Calendar

Events in May 2024

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April 28, 2024(2 events)

Indoor Range Work Party (RANGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE)


April 28, 2024

Sign up to help clean up, and get credit for your annual work hours membership requirement.

Questions to the Indoor Range chair.

Trap Fields Open


April 28, 2024

Sunday 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.

April 29, 2024(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 29, 2024

The 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


April 29, 2024

Both 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.

April 30, 2024(1 event)

Passover ends

At nightfall
April 30, 2024

May 1, 2024(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


May 1, 2024

A 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.

May 2, 2024(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


May 2, 2024

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

May 3, 2024
May 4, 2024(1 event)

Sporting Clays


May 4, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

May 5, 2024(2 events)

Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training


May 5, 2024

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death at any shooting range, sportmens club, and the population at large. This course will give you the information and the skills you need to help adults and children during many emergency situations, including the practice of CPR, and operation of Automated External Defibrillators.

The instruction will be delivered via the American Red Cross's "blended training" method, which combines pre-class online work with hands-on skills sessions. You must complete the online blending learning portion before Friday, February 9th.

Tuition is $65.00/person. This class will be a complete Red Cross class. Spots will be limited.

Direct questions to Elizabeth, the Junior Club Chair.

Trap Fields Open


May 5, 2024

Sunday 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.

May 6, 2024(2 events)

Trap Team Practice


May 6, 2024

Both 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; Speaker: TBD


May 6, 2024

General 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, and a drink - all for only $5!

The guest speaker is: TBD.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

May 7, 2024
May 8, 2024(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


May 8, 2024

A 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.

May 9, 2024(2 events)

Disabled Veterans Fly Fishing Outing


May 9, 2024

The 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


May 9, 2024

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

May 10, 2024
May 11, 2024(1 event)

Sporting Clays


May 11, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

May 12, 2024(2 events)

Mother's Day

N/A
May 12, 2024

Trap Fields Open


May 12, 2024

Sunday 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.

May 13, 2024(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


May 13, 2024

The 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


May 13, 2024

Both 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.

May 14, 2024(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


May 14, 2024

All 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)
May 15, 2024(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


May 15, 2024

A 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.

May 16, 2024(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


May 16, 2024

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

May 17, 2024
May 18, 2024(2 events)

Club clean-up work party


May 18, 2024

Dave G. will be running a 2-day work party. This is a great opportunity to get in your work hours for the year. Sign up here to let us know that you're coming.

Questions to the President.

Sporting Clays


May 18, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

May 19, 2024(5 events)

Club clean-up work party


May 19, 2024

Dave G. will be running a 2-day work party. This is a great opportunity to get in your work hours for the year. Sign up here to let us know that you're coming.

Quesions to the President.

New Member Presentation


May 19, 2024

A 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)


May 19, 2024

Qualifications 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)


May 19, 2024

Registration 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


May 19, 2024

Sunday 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.

May 20, 2024(2 events)

Trap Team Practice


May 20, 2024

Both 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)


May 20, 2024

E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.

May 21, 2024
May 22, 2024(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


May 22, 2024

A 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.

May 23, 2024(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


May 23, 2024

The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

May 24, 2024
May 25, 2024(2 events)

Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic


May 25, 2024

Championship 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


May 25, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

May 26, 2024(2 events)

Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic


May 26, 2024

Championship 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


May 26, 2024

The WSC trap fields are closed for this year's Nora Martin Ross Trap Clinic.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

May 27, 2024(3 events)

Memorial Day

N/A
May 27, 2024

POSPONED Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


May 27, 2024

The 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


May 27, 2024

Both 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.

May 28, 2024
May 29, 2024(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


May 29, 2024

A 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.

May 30, 2024
May 31, 2024(1 event)

Sportmens Rendezvous


May 31, 2024

WSC members will gather at the outdoor fire pit, and tell fishing, hunting and shooting stories.

If it rains, we'll go indoors.

Questions to the WSC President.

June 1, 2024(1 event)

Sporting Clays


June 1, 2024

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.