Finale of the Africa Cup — Staged Concurrently with the FITASC Compak Sporting Championship
The 2011 FITASC Sporting Championship of Africa (incorporating the prestigious Finale of the Africa Cup) was a premier continental clay target shooting tournament held from February 24th to February 27th, 2011. Serving as the absolute pinnacle fixture on the southern hemisphere calendar for the main Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse), this four-day championship brought together top-tier domestic and international marksmen to compete for ultimate continental titles. The tournament was proudly hosted at the world-class facilities of The Valley Gun Club in Cape Town, South Africa.
Event Highlights & Visual Analysis
Based on the official competition promotional poster, the tournament seamlessly integrated South African heritage with international shooting sport prestige:
Graphic Identity: The poster features a striking, high-contrast black background dominated by the national flag of South Africa. Below the flag, the unmistakable silhouette of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain anchors the geographic and regional identity of the championship.
Institutional Branding: The top right corner prominently displays the official global seal of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), certifying the championship's status. The bottom corners feature the golden goose emblems of the host, The Valley Gun Club.
The Combined Championship Advantage: As highlighted on the poster, the host facility presented "The Africa Championships: FITASC Sporting and Compak" side-by-side. This dual configuration offered an exceptional and flexible competitive format for international and regional athletes:
Shooters could customize their routine by selecting a split menu of 50 Sporting targets and 50 Compak targets per day.
The high-performance athletes had the unique opportunity to shoot all 100 targets per day across both disciplines to vie for dual honors.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The four-day tournament timeline accommodated a high-density qualification rotation designed to maximize target versatility for all participants:
February 22nd – February 23rd (Tuesday – Wednesday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, shooter check-in, weapon safety compliance verifications, and training ranges open for practice.
February 24th – February 25th (Thursday – Friday): Opening phases of both the FITASC Sporting and Compak Sporting qualification courses, delivering the first blocks of daily targets (50 Sporting / 50 Compak).
February 26th (Saturday): Middle qualification stages. Intense competitive tracking across specialized multi-stand layouts as leaders begin to separate from the field in the natural bush terrain.
February 27th (Sunday) — Championship Final Day: Concluding target rotations, followed immediately by sudden-death international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages) to determine the official African champions.
February 27th (Sunday) — Closing & Awards Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon to honor individual, category, and national team winners, officially crowning the 2011 African Champions and finalizing the Africa Cup standings.
2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details
All championship rotations, multi-stand layouts, and daily administrative operations were hosted by a premier South African shooting venue:
Host Venue: The Valley Gun Club Cape Town, South Africa
Known for its highly professional targets and spectacular backdrops, The Valley Gun Club offers shooters a premium competitive environment. The local coastal winds and shifting light patterns coming off the Cape peninsula provide a challenging, world-class test of skill.
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for competitor registries, entry grids, ammunition logistics, and processing statutory firearm documentation maintained the following direct communication channels:
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)
