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
Category Archives: Club Operations
Indoor 3D Archery begins Jan 7 2020
The first 3D Archery Shoot this year will take place on Thursday Jan 7th 2020. Come in from the cold and join us for the fun and camaraderie. Visit the 3D Archery Page for more info and full schedule.
Deer Season Range Closures and Member Meeting Schedule change
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In observance of the first week of Deer Season please be aware of the following.
- The December General Membership Meeting is rescheduled to Dec 8 2020
- ALL Ranges will be CLOSED from dawn to dusk Nov 28th – Dec 5th 2020. Ranges will reopen Dec 6.
Youth Archery resuming 9/27
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.
Oct 2020 Board meeting 10/13/2020
The Oct 2020 Board meeting has been rescheduled and is set for 10/13/2020.
Reminder: 2021 Membership Renewal
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.
Youth Air Rifle to resume
NSSA will resume its youth air rifle program beginning 10/31/2020
The main focus of the program is to have fun while instructing firearms safety and developing air-rifle shooting skills in the Winchester/NRA Air–Rifle Qualification Course.
This Program will be run by NRA accreditedinstructors and volunteers. All Safetty Equipment, Rifles, and Ammo, is provided by NSSA.
Fall Trap League starts Sept 3
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 Fall League starts Thursday, September 3rd 2020, 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.
Thanks,
Ron Halli
Ladies Pistol Class Sept 5, 2020
NSSA’s Ladies Pistol Orientation will be offered on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at Northside Sportsmen’s Association. This orientation class will include both classroom instruction and shooting outdoors on our West Range. The emphasis of this class is safety and fun.
The orientation class is four hours long. Participants can choose from either a morning session at 8:00am or an afternoon session at 1:00pm. Class space is limited to twenty-four participants at each session. We anticipate spots will fill up quickly so act now. Participation is NOT limited to club members.
The cost to participate in the class is $60, which covers the cost of ammunition and other expenses. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot in the class. Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration before September 1, 2020. No refund will be provided for cancellations made after September 1, 2020.
Participants can register and pay for the class online by clicking on this link: LADIES PISTOL CLASS REGISTRATION CLICK HERE. Participants will receive both a confirmation email and a reminder email 3 days prior to the event.
Any questions regarding the class can be directed to ladiespistol@
The cost to participate in the class is $60, which covers the cost of ammunition and other expenses. Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot in the class. Participants will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration before September 1, 2020. No refund will be provided for cancellations made after September 1, 2020.
Participants can register and pay for the class online by clicking on this link: LADIES PISTOL CLASS REGISTRATION CLICK HERE. Participants will receive both a confirmation email and a reminder email 3 days prior to the event.
Any questions regarding the class can be directed to ladiespistol@
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