IMPORTANT MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to the NSSA By-Laws, the following voting items will be discussed at the upcoming general membership meeting on Tuesday March 2nd.
- As part of grooming and maintenance of NSSA’s forest, the board seeks the approval of general members to authorize the harvest of timber to promote the health of the forest and ecosystem. Harvested timber would be made available for sale and all proceeds will go to the club.
- By-law amendments and additions will be read. These changes will be read at the next 3 general meetings before being brought forth for a vote. In summary.
- Provide a collegiate membership
- Recognize the West Range, Safety and Training as permanent committees.
- Restrictions on sponsoring new candidates
- Formally authorize the treasurer to pay recurring bills without to avoid late fees due to vote requirements.
- The removal of range usage fees for members in exchange for an annual dues increase.
West Range Events restart April 10th
The West Range committee is excited to offer many events this year including: modified cowboy shoot, rimfire challenge, tactical shoot, ZOMBIE shoot and more!
The action is set to resume on April 10th with a bowling pin shoot opening the season!
Don’t procrastinate, it’s been a long winter. Join us for some fun on the West Range!
Click here for the West Range Schedule
email questions to: west.range@northsidesportsmen.com
Youth Intro to Archery March 7th
The North Side Archery Committee is proud to announce its 6 week Youth Intro to Archery Course will begin on March 7th. Led by Archery Chairmen Tom Martinelli and Art Klajnowski, 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 please follow this Link to the NSSA Youth Intro to Archery Sign Up form
Time: 10am – 11:30am. (Please arrive at 9:30am for the first session)
For more details email: Archery@NorthSideSportsmen.com
Spring 2021 Trap League begins Mar 4
Every Fall and Spring NSSA hosts a 12-week trap league that takes place on Thursday Nights. Shooters are divided into 5 teams which compete against each other for shells, prizes, and most importantly, bragging rights at the end of the 12-weeks. Our Spring 2021 League starts Thursday, March 4th, with a 100 bird pre-season shoot.
This shoot is a great opportunity for shooters to dust off their guns and get back out on the range. Following the 100 bird shoot, shooters will be divided into the 5 even teams based on their score and known ability, and these are the teams they will shoot 50 birds each week for throughout the rest of the season.
Sign-up times are 4pm-8pm each Thursday and it costs $12 per week to shoot the league. This cost not only covers the targets each week but also the prizes and the end of the league banquet dinner that we have at the club. Everyone is welcome, including non members, so we hope to see you out there! Please be advised that during this 12-week league shooters are not required to participate in the league and can opt to shoot practice instead, however league squads will have preference over trap availability. For more information and schedule, visit https://northsidesportsmen.com/events/trap-league/
Thanks, Ron Halli