The 2013 FITASC Sporting Grand Prix of Romania was an elite international clay target shooting competition held from May 11th to May 12th, 2013. This high-stakes tournament brought together top-tier domestic and international marksmen to compete in the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) over a demanding 200-target championship course in the historic region of Transylvania.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired Romania's unique topography with strict international regulatory structures:

  • Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), ensuring that all multi-field course configurations, gun parameters, and target flight lines met absolute tier-1 international standards.

  • Global Selection Standings: Staged as an active, point-scoring leg for both the prestigious Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings.

  • Corporate & Technical Backing: The tournament featured heavy technical and promotional backing from global industry leaders Beretta, Fiocchi, and automated launcher specialist Promatic, anchoring the automated trap infrastructure 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:

  • May 9th – May 10th (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 sporting tracks.

  • May 11th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day One: Initial qualification flight consisting of 100 competition targets open in the morning across specialized natural terrain layouts.

  • May 12th (Sunday) — Grand Prix Day Two: Final field qualification rotations consisting of the remaining 100 competition targets, followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages).

  • May 12th (Sunday) — Closing Ceremony: Official prize awarding and closing ceremony staged late Sunday afternoon at the main clubhouse pavilion to honor individual, category, and team winners.

2. Venue Profile & Precise Location

All operations, shooting layouts, and official administrative offices were hosted by the specialized regional shooting authority:

Host Venue:

Transilvania Clay Shooting

Viile Satu Mare, Zip Code: 447360,

Satu Mare County, Transylvania, Romania

3. Travel & Logistical Transit Hubs

To streamline arrival logistics for international squads traveling with firearms, the following airport connections were recommended by the organizing committee:

  • Satu Mare Airport (SUJ): The nearest transit hub, located just 11 km from the Viile Satu Mare facility.

  • Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ): A major international hub, located 181 km from the venue.

4. Organizing Committee & Contact Channels

The executive management panel responsible for local coordination, registry validation, ammunition pre-orders, and weapon customs forms included the following central hotlines and direct emails:

  • Central Registry Call Center: +40 744-902.102

Committee Personnel Support: