Americas championship - Sporting - Brazil (August 2008)

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Start

Aug 4, 2008, 21:00

America/Thule (UTC-3)

End

Aug 6, 2008, 21:00

America/Thule (UTC-3)

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Location

Piraquara, Brazil

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About competition

The 2008 FITASC Sporting Americas Championship was a world-class continental clay target shooting tournament held from August 5th to August 7th, 2008. Serving as the pinnacle event for the main Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) in the Western Hemisphere for the 2008 season, this high-stakes, three-day championship brought together elite marksmen, national teams, and individual competitors from across North, Central, and South America. The prestigious event was proudly hosted at the historic, premier facilities of the Clube Paranaense de Tiro (CPRT) in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the highest international framework of global target sports, this championship merged Brazil's deep-rooted passion for shooting sports with strict international regulations:

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 Confederação Brasileira de Tiro Esportivo (CBTE), certifying that all multi-field course configurations, target trajectories, and weapon compliance parameters conformed to strict global tier-1 standards.
The Continental Crown: As the definitive championship for the Americas zone, this tournament served as the premier platform for selecting continental champions across Individual, National Team, Ladies, and Veteran divisions.
The Southern Brazilian Bush Challenge: Set within a beautifully integrated natural landscape, the courses utilized rolling hills, dense native forest, and open field boundaries to present highly realistic, deceptive hunting simulations. Shifting winter shadows and tricky wind currents tested the visual tracking, footwork, and mental focus of international squads.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The high-stakes championship timeline allocated an extensive target menu distributed across a multi-day international schedule:

August 3rd – August 4th (Sunday – Monday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter check-in, processing of temporary Brazilian firearm customs permits, weapon safety compliance verifications, and training ranges open for practice.
August 5th (Tuesday) — Championship Day One: Opening ceremonies followed by Phase 1 of the official continental qualification course over highly technical, natural layouts.
August 6th (Wednesday) — Championship Day Two: Middle qualification stages. Scoring margins tighten as shooters navigate wind-affected target trajectories and changing atmospheric light profiles typical of southern Brazil's late-winter climate.
August 7th (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 podium positions.
August 7th (Thursday) — Official Closing & Awards Ceremony: Staged Thursday afternoon to honor individual, category, and national team winners, officially crowning the 2008 Americas Sporting Champions.

2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details

All championship rotations, multi-stand layouts, and administrative offices were hosted by a historic and internationally celebrated Brazilian sports complex:

Host Venue: Clube Paranaense de Tiro (CPRT) Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Founded in 1924, the Clube Paranaense de Tiro is widely recognized across Latin America as an elite hub for outdoor shooting sports. Featuring multiple multidiscipline layouts—fully equipped for Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Compak Sporting—the facility seamlessly integrates technical excellence with premium infrastructure. Complete with advanced automated trap systems and an acclaimed on-site restaurant serving traditional regional cuisine, CPRT provided a spectacular setting for this international championship.

3. Organizing Committee & Registration Framework

The administrative desk responsible for competitor registry validation, international squad placements, ammunition logistics, and processing temporary Brazilian firearm import permits operated under the joint coordination of the host club, the national body, and the global federation:

National Organizing Body: Confederação Brasileira de Tiro Esportivo (CBTE)
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)

Shooting Ground

Clube Paranaense de Tiro

Piraquara, Brazil

Founded in 1924, Clube Paranaense de Tiro (CPRT) is one of Brazil’s oldest and most prestigious shooting sports clubs, situated in the municipality of Piraquara, directly bordering the state capital of Curitiba. Celebrating over a century of rich sporting history, the club’s development is deeply intertwined with the legacy of Brazilian shooter and coach Marcos José Olsen, a five-time Olympian who formerly presided over the club and established its elite, highly disciplined training standards. Serving as an official hub for both regional and high-level international sporting events, CPRT caters to Olympic athletes, national teams, corporate guests, and shooting enthusiasts alike.

The facility boasts an advanced technical setup with four linear, multidisciplinary shooting platforms (pedanas) designed to maximize throughput and flexibility for major tournaments. Each layout is dynamically configurable and equipped with state-of-the-art automatic throwing machines and automated release systems that ensure precise clay flights complying with ISSF and FITASC criteria. The range regularly accommodates a wide array of clay target disciplines:

Olympic Disciplines: Olympic Trap (Fossa Olímpica) and Skeet (Skeet).
National & International Standards: American Trap (Trap Americano), Universal Trench (Fossa Universal), and Double Trap.
Sporting Events: Compak Sporting, Classic Sporting, and Propeller Shooting (Hélices / FAN32).

Nestled near the scenic Serra do Mar mountain range, the shooting range is enveloped by the dense, natural vegetation of the Atlantic Forest. This mountainous landscape provides a stunning yet challenging green backdrop that tests shooters' target acquisition and visual tracking skills under varying daylight conditions. Local microclimates generate shifting mountain winds and swift light transitions, forcing athletes to master complex flight paths and make real-time adjustments to unpredictable clay behaviors.

CPRT operates a highly professional training school offering private and group lessons tailored to all skill levels, from first-time beginners to elite national competitors. Beyond training, the club is a premier venue for national championships and world-class events, such as the CBTE Brazilian Olympic Trap & Skeet stages, Copa Brasil, and the FEDECAT FAN32 World Championship. It also excels in hosting corporate retreats, teambuildings, and private banquets, seamlessly merging firearm safety clinics with competitive mini-tournaments and high-end catering.

Beyond the shooting lanes, the club serves as a vibrant social retreat featuring a cozy social headquarters (Sede Social) with multiple relaxation areas, an expansive restaurant, and a fully stocked on-site gun shop. Through partnership agreements, CPRT provides comprehensive logistics support with top-tier local hotels for visiting competitors.

Key Advantages of the Complex:

Centennial Olympic Heritage: Over 100 years of operation tied directly to Olympic shooting history and world-class coaching.
High-Capacity Multi-Pedana System: Flexible layouts configured for over eight different clay target disciplines.
Atmospheric Competitive Edge: Mountainous terrains and unpredictable winds ideal for realistic training.
Premium Hospitality: Family-friendly lounges, an extensive restaurant, and seamless lodging logistics.
Uncompromised Safety Standards: Strict regulatory compliance, document verification, and forbidden use of handloaded cartridges.

Key Training & Competition Tariffs:

Training Series (25 clays): R$ 50.00
Cartridge box (12ga, 25 shells): R$ 130.00
Compak Sporting entry fee: R$ 350.00
Sporting entry fee: R$ 400.00 (Note: Special discounts are available for female shooters (30%) and juniors (50%).)

R. Eng. José Gilberto Higino da Costa, 340 - Vila Militar I, Piraquara - PR, 83303-340, Brazil

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