Calendar

Events in March 2025

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February 23, 2025(3 events)

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


February 23, 2025

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.

WSC East & West 3D Archery Loops

Sporting Clays


February 23, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Trap Fields Open


February 23, 2025

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.

February 24, 2025
February 25, 2025
February 26, 2025(1 event)

Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved


February 26, 2025

A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
February 27, 2025(2 events)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


February 27, 2025

Update of our popular 2024 Trap fundamentals series for new shotgun shooters.

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA

Cub Scout Pack 95 Parents Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


February 27, 2025

A monthly Pack 95 meeting for parents.

Questions to the Scouting Liaison.

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649
February 28, 2025(2 events)

Conservation Camp Application Deadline


February 28, 2025

Requests for club sponsorship to attend Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp must be filed by today.

Questions? Ask the Junior Club chair.

Membership late fee deadline

N/A
February 28, 2025

Renew your membership by the end of the day to avoid a $25.00 late fee.

March 1, 2025
March 2, 2025(2 events)

Sporting Clays


March 2, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

CANCELED Trap


March 2, 2025

Sunday afternoon trap, open to the public, was canceled due to the snow storm.

Questions to the Trap Chair.

March 3, 2025(1 event)

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Boiled Kielbasa Dinner


March 3, 2025

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: Boiled Kielbasa Dinner, with carrots and potatoes, a bread roll, dessert, and choice of drink - all for only $5!

There is no guest speaker this month.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

March 4, 2025
March 5, 2025(1 event)

Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved


March 5, 2025

A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
March 6, 2025(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


March 6, 2025

Update of our popular 2024 Trap fundamentals series for new shotgun shooters.

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
March 7, 2025
March 8, 2025
March 9, 2025(4 events)

Start of Daylight Savings Time (Sporting Clays now holds two rounds once again)


March 9, 2025

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649

Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed)


March 9, 2025

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.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs

Sporting Clays


March 9, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Trap Fields Open


March 9, 2025

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.

March 10, 2025
March 11, 2025(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


March 11, 2025

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)
Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
March 12, 2025(1 event)

Pistol Team - Indoor Range Reserved


March 12, 2025

A practice or match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.

Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.

Indoor Range, Clubhouse Downstairs
March 13, 2025(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap


March 13, 2025

Update of our popular 2024 Trap fundamentals series for new shotgun shooters.

Prior reservations are required; contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
March 14, 2025
March 15, 2025(1 event)

Intro to Shotguns and Trap Practice Session


March 15, 2025

Introduction to shotguns and shooting Trap for interested members who don't quite feel "ready" for Trap.

Practice session at the Trap House,
weather permitting.

Contact the Trap Chair for details.

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
March 16, 2025(4 events)

New Member Presentation


March 16, 2025

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.

Clubhouse Downstairs

RESCHEDULED Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED)


March 16, 2025

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 Action Bay Range

Sporting Clays


March 16, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Trap Fields Open


March 16, 2025

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.

March 17, 2025(2 events)

St. Patrick's Day

N/A
March 17, 2025

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 17, 2025

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

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
March 18, 2025
March 19, 2025
March 20, 2025
March 21, 2025
March 22, 2025(1 event)
March 23, 2025(3 events)

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


March 23, 2025

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.

WSC East & West 3D Archery Loops

Sporting Clays


March 23, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Trap Fields Open


March 23, 2025

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.

March 24, 2025
March 25, 2025
March 26, 2025
March 27, 2025(1 event)

Cub Scout Pack 95 Parents Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


March 27, 2025

A monthly Pack 95 meeting for parents.

Questions to the Scouting Liaison.

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649
March 28, 2025
March 29, 2025
March 30, 2025(2 events)

Sporting Clays


March 30, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Trap Fields Open


March 30, 2025

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.

March 31, 2025(2 events)

2025 Membership Renewal Final Deadline

N/A
March 31, 2025

If you haven't paid your 2025 dues by now, today is your last chance to renew without undergoing the entire new member interview process, including the $250 initiation fee.

(And you've owed a $25 late payment fee since the end of February).

Contact the Membership Secretary to renew.

Game Preserve closes for Summer

N/A
March 31, 2025

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, 2025(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


April 1, 2025

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford 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.

Trap Field
April 2, 2025(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


April 2, 2025

Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford 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.

Trap Field
April 3, 2025(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


April 3, 2025

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

Each round of 50 pairs (100 targets) is $20.00. The public is welcome, and ATA membership is not required, but scores can be filed with ATA for $1/day.

Space is limited to 15 Shooters per night and ATA members will be given preference to participate.

Questions to the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

April 4, 2025
April 5, 2025(3 events)

Fishing Derby Work Party


April 5, 2025

Need work hours or just want to help? Please join us at the tractor barn to prepare our buildings and grounds for the Fishing Derby on April 26th.

  • 6 volunteers with waders are needed to install docks.
  • 10 volunteers are needed to for grounds clean up: raking, brush pickup, flower planting, window washing and painting.

Volunteer and get credit for your family's annual work hour assessment.

Please RSVP on SignUpGenius.

Questions to the Fishing Derby Chair

P. S. Please support the derby by returning your donation tickets.

Tractor Barn

Action Bay Work Party


April 5, 2025

Volunteer to help with spring cleaning the Action Bays, and satisfy your family's annual work hour requirement.

Tasks include leaf removal, rock picking, and target stand repair. Please bring eye and ear protection, gloves, leaf rakes, and cordless drill/driver.

RSVP on SignUpGenius.

Questions to the Action Shooting Pits chair.

Outdoor Action Bay Range

Sporting Clays


April 5, 2025

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer