World championship Finale of World Cup - Compak Sporting - Italy (June 2008)

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Compak-Sporting

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Start

Jun 27, 2008, 02:00

Europe/Rome (UTC+2)

End

Jun 29, 2008, 02:00

Europe/Rome (UTC+2)

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Roma, Italy

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About competition

The 2008 FITASC Compak Sporting World Championship (incorporating the prestigious Finale of the World Cup) was the ultimate showcase event on the global clay target shooting calendar. Held from June 27th to June 29th, 2008, this landmark three-day world tournament gathered hundreds of the most elite international marksmen, Olympic shotgun shooters, and national delegations to contest the world titles in the high-speed Compak Sporting discipline. The championship was proudly hosted at the world-class facilities of the Tiro a Volo Valle Aniene in Rome, Italy.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the highest global directives of target sports, this World Championship matched Italy's rich clay target heritage with elite course engineering:

Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the absolute international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), in close coordination with the Federazione Italiana Tiro a Volo (FITAV), certifying that all multi-field layouts, automated target trajectories, and weapon compliance parameters strictly conformed to tier-1 global rules.
The World Cup Finale: Serving as the high-stakes final leg of the 2008 World Cup, this event combined qualification ranking points from global Grand Prix tournaments throughout the year to crown the definitive seasonal cup champions across individual, national team, and age categories.
The Italian Masterclass: Staged at one of Italy's most celebrated target venues, the championship put pressure on shooters with blistering target sequences and complex angles. Competitors faced shifting summer winds and intense Mediterranean sun glare, testing visual tracking, rapid-fire reflexes, and mental grit.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The tournament operational timeline distributed the high-stakes qualification flights over an intense three-day competitive window, preceded by official preparation blocks:

June 25th – June 26th (Wednesday – Thursday): Arrival of international and continental delegations, firearm customs clearance, official squadding registration, weapon safety compliance verifications, and open training lines on designated Compak layouts.
June 27th (Friday) — Championship Day One: Phase 1 of the official qualification flights opens across specialized multi-stand layouts, challenging shooters with initial high-velocity target menus.
June 28th (Saturday) — Championship Day Two: Middle qualification stages. Intense target tracking as squads attempt to maintain high averages while leaderboards tighten under shifting wind patterns.
June 29th (Sunday) — 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.
June 29th (Sunday) — Official Closing & Awards Ceremony: Staged Sunday evening to honor individual, category, and national team winners, crowning the 2008 Compak Sporting World Champions and finalizing the 2008 World Cup standings.

2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details

All championship rotations, multi-stand setups, and central administrative operations were hosted at one of Italy's premier outdoor shooting complexes:

Host Venue: Tiro a Volo Valle Aniene (TAV Valle Aniene) Via di Lunghezzina, 141, 00132 Rome, Italy

Tiro a Volo Valle Aniene is widely celebrated across Europe as an elite hub for competitive shotgun sports. Located just a short distance from the historic center of Rome, the venue features top-tier automated launcher configurations, multiple multi-discipline fields, and premium infrastructure. Renowned for hosting high-profile domestic championships and international grand prix events, the facility provided an exceptional and highly technical competitive arena for the global shooting community.

3. Organizing Committee & Registration Framework

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

National Organizing Body: Federazione Italiana Tiro a Volo (FITAV)
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)

Shooting Ground

TAV Roma

Roma, Italy

Established in 2018 in the historic district of Lunghezza, ASD TAV Roma has quickly developed into the largest clay target shooting complex in Central Italy and one of the most prominent on the global stage. The range owes its elite operational standards to its technical director, Francesco D’Aniello, a legendary Italian shooter who secured an Olympic silver medal in Beijing (2008) alongside multiple World and European Championship titles in Double Trap. Under his technical stewardship and vision, a once-neglected venue has been completely revitalized into a state-of-the-art national and international hub.

The sporting layout of TAV Roma is designed to accommodate every major competitive discipline, rendering it a versatile training ground for elite shooters. All competitive platforms are strategically oriented toward the north, a masterfully engineered layout ensuring that the sun always remains behind the shooters’ backs to prevent visual glare. The vast green fields provide an ideal natural contrast for spotting targets, while the range itself is modernized with automatic trap-launching machinery and live digital scoring monitors.

Key Disciplines & Field Features:

Olympic Trap (Fossa Olimpica): Top-tier certified fields configured for Olympic training and competitive ISSF-style matches.

Skeet: Elite-level ranges hosting regional qualifiers and national junior championships.

Double Trap & Universal Trench (Fossa Universale): World-class layouts chosen to host the prestigious World FITASC Fosse Universelle Championship.

Sporting & Compak Sporting: Three distinct, beautifully landscaped fields designed to simulate realistic hunting trajectories.

Elica (Propeller Targets): Specialized installations for traditional propeller target competitions.

Beyond its world-class shooting fields, TAV Roma features a highly developed infrastructure that ensures maximum comfort and support for all attendees. On-site amenities include a fully licensed, professional gun shop (armeria) stocked with premium equipment from leading brands like Beretta, Fiocchi, Clever, and Geco. Additionally, a welcoming clubhouse restaurant and bar provides high-quality catering services, while secure, high-capacity parking is easily accessible to accommodate large event crowds.

Infrastructure & Amenities:

Licensed Armory: A fully stocked gun shop catering to the most demanding equipment and ammunition needs.

Clubhouse Restaurant: A dedicated dining and social space reserved for members and registered FITAV shooters.

On-Site Parking: Ample, secure parking spaces designed for large-scale events and daily visitors.

Partner Lodging: Established partnerships with premium thermal resorts and hotels in nearby Tivoli and East Rome.

TAV Roma's reputation as a world-class sporting facility makes it a highly sought-after destination for major national and international tournaments. The venue regularly welcomes elite shooters from military corps, state police forces, and civil sports associations. Its highly adaptable layout also makes it an excellent venue for private events, corporate team-building, and promotional showcase tournaments.

Major Competitions & Events:

World FITASC Fosse Universelle-UT Championship: Prestigious global championship held in the scenic Lunghezza area.

FITAV Interforces Grand Prix: A major annual tournament open exclusively to uniform-wearing state, local police, and military specialists.

National Junior Finals: A premier national competition highlighting Italy’s most promising young shooting talents.

Social & Promotional Tournaments: Highly popular annual fixtures including Fiocchi Day, the Beretta Champions Cup, and the Memorial Guido Fanfarillo.

The range is also famous for its elite Scuola di Tiro (Shooting School), operated in synergistic collaboration with the renowned TAV Nettuno club. Under the direct management of Francesco D'Aniello and a handpicked roster of federal FITAV and ASI instructors, the school focuses on a holistic training methodology. By combining technical firearms training with physical fitness and mental sports psychology, the school successfully guides students through every stage of their athletic development.

Training Programs & Shooting School Benefits:

Holistic Coaching Method: Blends technical, physical, and psychological preparation for optimal competitive performance.

NeoFitav Program: A welcoming introductory curriculum for beginners and recreational shooters.

ASI Instructor Certification: Officially recognized as a National ASI Shooting Center for training certified instructors.

Military & Law Enforcement Prep: Advanced training modules customized for security and state forces.

In conclusion, ASD TAV Roma represents the perfect marriage of rich Italian shooting heritage and modern, athlete-centric design. Whether you are a novice taking your first steps in the sport or an international competitor fine-tuning your skills under Olympic guidance, this facility delivers a world-class experience. Its exceptional natural surroundings, coupled with elite technical leadership, cement TAV Roma's status as a premier global shooting destination.

Via di Lunghezzina, 141, 00132 Roma RM, Italy

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