Calendar

Events in April 2022

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March 27, 2022(3 events)

Club walk: Clay Pit Hill


March 27, 2022

The Forestry chair will lead a walk exploring the land surrounding Clay Pit Hill in Groton, to the immediate west of WSC's Westford lands.

We will be walking mostly on trails. Wear appropriate footwear, and pack a drink and snack. Meet at the flagpole at 8:00AM sharp.

This trail map web page complete with GPS integration may be worth pre-loading on your smartphone. See also WSC's Trail Boss's annotated PDF capture of the map.

Sporting Clays


March 27, 2022

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)


March 27, 2022

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.

Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

March 28, 2022(1 event)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 28, 2022

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.

March 29, 2022
March 30, 2022
March 31, 2022(1 event)

Game Preserve closes for Summer

N/A
March 31, 2022

This is the last day that WSC's private game preserve is open for upland game bird hunting. It re-opens on the 15th of September. Contact the Game Preserve chair for details.

April 1, 2022
April 2, 2022(1 event)

Sporting Clays


April 2, 2022

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.

April 3, 2022(3 events)

Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED


April 3, 2022

The Archery group is hosting a Granite State Bowhunters 3D shoot.

Adult GSB shooters with membership cards pay $12, non-members $15 - save $3 by joining GSB at registration ($10 for individuals, $15 for families). Under 18's shoot free.

The clubhouse upstairs will be running a cafe, so the indoor range is closed for the duration. Outdoor ranges should remain open.

Questions to the Archery Chair.

Indoor Range Entry Demolition Work Party


April 3, 2022

In preparation for the Indoor Range entry repairs, we'll be removing the gutters, siding, knee walls, and earth next to the Indoor Range Entry. Please review the available slots on Signup Genius and sign up to get credit for work hours. Thank you!

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.WSC Indoor Range entrance

Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)


April 3, 2022

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.

Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

April 4, 2022(2 events)

Trap Team Practice


April 4, 2022

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.

(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

HYBRID General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Egg/Cheese/Sausage English Muffin Sandwich; Speaker: Legislative Initiatives


April 4, 2022

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 an Egg, Cheese, Sausage English Muffin Sandwich with a Hash Brown, fruit (TBD), and a drink - all for only $5!

The guest speaker is: Joseph Afonso, Co-Chair of the Mass Conservation Alliance and President of the Worcester County League of Sportsmen's Clubs, on ``Legislative Initiatives''.

Indoor range closed starting at 2:30PM.

April 5, 2022
April 6, 2022
April 7, 2022
April 8, 2022
April 9, 2022(1 event)

Sporting Clays


April 9, 2022

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.

April 10, 2022(4 events)

Palm Sunday

N/A
April 10, 2022

Action Bay Qualifications (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM)


April 10, 2022

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 21 correct answers, and requires great familiarity with the rules to finish in time.

Resources: Action Bay Range Rules and Cross Functional Rules
Registration is required. 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)


April 10, 2022

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 (Members/Friends/Family Only)


April 10, 2022

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.

Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

April 11, 2022(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 11, 2022

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 11, 2022

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.

(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

April 12, 2022(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


April 12, 2022

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)
April 13, 2022
April 14, 2022
April 15, 2022(2 events)

Good Friday

N/A
April 15, 2022

Passover

Sunset
April 15, 2022

April 16, 2022(1 event)

Sporting Clays


April 16, 2022

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.

April 17, 2022(3 events)

Easter

N/A
April 17, 2022

New Member Presentation


April 17, 2022

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.

New Member Presentation

Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)


April 17, 2022

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.

Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

April 18, 2022(3 events)

Patriots' Day

N/A
April 18, 2022

Trap Team Practice


April 18, 2022

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.

(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 18, 2022

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

April 19, 2022
April 20, 2022
April 21, 2022
April 22, 2022
April 23, 2022(2 events)

Passover ends

At nightfall
April 23, 2022

Sporting Clays


April 23, 2022

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.

April 24, 2022(1 event)

Trap Fields Open (Members/Friends/Family Only)


April 24, 2022

Sunday afternoon trap.

Trap has resumed on a semi-restricted basis for WSC members, and their friends and family only. (The front gate will not be left ajar by the Trap committee, so if your family/guests are not carpooling and don't have a gate card, please coordinate to let them through upon their arrival). Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.

Participant use of the online reservation system that was inaugurated during the coronavirus lockdown is now optional - reservations are no longer mandatory. However, the reservation system is still an excellent place to check before heading to the club in case a session has been canceled at the last minute.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

April 25, 2022(2 events)

Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 25, 2022

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 25, 2022

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.

(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

April 26, 2022(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


April 26, 2022

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Team 4 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

April 27, 2022(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


April 27, 2022

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Team 4 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.

April 28, 2022(1 event)

College scholarship application deadline

N/A
April 28, 2022

Applications must be received by the Scholarship chair by today.

Notify your family members who may be interested.

April 29, 2022
April 30, 2022(1 event)

Sporting Clays


April 30, 2022

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.

Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.

Questions to the chair.