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British Grand Prix - Compak Sporting - United Kingdom (July 2018)

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Compak-Sporting
200 targets
Participants
52 /75
Start
28 Jul 2018, 01:00
Europe/London (UTC+1)
End
29 Jul 2018, 01:00
Europe/London (UTC+1)
Until competition start
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Location
Saxmundham, United Kingdom
Status
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British Grand Prix - Compak Sporting - United Kingdom (July 2018)

About competition

The British Grand Prix in the Compak Sporting discipline (styled on the official banner as the Compak Sporting Grand Prix of Great Britain) was an international clay target shooting competition held from July 28th to July 29th, 2018. The event took place at the prestigious High Lodge facility in Suffolk, Great Britain.

Event Highlights & Affiliations

Based on the official banner, the tournament was backed by prominent national and international shooting organizations:

  • Sanctioning Bodies: Globally authorized by FITASC and supported nationally by the BICTSF (British International Clay Target Shooting Federation).

  • Beretta FITASC Cups: The Grand Prix served as an official point-scoring leg of the global Beretta Cup series.

  • Gamebore FITASC World Rankings: Results achieved during the tournament counted directly toward individual positions on the worldwide Gamebore ranking system.

1. Program Schedule

The championship layout balanced dedicated official practice blocks with a standard 200-target multi-field competition:

  • 26th July (Thursday): Official Trainings | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • 27th July (Friday): Official Trainings | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • 27th July (Friday): Bib Distribution | Starting at 1:00 pm

  • 28th July (Saturday): $1^{\text{st}}$ Day of Competition (100 Targets) | Starting at 9:00 am

  • 29th July (Sunday): $2^{\text{nd}}$ Day of Competition (100 Targets) followed by the Awards Ceremony | Starting at 9:00 am

2. Entry Fees

Registration pricing for the 200-target tournament layout was structured as follows:

  • £140.00 – Individual entry fee for Man, Lady, Senior, Veteran, and Master categories.

  • £100.00 – Individual entry fee for the Junior category.

3. Venue & Contact Information

Location Details:

High Lodge Leisure Ltd

Haw Wood, Hinton, Nr Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT,

Great Britain

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Shooting Ground
High Lodge Leisure Ltd

High Lodge Leisure Ltd

Saxmundham, United Kingdom

High Lodge Leisure Ltd is a premier 120-acre sporting and hospitality venue located in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Founded over 30 years ago by the legendary 14-time World Champion John Bidwell, the ground has earned the prestigious CPSA "Premier Plus" status. It is widely recognized as a world-class shooting destination that seamlessly blends professional sports infrastructure with stylish leisure and corporate facilities.

The facility is renowned for its technical excellence and variety, offering a diverse range of disciplines suitable for all skill levels. The ground utilizes a modern "Pay & Play" counter system and voice-activated layouts, allowing for independent practice without the need for a manual puller.

  • Key Disciplines: English Sporting, Sportrap, Compak Sporting, Skeet, DTL (Down the Line), and ABT (Automatic Ball Trap).

  • Shooting Infrastructure: Over 30 sporting stands (mostly undercover), two high towers (60ft and 120ft), and six fully automated Compak layouts.

  • Proprietary Technology: The venue uses "Auto Sporter" clay traps, which were invented by John Bidwell and are still manufactured on-site.


Training and instruction are core pillars of High Lodge, centered on Bidwell’s world-renowned "Move, Mount, Shoot" technique. Led by expert instructors like Oliver Wilde, the coaching team provides tailored sessions for everyone from complete novices to elite competitors.

  • Training Formats: Individual hourly lessons, "Have A Go" taster sessions, and specialized 2-hour sessions for FITASC or Skeet.

  • Youth Programs: Dedicated "Youngsters Activity Experiences" for shooters aged 10–16.


Beyond the shooting line, High Lodge offers an extensive range of outdoor activities and luxury accommodations. The site is a popular destination for family holidays, corporate team-building, and weddings.

  • On-Site Activities: Archery, air rifle ranges (up to 80m), two coarse fishing lakes, and a 9-hole golf/footgolf course.

  • Hospitality Infrastructure: 19 luxury lodges with private hot tubs, a modern clubhouse with a restaurant, and the "Champion Suite" function room seating up to 350 guests.


The venue remains a strategic hub for major British shooting events, regularly hosting the British Open Sporting & Sportrap Championships and the Suffolk Sporting Championships. The natural terrain, combining woodland and open areas, provides realistic and challenging target presentations that mimic game bird flight paths, such as high-altitude pheasants.

Target Audience:

  • Novices: Comprehensive "Have A Go" packages and professional coaching.

  • Professional Athletes: Registered CPSA fixtures and world-class technical stands.

  • Families: Multidisciplinary activity days and dog-friendly luxury lodging.

  • Corporate Groups: Dedicated conference facilities and large-scale team-building events.


Address
High Lodge Leisure Ltd, Haw Wood, Hinton, nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT, United Kingdom

High Lodge Leisure Ltd, Haw Wood, Hinton, nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT, United Kingdom

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Source: fitasc.com