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32 Check out your upcoming local events and competitions West Wyalong Branch Following the COVID-19 NSW lockdown period earlier this year, SSAA NSW branches and affiliate clubs have gradually reopened and incorporated new pandemic procedures and guidelines for the safety of all members, volunteers and staff. The safety of members, volunteers and staff is our number 1 priority. Ken Peterson of West Wyalong branch recounted a Family Day in late 2019, where a family of 7 attended the range and participated in shooting activities (after completing P650 forms). After the event, the parents of the junior participants both expressed the views that the shoot was well run and conducted extremely safely. The range officers (direct instructors) also agreed that everything went well. While they hope to host more family days in the future, West Wyalong branch is one of many branches who have felt the poor attendance impacts of COVID-19. Secretary, Helen Culbert, states "Overall it's difficult to get people to attend the range these days; unfortunately current members are a bit complacent with the extension to the COVID-19 timelines." We would like to take this opportunity to encourage our members to revisit their local range and re-establish their sports shooting practice. Many competitions have resumed and ranges have implemented individually tailored COVID-19 safety plans so that all may safely attend and participate in their sport. Keep an eye on what's coming up next by visiting the SSAA NSW website events page or the events section of our Facebook page.