The FITASC Hellenic Compak Sporting Grand Prix was a premier international clay target shooting competition held from April 5th to April 6th, 2014. Bringing together top-tier marksmen from across Europe, this elite qualification event took place at the state-of-the-art Colossus Shooting Range on the historic island of Rhodes, Greece.
Event Highlights & Visual Analysis
Based on the official event graphic, the tournament typography and visual layout highlight a modern, high-speed athletic aesthetic:
Graphic Device & Color Palette: The header utilizes a sleek, aerodynamic design featuring sweeping metallic blue shards and horizontal speed streaks. The blue-and-white tonal elements honor the national colors of Greece.
Central Action Motif: Positioned directly in the center of the text is a detailed photographic graphic of a shattered, exploding orange clay target, capturing the precise moment of a successful shot.
Integrated Text Details: The graphic components seamlessly interlock the full profile of the tournament: "COMPAK SPORTING" lines the top, balanced by "HELLENIC FITASC GRAND PRIX" in bold, outlined blue text, with the precise competitive dates "APRIL 5-6 2014" anchored on the right side.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The operational timeline structured dedicated pre-event preparation windows followed by a high-stakes 200-target qualification championship course split evenly across the weekend:
April 3rd – April 4th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding confirmation, official athlete registry check-in, equipment compliance safety checks, and the opening of warm-up training lines on designated Compak layouts.
April 5th (Saturday): Grand Prix Tournament – Day 1 (100 Targets) | Initial qualification rounds open across the designated shooting fields.
April 6th (Sunday): Grand Prix Tournament – Day 2 (100 Targets) | Final qualification flights followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs.
April 6th (Sunday): Official Awards and Closing Ceremony | Staged late afternoon at the main clubhouse pavilion to honor individual, category, and team winners.
2. Venue & Logistical Location Details
Physical Address: Colossus Shooting Range P.O. Box 3433, Afandou 85103, Rhodes, Greece
3. Organizing Committee Contact Information
The executive management team responsible for registry coordination, ammunition pre-orders, and local accommodation support included the following communication portals:
Primary Facility Landline & Fax: +30 224 105 3351
Mobile Hotline Support: +30 693 614 4484
Official Administrative Email: colossus-shooting@gmx.com
