6th European Championship & Finale of the European Cup

The 2009 FITASC Compak Sporting European Championship (incorporating the prestigious Finale of the European Cup) was a major highlight of the international clay target shooting calendar, staged from June 12th to June 14th, 2009. Gathering hundreds of elite marksmen and national teams from across the continent, this high-stakes, three-day tournament determined the ultimate European titles in the dynamic, fast-paced Compak Sporting discipline. The event was proudly hosted at a premier, scenic facility in Parrano, located in the province of Terni within the beautiful Umbria region of Italy.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the prestigious international regulatory framework of the 2009 global tournament calendar, this European Championship matched Italy’s legendary shooting sports heritage with strict competition standards:

  • Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), certifying that all layouts, target flight paths, and weapon compliance parameters conformed to strict global tier-1 standards.

  • The Continental Crown: Functioning as the definitive final leg of the 2009 European Cup, this championship aggregated points from selective regional Grand Prix matches throughout the season to crown the overall seasonal cup champions in individual and team categories.

  • Technical Field Layouts: Set in the rolling hills of Umbria, the target setups took full advantage of the hilly topography and open vistas, creating unique wind conditions and complex trajectories that tested the rapid target acquisition, reflexes, and mental stamina of the world's best shooters.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The high-stakes tournament timeline concentrated the official qualification flights over a packed three-day schedule, preceded by intensive operational preparation blocks:

  • June 10th – June 11th (Wednesday – Thursday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter check-in, weapon safety compliance verifications, and training ranges open for practice.

  • June 12th (Friday) — Championship Day One: Phase 1 of the official qualification rounds begins over specialized layouts, testing competitors' reflexes with complex and fast-paced target paths.

  • June 13th (Saturday) — Championship Day Two: Middle qualification stages. Scores tighten as competitors adjust to changing wind conditions and light shifts over the open terrain.

  • June 14th (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 14th (Sunday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon to honor individual, category, and national team winners, officially crowning the 2009 European Compak Sporting Champions and finalizing the European Cup standings.

2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details

All local operations, specialized shooting tracks, and official administrative offices were hosted in a classic, world-class Italian target venue:

Host Venue:

Parrano (Province of Terni)

Umbria, Italy

Parrano is celebrated for its historic medieval charm and its picturesque countryside. The regional clay target facilities in the province of Terni are highly regarded for their top-tier technical design, high-velocity automated launchers, and exceptional hospitality, providing an unforgettable competitive arena for the international shooting community.

3. Organizing Committee Contact Framework

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

  • National Coordinating Partner: Federazione Italiana Tiro a Volo (FITAV / Italian Clay Target Shooting Federation)

  • International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)