Sidney Shooting Park – Board of Directors Update
Following tonight’s annual meeting and elections, the Sidney Shooting Park is pleased to announce its Board of Directors and officers:
Officers:
President – Caleb Sweetser
Vice President – Jaime Dykman
Treasurer – Jeff Ellwanger
Secretary – Lori Foster
Members at Large:
Brian Hawcroft
Jeff Goble
Chris Buchholz
Jason Juracek
Wayne Fischer
David Orten
We would like to congratulate Caleb Sweetser on his new role as President of the Sidney Shooting Park and wish him and the entire Board the very best as they move the organization forward.
We would also like to recognize and thank Justin Christensen, who chose not to seek reelection after serving on the Board for the past seven years, including six years as President. We sincerely thank Justin for the time, work, and commitment he has given to the Sidney Shooting Park over the years and wish him the very best in whatever comes next.
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected Board and officers and thanking those who have dedicated their time to making the Sidney Shooting Park what it is today.
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Trap, Skeet, Archery, Rifle, and Handgun Ranges.
In the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Contact Us
➤ LOCATION
One mile north of Illinois Street (Hwy. 30) on Greenwood Road in Sidney, Nebraska.
➤ Public hours
Members have 24/7 access.
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Venues and Programs
Trap Shooting
The Sidney Shooting Park has five dedicated Trap fields. Each field is equipped with voice-activated Pat-Trap throwing machines, and lighted for night shooting.
Trap Leagues are offered for 8-12 weeks during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons onTuesday evenings from 5:30-dusk.
handgun range
The Sidney Shooting Park opened a new Handgun Range in 2020! There are currently four lanes open, with an additional four lanes to be added later in the year. Cost is FREE to SSP Members, and $5 per person per day usage fee for Non-Members.
Skeet Shooting
The Park currently has one Skeet field that doubles as a Trap field. This field is equipped with voice-activated Pat-Trap throwing machines, and is lighted for night shooting.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Sidney Shooting Park is proud to partner with the Cheyenne County Extension Office to provide support for the Sidney Sharpshooters 4-H shooting programs. There are programs offered in Archery, BB-gun, Shotgun, and .22 Caliber Rimfire Rifle for kids 8-18 who live in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
Competition Shooting
Sidney Shooting Park hosts multiple shooting competitions each month for nine months out of the year. USPSA competitions are held the first Sunday of each month. Other competitions like Action Steel and Two Gun are also held. Visit the calendar page for the schedules.
Archery Range
In 2017, the existing Archery range was upgraded to have 11 practice lanes ranging from 20 to 80 yards.
A new, one-mile walking course was added that includes 14 targets spread out across the natural contour of the area's landscape surrounding the practice lanes.
ATA/NTA
The Sidney Shooting Park hosts 4 ATA/NTA registered shoots during the year, including the 2-day Panhandle Handicap in alternating years.