What they call their work
What they do
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 9 activities
- Administers marksmanship recognition programsOffers the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Programs in Rimfire, 4-Position Rifle, and Pistol, with numerous participants achieving Distinguished Expert ranking.
- Hosts archery programs and eventsHolds regular archery meetings on the last Monday of each month and organizes winter shooting events under lights on the shotgun field. Plans to establish a new 3-D archery course and uses the indoor range for archery activities.
- Hosts structured pistol shooting eventsConducts indoor NRA Bullseye shooting events using .22 caliber pistols at 50 feet, with three stages: slow fire, timed fire, and rapid fire. These sessions are held weekly on Monday evenings and include participation in the Adirondack Foothills Pistol League through postal-format matches from December to March.
- Manages membership and facility accessProvides an online portal for members to renew memberships and manage profiles. Offers 24/7 year-round access to the indoor range for members outside of scheduled events and maintains the facility including a state-of-the-art ventilation system and viewing gallery.
- Operates trap and shotgun shooting eventsHosts Trap, Wobble Trap, and 5-Stand shooting events on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays, with participants moving through multiple stations to shoot singles and doubles. Events are held regularly during evening hours and on weekends.
- Organizes competitive shooting programsOffers and hosts competitive shooting events in IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge (SCSA), ICORE, and NRL22 disciplines, with match registration managed through PractiScore. Includes scheduled NRL22 matches on Saturdays and monthly IDPA Tier 1 matches from May through October.
- Provides hunter and firearms safety educationHosts New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hunter Education classes and bow hunter education courses. Requires all participants to complete a safety orientation before engaging in any shooting activities.
- Provides rifle shooting and marksmanship eventsHosts .22 caliber rimfire rifle fun shoots on Friday evenings during warm months and conducts NRL22 timed practical shooting matches at distances up to 100 yards. Also hosts F-Class prone shoots, Service Rifle and High Power Sporter matches, vintage military rifle shoots, and NRA National Defense Matches.
- Supports women’s participation in shooting sportsOperates a Women’s Shooting League on Wednesday evenings to help women improve skills and connect with others. Reports increased female participation across Bullseye, IDPA, Shotgun, High Power, and rimfire fun-shoots, including special events like Lady Seed.
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Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Hunting Management 1 activity
- Conducts fish stocking and outdoor stewardshipPerforms annual fish stocking in local streams and participates in the Town of Greenfield’s “Adopt-a-Road” program by maintaining Porter’s Corner Road.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosts historical and educational shooting eventsOrganizes Project Appleseed events that combine marksmanship training with historical education about the American Revolutionary War, including a Lady Seed event scheduled for August 2026.
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Who they work with
- Adirondack Foothills Pistol League Partner — SaraSpa Rod and Gun Club fields a team and competes in this league.
- CMP Partner — Accesses rifles for women's programs through programs offered by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).
- Elyse Byrnes Partner — Local artist commissioned to paint the clubhouse sign.
- International Defensive Pistol Association Network — Member organization participating in IDPA's defensive pistol shooting program and hosting sanctioned matches.
- NRA Network — Participates in NRA Bullseye shooting programs and adheres to associated standards.
- NRA Network — Practice sessions are open to members of the National Rifle Association.
- NRA Partner — Collaborates with the NRA to offer marksmanship qualification programs and access to rifles through NRA grants and CMP programs.
- NYS Rifle and Pistol Association Network — Practice sessions are open to members of this organization.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Collaborates with SaraSpa to deliver Hunter Education and bow hunter education classes.
- PractiScore Partner — Uses PractiScore for match registration and event management.
- Practiscore Partner — Partners with Practiscore to publish match schedules and registration information.
- Practiscore Partner — Uses Practiscore for match registration and scheduling.
- Project Appleseed Partner — Hosts Project Appleseed events focused on marksmanship training and historical education.
- Saratoga County Council of Fish and Game Clubs Network — Member organization participating in coordinated conservation efforts.
- Town of Greenfield Partner — Collaborates on road maintenance through the “Adopt-a-Road” program.
- memberships@sarasparodandgun.org Partner — Point of contact for members to update their email address and receive login assistance.
How they approach the work
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- Inclusive Participation Through Adaptive Structuresmethodology: inclusive_participationBy using handicap-based scoring and welcoming participants of all experience levels, including prioritizing youth, the club promotes sustained involvement because adaptive systems reduce barriers to entry and foster equitable engagement across skill levels.
- Progressive Marksmanship Developmentmethodology: progressive_marksmanship_developmentBy providing safe, low-key shooting events, the club enables shooters of all skill levels to improve and track their marksmanship progress over time because incremental, non-intimidating practice fosters sustained engagement and skill growth.
- Safety-First Training Culturemethodology: safety_first_trainingBy requiring safety orientations, foundational skill demonstrations, and rule reviews before participation, the club ensures safe engagement in shooting sports because establishing safety as a prerequisite reduces risk and builds responsible shooter behavior.