Silver Willow  

Canada's Premier Shotgun Sports Facility  

 

www.silverwillow.ca

  403-337-2490 

 

     Proudly family owned and operated since 1988

 

August 2015
Newsletter
What's new at Silver Willow
 Hours of Operation


NEW
Summer Hours

              

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY

on a reservation basis from 9:00 AM to 2 hours before dusk.   

 

FRIDAY - SUNDAY  9:00 AM to 5:00 pm. Last reservation time is 3:00pm.   

 

* OPEN on Holiday Monday, August 3rd

9:00 am - 5:00 pm  

 

Please call ahead to make your reservation 403.337.2490  

  

Shoot and Event Results
3rd Annual Stampede Grand
July 9-12

Although the Stampede Grand is our annual summer shoot, we hosted sub-gauge, side by side, pump, and five-stand events as part of the shoot making this our first ever 4 day NSCA registered shoot! We had a great turnout with both impressive scores as well as impressive targets for our 300 clay Main Event on Saturday and Sunday! It was a busy and fun filled weekend! Huge Congratulations to our winners, especially Wayne Norton who took HOA with a 275. Great shooting Wayne!

Back row left to right: Warren Eckstrand (C class winner, 259), Shane Livingstone (A class winner, 248), Wayne Norton (HOA, 275), Tyler Reynar (B and Junior class winner, 252), Ryan Bannerholt (E class winner, 235).

Front row left to right: Jason DeJong (D class winner, 229), Barbara Muga (Ladies winner, 209), Hunter Brewster (Sub Junior class winner, 244), Tom Stenger (AA class winner, 272).

 

 

  
In true "Stampede" fashion our main event prizes were Silver Willow western-style buckles!
  
 
A Scottish Summer's Evening at Silver Willow
     
    In order to support the local Carstairs community Youth Drop-In Centre (CRASH), on July 3rd Silver Willow hosted an evening of Scottish music and western cuisine featuring the Sutherland Pipe Band from Sutherland, Scotland and Silver Willow's famous steak dinner. We were overwhelmed by the support from both community members as well as shooters with over 60 tickets sold. As Don's mother's maiden name was Sutherland, and his ancestors are from Sutherland, Scotland, it was special for the Day family to connect with part of their heritage as well!

    




Motto for the evening was

 " Faith is a team sport that requires UNITY in the community"

Harvey Hook
 
         
Upcoming Events
Fall Shoot Schedule - mark your calenders and plan to join us
  • Sept 5 - Calgary Oilmen Shoot - 100 (Invitational) NOTE: the wrong date has previously been displayed on our website, this shoot is in fact September 5th, not September 4th.
  • Sept 13 - Ladies Learn to Shoot
  • Sept 19 - Buster Day True Pair - 200 (R)
  • Oct 10 - Fall Turkey Shoot and Sporting Event - 100 (R)
  • Dec 5 - Winter Classic Shoot - 100 (R)
 
 
Ladies Love To Shoot - League Nights every Thursday 

check out the" Calgary Lady Guns" - facebook page for more information

Lady Guns    

 

Members: watch your inbox!

We are hosting our annual Mid Summer's Eve @ The Willow - a member's only event at Silver Willow in the evening of August 7th, 2015. Invitations will be sent out by email for members to come and enjoy refreshments, socializing, and exclusive Day & Co. one night only sales! Please call the club with any questions, or if you missed your invitation!

  

 

 

The Day and Co. Feature of the Month
 

Introducing RANGER Shooting Glasses!

Ranger lenses are made with distortion-free optical-grade polycarbonate and absorb 100% of UV rays. Additionally, they are molded at above industry standard thickness for your protection and provide superior definition and optical clarity.
We currently carry both the Edge and Falcon models.
Come in today and try on a pair!
  
Check us out for all your shotgun shooting accessories.
  
New guns are arriving daily. If there is a type or style of shotgun you're interested in
call Josh or Don at 403-337-2490  or email them at
 josh@silverwillow.ca or don@silverwillow.ca


Feature Shooter 
 
         

Tyler Reynar
  
As a Silver Willow member and avid registered shooter, we have seen Tyler progress in the sport to where he is now a CNSCA Master shooter at the age of 18. Tyler also won 2 buckles in the NSCA - Stampede Grand Shoot !!  Junior Champion and B Class Champion. 
  
How long have you been shooting?
Since the beginning of 2012.
What kind of gun do you shoot?
Beretta 391 Sporting.
How were you introduced to the sport?
Tom Stenger invited me to the pump gun shoot in 2012.
  
Way to go Tyler!
  
  
 

Book a Private Shooting Lesson
  
Want to improve your score or just learning the sport ? 
 
Private and semi private lessons are available at $100.00 per hour for one person or  $110 per hour for two people. Gun rental, ammo and clays are extra. A minimum of 1.5 hours per lesson is recommended. Check out our website page under Instruction for all the details.
  
Book a lesson on line, simply click here: Book an Instructor

 

Silver Willow is very proud to offer Canada's largest roster of both male and female NSCA certified Instructors.

  

 

 

Silver Willow welcomes back
A ndrew Harvison!    
Andrew is returning to Silver Willow on August 26th, 2015 to once again provide instruction and gun fitting services.
Andrew Harvison is a highly qualified coach, competitor and custom gun fitter with more than 47 years of experience in the industry. When you seek Andrew Harvison out for coaching, whether it's to learn proper gun fitting or a safety lesson, you know that the knowledge and experience is invaluable. Trained in firearms, ballistics and ammunition Andrew offers many courses for others to gain the same in depth, knowledge and skill. Andrew has won numerous British and English National titles in Sporting Clays, Skeet and Trap shooting, and was selected as the England Sporting Team Captain in 2010. Hiring him will enhance your appreciation, knowledge and skill level, as well as passion for the sport. Group lessons and private lessons are available, dependant on your goals and objectives. Andrew will help steer you into the direction that will allow you to accomplish it all.
For booking inquiries please email afharvison@gmail.com!
  

Corporate Team Building or Private Events  

Silver Willow Team Building Video
Watch Silver Willow's NEW Team Building Video
 

 

Our guided private events and BBQ's are a great way to get everyone together; family and friends, staff team building, or giving back to your clients !

A recent Corporate endorsement,
 
"Hello Gene, just a quick thank you to you and everyone at Silver Willow...a great day for our event and even greater support from you and the team there. 
Thank you...JQ"

Email Gene our events manager today at
events@silverwillow.ca  
or call his new direct line
587-834-2490
He is available Wednesday thru Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
 
  
"You miss 100% of the shots you never take."
- Wayne Gretzky
 
  
   

SPECIAL CREDIT TO SPINDRIFT PHOTOGRAPHY
  Thank you Kurtis for all your awesome creatively inspired shots !!
Look up Kurtis on his website to book one of Canada's BEST photographers for business and action / adventure shots.  Spindrift Photography

        

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