Grand Prix de France de Compak Sporting — Sore
The 2011 FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of France at Sore was a premier international clay target shooting competition held from March 26th to March 27th, 2011. Serving as a vital early-spring milestone on the European 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 world-class facilities of the Stand des Lagunes (Cercle de Tir Aquitain) in Sore, located in the Landes department of southwestern France.
Event Highlights & Operational Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2011 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix combined the unique coastal pine-forest heritage of the Aquitaine region 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 Leg: Staged as an active, point-scoring qualification match, this event functioned as a critical early-season leg for athletes accumulating points toward the prestigious annual international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide ranking standings.
The Aquitaine Forest Challenge: Set within the scenic regional natural park of Landes de Gascogne, the layouts subjected competitors to unique light filtering through dense maritime pine backdrops and tricky wind pockets, demanding supreme visual focus and quick reflexes.
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 vertical 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 highly regarded French shooting facility:
Host Venue: Stand des Lagunes (Cercle de Tir Aquitain) 2350 Route de Bourideys, 40430 Sore, Landes (40), France
The Stand des Lagunes is widely recognized in France for its pristine natural settings and expansive competitive layouts. Nestled in the heart of the Landes forest, the venue features exceptional facilities designed to simulate challenging shooting scenarios, complete with professional clubhouse amenities for competitors.
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 Administrative Hotline: +33 (0)6 09 71 07 06
Alternative Administrative Hotline: +33 (0)6 77 13 03 30
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)
