Special thanks to Mark and Tracy Zigo for organizing a fun event on the West Range!
Category Archives: Events
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.
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.
NSSA Trap – Fall Classic 10/17-18
NSSA is pleased to announce it is holding a 2 Day Trap Event on 10/17 and 10/18/2020.
This is an ATA Registered event. Trophies and $500 in added money will be awarded.
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
3-DAY OUTLAWS TRAPSHOOT
NSSA Trap is pleased to announce it will host a 3-Day non-registered Trap shoot event Friday Jul 24 through Sunday Jul 26!
$1000 Added Money – Trophies – Calcutta
Food Truck every day
Click here to view full schedule and details
SHOOT REGULATIONS
- Registration Opens 1 Hour Before Shooting Starts
- Special Event Sold on Saturday
- $20.00 Buy In 4 Places 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th
- 70/30 Buyer
- Minimum 500 ATA Birds in Last 2 Years
- 25 Yard Penalty Plus Known Ability for Special Event
- 23 Yard Penalty for Non-Special Event Plus Know Ability
- Shooter Must Declare Special Category Before Their 1st Event
- 16 Yard & Doubles With No Known Average Will Be Class A or AA Known Ability Applies
- Must Shoot Lewis Class To Be Eligible For Added Money
- Any Shooter Who Wins or Ties 16 Yard Trophy Increases One Class
- Lewis Class Will Be 3 Classes 60/40
- Double 2 Classes 60/40
- Shoot Will Be Held Under ATA Rules
- Decisions Will Be Final With NSSA Officials
During this event, rifle range benches 1 to 4 will be limited to 22 rimfire shooting to prevent accidental triggering of the trap houses. These are the 4 left hand benches, and will be marked.
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
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!
Youth Air Rifle Program starts March 8th
NSSA is proud to announce its Youth Air Rifle Program will start on Sunday March 8th. 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: March 8, 15, 22, 29 2 sessions will be offered at 9-10AM and 10-11AM
Ages: Boys/Girls 12 – 17
Sign Up: Contact Jeff Knauss (j.knauss@verizon.net) or Phone 412-766-2789
NSSA Sight In Days 2019
Rifle Sight-In Days will be held at NSSA from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the following days…
- Saturday, November 16
- Sunday, November 17
- Saturday, November 23
- Sunday, November 24
This event is open to members and non-members alike.
Sight-in targets are provided at 50 yards and 100 yards. Spotting and general assistance is offered. Range safety is monitored by NRA-certified Range Safety Officers.
The cost is $1 per rifle for members; $2 per rifle for non-members.
Stan Hoover
Glen Beattie