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Grand Prix of Italy Beretta Gold Cup - Compak Sporting - Italy (April 2017)

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Compak-Sporting
200 targets
Participants
117
Start
Apr 8, 2017, 02:00
Europe/Rome (UTC+2)
End
Apr 9, 2017, 02:00
Europe/Rome (UTC+2)
Until competition start
0 days
Location
Foligno , Italy
Status
Registration closed

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Grand Prix of Italy Beretta Gold Cup - Compak Sporting - Italy (April 2017)

About competition

The FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of Italy, held concurrently with the prestigious 5th Beretta Gold Cup, was a premier international clay target shooting tournament staged from April 8th to April 9th, 2017. This high-stakes double championship was hosted at the world-class ASD TAV Club Olimpico Foligno in the Umbria region of Perugia, Italy.

Event Highlights & Visual Analysis

Based on the official collection of promotional posters and information panels, the tournament integrated top-tier facilities with corporate financial backing:

  • Central Visual Design: The primary banner features a collage of the host venue's high-tech throwing layouts, automated clay target machines, and the signature three-arrow trident corporate emblem of its main title sponsor, Beretta.

  • Sanctioning Architecture: Globally authorized by FITASC and governed domestically under the regulations of FITAV (Federazione Italiana Tiro a Volo), alongside the official emblem of the host venue, ASD Tiro a Volo Foligno Club Olimpico.

  • Global Ranking Leg: Functioned as an active point-scoring selection leg for the international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and the worldwide Gamebore FITASC World Rankings, supported by field-machinery partner Promatic.

  • Prize Pool: Promoted a massive Overall Prize Money pool of 18,000 Euro, with top high-overall performers competing for premium elite firearms like the showcased Beretta DT11 Black Edition.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The operational program structured four full days of dedicated warm-up rotations before opening the official 200-target grand prix weekend:

  • 04 April – 06 April (Tuesday – Thursday): General Layout Training | 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (h. 14,30 – 18,00)

  • 07 April (Friday): Pre-Championship Training Windows | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (h. 10,00 - 13,00 and 14,30 - 18,00)

  • 08 April (Saturday): Competition Day (100 Targets)

  • 09 April (Sunday): Competition Day (100 Targets) + Final Barrages

  • 09 April (Sunday): Official Awarding Ceremony | 6:00 pm (h. 18,00) at the main club house.

2. Registration & Entry Fees

Championship individual registration fees were categorized under the following entry tiers:

  • € 110 – Individual entry fee for the Senior category.

  • € 105 – Individual entry fee for the Veteran category.

  • € 100 – Individual entry fee for Junior, Ladies, and Super Veteran categories.

3. Shooting Range Specifications & Amenities

A. Layout Infrastructure

The A.S.D. TAV Club Olimpico Foligno features highly versatile, polyvalent complexes optimized for international championships, equipped with:

  • 10 Compak Sporting fields

  • 4 Sporting (Parcours de Chasse) fields

  • 4 Double Trap layouts

  • 2 Trap layouts

  • 2 Skeet layouts

B. Hospitality & On-Site Logistics

  • Catering: The shooting complex features a fully operational self-service restaurant and integrated bar service for international competitors.

  • Armory Services: The on-site club armory carries an extensive inventory of high-grade competition ammunitions supplied by the industry's leading brands.

  • Regulatory Compliance: All tournament matches complied strictly with standard FITASC regulations.

4. Venue & Organizer Contact Information

Location Details:

ASD TAV Club Olimpico Foligno

Località Casevecchie, 43,

06034 (or 06033) Foligno (Perugia / PG), Italy

Facility Communications:

  • Telephone / Fax: +39 0742.354003

  • Alternative Line: +39 0742.846836 / +39 335.8171567

  • Email Support: info@tavfoligno.com

Shooting Ground
TAV Foligno

TAV Foligno

Foligno , Italy

ASD Tiro a Volo Foligno (TAV Foligno) is a world-class shooting facility situated in the picturesque green hills of Umbria, Italy. Recognized as a premier destination for both novices and Olympic-level athletes, the venue seamlessly blends a perfect natural landscape with cutting-edge sporting technology. The facility's global prestige is deeply intertwined with the legendary Spada family—world champions who have transformed this club into an institutional hub for the international shooting sports community.

The complex is engineered to host a vast array of high-stakes competitions across multiple disciplines. It regularly serves as the battleground for international FITASC and ISSF tournaments, World Cup preparatory stages, and Italian National Championships. With its immense capacity and flawless technical execution, TAV Foligno consistently accommodates hundreds of elite shooters competing in Olympic Trap, Double Trap, Skeet, and Compak Sporting, solidifying its reputation as a testing ground for champions.

Operating as a highly automated, 360-degree service ecosystem, TAV Foligno provides an infrastructure that guarantees fair, seamless, and comfortable conditions for all visitors. The facility's technological and logistical assets are unparalleled in the region. Key features include:

  • 10 Versatile Shooting Fields: Fully configured to support Compak Sporting, Olympic Trap, Double Trap, Skeet, and Universal Trench.

  • Advanced Automation: Equipped with world-renowned Promatic machines and the ISSF-certified MULTI-PULL acoustic release system for zero-delay target launches.

  • Complete On-Site Services: Includes a self-service restaurant, a bar, a secure armory for weapon and ammunition storage, and an on-site custom stock-maker (calcista) for instant ergonomic adjustments.

  • Optimal Optical Conditions: The lush Umbrian topography provides a dense, dark-green contrast against the flying targets, drastically minimizing visual fatigue during long tournaments.

A defining pillar of TAV Foligno is the Spada Shooting Academy, spearheaded by world champions Veniero and Michael Spada. The academy delivers a holistic training methodology that goes far beyond basic marksmanship, integrating sports nutrition, mental conditioning, physical fitness, and precise equipment tuning. Furthermore, the facility houses a dedicated youth center (Centro Avviamento allo Sport) designed to nurture emerging talents aged 13 to 20, ensuring the continuous development of the next generation of professional shooters.

Thanks to its multi-disciplinary approach and comprehensive service model, the facility caters perfectly to a diverse target audience. The club's operational model offers unmatched advantages for various groups:

  • Beginners & Families: A safe, welcoming environment with rental equipment and expert coaching to build a solid foundation.

  • Elite Athletes: World-class target trajectories, fine-tuning services, and electronic performance analysis for ultimate competitive preparation.

  • Corporate & Teams: The perfect venue for military/police training camps and corporate team-building events, complete with post-tournament social banquets.

  • Logistics & Comfort: Easy accessibility from major airports, customs assistance for international travelers, and strategic partnerships with local B&B hotels.

Località Casevecchie, 43, 06034 Foligno PG, Italy
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Website
www.tavfoligno.com/home.html

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Participants
EB
BRUSCOLINI Eugenio
Veteran, Open
CC
CAMPORESE Cristian
Junior, Open
MM
MARUZZO Martina
Ladies, Open
All participants (117)

Source: fitasc.com