The 2013 FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of Greece was a premier international clay target shooting competition staged from May 18th to May 19th, 2013. This prestigious event brought together top-tier marksmen from across Europe and the Mediterranean to compete on the historic island of Rhodes, Greece.
Event Highlights & Structural Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix combined scenic Greek island landscapes 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 field layouts, safety protocols, and target flight lines met absolute tier-1 international standards.
Global Ranking & Series Legs: The event functioned as an active, point-scoring qualification window for both the prestigious international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings.
Corporate & Technical Backing: The tournament featured heavy technical and promotional support from global firearms and automation giants Beretta, Fiocchi, and 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 a demanding 200-target qualification course split evenly across the weekend:
May 16th – May 17th (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 Compak fields.
May 18th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Day One: Initial qualification rounds consisting of 100 competition targets open in the morning across the specialized multi-field layouts.
May 19th (Sunday) — Grand Prix Day Two: Final field qualification rotations consisting of the remaining 100 competition targets, followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs.
May 19th (Sunday) — Closing Ceremony: Official prize awarding and closing ceremony staged late Sunday afternoon at the main clubhouse pavilion to crown the individual, category, and team winners.
2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details
All operations, shooting layouts, and official administrative offices were hosted at a facility highly optimized for international target presentation, offering clear sightlines and automated trap setups:
Host Facility: Shooting Range of Rhodes P.O. Box 3433, Afandou 85103, Rhodes, Greece
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for registry coordination, international customs entry forms for firearms, and local logistical support maintained the following direct communication channels:
Primary Facility Landline & Fax: +30 224 105 3351
Mobile Assistance Hotline: +30 693 614 4484
Official Operational Email: colossus-shooting@gmx.com
