Special thanks to Mark and Tracy Zigo for organizing a fun event on the West Range!
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.
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.
Ladies Pistol – Thank You Volunteers
The Ladies Pistol class was a great success. We received many compliments from the students and we are looking forward to opportunities to grow.
The curriculum was very informative and delivered well; Classroom exercises helped prepare students for range activities. The range procedures were very well organized and methodical to ensure safety as well as promote instruction during range exercises. Range Safety Officers went above and beyond their normal duty and facilitated instruction as well as ensuring range safety. I was impressed with the professionalism and quality of instruction provided.
On behalf of NSSA I would like to thank everyone who participated in support of this event:
Jason Hominsky and Randy Hoffman for proposal and coordination of the class, recruiting Instructors/RSO’s, and provided RSO service on event day
Ray Bauer and Len Merz – classroom instruction and curriculum preparation
Dave Mink – Master Range Instructor
Wayne Noftz – Executive Officer support, RSO Service and Coordinated student Check-in
Jeff Knauss – Executive Officer support, RSO Service and student Check-in
Philip Baker from Safariland for furnishing the firearms for the event.
RSO’s:
Jason Hominsky
David Lund
Ralph Natale
Doug Spirelis
Dave Mink
Rich Burgoon
Randy Hoffman
Al Straub
Mike Gillespie
Len Merz
Jeff Knauss
Jim Guffey
Tony Delserone
Wayne Noftz
I apologize if I overlooked anyone. It is certainly not my intention.
Again, thank you and congratulations. It was an honor for me personally to participate in facilitating this event with you all.
Al Straub – NSSA Vice President
NSSA Trap – ATA Doubles Marathon Sept 13 2020
NSSA Trap is pleased to announce a Doubles Marathon Trap shoot!
Date: Sunday, Sept 13 2020
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $17 per 100 targets, plus $5.00 ATA Fee
16 Yard and Handicap Targets also offered
Open to the Public – all are welcome!
ATA REGISTERED SHOOT
HVAC Installation Sept 1 – 3
As approved by the general membership, our aging HVAC Units will be replaced Sept 1st through Sept 3rd. One of the units in the Archery range has already failed beyond repair and the others were beyond serviceability.
In light of the recent health situation and overall concern for the health of our members, the HVAC system has been equipped with HALO UV purifiers.
The Indoor archery range will be CLOSED during the day while the technicians are working.
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