Matt's Place

04/08/2026

06/04/2025

Our Kid's Fishing Derby is this Saturday!! If you can't attend (you best have a good reason lol), but would like to buy some tickets on the spiffy portable pellet grill that was donated, send $$ to our Paypal: [email protected]. We'll send you a picture of your ticket(s)! Drawing is Saturday at 3pm. You don't need to be present but will have to pick up (no shipping). We can deliver to any of the remaining ATVMX races or Matt's Memorial Race at Pymatuning Holeshot.

06/01/2025

Hope to see everyone next Saturday, June 7, for the Kid's Fishing Derby! Registration starts at 11am and fishing is from noon till 3pm. Pond was stocked this morning by the Albion Sportsmen's Club and the Northwestern Sportsmen's Club. They put some nice size trout in the pond!

10/12/2024

There seems to be some confusion about what's happening at 8114 US RT 6N, West Springfield that I'd like to try and clear up. The property is now owned and managed by 88 Live to Ride and their newest program Matt's Place BUT as agreed, the Northwestern Sportsman's Club is still fully functioning and will still be using the property for their shoots and events.

Club members still have the same benefits as before the transfer of ownership - use of the gun range during posted hours of 10am - 6pm seven days a week and fishing (catch & release) at the pond. Memberships can be purchased, or renewed, by contacting club president, Doug Bateman at 814-450-0696 or contacting him via email, [email protected].

We have finally received our permit from the state to finish up the work that needs to be done on the outside of the building -doors; windows; siding and cement. We'll then start renovating the inside. The building and property will provide an actual office for our organization and create a welcoming environment where families and groups can engage in community outreach through educational and enriching programs that emphasize safety. For any questions, please feel free to contact me, Debi Bartosek at [email protected] or my cell number is 814-882-5308 (texting is best).

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07/31/2024

Guess who's going to be part of Erie Gives this year??? WE ARE!!

I’m ready to support 88 Live to Ride Inc on August 13, 2024 during Erie Gives. Learn more about 88 Live to Ride Inc and all the other nonprofits participating in Erie Gives.