Canada's Premier Shotgun Sports Facility
Newsletter May 2019
Up Coming Events
Silver Ladies Learn to Shoot 
Saturday May 11th
2 hours shooting (40-50 Clays, Breakfast and Lunch)
Fun Shoot - Ladies Only

Federal 400
Saturday & Sunday May 25th & 26th (NSCA/CNSCA)

Saturday 250 Clays, Sun 150 Clays  

Pheasants Forever Team Buddy Shoot
Saturday June 1st.

Last Months Events
Kevin (Left) & Bob (Right) Congratulations to both of you !!!
Silver Willow's Spring Opener
April 6th (NCSA-CNSCA)
This year we combined both the NCSA & CNSCA for the Spring Opener. The weather was great and we had a good turn out. Fun was had by all the shooters.

Kevin Cole won the NSCA with a HOA score of 172 out of 200.

Bob Ferguson won the CNSCA with a HOA score of 163 out of 200.

Over $32,000.00 raised for Cancer Research with the Lorne Howes Memorial Shoot in the past 10 years !
Every spring, for 30 years, Silver Willow along with the friends and family of Lorne Howes, co-host this annual fundraiser. For the past 10 years donations from Silver Willow & shoot participants have raised $32,244.00. In the first 20 years, over $47,000 for the Canadian Cancer foundation, totally over $79,000.00 Thank you to all the participants and local buover the years !
Don & Gwen Day &
Randy Howes
WAY TO GO!!!!!
Something new this year !
50/50 JACKPOT POOL

Each shoot this year, we will offer two "Golden Flash Targets" with a Jackpot pool opportunity. You will have the option to pay $10.00 to be included in this pool. There will be two hidden flash targets in each shoot, if you hit the target you will either win half the cash pot or split it with the one other shooter. The remainder of the 50/50 jackpot will stay in the pool until the next shoot and continue to build throughout the year.
The Jackpot as of April 6 is running at $387.00 rolling into the May 25th & 26th Shoot.
Volunteers Needed for Ronald Macdonald House Event - May 9th
Corporate Team Building or Private Events
Our guided, private events and BBQ's are a great way to get everyone together. W hether it is family and friends, staff team building, or giving back to your clients. 

Ch eck out our extensive  "Book Your Event" page on the website and pick the Group Package Option that's perfect for your group!  

Contact Jessica today to book your event or for details
Email: events@silverwillow.ca  
Direct Line: 587-834-2490
Tuesday to Friday
The Day and Co. Feature of the Month
Soft & Hard Sided Gun Cases
A gun case not only make it easier to transport your gun, but it protects it, as well. Gun cases generally fall into one of two categories:
hard cases and soft cases.
Hard Gun Cases
Hard gun cases offer more protection than soft cases. Typically made from plastic or aluminum, the hard exterior protects your gun from the elements and any other outside forces. The interior is lined with foam to protect the gun from impact. It also helps keep the gun safe from shifting around in the case. When you’re looking at the interior foam, the thicker the better. Some cases will come with model-specific foam for the perfect fit. If you’re flying with your firearms, you will need a TSA-approved hard case.

 Soft gun cases are lightweight and easy to carry on your hunting trip. Waterfowl hunters will often use soft cases that are waterproof and  designed to float . Soft cases can even serve dual purpose as a
cushion when the gun isn’t inside.

ENJOY
15% OFF
All Soft & Hard Gun Cases on Sale for the month of May!
Choose  Day & Co.
 for all your shotgun and shooting accessory needs
 
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
Employee Feature
Deb has been an important part of the Silver Willow team since she began working with us back in 1991. She has served Silver Willow and our clients faithfully, with her friendly smile and fabulous cooking and baking skills.

After many years of dedicated service to Silver Willow, Deb has decided to move on to new endeavors!

We will all miss our dedicated friend & co-worker. We send her our greatest gratitude and we wish Deb all the very best in her future !
Book an Instructor
Spring is a great time to refine your shot-gunning skills or
to just learn 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 under Education and Instruction for all the details.
  
To book a lesson online, simply Click here  Silver Willow is very proud to offer Canada's largest roster of NSCA Instructors. 
 
After an Instruction, clients get 10% off any in store product with the exception of guns and shells.
Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Non Restricted Course
 
Saturday, May 25th -  registration deadline - May 22nd 
Course time 8:00 am till 4:00 pm
(at minimum), 
Individual testing 4:00 - 7:00pm (approximately) 
$195.00 + GST, includes: lunch, coffee, tea and water.

OR register for both courses at $295.00 + GST




Upcoming Course Dates - 
June 8th & 9th
Restricted Course
 
Sunday, May 26th - registration deadline - May 22nd 
Course time 8:00 am till 12:00 pm (at minimum), 
Individual testing 12:00 - 2:30pm (approximately)
 $150.00 + GST, includes: coffee, tea and water. 

OR register for both courses at $295.00 + GST 

New On The Blue

We are excited to announce that we have just added an NEW raised shooting stand at STATION 11 on the summer Blue Course.

Offering more variety, excitement, and challenge for your shooting experience.

a BIG thank you to our hard working outdoor staff !
Gil Ash Workshop
Our New Fleet of Golf Carts
In April we purchased 2 new fleets of Golf Carts, one slightly used the other brand new. Featured in the above photo are a few of the awesome new four seaters !! Gun racks will be added soon, and
the rack in the front will be great for carrying shells and bags.
New prices will now be in affect for the rentals.
Feature Artist
" Spring at the Willow "
8 X 8 - Original Oil painting by Gwen Day

If you ever fail, never give up because F.A.I.L means
``First Attempt In Learning``
End is not the end in fact E.N.D means
``Effort Never Dies``
If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means
``Next Opportunity" that's Positive Thinking`
Hours of Operations Reminder
In 2013 we worked through a lengthy process to apply for and receive a new Country Approved Development Permit. Once we accepted the stipulations so that we could open the new summer Blue course, we also accepted very ridged rules about our hours of operation.
As you read our hours for both summer and winter, please understand they are a bylaw, not a suggestion or just a guideline. If people shoot past
5:00 pm cut off, (Wed & Thurs 8:00 pm) it’s possible we may be challenged on our development permit.
Please be aware of that rule and help us protect your opportunity to shoot at Silver Willow.
Summer Hours Apr 1 – Oct 31

Wednesday – Thursday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
(ceasefire at 7:55 pm)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(ceasefire at 4:55 pm)

Blue Course - 14 Stations
Green Course - 10 Stations
Duck Pond - 5 Stand
Skeet Field
Winter Hours Nov 1 – Mar 31

Thursday to Sunday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm or dusk

Call if the weather is colder then -15 C before you drive out
403-337-2490

Winter Course - 12 Stations 
Green Course - 10 Stations
Duck Pond - 5 Stand
Skeet Field

30133-Rg Rd 20
Mountain View County
(403) 337-2490