Incorporating the Finale of the World Cup
The 11th FITASC Compak Sporting World Championship, held in tandem with the definitive Finale of the World Cup, was the absolute pinnacle global tournament for the Compak Sporting discipline in 2014. Staged from August 14th to August 17th, 2014, this historic world event brought the finest international marksmen together to compete at the state-of-the-art facility of the Hippo Creek Shooting Centre in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
Event Highlights & Visual Analysis
Based on the official promotional banners, the championship branding merged world-class athletic infrastructure with a celebration of South African tourism:
Championship Headers: The top orange banners clearly display the event's top-tier designation: "2014 FITASC COMPAK SPORTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" alongside the tournament dates "15-17 August 2014" and location "Vanderbijlpark, South Africa". It features the official globe emblem of FITASC on the left and a dedicated "COMPAK SOUTH AFRICA" logo on the right.
Action & Venue Photography: The main banner integrates photographs of international shooters competing under clear blue skies, a view of the South African national flag flying at the grounds, and the neat brick-and-lawn pathways leading to the main clubhouse.
Central Club Identity: Prominently displays the purple arched emblem of the Hippo Creek facility, featuring a golden illustration of a hippopotamus head above their motto: "The Passionate Pursuit of Target Shooting".
Tourism & Cultural Insets: The secondary banner outlines local highlights for visiting global delegations under the themes of Hunting, Safari, and Crafts. It showcases iconic images of an Oryx/Gemsbok antelope, a giant Baobab tree framed by giraffes, the amphitheater entrance to the famous Cradle of Humankind world heritage site, a traditional beaded African mask, and a local game bird (Guineafowl) to highlight the region's diverse bird shoots.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The official timeline allocated an expansive week-long training window to allow international delegations to adjust to the unique Southern Hemisphere light and flight vectors before entering the three-day world title match:
8 August – 13 August (Friday – Wednesday): Pre-Event Layout Practice | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (9am - 4pm)
14 August (Thursday): Final Championship Practice Window | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (9am - 4pm)
14 August (Thursday): Official Opening Ceremony & Backnumbers Distribution | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (3.30pm - 6pm)
15 August (Friday): World Championship – Day 1 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (8am - 4pm)
16 August (Saturday): World Championship – Day 2 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (8am - 4pm)
17 August (Sunday): World Championship – Day 3 (Final Rotations) | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (8am - 1pm) followed directly by world-title tie-breaking barrages.
17 August (Sunday): Official Prize Awarding and Closing Ceremony | Starting promptly at 1:00 pm (1pm).
2. Venue & Logistical Location Details
Physical Address: Hippo Creek Shooting Centre 53 Zeekoeifontein 573 IQ, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
Facility Administrative Support:
Office & Registration Phone: +27 79 495 7870
Mobile Assistance Line: +27 79 495 7870
General Inquiries Email: admin@hippocreek.co.za
On-Site Coordination Staff:
Lerato Seretlo: Mobile: +27 73 883 6207
Jim van Zyl: Mobile: +27 82 449 9580
3. Hosting National Federation
The tournament was executed under the strict administrative and technical oversight of the national governing body for the discipline in the host country:
Federation: Compak South Africa (COMPAKSA)
Executive Contact: Costa Halkias (President)
Mobile Support: +27 82 775 0243
Direct Federation Email: halkias@global.co.za
