The 2012 FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of South Africa was an elite international clay target shooting competition held from October 20th to October 21st, 2012. Staged at the highly regarded facilities of the Hippo Creek Shooting Centre near Johannesburg, South Africa, this tournament brought together top-tier domestic and international marksmen to compete over a demanding qualification course.
Event Highlights & Structural Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired premium South African athletic infrastructure with strict international regulatory bodies:
Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct global authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), ensuring that all multi-field layouts, target flight paths, and weapon parameters met absolute tier-1 international standards.
Championship Status: A crucial aspect of this Grand Prix was its qualification value. It officially served as a point-scoring match counting toward the prestigious 2013 FITASC European Cup and 2013 FITASC World Cup series standings.
Corporate & Technical Backing: The tournament featured heavy technical and promotional support from global industry leaders Beretta, Fiocchi, and automated launcher specialist Promatic, anchoring the field automation and target presentation for the championship.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The operational timeline allocated dedicated pre-event preparation windows followed by the intensive qualification course split evenly across the weekend:
October 18th – October 19th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, weapon compliance safety checks, and the opening of warm-up training lines on designated Compak fields.
October 20th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Tournament – Day 1: Initial qualification rounds open in the morning across the specialized multi-field layouts.
October 21st (Sunday) — Grand Prix Tournament – Day 2: Final field qualification rotations, followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs to determine podium positions.
October 21st (Sunday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon at the main clubhouse pavilion to honor individual, category, and national team winners.
2. Venue Profile & Precise Location
All operations, shooting layouts, and official administrative offices were hosted by the specialized regional authority:
Host Venue: Hippo Creek Shooting Centre Zeekoeifontein, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3070, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
Located within easy driving distance of Johannesburg, the Hippo Creek facility offers an expansive multi-field layout highly optimized for high-performance international Compak Sporting target presentations, featuring professional trap machinery and beautiful South African outdoor backdrops.
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for registry coordination, ammunition pre-orders, and international customs entry forms for firearms maintained the following direct communication channels:
Primary Facility Landline: +27 (0)16 987 7194
Mobile Assistance Hotline: +27 (0)82 449 9580
Administrative Fax Line: +27 (0)86 549 9425
Official Operational Email: admin@hippocreek.co.za
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)
