The 50th European Sporting Championship, which concurrently featured the definitive Final of the European Cup, was a milestone continental tournament in the Sporting discipline (Parcours de chasse). Staged from June 8th to June 11th, 2017, this prestigious anniversary competition was hosted at the historic Lulworth Castle estate in Great Britain.
Event Highlights & Visual Analysis
Based on the official promotional cover, the tournament design pairs a rich British historical backdrop with elite-level sports federation backing:
Central Visual Imagery: Features a high-resolution photograph of the majestic, 17th-century Lulworth Castle structure situated on beautifully manicured lawns under a clear blue sky.
Anniversary Emblem: A large gold shield silhouette at the top prominently features the castle's battlements, marked with a blue ribbon celebrating the milestone 50th European Sporting Championship 2017 along with an orange clay target graphic spinning over the text.
Sanctioning & Administrative Bodies: Coordinated globally by FITASC and hosted locally in close partnership with major regional entities represented by their official crests:
BICTSF (British International Clay Target Shooting Federation)
CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association)
Purbeck Shooting School (Host coordination partner)
Global Ranking Standings: The bottom footer establishes the match as a major point-scoring hub for the international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit, the global Gamebore FITASC World Rankings, and field machinery sponsor Promatic.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The operational program split the intensive preparation phase at a dedicated training facility before moving completely to the castle grounds for the main 200-target championship rotations:
3 June – 6 June (Saturday – Tuesday): Training Blocks | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (10:00 – 18:00)
Venue: Purbeck Shooting School, Wareham.
7 June (Wednesday): Final Training Block | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (10:00 – 16:00)
Venue: Purbeck Shooting School, Wareham.
7 June (Wednesday): Formal Opening Ceremony & BIB Number Distribution | Starting at 5:00 pm (17:00)
Details: Countryside sports entertainment and live music band performances staged directly at Lulworth Castle.
8 June (Thursday): Championship Match Day 1 (50 targets) | Starting at 8:00 am
9 June (Friday): Championship Match Day 2 (50 targets) | Starting at 8:00 am
10 June (Saturday): Championship Match Day 3 (50 targets) | Starting at 8:00 am
11 June (Sunday): Championship Match Day 4 (Final 50 targets) | Starting at 8:00 am
11 June (Sunday): Awards and Closing Ceremony | Approx. 6:00 pm (18:00) at Lulworth Castle.
2. Venue & Organizer Contact Information
Championship Competition Venue: The Lulworth Estate, Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, BH20 5QS, Great Britain
GPS Coordinates: 50.6385° N / 2.2068° W
Official Training Venue: Purbeck Shooting School Puddletown Road, Wareham, BH20 7NG, United Kingdom
GPS Coordinates: 50° 42’ 44’’ N / 2° 12’ 55’’ W
Organizing Committee & Match Contacts:
Graham Brown: Phone: +44 (0) 7976 931341 | Email: graham@purbeckshootingschool.com
Emily Hibbs: Phone: +44 (0) 1929 405101 | Email: emily@purbeckshootingschool.com
