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Upcoming Events
NRA Basic Pistol CourseSat, Nov 15Veterans Sportsmens Association
New York State Pistol Permit Safety CourseSat, Nov 15Veterans Sportsmens Association
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor CourseSun, Nov 16Veterans Sportsmens Association
2025 Holiday Gathering and MeetingSun, Dec 14Hudson House Distillery in West Park NY
NRA Basic Range Safety Officer CourseSat, Jan 10Veterans Sportsmens Association
The VSA has once again teamed up with Warrior Bonfire Program and Blue Star Mothers of the Hudson Valley to collect Toys for Tots at our office at 1335 Route 44 in Pleasant Valley NY
WHISKEY BOURBON & BBQ 2025
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The Veterans Sportsmens Association has teamed up with Hudson Valley Honor Flight for our Annual Whiskey Bourbon & BBQ to raise money in support of their mission to "Honor American Veterans" for all of their sacrifices.
Please join us on Saturday, 20 September 2025 at American Legion 1302 in Poughkeepsie NY as we raise money for the Hudson Valley Honor Flight. Thank You!
Hudson Valley Honor Flight (HVHF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization which “Honors American Veterans” for all their sacrifices. We transport these heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials at no cost to them.
We are a local hub of the National Honor Flight Network (which consists of over 100 independent non-profit “hubs” across America).
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107.3 WRWD
RED, WHITE & BLUE
EVERY SATURDAY
2 PM - 7 PM
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For Immediate Release
The Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) has partnered up with Team River Runner (TRR) to establish the Hudson Valley Team River Runner (HV TRR) Chapter.
Team River Runner is the LARGEST adaptive and therapeutic paddling program across the nation for veterans, active duty and their families.
Dateline
Poughkeepsie NY – 15 July 2025
The VSA has partnered up with TRR to develop and implement creative, healing and empowering programs for Veterans in the Hudson Valley as they recover from complex issues due to their service to our nation, by pioneering the design and construction of adaptive paddling equipment to empower veterans with motor disabilities as well as innovative methods for teaching and guiding the visually impaired. All HV TRR watersports programming will be free of charge for disabled veterans and Active-Duty service members.
The HV TRR Chapter will coordinate Veterans Canoeing, Kayaking and Watersports programs between New York City and Albany, as well as in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania along the Delaware River. HV TRR will offer multiple events and workshops for Veterans and Active-Duty Personnel in conjunction with other regional TRR Chapters and in support of the National TRR program by supporting the LARGEST adaptive and therapeutic paddling program across the nation for veterans, active duty and their families. All local events will be posted on the HV TRR webpage and in association with HV TRR social media accounts and the National TRR Organization.
Kayaking instructors, Veterans and volunteers are encouraged to join us as we form this new HV TRR Chapter here in the Beautiful Hudson Valley!
For more information, please visit the links below:
Precision Rifle Shoot
May 2025
Memorial Day is Monday 26 May 2025
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
WAPPINGERS CREEK WATER DERBY 2025
2025 Wappingers Creek Water Derby Results
MISSING CANOE: Yesterday, 26 April the Veterans Sportsmens Association in partnership with Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club restarted the Wappingers Creek Water Derby. Everyone who attended had a great time.
Unfortunately, one of our Veterans owned canoes became stuck on some rocks half way down Rochdale Rapids and was not able to be retrieved.
#wappingerscreekwaterderby #canoe
This morning our members went to the base of the rapids and it was no longer visible. If anyone who lives, fishes, or walks along the Wappingers Creek downstream from Pleasant Valley sees a silver canoe stuck or floating, please contact the Veterans Sportsmens Association. Thanks!
#VeteransSportsmensAssociation #vsa #veterans #Aquaticexplorersscubaclub #missingcanoe #wappingerscreek
Congratulations to VSA Founding Member, and current VSA Board Member Scott Emslie for his recently successful election to the NRA Board of Directors. Good luck in your new role!!!
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#veteranssportsmensassociation #VSA #NRA #NRABoard #NRABOARDOFDIRECTORS #nrainstructor #FriendsOfTheNRA
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE - APRIL 2025
WAPPINGERS CREEK SPRING CLEAN UP
5 APRIL 2025
The Veterans Sportsmens Association (VSA) has teamed up with the Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club (AESC) to bring back the annual spring Wappingers Creek Water Derby for 2025. This canoe and kayak racing event is scheduled for Saturday, 26 April 2025 in Pleasant Valley NY. The Wappingers Creek Water Derby was originally started in 1970 by WWII Submariner Veterans and ran continuously until 2019. The 2025 event will be the 50th running of this race, and we invite the Veterans and Military Members in the Hudson Valley to join us as we return this highly popular event to the Hudson Valley.
https://www.veteranssportsmensassociation.org/wappingerscreekwaterderby
#veteranssportsmensassociation #aquaticexplorersscubaclub #VSA #wappingerscreekwaterderby #veteransservingveterans #kayak #kayaking #canoeing #canoe #waterderby #submariner #NECKRA #NYMCRA #wappingerscreek #pleasantvalley #poughkeepsie
The 50th Running of the Wappingers Creek Water Derby ​
The Veterans Sportsmens Association is a proud sponsor of the ROCK FOR NICK Fundraising event for Marine Veteran and Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Gasparre. Nick passed away on the evening of Friday, November 15, 2024, after succumbing to cancer. All of the proceeds from this event will go to the Gasparre family. Thanks!
2025 VSA RAFFLE
1 LIBERTY 1911 CUSTOM
ONLY 200 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD at $20 Each
AND
1 REVOLUTION 1911 CUSTOM
ONLY 200 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD at $20 Each
BOTH 1911's Generously Donated by KAHR ARMS
SHOT SHOW 2025
SHOT SHOW 2025
RANGE DAY
VETERANS DAY DINNER AND TURKEY SHOOT
Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club - 9 November 2024
PRECISION RIFLE SHOOT
KAHR ARMS - 2 NOV 2024
HUSTLER 6
RIP Lemm and Bones. Your service and Your Sacrifice are not forgotten...
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9 years ago, 6 heroes gave the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. We honor their courage, their lives, and their legacy every day. Your memory lives on in our hearts forever.
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#AlwaysRemembered #HonorTheFallen #LouiesLegacy #GoldStarFamily #Hustler6 #HeroesNeverDie #KeepBonesAlive
Veterans Restoration Quarters
During the last two weeks of October, the Veterans Sportsmens Association set up Emergency Relief Supply locations at our office in Pleasant Valley NY and at the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant for the Veterans Restoration Center (VRQ) in Ashville NC that was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to the generous donations made by Hudson Valley Residents and the employees of Holtec International, we were able to deliver our trailer of collected items directly to the Veterans at the VRQ. To learn more about the VRQ, and how you can support their mission, please click the link below. Thanks!
The VSA will be collecting emergency supplies such as clothing, boots, tents, sleeping bags, socks, hygiene items, hats, gloves, bug repellent, and backpacks to be delivered to homeless Veterans who were being housed at the Veterans Restoration Quarters in Ashville NC that was destroyed by hurricane Helene. Please drop off donated items at our office at 1335 Route 44 - Suite 1 in Pleasant Valley. All donated equipment will be delivered in person by members of the VSA via trucks and trailer to the Veterans Restoration Quarters in NC by approximately 19 October.
2024 FREEDOM FESTIVAL
KAHR ARMS - TOMMY GUN
WAREHOUSE - GREELEY PA
Wappingers Creek Water Derby - October 2024
Kayaking and Creek Clean Up
The Wappingers Creek Derby is a canoe and kayak race that takes place the last Saturday in April each spring from Pleasant Valley NY, passing through LaGrange, and ending in the Town of Poughkeepsie at Greenvale Park. This race ran for 49 consecutive years up until 2019. Tentatively scheduled to restart on 26 April 2025.
101.5 WPDH
"Great to have my friend and Air Force veteran Todd Dillon on the show this morning to talk about the amazing work the Veterans Sportsmens Association does to support our heroes all over the Hudson Valley. Keep up the good work Todd!"
Tune into WPDH 101.5FM each Wednesday at 8:45am for the latest veteran news, or listen from anywhere at www.wpdh.com!
— with Noel Todd Dillon at 101.5 WPDH.
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HALLOWEEN SPIRITS
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VETERANS FUNDRAISING PARTY
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1980's Themed Costumes, Live Music, Food, Drinks, and Full Tours of the Hudson House
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ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO SUPPORT VETERANS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
TICKETS GO ON SALE ON 1 OCTOBER
2024 WHISKEY BOURBON & BBQ
AMERICAN LEGION 1302 - POUGHKEEPSIE NY
SAME GREAT EVENT AND AT A NEW VENUE
2024 Whiskey, Bourbon & BBQ
21 September 2024 from 1300 – 1800 HRS
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American Legion 1302
55 Overlook Road Poughkeepsie NY 12603
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Featuring Local New York and Veteran Owned Distilleries. For 2024 We will also feature local Wineries, Mead, Cideries and Breweries.
Guests will receive free Whiskey and other adult beverage tastings, live music provided by the Brokedown and Rebuilt Band, and enjoy a BBQ provided by the Sons of the American Legion. All funds raised will be used to directly support Local Veterans.
FREE Admission for Active Duty Military Members including National Guard and Reserves with current US Military ID. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
https://www.veteranssportsmensassociation.org/whiskeybourbonbbq2024
THE WOLF
HUDSON VALLEY'S NEW COUNTRY
The VSA is an Official Sponsor for the 2024 Weekend 4 Warriors
This years Warriors are:
Timothy Gilnack – US Army
Vincent Verderosa – US Navy
Gregory Liu – US Air Force
Ron Ymbras – US Army
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Each of the 2024 Weekend 4 Warriors (W4W) participants will receive
VIP Tickets to the 2024 Whiskey Bourbon & BBQ hosted by the VSA
on Saturday 21 September 2024 at American Legion 1302 on Overlook Road in Poughkeepsie. Congratulations Warriors!!!
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2024 RENEGADES STADIUM VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY
Wappingers Creek
Kayaking and Creek Clean Up with Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club - July 2024
NEWS
THE VETERANS SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION (VSA) HAS TEAMED UP WITH THE AQUATIC EXPLORERS SCUBA CLUB (AESC) TO RESTART THE WAPPINGERS CREEK DERBY FOR 2025.
11 August 2024
The Wappingers Creek Derby is a canoe and kayak race that takes place the last Saturday in April each spring from Pleasant Valley NY, passing through LaGrange, and ending in the Town of Poughkeepsie at Greenvale Park. This race ran for 49 consecutive years up until 2019. Tentatively scheduled to restart on 26 April 2025.
