The 2013 FITASC Sporting Grand Prix of France was an elite international clay target shooting competition staged from April 6th to April 7th, 2013. As an early-season continental highlight, this tournament gathered top-tier domestic and international marksmen to face a demanding 200-target qualification course in the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) at the world-class installations of ETS Nîmes Métropole in southern France.
Event Highlights & Structural Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired premium French 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.
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 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 evenly across the two competitive days:
April 4th – April 5th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of domestic and international delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, weapon compliance safety checks, and the opening of warm-up training lines on designated sporting tracks.
April 6th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day One: Initial qualification flight consisting of 100 competition targets open in the morning across specialized natural terrain layouts.
April 7th (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).
April 7th (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 & Logistical Location Details
All local operations, shooting lines, and administrative offices were hosted by the specialized regional authority:
Host Venue: ETS Nîmes Métropole Domaine de la Gardonenque, F-30190 La Calmette, France
The Domaine de la Gardonenque facility offers an expansive multi-field layout highly optimized for high-performance international Sporting target presentations, featuring clear sightlines, automated trap machinery, and beautiful southern French outdoor landscapes.
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for registry coordination, ammunition pre-orders, and local logistical support maintained the following direct communication channels:
Primary Administrative Email: roger.solane@orange.fr
Mobile Assistance Hotline 1: +33 (0)6 87 55 71 62
Mobile Assistance Hotline 2: +33 (0)6 98 52 41 04
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)
