Incorporating the Beretta FITASC Cup - European Cup Final
The 46th F.I.T.A.S.C. European Sporting Championship, running concurrently with the definitive European Cup Final of the Beretta FITASC Cups circuit, was the absolute pinnacle regional clay target shooting tournament for the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) in 2013. Staged from May 23rd to May 26th, 2013, this historic continental milestone brought together elite marksmen from across Europe to compete at the world-class installations of Konopiště, Czech Republic.
Event Highlights & Visual Analysis
Based on the official event poster and championship literature, the tournament identity paired institutional backing with elite industrial alignment:
Graphic Device & Color Palette: The poster features a clean forest green background overlaid with minimalist white target concentric rings on the top right. This deep green visual palette directly mirrors the natural woodland setting where the competitive fields were constructed.
Sanctioning Architecture: The upper portion highlights the definitive Beretta FITASC Cups seal alongside the official circular globe logo of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse). It also incorporates official stamps from the local hosting entities, including Lesy ČR (Forest of the Czech Republic) and the national shooting federation, ASAT.
On-Field Action Motifs: The left side presents two candid action photographs of international shooter squads tracking targets at open field stands. The bottom right layout showcases a large high-contrast landscape photograph of a marksman tracking an overhead target, with the historic towers of the Konopiště Castle rising above the dense treeline in the background.
Premium Commercial Partners: The poster displays strong commercial backing from world-renowned hunting and ammunition brands, showcasing official corporate icons for Beretta, Krieghoff, Browning, Blaser, Hull Cartridge, and automated trap mechanics leader Promatic.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The extensive seven-day championship structure distributed a demanding 200-target qualification course across an advanced multi-field woodland landscape:
May 20th (Monday): Arrival of Delegations & Practice Rotations | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (1pm - 6pm)
May 21st (Tuesday): Mandatory Equipment Checks & Practice Rotations | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (9am - 6pm)
May 22nd (Wednesday): Final Official Practice Rotations | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (9am - 6pm)
May 22nd (Wednesday): Official Opening Ceremony | Beginning at 5:30 pm (5.30pm) at the historic Konopiště Castle complex (located 1km from Benešov).
May 23rd (Thursday): Championship Tournament – Day 1 | Qualification flights open from 9:00 am (as from 9am).
May 24th (Friday): Championship Tournament – Day 2 | Qualification flights open from 9:00 am (as from 9am).
May 25th (Saturday): Championship Tournament – Day 3 | Qualification flights open from 9:00 am (as from 9am).
May 26th (Sunday): Championship Tournament – Final Day | Qualification flights open early from 8:00 am (as from 8am), followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs.
May 26th (Sunday): Official Prize Awarding and Closing Ceremony | Concluding late afternoon at the pavilion to crown the European Champions.
2. Registration Fees & Categories
Championship tournament entry fees were processed in European currency (€) under the following designated competitive structures:
€. 250,00 – Individual entry fee for Senior, Lady, Veteran, and Super-Veteran categories.
€. 115,00 – Individual entry fee for the Junior category.
€. 95,00 – Registration fee for an official National Team.
3. Technical Course Infrastructure
The technical architecture of the 2013 course was curated to test the limits of tracking accuracy and reflex speed:
Course Design: Engineered by the Official FITASC Course Designer, Mr. M. Graham Brown.
Field Configuration: The European Championship uniquely utilized 8 high-performance layout lines with 32 distinct shooting stands, built directly within the natural, dense cover of the local pheasantry.
4. Venue & Organizing Committee Contact Information
Host Facility Address: Forest of the Czech Republic, State Enterprise Forest Plant Konopiště Želetinka 12, Benešov 256 01, Czech Republic
The executive coordination team responsible for international competitor registries, gun import processing, and administrative support maintained the following lines:
Primary Administrative Hotline (Mrs. Sedlačková): +420 728 367 853
Central Facility Fax: +420 317 722 375
Dedicated Operations Email: me2013.lz6@lesycr.cz