Events in May 2024
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Intraclub Precision Pistol League Intraclub Precision Pistol League
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May 1, 2024A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.
Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.
Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
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ATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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May 2, 2024The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.
Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
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Tree Planting Work Party Tree Planting Work Party
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May 4, 2024The Forestry chair is looking for volunteers to help plant trees. Meet at the Trap House wearing shoes suitable for working on muddy ground.
Sign up here.
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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May 4, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
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Trap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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May 5, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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May 6, 2024Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).
Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Sausage subs Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Sausage subs
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May 6, 2024General Membership meeting at the clubhouse, shared via Zoom teleconference for those who do not wish to meet in person. Connection details to be supplied by club E-blast; here is a copy of the links that you can click on.
If you choose to attend the meetings in person:
- If you have been fully vaccinated, no face covering is required.
- If you have not been fully vaccinated, a face covering and/or social distancing is strongly recommended.
The monthly meal is: Sausage subs with peppers and onions, a bag of chips, dessert TBD, and a drink - all for only $5!
There will be no guest speaker this month.
Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.
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Intraclub Precision Pistol League Intraclub Precision Pistol League
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May 8, 2024A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.
Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.
Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
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Disabled Veterans Fly Fishing Outing Disabled Veterans Fly Fishing Outing
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May 9, 2024The Leominster chapter of the Disabled Veterans Project Healing Waters program will be gathering at the fire pit to fly-fish the pond.
Questions to the WSC Vice President.
ATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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May 9, 2024The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.
Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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May 11, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
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Trap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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May 12, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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May 13, 2024The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.
Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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May 13, 2024Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).
Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
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Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
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May 14, 2024All members must pass a Gun Skills Safety Review (GSSR) to gain access to the Indoor Range (via their WSC Proximity Cards). Proximity Card permissions are updated after the GSSR by the Indoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance.
Agenda:
- Meet in the clubhouse downstairs
- View a safety video
- Take a brief quiz on range procedures
- Demonstrate safe gun handling and usage with a live-fire test
(Bring gun and approved target ammo)
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Intraclub Precision Pistol League Intraclub Precision Pistol League
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May 15, 2024A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.
Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.
Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
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ATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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May 16, 2024The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.
Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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May 18, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
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New Member Presentation New Member Presentation
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May 19, 2024A presentation for prospective members is held in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
The meeting starts with the presentation, so please plan on being seated by the starting time. The meeting should last approximately one hour, depending on the number of applicants.
Questions to the Membership Secretary.
Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED) Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED)
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May 19, 2024Qualifications for use of the Action Bays by club members, to ensure that participants can safely use a holster with a handgun and shoot safely.
In essence, there will be a written test, and you will be required to draw and fire from a holster and hit a target at thirty feet.
Requirements:
- Center fire handgun in an acceptable caliber (see the rules)
- Belt-style holster that completely covers the trigger guard of the gun
- At least 30 rounds of ammo
- Orange range card (see the CRO for replacement of lost cards)
- Eye and ear protection
- Baseball-style hat
- A digital/printed copy of the rules for reference during the test
- A pen to take the written test
Full requirements are in the Action Bay Qualification Procedures.
The test is an open book 25-question multiple-choice which must be completed in 30 minutes. The passing grade is 84%, and requires great familiarity with the rules to finish in time.
Resources: Action Bay Range Rules and Cross Functional Rules
Registration is required, to ensure that you can be notified of last-minute schedule changes. Contact Action Bay Chair.
This is a qualification session for the Action Bays. Successful completion is required to gain access to the Action Bays.
Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM) Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM)
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May 19, 2024Registration Required!!
All members must have an Orange Card to use the outdoor ranges. Cards are issued after a safety briefing, given by the Outdoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance. Please follow the instructions in the Chair's response carefully.
Note well: you must register to ensure that you can be notified of a last-minute schedule changes.
Trap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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May 19, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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May 20, 2024Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).
Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED) Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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May 20, 2024E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
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Intraclub Precision Pistol League Intraclub Precision Pistol League
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May 22, 2024A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.
Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.
Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
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ATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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May 23, 2024The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.
Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
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Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic
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May 25, 2024Championship trap shooter and renowned coach Nora Martin Ross plans to return to WSC before Memorial Day, 2024. Training will be $350 for one day, $450 for two days, plus #3.50/round, lunches included, limited to 10 participants/day with training level adjusted to participant interest and abilities - contact the Trap chair if interested.
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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May 25, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
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Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic
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May 26, 2024Championship trap shooter and renowned coach Nora Martin Ross plans to return to WSC before Memorial Day, 2024. Training will be $350 for one day, $450 for two days, plus #3.50/round, lunches included, limited to 10 participants/day with training level adjusted to participant interest and abilities - contact the Trap chair if interested.
CANCELED Trap - Trap Fields Closed CANCELED Trap - Trap Fields Closed
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May 26, 2024The WSC trap fields are closed for this year's Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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POSPONED Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) POSPONED Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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May 27, 2024The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.
Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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May 27, 2024Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
Set-up starts at 4:30PM; shooting starts at 5:00PM and at least runs until 6:30PM, if not sunset (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).
Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
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Intraclub Precision Pistol League Intraclub Precision Pistol League
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May 29, 2024A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and do introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.
Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.
Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.
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Sportsmens Rendezvous Sportsmens Rendezvous
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May 31, 2024WSC members will gather at the outdoor fire pit, and tell fishing, hunting and shooting stories.
If it rains, we'll go indoors to the clubhouse upstairs meeting room.
Questions to the WSC President.