Grand Prix of France - Compak Sporting - France (May 2016)

The Ball-Trap de Signes shooting complex, located in Signes, France, is recognized as one of Europe's largest and most technologically advanced hubs for competitive clay pigeon shooting, specifically those disciplines affiliated with F.I.T.A.S.C.. Its reputation is anchored by its massive infrastructure, featuring a total of 190 automated launchers distributed across the grounds, which allows for unparalleled capacity and complexity in target setting. The complex is highly specialized in dynamic field shooting, providing 25 separate Parcours de Chasse (Sporting Clay) courses and 14 Compak Sporting stands, in addition to single stands for DTL and Olympic Skeet.

The club's elite standing is underscored by its ability to host international events of the highest order, confirmed by the awarding of the 2025 Compak Sporting World Championship. This scale of operation is rare; the facility is prepared to accommodate up to 700–800 shooters for the World Championship and up to 1,200 shooters for Parcours de Chasse events, a capacity matched by only one other club in France. The high density of launchers, backed by a partnership with manufacturer LAPORTE , enables the complex to deliver extremely varied and challenging target trajectories required for global competition.

The training ecosystem at Signes is formalized through the LAPORTE ZOLI ACADEMY SIGNES, which employs six certified instructors and offers specialized instruction ranging from basic Formula découverte to private lessons with elite athletes, including Olympic medalist Anthony Terras. The academy’s co-branding with ZOLI (firearms) and LAPORTE (machines) provides students with access to high-quality, up-to-date equipment and technical services, including a Point Pilote ZOLI section. The club maintains a tiered pricing structure that heavily incentivizes annual membership (€110.00), with the cost per 25-target series ranging from €8.00 for committed members to €13.00 for non-licensed guests, who must also pay a €6.00 daily insurance fee. Gun rental is available for €10.00 per half-day.

Key Disciplines and Infrastructure:

• Total Launchers: 190

• Parcours de Chasse: 25 courses

• Compak Sporting: 14 stands

• DTL / Olympic Skeet: 1 stand each

Beyond the ranges, the club provides robust support for competitors and visitors. A Club House includes a cartoucherie (ammunition sales). For multi-day events, the club has established a comprehensive network of local accommodations ranging from partnering gîtes (B&Bs) and camping to a special preferential rate at the exclusive Hotel du Castellet for World Championship participants. The club is open Wednesday to Sunday during the summer season (March to September), typically operating from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Address and Operating Hours:

• Address: 5100 Route de Méounes Dpt D2 – 83870 SIGNES, France.

• Summer Hours (Mar–Sep): Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday).

• Winter Hours (Nov–Feb): Open primarily in the afternoons on Wednesday and Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday).