Andover Sportsmen's Club

Announcement to ASC Members
League of Essex County Sportsmen's Clubs 2026 Banquet

The League of Essex County Sportsmen's Clubs will be hosting their 2026 Sportsmen's Banquet and members of the Andover Sportsmen's Club are invited to attend.

ASC is a member of the Essex County League of Sportsmen's Clubs and we encourage our members to support this regional organization and the important work they do on behalf of sportsmen and outdoor recreation across Essex County.

Dinner will be included from Big Pig BBQ!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Danvers Fish & Game Club
20 Birch Road
Middleton, MA

Cost: $50 per person – BYOB

The evening will include dinner and a variety of raffle prizes, including hunting equipment, fishing tackle, freshwater and saltwater rod & reel combos, hunting clothing, boat accessories, kids items, and additional card raffles for more outstanding prizes.

If you are interested in attending, please contact your club's Essex County League representative or reach out directly to:

Jonathan Belinowiz
978-886-5994
jbelinow@gmail.com

This event is always a great opportunity to meet fellow sportsmen from clubs across Essex County while supporting the organizations that advocate for our shared outdoor traditions.

Club and Range Rules changes effective 3/6/2026

The following three (3) rules previously published on 06/05/2025 have been changed by the Board of Directors.

1.11   Club-wide Rule:  TARGETS.  Only paper targets mounted on Club supplied frames may be fired at with rifles and handguns, except for shooting at Club provided steel targets at the Outdoor Ranges.  Only paper targets or clay pigeons may be fired at with shotguns. Plinking (shooting at cans, rocks, glass bottles, etc.) is strictly prohibited.  The use of explosive targets is prohibited, except when used in a special Club event.  Silhouette targets, i.e. any target that looks like a person or a silhouette of a person or part of a silhouette of a person is prohibited and is a violation of Massachusetts law. The possession of a human form silhouette target on club property, except by public safety personnel performing in line with their official duties, is strictly prohibited.

5.05   Outdoor Pistol Range Building:  All Shooting must be conducted from the firing line. Ground shooting at any targets is not allowed. All firing must be aimed and all rounds must be shot towards the berm.

6.04   Outdoor Rifle/Pistol Range Building:  All shooting must be conducted from the firing line. All firing must be aimed and all rounds must be shot towards the berm.  Target frames are designed to hold one paper target centered in the frame. Ground shooting at any targets is not allowed. Use of a rifle or shotgun is PROHIBITED on the “Pistol Side” of the Rifle/Pistol Range except for .22LR rifle use. Only Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC's) can be used on the “Pistol Caliber Carbine Only” targets.

Please note: Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC's) are long guns, typically rifles but sometimes braced pistols, that chamber pistol cartridges instead of rifle cartridges. They offer a unique blend of handgun ammunition familiarity and carbine-style handling, bridging the gap between handguns and rifles.

Updated Range rules are available for viewing and download from the Club’s website. From the Menu Bar select Members then Club and Range Rules or click HERE.

The Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp (MJCC) is a two-week program designed to teach teens various outdoor recreation skills. Andover Sportsmen’s Club will sponsor two campers this year (pay full camp tuition/$1150 Value). Tuition covers lodging expenses, food, and activities.

• Camp Dates: August 3–15, 2026
• Camp Location: Moses Scout Reservation, 310 Birch Hill Avenue, Russell MA.

Campers are expected to attend the entire session in order to receive any certificates earned during the program. Campers must be between 13 to 17 in age on the first day of camp and related to a member in good standing.

The MJCC is operated by Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp Inc. Campers learn a variety of outdoor skills, including fishing, hunting, shooting sports, archery, boating, and camping. The camp also aims to educate campers about conservation of natural resources and responsible use of the environment.

The facility offers two-person tents with cots atop a raised platform, modern dining hall and a fully equipped medical lodge. Certified life guards and medical personnel are on staff. All instructors are certified in their respective fields.

Learn more about the program on the Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp site.

Please submit names and birthdates by April 15, 2026, along with the sponsoring member’s name and badge number to Nancy LeTourneau, Community Relations Director, at Community@AndoverSportsmensClub.org. In the event that there are more than two submissions, a drawing will be conducted.

Thursday March 19, 2026, 6pm to 8pm

Indoor Archery Building

Archery is a highly accessible sport, one of the few that almost everyone, regardless of gender, age or ability, can enter, enjoy and potentially excel at.  Archery requires focus, strength and determination - Whether you’re a performance athlete or just having a go, archery is great for body and mind. For recreational archers, the health benefits of archery are clear. Shooting takes concentration, calming your mind as you focus on the target, and can mean that any worries you have are left aside while at the range.  Archery is a social sport that encourages teamwork and camaraderie among participants.  As archers improve their skills and accuracy, they experience personal growth and self-improvement.  Archery can be practiced at Andover Sportsmen's Club both indoors and outdoors, providing flexibility and enjoyment.  

Find out the basic fundamentals, i.e. how to stand, aim and release. 

Please fee free to bring your own equipment.  For those without equipment, the Club's training equipment will be available for use.

Please sign up thru the link: Ladies Night 2026 Events

Hi Archers,

We are pleased to announce the start of the Spring 2026 Archery League.  Maximum of 10 shooters per session. 

Note:  You must have your own equipment to participate.  No club equipment will be available.  All skill levels are welcome to participate but must be able to shoot at 20 yards.  A minimum of 5 shooters are required at each session time in order to reserve the range.  In the event less than 5 shooters sign up for a session you will be contacted with alternate choices.

Here is the format of the league:   

• Start date Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• League will run for 10 consecutive weeks 
• Each shooter will sign up for one (same repeating) time slot per week 
• Scheduled time slots: 
•     Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30 AM
•     Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
•     Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
•     Thursdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM
•     Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM 
• Warm up will consist of 2 practice ends - (as many arrows as you can shoot in 2 minutes) 
• After warmup the real shooting will begin 
• There will be a maximum of 10 shooters in each time slot
• Shooting lines may be all 10 shooters at once or may be broken down into Group A and Group B alternating turns after each round 
• Each shooter will shoot a total of 10 ends of 3 arrows - total 30 arrows per session 
• Each end is timed for 2 minutes in which you need to shoot 3 arrows
• Compound shooters will be scored based on straight scores with NO handicap. 
• Recurve and barebow shooters will be using a handicap system, for the first 2 weeks scores will be used to set your handicap 
• Compound shooters will have the option to shoot at 3-spot targets or standard 40 cm competition targets and all others at standard 40cm competition targets. 
• No matter your bow type or skill level you can participate - you will need to shoot the same bow type for the duration of the league 
• At your first session you will be provided 10 targets (length of the league) 
• Each session requires a leader to maintain safety, collect and report scores 
• At the end of each week there will be a posted web-based leader board 
• Cost will be $20 and will be collected at your first session. 

Please use the link below to register.  Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis and on your preferred time slots.  Make sure you can commit to the days/times you have selected.
 

IMPORTANT: 
If you run into problems with the signup portal we would appreciate it if you can report this to archeryleague@andoversportsmensclub.org (screenshots are helpful)

• If you have already used this portal to log in, use your badge number and password to sign in.
• If you have logged in but you forgot your password, click the "Forgot Password" link and use your badge number to set a new password.
• If the "forgot Password" link process tells you that your badge number cannot be found, you will need to create an account. Click the "Create Account" button on the top right and create your profile.

NOTE: DO NOT do this on a phone. The layouts are not yet optimized for mobile. Do it in a normal browser.
Go to this link: https://fms.kluch.fm/fmi/webd/ASC