Events in April 2025
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 1, 2025Both 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 -
Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 2, 2025Both 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 -
ATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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April 3, 2025The 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.
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Fishing Derby Work Party Fishing Derby Work Party
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April 5, 2025Need 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 BarnAction Bay Work Party Action Bay Work Party
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April 5, 2025Volunteer 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 RangeSporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 5, 2025Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to one of the co-chairs.
Sporting Clays Trailer -
Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED Granite State Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, All Archers Welcome! INDOOR RANGE CLOSED
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April 6, 2025The 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 LoopsTrap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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April 6, 2025Sunday 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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Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED
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April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
Outdoor Pistol RangeTrap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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April 7, 2025Both 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.
Trap FieldHybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Loaded smoked-pulled-pork baked potato; Speaker: Heather FitzPatrick Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Loaded smoked-pulled-pork baked potato; Speaker: Heather FitzPatrick
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April 7, 2025General 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: Loaded smoked-pulled-pork baked potato, homemade cole slaw, baked beans, dessert, and choice of drink - all for only $5.00!
The guest speaker is: Westford Select Board candidate Heather FitzPatrick.
Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.
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Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED
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April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
Outdoor Pistol RangeTrap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 8, 2025Both 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 FieldIndoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
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April 8, 2025All 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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Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED
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April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
Outdoor Pistol RangeTrap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 9, 2025Both 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 -
Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED
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April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
Outdoor Pistol RangeATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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April 10, 2025The 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.
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Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED Police training session - OUTDOOR PISTOL RANGE CLOSED
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April 7, 2025 – April 11, 2025The outdoor pistol range is reserved for police training.
The rifle range remains open for WSC member use.Questions to the Outdoor Range chair.
Outdoor Pistol Range -
Passover Passover
Sunset
April 12, 2025CANCELED ATA Trap Marathon CANCELED ATA Trap Marathon
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April 12, 2025This all-day trap event (open to all members of the Amateur Trapshooting Association - both WSC members, and the public) was canceled by management because of forecast cold rain and sleet.
The next ATA Trap Marathon is on September 27, 2025.
Questions to the Trap Chair or the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 12, 2025Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to one of the co-chairs.
Sporting Clays Trailer -
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday
N/A
April 13, 2025Fishing Derby Work Party Fishing Derby Work Party
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April 13, 2025Need 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 for maintenance of WSC's loaner fishing poles.
- 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 BarnAction Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED) Action Bay Qualifications (PISTOL RANGE CLOSED)
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April 13, 2025Qualifications 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 RangeOutdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed) Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed)
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April 13, 2025Registration 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 DownstairsTrap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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April 13, 2025Sunday 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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April 14, 2025Both 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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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 15, 2025Both 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 -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondTrap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 16, 2025Both 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 -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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April 17, 2025The 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.
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No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
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April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondGood Friday Good Friday
N/A
April 18, 2025 -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondRESCHEDULED New Member Presentation RESCHEDULED New Member Presentation
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April 19, 2025A 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 DownstairsSporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 19, 2025Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to one of the co-chairs.
Sporting Clays Trailer -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondEaster Easter
N/A
April 20, 2025Passover ends Passover ends
At nightfall
April 20, 2025Trap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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April 20, 2025Sunday 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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No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondPatriots' Day Patriots' Day
N/A
April 21, 2025Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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April 21, 2025Both 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.
Trap FieldExecutive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED) Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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April 21, 2025E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
Trap House80 West St.Westford, MA -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondTrap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 22, 2025Both 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 -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondTrap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 23, 2025Both 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 -
No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondATA Doubles Trap League ATA Doubles Trap League
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April 24, 2025The 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.
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No fishing allowed in the trout pond No fishing allowed in the trout pond
N/A
April 16, 2025 – April 25, 2025It has been stocked for the Fishing Derby.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Trout PondFishing Derby Setup Fishing Derby Setup
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April 25, 2025Need work hours or just want to help? Please join us on the grounds to set up tables, chairs and tents; and make last-minute touchups for the Fishing Derby on April 26th.
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.
Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs80 West St.Westford, MAUSA978-692-3649 -
42nd Annual Fishing Derby (all ranges closed) 42nd Annual Fishing Derby (all ranges closed)
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April 26, 2025All ranges, indoor and out, will be closed during this event.
- The Kitchen chair will be managing the kitchen detail starting at 5:00AM, so if you are an early riser you can help there
- The parking detail starts at 6:30AM
- Registration starts at 7:30AM
- Fishing from 8:00AM – 10:30AM
- Prizes awarded at 11:00AM
Other work items that day include:
- Distributing fishing gear.
- Helping visitors at the pond.
- Measuring and scoring fish at the fishing shack.
- Serving food.
- Monitoring the fire pit.
- Trash detail - cleaning up.
Volunteer and get credit for your family's annual work hour assessment.
Please RSVP on SignUpGenius.
Questions to the Fishing Derby chair.
Trout PondCANCELED Sporting Clays CANCELED Sporting Clays
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April 26, 2025We 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.
Sporting Clays TrailerFishing Derby Teardown Fishing Derby Teardown
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April 26, 2025Need work hours or just want to help? Please join us on the grounds to wipe down and return tables and chairs back into the clubhouse, take down tents, and return trash barrels where they originally belong for the Fishing Derby on April 26th.
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.
Trout Pond -
Trap Fields Open Trap Fields Open
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April 27, 2025Sunday 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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April 28, 2025Both 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.
Trap Field -
Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 29, 2025Both 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 -
Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 30, 2025Both 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 FieldPrecision Pistol Summer League Introductory Session (Indoor Range CLOSED) Precision Pistol Summer League Introductory Session (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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April 30, 2025An 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.
Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs80 West St.Westford, MAUSA978-692-3649