Membership
Attention new applicants and current members, for your convenience we now offer online payment (preferred). After submitting the form you will be redirected to a third party (Square) for a secure checkout. You may also still pay via check, but we require you to download the application and remit it filled in with your payment. That also applies to dropping off your payment at the clubhouse. *Please note that a Junior member application must be accompanied by a signed authorization of a parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult in whose care the junior applicant resides and said adult must be a member in good standing. Please review our Range Rules here before completing an application.
If you have questions about membership you may call 724- 222-0651
Please note the address for the club is:
Washington Sportsmen Association
P.O. Box 710
Meadowlands, PA 15347
DO NOT USE THE FAIRGROUND'S ADDRESS!
Our annual memberships run from January 1st to December 31st each year.
(This applies to all members, regardless of your application date. Late penalty of orientation fee will be applied if dues is unpaid.)
Membership
Requirements For All New Members:
This can take up to 60 days.
New applications for membership to the Washington Sportsmen's Club are always welcomed. We do however, have specific requirements that every prospective member must meet prior to being approved as a member. All new prospective members are voted on an individual basis by the Executive Board and the Board of Directors which meets on a regularly monthly basis. Our tradition is to hold orientations on the first Saturday of each month at 10am, however We DO NOT hold an orientation in the month of December. New applicants after November 1st will not be called for an orientation date until after the New Year. The following criteria must be met:
• All new applicants MUST be citizens of the United States. (Permanent status only - Temporary visas, Green Cards, etc. are not accepted)
• All new applicants MUST be of good moral character and agree with the purpose and function of the Club.
• All new applicants may be subjected to a criminal background check.
• All new applicants must complete the following:
Five Step Induction Process
Step 1 - The candidate will: Sign the application and submit appropriate fees either using the online forms (preferred) or mailing in a paper application to our PO Box.
Step 2 - The candidate will:
Have a criminal background check to be completed by the club.
Step 3 - The candidate will:
Attend (1) safety/ range orientation and at the conclusion will sign that they have completed orientation/understand and will abide by the rules of the club.
Step 4 - The candidate will:
After successful completion of Steps 1, 2, and 3, the Board of Directors will recommend a conditional membership to include a 1 year probationary period.
Step 5 - The candidate will:
The new member must complete a one year probationary period. During this time no range violations can occur and the new member is limited to no more than three (3) as guests per visit. The Executive Range Officer will monitor this progress. The Board of Directors will then recommend a final and unconditional approval to membership.
Please Note: All new applicants are encouraged to hold active membership in the National Rifle Association, although approval is not determined based on the fact of such membership.
There are several types of memberships that are offered to new applicants, they include:
Active Member: These are voting members that are 18 years of age or older. An active member is responsible for all applicable fees and dues. Presently, annual dues are $100.00 and the initiation fee is $100.00. There is also a $10.00 charge for electronic access key that allows the member individual access to the club grounds and facilities. An optional $5 key can be purchased for trap and skeet house.
Senior Member (Age 70+): An active member is responsible for all applicable fees and dues. Presently, annual dues are $65.00 and the initiation fee is $65.00. There is also a $10.00 charge for electronic access key that allows the member individual access to the club grounds and facilities. An optional $5 key can be purchased for trap and skeet house.
Spouse: These are voting members that are 18 years of age or older. A spouse member is responsible for all applicable fees and dues. Presently, annual dues are $30.00 and the initiation fee is $0.00. It is mandatory that their partner be an active member in good standing. There is also a $10.00 charge for electronic access key that allows the member individual access to the club grounds and facilities. An optional $5 key can be purchased for trap and skeet house.
Junior: These are non-voting members that are under 17 years of age. A junior member is responsible for all applicable fees and dues. Presently, annual dues are $0.00 and the initiation fee is $0.00. Any application for junior membership must include applicant's current active parent or legal guardian. It is mandatory that the parent or legal guardian be an active member in good standing.
Renewal Dues Requirements for Current Members:
For current members, the following dues are required to be paid by December 31 using the online renewal form/payment (preferred) or mailing your check to our PO Box.:
Active Member: Dues are $100 per year.
Senior Member (Age 70+): Dues are $65.00 per year.
Spouse Member: Dues are $30 per year.
Junior Member: Dues are $0.00 per year.
Life Membership:
Life Membership is available for Active members by the one-time payment of (currently) 10 times the current annual dues or $1000. Life members are exempt from annual dues. Applicants for life membership must be an active member for a minimum of 1 year and must make application to the Board of Directors in writing.
Dues are to be mailed to the Club PO Box:
Washington Sportsmen's Club
P.O. Box 710
Meadow Lands, PA 15347