This is not an appology on behalf of Ridgedale,
BUT: Ridgedale Rod and Gun Club's membership has grown
in the last 15 years to the point that
it is a little crowded on some weekends.
Also, please take into account:
-the club rents the range to a lot of gov orgs
(when Police or CBSA shoots, the rifle range is still usable,
but when ERT/SWAT rents it, nobody else is allowed on the range),
-the first Sunday of each month there is Trap shooting, during which
the rifle range - that is a separate facility!!!!! - cannot be used,
(I never understood why, though),
-the archery guys have their monthly weekend too,
and all the ranges are closed because
they go on a 3-D range in the surrounding wooden area
(to play "tarzan" and other things, to feel good about themselves, etc),
-the rifle shed is small (4 tables) with 2 new tables outside.
Because of all the above, the Club wants to protect
its present members and maintain some minimal conditions for them,
so it doesn't become like that PoCo sh!thole.
One of the measures taken by Ridgedale
was capping the membership numbers.
They accept new members but this new priority system is
based on the home address (neighbours first, from what I understand).
However, I completely understand your point
and the fact that you feel un-welcomed or maybe even rejected,
especially when you are a newbie.
I hope somebody will take you along and bring you to a range
that accepts new members and you will like it in there and could integrate.
I wish you best of luck