Calling all Greene County sportsmen and sportswomen! There is a place here in Waynesburg equipped for all your sporting needs! The Waynesburg Sportsman’s Association, located on Rolling Meadows Road, is looking for new members and is the perfect place for all your outdoor recreation needs.
“I am proud to build up the Association for families so that we are able to get more money to do things for families in the area,” said Waynesburg Sportsman’s Association President Scott George. “We are a family-oriented organization and the $100 per year covers you, your spouse, and any kids under 16 as we continue to foster the family environment.”
The Waynesburg Sportsman’s Association has been a fixture of the Greene County Community dating back to World War II. Their oldest member is currently 96 years old and has been a member of the club since he was 18. The Sportsman Association’s mission is to preserve fish, game, and shooting for the Greene County community. The club features an indoor shooting range, an outdoor shooting range, a rifle range, and a fishing pond available to members.
“For someone interested in joining, I just show them what we have,” said George. “Our indoor range is available 24/7, 365 days a year, we have our outdoor range, and the whole family can come down to fish and have fun. No one bothers you and we stock our pond regularly with trout, bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill.”
Along with the facility being available to members, the Association also lets local high school rifle teams use their ranges for practices and competitions. They have partnered with Waynesburg, Jefferson-Morgan, and West Greene’s rifle teams to use the facility for their home meets. They have connected with local schools for years and enjoy the opportunity to open the facility to the students.
“I look at it as something we do for the community, and in the past, we have never asked for anything,” said George. “This year, we printed off 100 tickets and each took 33 tickets to sell. Each school then donated money to pay for the electric and heat fees to use the range.”
Community service is a big part of the Waynesburg Sportsman’s Association’s mission as they strive to help others in the community. This past season, they teamed up with Jefferson-Morgan student Eli Taylor of their leadership program to sponsor a fishing tournament at their pond. They welcomed kids aged 16 and under for a day full of fishing and fun. These community outreach initiatives work twofold.
“I look at it as a way to get the clubs name out there and get more members for the club,” said George. “If we want to keep going, we have to do different things to raise money for the club and help bring new members to our facility.”
The Waynesburg Sportsman’s Association currently has 230 members and is always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining the Waynesburg Sportsman’s Association, visit the clubhouse at 190 Rolling Meadows Road or contact the them at 724-554-3360.
