The XXth European Championship of Compak Sporting, running concurrently with the prestigious Finale of the European Cup, was the absolute pinnacle continental clay target shooting tournament for the Compak discipline in 2014. Staged from May 1st to May 4th, 2014, this premier international event brought the finest marksmen across Europe to the world-class installations of the Ball-Trap de Signes on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), France.

Event Highlights & Visual Analysis

Based on the official event schedule and championship literature, the tournament integrated elite international rankings with massive industrial partnerships:

Championship Branding: The top left features the official circular emblem of Signes 2014, designated explicitly as the XX° Championnat d'Europe de Compak Sporting. It shows a grey silhouette of a marksman tracking a clay target against a backdrop of red stars and a stylized French national flag trail.
Global Ranking Leg: The header links the event directly to major international ranking networks: the Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings (podium graphic) and the Beretta FITASC Cups (gold cup graphic).
Industrial Title Alliances: The tournament was heavily supported by global firearms and ammunition giants Beretta and Fiocchi, whose corporate logos dominate the top layout header.

1. Shooting Range Specifications & Infrastructure

The Ball-Trap de Signes complex is a premium facility located in the south of France near Toulon (~30 minutes), Marseille (~1 hour), and Nice (~2.5 hours). The facility features highly versatile infrastructure optimized for multi-discipline global events:

12 Sporting fields (Parcours de chasse)
10 Compak Sporting stands
1 Trench layout
1 Olympic Skeet field

2. Full Event Program & Schedule

The extensive tournament timeline structured a multi-day open training matrix followed by a high-volume 200-target championship course split evenly into 50-clay daily rotations:

A. Practice & Preparation Blocks

April 23rd – April 29th (Wednesday – Tuesday): Open Training Sessions | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (Cost: 7.00€ per session).
April 30th (Wednesday): Final Pre-Championship Training Window | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

B. Opening Ceremony

April 30th (Wednesday): Hosted at the on-site restaurant "Les Soleïades" (approx. 300 meters / 330 yards from the shooting grounds).

5:00 pm: Dynamic animations and welcome protocols.
6:00 pm: Official inauguration of the European Championship.
6:30 pm: Formal distribution of competitor start numbers, accompanied by free appetizers.

C. Main Championship Rotation (200 Clays)

May 1st (Thursday): Championship Match Day 1 | 50 Clays
May 2nd (Friday): Championship Match Day 2 | 50 Clays
May 3rd (Saturday): Championship Match Day 3 | 50 Clays
May 4th (Sunday): Championship Match Day 4 (Final Rotations) | 50 Clays

D. Closing Ceremony

May 4th (Sunday) at 6:30 pm: Official Prize Awarding, World Cup Podium Presentations, and Closing Ceremony.

3. Registration & Category Entry Fees

Championship individual and team registration fees were configured in Euros (€) under the following designated divisions:

210.00€ – Individual entry fee for Seniors, Veterans, Super Veterans, and Ladies categories.
126.00€ – Individual entry fee for the Juniors category.
95.00€ – Team entry fee for designated National Teams.

4. Venue & Organizer Contact Information

Physical Address:

Ball-Trap de Signes

5100, Route de Méounes - Départementale D2,

83870 Signes, France

Precise Satellite GPS Coordinates:

Latitude: $+43^\circ 17' 19.10''$
Longitude: $+5^\circ 55' 10.61''$

Championship Communications & Technical Support:

Clubhouse Landline: 04.94.90.86.27 (International: +33 4 94 90 86 27)
Championship Director (Patrick Russo): 06.81.45.70.19 (International: +33 6 81 45 70 19)
Official Administrative Email: patrick.russo@orange.fr

Shooting Ground

Ball-Trap de Signes

Signes, France

The Ball-Trap de Signes shooting complex, located in Signes, France, is recognized as one of Europe's largest and most technologically advanced hubs for competitive clay pigeon shooting, specifically those disciplines affiliated with F.I.T.A.S.C.. Its reputation is anchored by its massive infrastructure, featuring a total of 190 automated launchers distributed across the grounds, which allows for unparalleled capacity and complexity in target setting. The complex is highly specialized in dynamic field shooting, providing 25 separate Parcours de Chasse (Sporting Clay) courses and 14 Compak Sporting stands, in addition to single stands for DTL and Olympic Skeet.

The club's elite standing is underscored by its ability to host international events of the highest order, confirmed by the awarding of the 2025 Compak Sporting World Championship. This scale of operation is rare; the facility is prepared to accommodate up to 700–800 shooters for the World Championship and up to 1,200 shooters for Parcours de Chasse events, a capacity matched by only one other club in France. The high density of launchers, backed by a partnership with manufacturer LAPORTE , enables the complex to deliver extremely varied and challenging target trajectories required for global competition.

The training ecosystem at Signes is formalized through the LAPORTE ZOLI ACADEMY SIGNES, which employs six certified instructors and offers specialized instruction ranging from basic Formula découverte to private lessons with elite athletes, including Olympic medalist Anthony Terras. The academy’s co-branding with ZOLI (firearms) and LAPORTE (machines) provides students with access to high-quality, up-to-date equipment and technical services, including a Point Pilote ZOLI section. The club maintains a tiered pricing structure that heavily incentivizes annual membership (€110.00), with the cost per 25-target series ranging from €8.00 for committed members to €13.00 for non-licensed guests, who must also pay a €6.00 daily insurance fee. Gun rental is available for €10.00 per half-day.

Key Disciplines and Infrastructure:

Total Launchers: 190
Parcours de Chasse: 25 courses
Compak Sporting: 14 stands
DTL / Olympic Skeet: 1 stand each

Beyond the ranges, the club provides robust support for competitors and visitors. A Club House includes a cartoucherie (ammunition sales). For multi-day events, the club has established a comprehensive network of local accommodations ranging from partnering gîtes (B&Bs) and camping to a special preferential rate at the exclusive Hotel du Castellet for World Championship participants. The club is open Wednesday to Sunday during the summer season (March to September), typically operating from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Address and Operating Hours:

Address: 5100 Route de Méounes Dpt D2 – 83870 SIGNES, France.
Summer Hours (Mar–Sep): Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday).
Winter Hours (Nov–Feb): Open primarily in the afternoons on Wednesday and Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday).

5100 Route de Méounes D2, 83870 Signes, France

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Event Highlights & Visual Analysis

1. Shooting Range Specifications & Infrastructure

2. Full Event Program & Schedule

A. Practice & Preparation Blocks

B. Opening Ceremony

C. Main Championship Rotation (200 Clays)

D. Closing Ceremony

3. Registration & Category Entry Fees

4. Venue & Organizer Contact Information

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