The Grand Prix of France in the Compak Sporting discipline (Grand Prix de France de Compak Sporting) was held from May 27th to May 28th, 2017. This prestigious international championship was hosted at the premier Ball Trap de Signes (BTC Signes) facility in the Côte d'Azur region of Signes, France, featuring a comprehensive 200-target (200 Plateaux) main match matrix.

Event Highlights & Visual Analysis

Based on the official promotional materials, the tournament paired beautiful regional topography with elite industry backing:

Background Visual Design: The primary banner features a panoramic view of the lush, rolling green hills and forested valley framing the shooting facility under a clear blue sky.
Sanctioning Architecture: Globally authorized by FITASC and coordinated domestically in direct partnership with the FFBT (Fédération Française de Ball-Trap), alongside the round red-and-white insignia of the host venue.
Global Ranking Leg: Staged as an active point-scoring phase for the Beretta FITASC Cups circuit, the global Gamebore FITASC World Rankings, and field machinery sponsor Promatic.
Major Corporate Endorsements: Features a dedicated commercial trophy partnership (Trophée Zoli - Tunet - Laporte - Laurenti), highlighted by an action shot of a clay shooter on the range and prominent partner branding:
- Zoli (Z-Gun) (Premium firearms)
- Tunet (Competition cartridges)
- Laporte (Clay targets and traps)
- Champagne Laurenti (Official hospitality partner)

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The operational timeline structured five full days of practice followed by a standard split-target weekend championship format:

22 May – 26 May (Monday – Friday): Official Practice & Trainings | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (9h à 19h)
26 May (Friday): Distribution of BIB Numbers (Remise des dossards) | Starting at 6:00 pm (18h)
27 May (Saturday): Competition Day (100 Clay Targets / 100 Plateaux)
28 May (Sunday): Competition Day (100 Clay Targets / 100 Plateaux)
28 May (Sunday): Closing & Awarding Ceremony (Cérémonie de Clôture) | 6:30 pm (18h30)

2. Registration & Entry Fees

All formal competitor registrations were processed exclusively online through the official FITASC registry portal:

150 € – Standard individual registration entry fee.
90 € – Individual registration entry fee for the Junior category.
Note: The entry package fully encompassed both active tournament phases of the Compak Sporting event schedule.

3. Trophies & Prize Allocations

The tournament featured an impressive total endowment of 30,000 Cartridges + €1,000 cash, structured across scratch and categorical classifications using Tunet PR Compétition cartridges:

A. Scratch Classification

Scratch Overall: €1,000 (Non-cumulative cash prize).

B. Classification by Category

Prizes were awarded on a ratio of 1 prize for every 3 shooters registered in each respective division. Division groups evaluated included: Club France, Série 1, Série 2, Série 3, Série 4, Sénior Étranger, Dame A, Dame B, Junior, Cadet, Vétéran, and Super Vétéran.

1 Prize: 1,000 Cartridges
2 Prize: 750 Cartridges
3 Prize: 500 Cartridges
4 Prize: 250 Cartridges
Note: Shooters had to be physically present at the awarding ceremony to receive their cartridge allocations.

4. Venue & Organizer Contact Information

Location Details:

Ball Trap de Signes

5100, Route de Méounes – Départementale D2,

83870 Signes, France

GPS Coordinates:

Latitude / Longitude: N 43°17'19.10" / E 5°55'10.61"

Inquiries & Match Support:

Club Landline: +33 (0)4.94.90.86.27
Mobile (Patrick Russo): +33 (0)6.81.45.70.19
Email Contact: patrick.russo@orange.fr

Shooting Ground

Ball-Trap de Signes

Signes, France

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).

5100 Route de Méounes D2, 83870 Signes, France

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Grand Prix of France - Compak Sporting - France (May 2017)

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