The 2013 FITASC Sporting Grand Prix of Portugal was an elite international clay target shooting competition held from March 9th to March 10th, 2013. This high-level qualification match brought together top-tier domestic and international marksmen to compete in the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) over a demanding 200-target championship course at the scenic facilities of the Clube de Pesca e Tiro de Monfortinho in Portugal.
Event Highlights & Structural Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired premium Portuguese athletic infrastructure 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), certifying that all course configurations, gun parameters, and target trajectories met absolute tier-1 international 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 high-profile global competitors early in the season.
Corporate & Technical Backing: The tournament featured heavy technical and promotional support from global industry giants Beretta, Fiocchi, and automated launcher specialist Promatic, anchoring the automated trap lines.
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:
March 7th – March 8th (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.
March 9th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day One: Initial qualification flight consisting of 100 competition targets open in the morning across specialized outdoor natural terrain layouts.
March 10th (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).
March 10th (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 & Accommodation Location
All operations, shooting layouts, and official administrative offices were hosted by the specialized regional resort and shooting authority:
Host Venue: Clube de Pesca e Tiro de Monfortinho Termas de Monfortinho, 6060-072, Portugal
The facility is situated in the famous thermal spa region of Termas de Monfortinho right near the Spanish border, offering visiting teams a complete logistical package combining high-performance shooting ranges with specialized resort hospitality and accommodation options.
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for registry coordination, ammunition pre-orders, and statutory firearm customs clearance paperwork maintained the following direct communication channels:
Primary Facility Landline: +351 277 434 142
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)