Calendar

Events in April 2026

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March 29, 2026(3 events)

Palm Sunday

N/A
March 29, 2026

Sporting Clays


March 29, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to the chair.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Trap Fields Open


March 29, 2026

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 30, 2026
March 31, 2026(2 events)

2026 Membership Renewal Final Deadline

N/A
March 31, 2026

If you haven't paid your 2026 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, 2026

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, 2026(1 event)

Beginning of Passover

Sunset
April 1, 2026

April 2, 2026(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


April 2, 2026

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 3, 2026(1 event)

Good Friday

N/A
April 3, 2026

April 4, 2026(1 event)

Sporting Clays


April 4, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
April 5, 2026(2 events)

Easter

N/A
April 5, 2026

Trap Fields Open


April 5, 2026

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 6, 2026(1 event)

Hybrid General Membership Meeting; Dinner: Meatballs and Pasta


April 6, 2026

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: homemade meatballs, pasta, side salad, dessert, and choice of drink - all for only $5!
There is no guest speaker this month.

Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.

April 7, 2026
April 8, 2026
April 9, 2026(2 events)

Passover ends

At nightfall
April 9, 2026

ATA Doubles Trap League


April 9, 2026

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 10, 2026
April 11, 2026(3 events)

Fishing Derby Work Party


April 11, 2026

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 25th.

Volunteers are needed to for grounds prep: raking, brush pickup, etc.

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

ATA Trap Marathon


April 11, 2026

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.

Targets only; $20.00 per hundred. Singles, Handicap, Doubles. No options, purses, or prizes.

$6.00 ATA and MATA daily fees apply. The shoot is sanctioned by the ATA, and scores will be entered into the ATA's official records. ATA rules apply. Entrants must be members of the ATA to participate; however, participants will be able to join the ATA at this event.

Lunch, coffee, and sodas will be available.

Management reserves any entry or to change the program or cancel the event at its discretion.

To volunteer help run the event (AM or PM) for annual work hours credit, or if you have questions, contact the Trap Chair or the ATA Doubles Trap League Liaison.

Sporting Clays


April 11, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer
April 12, 2026(3 events)

Action Bay Qualifications


April 12, 2026

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 the 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

Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed)


April 12, 2026

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

Trap Fields Open


April 12, 2026

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 13, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


April 13, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
April 14, 2026(1 event)

Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved


April 14, 2026

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
April 15, 2026
April 16, 2026(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


April 16, 2026

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 17, 2026(1 event)

Precision Pistol Summer League Intro Session (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 17, 2026

Do ANY of the following describe you?

  • I want to shoot my pistol better
  • I took an intro to firearms class, but need to practice more
  • I compete in a league, but need to keep my skills up
  • I miss spending quality time with my pistol and want to “re-engage” with it

If so, and you own a .22 handgun, then the WSC intra-club, low key, but well structured Summer Precision Pistol League might be right for you.

This introduction to the League is 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.

RSVP on SignUpGenius. Questions to the Pistol Team Secretary.

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649
April 18, 2026(3 events)

Fishing Derby Work Party


April 18, 2026

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 25th.

Volunteers are needed to for grounds prep: raking, brush pickup, etc.

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

Sporting Clays


April 18, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Intro to Turkey Hunting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 18, 2026

This free class is designed for WSC members who have passed Hunter Education, have a hunting license, but either have not, or are relatively new to Turkey Hunting.

The course will involve an intro, a video about Wild Turkeys, basic hunting methods, and Q&A.

The clubhouse's Indoor Range will be closed for the duration of the class.

Questions to the Education and Training Chair.

Meeting Room, Clubhouse Upstairs
80 West St.
Westford, MA
USA
978-692-3649
April 19, 2026(3 events)

Action Bay Work Party


April 19, 2026

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

New Member Presentation


April 19, 2026

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

Trap Fields Open


April 19, 2026

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 20, 2026(3 events)

Patriots' Day

N/A
April 20, 2026

Trap Team Practice


April 20, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field

Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)


April 20, 2026

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

Trap House
80 West St.
Westford, MA
April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
April 23, 2026(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


April 23, 2026

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 24, 2026
April 25, 2026(4 events)

Fishing Derby Setup


April 25, 2026

Need 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 25th.

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

43rd Annual Fishing Derby (all ranges closed)


April 25, 2026

All ranges, indoor and out, will be closed during this event.

  • 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 Pond

CANCELED Sporting Clays


April 25, 2026

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.

Sporting Clays Trailer

Fishing Derby Teardown


April 25, 2026

Need 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, or clean up the club's loaner fishing rods for the Fishing Derby on April 25th.

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
April 26, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Open


April 26, 2026

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 27, 2026(1 event)

Trap Team Practice


April 27, 2026

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 (but may close early if all the shooters on-site have finished).

Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.

Trap Field
April 28, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


April 28, 2026

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 29, 2026(1 event)

Trap Fields Reserved


April 29, 2026

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 30, 2026(1 event)

ATA Doubles Trap League


April 30, 2026

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.

May 1, 2026(1 event)

Intraclub Precision Pistol League


May 1, 2026

A competitive shooting program for current Pistol Team members, and to introduce Precision Pistol (Bullseye) to other WSC members.

Meet at the Outdoor Pistol Range.

Questions to the Indoor Range Chair.

Outdoor Pistol Range
May 2, 2026(2 events)

Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School

N/A
May 2, 2026

The Squan-A-Tissit chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding a fly fishing school at the WSC trout pond. Tuition is $75/person, which includes flies, a hat, and lunch.

Questions to Chip Detwiller.

Sporting Clays


May 2, 2026

Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.

Questions to one of the co-chairs.

Sporting Clays Trailer