Handisport World Championship - Compak Sporting - Portugal (September 2007)

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Compak-Sporting

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Start

Sep 12, 2007, 01:00

Africa/Algiers (UTC+1)

End

Sep 13, 2007, 01:00

Africa/Algiers (UTC+1)

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Location

Sabugo, Portugal

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World Championship for Shooters with Disabilities — Casal Alentejano

The 2007 FITASC Handisport Compak Sporting World Championship was a historic and inspiring international clay target shooting tournament held on September 12th and September 13th, 2007. Staged as a dedicated global showcase for para-athletes and shooters with physical disabilities, this premier two-day championship brought together elite adaptive marksmen from across the globe to compete for world titles in the fast-paced Compak Sporting discipline. The event was proudly hosted at the world-class facilities of Clube de Tiro Casal Alentejano in Sabugo, Sintra, Portugal, running directly ahead of the main World Championship.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the highest international framework of adaptive sports, this championship highlighted athletic excellence, inclusivity, and technical course design:

Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), in close coordination with the Federação Portuguesa de Tiro com Armas de Caça (FPTAC), certifying that all multi-field layouts, target flight paths, and safety protocols conformed to strict tier-1 global standards while accommodating adaptive requirements.
Classification Divisions: To guarantee fair and balanced competition, athletes were categorized into specialized functional profiles based on their physical classification (including wheelchair users, standing shooters with upper or lower limb impairments, and other adaptive criteria).
Technical Layout Presentation: Set against the scenic background of the Sintra region, the courses utilized advanced automated trap systems. Shooters had to navigate rapid-fire sequence doubles, tricky vertical angles, and variable wind vectors sweeping off the Atlantic coast, severely testing target acquisition, positioning stability, and reflexes.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The tournament operational timeline concentrated the intense technical qualification rounds across two days, preceded by official preparation windows:

September 10th – September 11th (Monday – Tuesday): Arrival of international delegations, medical and functional classification reviews, squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, weapon safety compliance verifications, and open training lines on designated Compak layouts.
September 12th (Wednesday) — Championship Day One: Opening ceremonies followed by Phase 1 of the official qualification flights, challenging adaptive shooters with initial high-velocity target menus.
September 13th (Thursday) — Championship Final Day: Concluding qualification flights, followed immediately by high-stakes, sudden-death international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages) to determine the definitive individual and category world podium positions.
September 13th (Thursday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged Thursday evening to honor individual and category winners, officially crowning the 2007 Handisport Compak Sporting World Champions.

2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details

All tournament operations, specialized shooting stands, and official administrative offices were hosted by a premier Portuguese shooting facility:

Host Venue: Clube de Tiro Casal Alentejano Sabugo, Almargem do Bispo, 2715-311 Sintra, Portugal (Conveniently situated near Lisbon and the historic town of Sintra)

Clube de Tiro Casal Alentejano is widely recognized as a premier destination for competitive shotgun sports in Southern Europe. Featuring extensive automated trap throwers, dedicated multi-discipline layouts, and accessible infrastructure suited for para-athletes, the complex provides an exceptional blend of technical challenge and Portuguese hospitality, offering an ideal stage for world-tier championships.

3. Organizing Committee & Registration Framework

Administrative operations and international competitor registries followed strict timeline allocations managed through the global governing body and its national affiliate:

National Coordinating Partner: Federação Portuguesa de Tiro com Armas de Caça (FPTAC)
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)

Shooting Ground

Clube de Tiro Casal Alentejano

Sabugo, Portugal

The Clube da Escola de Tiro "Casal Alentejano" is one of Portugal's largest and most prestigious shooting complexes, located in the picturesque countryside of Sabugo in the Sintra municipality of the Lisbon district. Spanning an extensive area of 60,000 square meters, this world-class facility seamlessly blends professional sporting infrastructure with a rich natural landscape. The club's unique highlight is its deep connection to the legendary Medeiros Cleto family, a dynasty of Portuguese, European, and world shooting champions. This legacy directly supports the largest national shooting school operating on the premises, offering top-tier instruction and deep integration into the culture of shooting sports.

Comprehensive Infrastructure and Technical Setup

The complex is meticulously designed to meet the highest international standards of safety and comfort, providing shooters with a highly versatile environment. Clay targets are launched using professional, automated machines from world-renowned brands like Promatic and Mattarelli, ensuring exceptionally stable and realistic flight paths. While the facility does not feature an on-site hotel, it maintains a close partnership with the Hotel Vale de Lobos, located just 1.5 kilometers away, to accommodate multi-day visitors.

Range Facilities: Equipped with one Olympic Trap layout, five Compak Sporting layouts, and specialized hunting paths (percursos de caça).
Weapon Support: Accommodates 12 and 20-caliber hunting shotguns, including side-by-side, over-and-under, and semi-automatic models.
On-Site Services: Features a fully operational restaurant, a cozy bar, specialized shooting gear shops, and dedicated on-site parking.
Operating Restrictions: Shoots are restricted strictly to daylight hours, operating from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 AM until sunset, with no minimum age requirement.

Championship Training and Prestigious Events

As the home of the Escola de Tiro Com Armas de Caça "Casal Alentejano," the club offers both individual and group coaching led by decorated instructors, including co-owner Jose Luis Bahuto Cleto. The training programs cater to everyone from complete novices and children to elite competitors. The venue is a frequent host of major national and international tournaments, including the Portuguese National Compak Sporting Championships, the FITASC Grand Prix of Portugal, and the annual "Bébé" Memorial Tournament honoring the late champion Jose Fernando Medeiros Cleto. Additionally, its spacious scenic grounds and restaurant make it a popular spot for corporate team-building events and private banquets.

Lush Natural Terrain and Challenging Microclimate

The physical environment of Casal Alentejano presents a highly engaging and technically demanding layout for shooters of all levels. The 6-hectare territory is defined by thick vegetation and a natural lagoon, which creates complex visual contrasts and challenges shooters' ability to accurately judge target distances. Furthermore, because of Sabugo's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the range experiences a distinct maritime microclimate characterized by sudden, shifting wind currents. These winds directly affect target aerodynamics, forcing shooters to develop sharp adaptability, wind-reading skills, and quick reaction times.

Key Advantages for Shooters

The shooting stand's diverse ecosystem, combined with professional-grade operations, makes it a top choice for a broad spectrum of visitors.

World-Class Instruction: Access to training from the country's largest shooting academy under a championship-winning family legacy.
Technical Complexity: Natural lagoon water hazards and Atlantic crosswinds that provide a superior training playground.
Inclusivity: Complete absence of a minimum age limit, making the sport accessible to families and youth from day one.
Premium Logistics: Convenient location near Lisbon and Sintra, paired with local restaurant and hotel partnerships.

R. do Casal Alentejano, 2715-014, Sabugo, Portugal

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