Events in April 2024
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March 31, 2024(4 events)
EasterEaster N/A Game Preserve closes for SummerGame Preserve closes for Summer N/A 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. Sporting ClaysSporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, 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 1, 2024(4 events)
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSEDPolice training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED – The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training. Questions to the Outdoor Range chair. Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) – 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, Trap Team PracticeTrap Team Practice – 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: roasted pork tenderloin; Speaker: Ayer Fisheries and Wildlife OfficeHybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: roasted pork tenderloin; Speaker: Ayer Fisheries and Wildlife Office – 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:
The monthly meal is: Roasted pork tenderloin, side salad, applesauce, homemade oatmeal cinnamon raisin iced cookie and choice of drink - all for only $5.00! The guest speaker is: Chalis Bird of the Ayer District office of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife on "The Ayer District Office and its Programs". Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM. |
April 2, 2024(1 event)
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSEDPolice training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED – The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training. Questions to the Outdoor Range chair. |
April 3, 2024(1 event)
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSEDPolice training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED – The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training. Questions to the Outdoor Range chair. |
April 4, 2024(1 event)
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSEDPolice training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED – The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training. Questions to the Outdoor Range chair. |
April 5, 2024(1 event)
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSEDPolice training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED – The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training. Questions to the Outdoor Range chair. |
April 6, 2024(2 events)
Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol Range CLOSED 10AM-12 noon)Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol Range CLOSED 10AM-12 noon) – 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. Sporting ClaysSporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. |
April 7, 2024(1 event)
Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, 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 8, 2024(1 event)
Trap Team PracticeTrap Team Practice – 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 9, 2024(2 events)
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSEDPolice training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED – The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training. Questions to the Outdoor Range chair. Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range ReservedIndoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved – 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:
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April 13, 2024(3 events)
Fishing Derby Work PartyFishing Derby Work Party – Need work hours or just want to help? Please join us at the tractor barn to spruce up our grounds and buildings for the Fishing Derby on April 20th. We’ll have grounds clean up, raking, brush pickup, flower planting, window washing and painting to do. To volunteer, sign up here and get credit for your family's annual work hour assessment. Questions to the Fishing Derby Chair P. S. Please support the derby by returning your donation tickets. ATA Trap MarathonATA Trap Marathon – All-day trap event - both fields reserved. Participation at the event is open to all members of the Amateur Trapshooting Association - both WSC members, and the public. To volunteer help run the event (AM or PM), Questions to the Trap Chair or the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison. Sporting ClaysSporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. |
April 14, 2024(5 events)
Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSEDGranite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED – 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. Action Bays Cleanup Work PartyAction Bays Cleanup Work Party – Volunteers are needed to help clean up the Action Bays. If you can, please bring gloves, garden rake, leaf rake, and/or a shovel. Club tools will be available as well. To volunteer, sign up here and get credit for your family's annual work hour assessment. Contact the Action Shooting Pits Chair with any questions. Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED)Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED) – 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:
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) – 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 OpenTrap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, 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 15, 2024(3 events)
Patriots' DayPatriots' Day N/A Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) – 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, Trap Team PracticeTrap Team Practice – 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 16, 2024(1 event)
RESCHEDULED Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)RESCHEDULED Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED) – E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed. |
April 17, 2024(2 events)
Trout StockingTrout Stocking – The truck will be delivering trout at the club around 11:30AM. If you would like to help with putting the fish in or just see the process, stop by. Don't be late as it happens quickly. Questions to the Forestry/Tree Farm chair. Precision Pistol Summer League Introductory Session (Indoor Range CLOSED)Precision Pistol Summer League Introductory Session (Indoor Range CLOSED) – An introduction of the Intraclub Individual Handicap Summer Pistol League. Intended for both current pistol team members, and WSC members interested in trying Precision Pistol ("Bullseye"). There will be no shooting practice that night - the indoor range is closed so that the intro can use the clubhouse upstairs meeting room. Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary. |
April 18, 2024(1 event)
ATA Doubles Trap LeagueATA Doubles Trap League – The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range. Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison. |
April 19, 2024
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April 20, 2024(3 events)
41st Annual Fishing Derby (all ranges closed)41st Annual Fishing Derby (all ranges closed) – All ranges, indoor and out, will be closed during this event.
Other work items that day include:
Register here to help out. Questions to the Fishing Derby chair. CANCELED Sporting ClaysCANCELED Sporting Clays – We are NOT shooting on our Sporting Clays course during the annual Children's Fishing Derby. Why not come to the club and help out with the derby, instead? Questions about Clays to the Clays co-chairs. Questions about the Derby to the Derby chair. Pistol League Banquet (Indoor Range Closed)Pistol League Banquet (Indoor Range Closed) – The Nashoba Valley Pistol League is holding their banquet in the clubhouse upstairs meeting room. Doors open to guests at 6:30PM, but the indoor pistol range is closed starting at 12:00 noon for the entire event). Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary. |
April 21, 2024(2 events)
New Member PresentationNew Member Presentation – 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. Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, 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 22, 2024(2 events)
PassoverPassover Sunset Trap Team PracticeTrap Team Practice – 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 23, 2024
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April 24, 2024
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April 25, 2024(1 event)
ATA Doubles Trap LeagueATA Doubles Trap League – The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range. Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison. |
April 26, 2024(1 event)
Red Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED trainingRed Cross Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training – 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. |
April 27, 2024(1 event)
Sporting ClaysSporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. |
April 28, 2024(2 events)
Indoor Range Work Party (RANGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE)Indoor Range Work Party (RANGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE) – Sign up to help clean up, and get credit for your annual work hours membership requirement. Questions to the Indoor Range chair. Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open – Sunday afternoon trap, 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)Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) – 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, Trap Team PracticeTrap Team Practice – 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 endsPassover ends At nightfall |
May 1, 2024
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May 2, 2024(1 event)
ATA Doubles Trap LeagueATA Doubles Trap League – The club's Doubles League competes at the Trap range. Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison. |
May 3, 2024
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May 4, 2024(1 event)
Sporting ClaysSporting Clays – Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Questions to the chair. |