The 2013 FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of Italy was an elite international clay target shooting competition held from July 6th to July 7th, 2013. Staged at the highly regarded facilities of TAV Porpetto in the Udine province of Italy, this tournament brought together top-tier domestic and international marksmen to compete over a demanding 200-target championship course.

Event Highlights & Structural Parameters

Operating under the official international framework of the 2013 global tournament calendar, this Grand Prix paired premium Italian athletic infrastructure with strict international regulatory bodies:

  • Sanctioning Architecture: The competition was held under the direct global authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), ensuring that all course designs, safety layouts, and target trajectories 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 Partnerships: The tournament featured heavy technical, logistical, and promotional backing from global industry giants Beretta, Fiocchi, and Promatic, whose support anchored the automated target presentation and ammunition infrastructure for the championship.

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:

  • July 4th – July 5th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, team squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, equipment compliance safety checks, and the opening of warm-up training lines on designated Compak fields.

  • July 6th (Saturday): Grand Prix Tournament – Day 1 (100 Targets) | Initial qualification rounds open in the morning across the specialized outdoor layouts.

  • July 7th (Sunday): Grand Prix Tournament – Day 2 (100 Targets) | Final field qualification rotations followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs.

  • July 7th (Sunday): Official Awards and Closing Ceremony | Staged late afternoon at the main clubhouse pavilion to honor individual, category, and national team winners.

2. Venue Profile & Precise Location

All operations, shooting ranges, and daily layouts were hosted by the specialized regional shooting authority:

Host Venue: TAV Porpetto (Tiro a Volo Porpetto) Località “La Foredana” 33050 Porpetto, Province of Udine (UD), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

The TAV Porpetto facility offers an expansive multi-field layout optimized for high-performance international Compak Sporting target presentations, featuring clear sightlines, automated trap machinery, and beautiful Italian landscapes.

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 communication channels:

  • Primary Office Landline: +39 0431 621850

  • Mobile Assistance Support: +39 333 7471979

  • International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)