Incorporating the Final of the Africa Cup of Sporting
The 2014 FITASC Africa Sporting Championship stood as the absolute pinnacle continental clay target tournament for the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse) in Africa. Staged from February 6th to February 7th, 2014, this premier championship incorporated the definitive Final of the Africa Cup of Sporting. The tournament was proudly hosted at the world-class installations of The Valley Gun Club in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Event Highlights & Visual Analysis
Based on the official event posters, the tournament literature emphasizes national heritage alongside elite international sanctioning:
Visual Identity & Geographic Backdrop: The main poster proudly features the bold green, black, gold, white, and red colors of the South African national flag serving as the central background. Traced cleanly along the upper horizon is the distinct rugged silhouette of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain.
Sanctioning Architecture: The upper right displays the circular blue-and-gold globe seal of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), verifying global tier-1 tournament compliance. The bottom banner positions this event as an active point-scoring leg for the Beretta FITASC Cups and the Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings.
Institutional Alignment: The layout incorporates official insignia from regional and national administrative pillars, including the CTSASA (The Clay Target Shooting Association of South Africa) and the circular blue-and-yellow flying goose crest of The Valley Gun Club Western Cape.
Tourism & Regional Appeal: The secondary promotional guide highlights local landmarks, featuring professional photography of the Cape Town Waterfront, the Table Mountain cable car, historic Cape Dutch architecture across Franschhoek and Paarl, and a blooming pink King Protea—the national flower of South Africa [cite_0: image_dd8560.jpg].
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The Sporting Championship layout allocated a dedicated pre-event preparation day followed by a demanding 200-target qualification course split into intensive daily rotations:
February 5th (Wednesday): Pre-Championship Registration, Gun Compliance Inspections, and Official Practice Lines.
February 6th (Thursday): Africa Champs Sporting – Day One (100 Targets) | Initial qualification rounds open over the natural terrain layouts.
February 7th (Friday): Africa Champs Sporting – Day Two (100 Targets) | Final field qualification rotations followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs.
February 7th (Friday): Official Awards, Africa Cup Podiums, and Closing Ceremony for the Sporting Discipline.
(Note: The facility immediately followed this match with the Africa Championship for the Compak Sporting discipline on February 8th–9th).
2. Venue Profile: The Valley Gun Club
As one of the oldest and most prestigious clay target shooting clubs in South Africa, The Valley Gun Club is nestled below the Simonsberg Mountain in the lush vineyards of the Paarl Valley. The facility is set on 40 hectares of rich, natural Fynbos vegetation, offering highly challenging target paths against beautiful mountain backdrops [cite_0: image_dd8560.jpg].
Venue Contact Coordinates:
Physical Location: Paarl Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Primary Office Landline: +27 (21) 9792520
Administrative Email Support: valleygunclub@paarlonline.co.za
3. Travel, Accommodation, and Logistics
The organizing committee partnered with specialized regional travel consultants to handle firearm customs clearance and regional transport for visiting global squads:
Official Travel Agency: That's Africa Travel & Incentives
Logistics Coordinator: Nicole Wagner
Agency Contact Lines: Tel: +27 (21) 4152000 / Fax: +27 (21) 4210229
Mobile Assistance: +27 (72) 1182285 | Skype Support: nixcape
Dedicated Booking Email: nicole@thatsafrica.com
Proximity to Surrounding Tourist Towns:
Paarl: 15 minutes away (+27 21 872 4842)
Stellenbosch: 30 minutes away (+27 21 883 3584)
Franschhoek: 30 minutes away (+27 21 876 3603)
4. Technical Infrastructure Partners
The professional-grade target presentation across all fields was engineered and backed by the world's leading suppliers:
Promatic: Main trap mechanics and automated target release infrastructure provider.
