Th e Indoor Archery Range will be closed this Saturday 2/4/2023 from 9am – 4pm.
Our JOAD team will be scoring a virtual tournament taking place at FOX Township Sportsmans Club.
Category Archives: Youth
2022 Youth Air Rifle begins Oct 15th
NSSA is proud to announce its 2022 Fall Youth Air Rifle Program will start on Oct 15th. 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: Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov 5th
Times: 9 am to 10 am
10:15 am to 11:15 am
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Ages: Boys/Girls 11 – 17
Sign Up: Contact Jeff Knauss (j.knauss@verizon.net) or Phone 412-766-2789
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
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
Local Scout Troop pursues Merit Badge
In keeping with NSSA’s commitment to provide opportunities for youth to explore Sportsmen activities, NSSA has made its indoor archery range and equipment available to a local scout troop so they may pursue earning an Archery Merit badge.
This relationship was conceived by fellow NSSA Members Julie Yacoviello (Scoutmaster) and Jeff Knauss(Eagle Scout and Merit Badge counselor).
Julie and Jeff approached Archery Chairmen Tom Martinelli and Art Klajnowski with the idea and a plan was quickly put into action. Tom and Art are also providing support to the Troops while they are at the club working on their merit badge.
NSSA Welcomes Mars Robotics Association
NSSA Youth Member and JOAD Archer Connor B. Also participates in the Mars Robotics Association. Their group was recently presented with the challenge to create a robot that collects foam discs and launches them toward a target. While brainstorming design ideas, Connor had the idea that sporting clay launchers might provide inspiration and contacted with the request to get an up close look at the machines.
Ron Halli, Kevin Sheen, and Wayne Noftz explained and demonstrated the operation and mechanics of several machines in use at NSSA.
We wish Connor and his team good luck with the project!
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 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