The 2013 FITASC Sporting Grand Prix of the USA was an elite international clay target shooting competition staged from February 1st to February 3rd, 2013. Serving as a highly anticipated winter milestone on the global shooting calendar, this prestigious tournament brought together top-tier domestic and international marksmen to compete in the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) across the scenic landscapes of South Florida, United States.
Event Highlights & Structural Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired premium American 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 course configurations, target trajectories, and firearm parameters conformed to strict global tier-1 standards.
Global Selection Standings: Staged as an active, point-scoring leg for both the prestigious international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings, drawing elite competitors early in the tournament season.
Corporate & Technical Backing: The tournament featured heavy technical, logistical, and promotional backing from industry giants Beretta, Fiocchi, and automated launcher specialist Promatic, anchoring the field automation and premium ammunition logistics.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The operational timeline allocated a dedicated pre-event preparation block before entering the high-stakes qualification course split across the competitive weekend:
January 30th – January 31st (Wednesday – Thursday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, team squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, weapon compliance safety checks, and the opening of warm-up training lines on designated sporting tracks.
February 1st (Friday) — Grand Prix Day One: Commencement of the initial qualification flights across specialized natural terrain layouts designed to exploit South Florida's unique ambient light and vegetation.
February 2nd (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day Two: Continued qualification flights testing long-range target tracking and reflex speed.
February 3rd (Sunday) — Grand Prix Final Day: Concluding qualification rounds, followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages) to determine podium positions.
February 3rd (Sunday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon at the main pavilion to honor individual, category, and national team winners.
2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details
All local operations, shooting lines, and daily rotations were hosted by a premier shooting facility in the region, offering highly challenging target trajectories optimized for high-performance international Sporting presentations:
Host Location: South Florida, United States
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for international competitor registries, gun import processing, and statutory firearm customs clearance paperwork operated under the global framework:
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)
