The 13th FITASC Sporting Australian Grand Prix was a premier international clay target shooting tournament held from March 14th to March 15th, 2015. This high-stakes continental selection match brought together elite global marksmen to compete at the scenic outdoor layouts of the Warrnambool SSAA Laang Sporting Clay Range in Victoria, Australia.

Event Highlights & Visual Analysis

Based on the official primary banner design and shared circuit materials), the tournament was fully integrated into the premier global ranking and industrial networks:

  • Visual Identity & Backdrop: The primary event layout features an informative text overlay atop a wide-angle landscape photograph of modern shooting range layouts, highlighting the facility's safety canopy structures and natural background lines.

  • Sanctioning Architecture: Organized globally under the direct regulatory authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), ensuring international-standard field configurations, machine placements, and target trajectories.

  • Global Series Integration: The master layout establishes this Grand Prix as an active point-scoring phase for both the prestigious international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide Fiocchi FITASC World Rankings (represented by the prominent red three-athlete podium silhouette).

  • Corporate Title Partnerships: The circuit banner underscores the heavy logistical and financial backing of global firearms and ammunition giants Beretta and Fiocchi, whose classic logos dominate the official title footer.

1. Event Schedule Overview

The two-day tournament followed standard international guidelines, dividing a high-stakes 200-target qualification program across diverse outdoor layouts:

  • March 11th – March 13th (Wednesday – Friday): Arrival of international delegations, shooter registration, squadding confirmation, equipment safety checks, and the opening of official warm-up training lines on designated fields.

  • March 14th (Saturday): Championship Match Day 1 (100 Targets) | Initial qualification field rotations.

  • March 15th (Sunday): Championship Match Day 2 (100 Targets) | Final qualification rotations followed immediately by international tie-breaking shoot-offs, the Grand Prix awards presentation, and the closing ceremony.

2. Venue & Organizer Contact Information

Location Details: Warrnambool SSAA Laang Sporting Clay Range Coulahans Rd, Laang, Victoria (VIC), Australia

Championship Communications & Entries:

  • Event Coordinator: Ray McFarlane

  • Telephone Support: +61 (0) 3 5250 2327

  • Primary Facility Fax: +61 (0) 3 5250 2173

  • Official Support Email: raymcf@pipeline.com.au