Hellenic Grand Prix East Olympos - Compak Sporting - Greece (August 2016)

The Orion Shooting Club (Σκοπευτικός Όμιλος Πυργετού «Ωρίων») is a premier multi-disciplinary outdoor shooting and sports complex situated in the pristine mountainous terrain of East Olympus in Thessaly, Greece. Designed to meet rigorous international safety standards, the facility caters to a highly diverse demographic. It serves as a professional training hub for elite athletes and national teams, a safe environment for beginners to experience marksmanship, and a premium recreational destination for families and corporate groups seeking an active getaway.

The defining characteristic of this location is its unique natural topography. Nestled seamlessly into the slopes of Mount Olympus, the club is heavily influenced by complex thermal wind currents and framed by a dense forest backdrop. This rugged environment creates challenging optical illusions and highly unpredictable target trajectories. For professional shooters, these conditions provide an uncompromising training ground that perfectly simulates both authentic hunting scenarios and the grueling demands of high-level international tournaments.

As a fully certified arena for major competitions, the club maintains an intense and prestigious sporting calendar. It regularly hosts major events such as the Hellenic Grand Prix FITASC Compak Sporting, the Olympus ORION Field Target CUP, national airgun championships, and official IPSC qualification matches and referee seminars. To support these competitive endeavors, the club offers flexible training programs tailored to all experience levels, ranging from individual safety inductions for novices to intensive group camps for seasoned competitors.

The complex is anchored by a highly developed infrastructure that seamlessly balances strict tournament regulations with premium leisure capabilities. Key facilities and features include:

• Shooting Stages: 5 active Compak Sporting stages (with 3 additional stages under construction), 6 dedicated pistol ranges for IPSC, 1 classic airgun stage, and 1 specialized Field Target line.

• Advanced Equipment: Professional-grade automatic clay target throwers capable of launching synchronous and sequential doubles to meet FITASC standards.

• Premium Amenities: A spacious clubhouse featuring a restaurant, refreshment room, dispensary (medical point), children’s playground, and ample parking.

• Accessibility & Extras: 100% wheelchair-accessible grounds with dedicated ramps, elevated shooting platforms utilizing the natural landscape, and robust infrastructure for nighttime events.

Beyond its formidable sporting pedigree, Orion Shooting Club excels in operational versatility. The venue frequently transforms from a rigorous athletic arena into a vibrant, large-scale event space. Its expansive layout and premium amenities make it an ideal location for corporate team-building retreats, private banquets, and major cultural gatherings, most notably the multi-day Lower Olympus Music Festival.

Working Hours:
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00, Mon — Closed.