Grand Prix de France de Compak Sporting
The 2011 FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of France was a premier international clay target shooting competition held from March 26th to March 27th, 2011. Serving as a highly anticipated early-season fixture on the European competitive shooting calendar, this prestigious two-day tournament gathered elite domestic and international marksmen to compete in the fast-paced Compak Sporting discipline. The championship was proudly hosted at the historic and highly capable facilities of Cabannes Ball-Trap in Cabannes, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the south of France.
Event Highlights & Operational Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2011 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix combined southern France's deep-rooted clay shooting culture 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), certifying that all multi-field layouts, target flight paths, and weapon compliance parameters conformed to strict global tier-1 standards.
Global Ranking Value: Staged as an active, point-scoring qualification match, this event functioned as a critical early-season leg for athletes accumulating points toward the annual international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide ranking standings.
The Provencal Landscape Challenge: Nestled in the beautiful, sun-drenched Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, the venue subjected competitors to challenging wind pockets coming off the local hills and unique natural backgrounds, demanding absolute technical precision and rapid target acquisition.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The tournament operational timeline concentrated the technical qualification rounds across an intensive two-day weekend schedule, preceded by official preparation windows:
March 24th – March 25th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter check-in, weapon safety compliance verifications, and the opening of warm-up training lines on the designated Compak layouts.
March 26th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day One: Phase 1 of the official qualification flights opens across specialized multi-stand layouts, challenging shooters with diverse target trajectories, speeds, and angles.
March 27th (Sunday) — Grand Prix Final Day: Concluding qualification flights, followed immediately by international sudden-death tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages) to determine the definitive individual and category podium positions.
March 27th (Sunday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon to honor individual, category, and national team winners.
2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details
All local operations, specialized shooting tracks, and official administrative offices were hosted at a classic and highly regarded French shooting facility:
Host Venue: Cabannes Ball-Trap (BTC Cabannes) Route des Courses, 13440 Cabannes, Bouches-du-Rhône (13), France
The Cabannes Ball-Trap facility is widely recognized in the region for its well-maintained installations and competitive layouts. Situated in the heart of Provence, the venue is famed for hosting top-tier regional, national, and international clay shooting events, offering exceptional hospitality and infrastructure.
3. Organizing Committee Contact Framework
The administrative desk responsible for competitor registry validation, international squad placements, ammunition logistics, and processing necessary French firearm customs declarations maintained the following direct communication channels:
Primary Facility Telephone Support: +33 (0)4 90 95 36 64
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)