StirrupTrouble Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I just wanted to announce some news that I wish I did not have to. Grand Island remains a major hotbed for this #$%@! virus. Next week they are reopening the shooting after it being closed for two months, but only for recreational shooting. The mayor announced yesterday that restrictions will continue and has said no gatherings are allowed until at least August. As a result, we have to announce that there will be no 2020 Nebraska State Championship. We share the shooting bays with roughly 20 other shooting sports, so the calendar is full and we are unable to reschedule the match We hope you guys can join us next year NOTE: If you were already registered, I will be reaching out in the next week. You will have the choice of either moving your registration to next year, or receive a full refund. Thanks for your understanding. Believe me, this mess has hit the club (and our coffers) hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I know you are disappointed and I know many others share your disappointment. But now you are free to shoot some of matches that will still be held! Hang in there Pard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 What J-Bar said, Stirrup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 This match was on my list as a possibility for this summer. I appreciate you posting now so I can adjust my summer plans. Hopefully your club has the financial strength to host the match next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Kelly Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks for letting me know. Was planning to attend and already had hotel reservations. Guess I'll have to cancel 'em. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Gardner Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 That is to bad I was looking forward to shooting there I have never been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 It's really too bad that it's cancelled, ol' Stirrup and the Platte Valley Gunslingers put on a heck of a match that is well worth attending. I know I am putting next years match on my 'must go' list, and recommend that you give it serious consideration. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Tom Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Sad news. I was planning to attend. It would have been my first time at that particular shoot. I will mark my calendar for next year. Irish Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Maybe find a range in NW Missouri that will host your event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 52 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: Maybe find a range in NW Missouri that will host your event? The Nebraska State Championship hosted by Missouri. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Well, didn't they have the Illinois State championship in Indiana a year or so back? Find a farmer across the river from Nebraska City to rent a plot of ground with a bank or hillside to shoot into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Find a farmer across the river from Nebraska City to rent a plot of ground with a bank or hillside to shoot into. Hauling a couple of tons of steel targets around could be challenging... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: Hauling a couple of tons of steel targets around could be challenging... I would think someone has a ton truck with gooseneck trailer would work fine. A couple of tons would hardly be a load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Open for volunteers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimvg Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Sorry to hear that Stirrup. I was looking forward to shooting there when it was warm for a change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Stay tuned.....Can't give details yet, but a possibility is in the works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 OK, details were finalized today.......a club in Kansas, the Capital City Cowboys just west of Topeka, has generously offered to host our Nebraska State Championship as a part of their T-Town Shootout August 14-16...so for you Nebraska Shooters, we WILL have a state championship after all!!! Side matches and warmups will be on the 14th, with the main match August 15-16. If you have already downloaded the entry form, if you are a Nebraska shooter, write "Nebraska State" at the top of the form just so it isn't missed that you are shooting in the Nebraska State match. If you are a Nebraska Shooter and you have already sent in your entry, contact JW and let him know so he can mark your entry as a state entry. Topeka runs a great club with fun stages, and you will not regret coming down (and Topeka is not that far from Grand Island). I love how the clubs in this sport try to find ways to help each other out. There is camping available on the range, and hotels and restaurants 10-15 miles each of the range. http://capitalcitycowboys.org/PDFs/t-town-2020.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 I also am bringing down a quilt that we will be auctioning for the SASS Scholarship Fund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, StirrupTrouble said: I also am bringing down a quilt that we will be auctioning for the SASS Scholarship Fund So am I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 9:30 PM, Grizzly Dave said: I'm not. Oh come on, Grizz. You've got over a month to make one. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Mustang Gregg said: Oh come on, Grizz. You've got over a month to make one. LOL Mom is, well, was big into quilting, not so much any more with failing eyes and hands. Anyway, since I've been her driver for a number of years now, I have visited countless quilt shops all over and learned a bit about it. I even started making a quilt a year or two ago just to have something to share with mom. It's still in process. I suck at sewing. IF, and that's kinda a big if at this point, if I ever finish it, I'll give it to mom if she's still around, or keep it for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 BTTT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 JW needs to know if you are coming by 7/16 for the awards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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