The municipal shooting range, operated in cooperation with the local sport-hunting association "Club de Cazadores La Diana", is located in La Pobla de Vallbona, Valencia. It stands out as a highly recognized sporting entity in the region, receiving the municipal award for "Best Sporting Organization". Led by its progressive president Carmen Campillo, the club emphasizes modern social values, active community integration, and the inclusion of women and youth in shooting sports.
Range Facilities and Key Disciplines
Following a modern renovation supported by municipal and club funding of approximately €90,000, the complex is equipped to host both training and elite national or international tournaments. The facility stands out from other local ranges due to its extensive range of active disciplines :
Four Compak Sporting layouts with flexible configurations
One Universal Trap (Foso Universal) layout
One American Trap (Foso Americano) layout
Dedicated area for hand-thrown or mechanical live-pigeon simulation (Blancos a brazo)
Available Infrastructure and Natural Setting
The facility is integrated within a typical Mediterranean landscape at Camino Cañada Maquiva, offering challenging natural wind and light conditions for shooters. To support athletes, spectators, and families, the range offers several amenities :
On-site bar and restaurant
Spectator stands and bleachers
Professional artificial lighting for shooting sessions
Accessibility infrastructure, locker rooms, and free Wi-Fi
Secure parking spaces
Prestigious Competitions and Events
La Diana regularly serves as a venue for top-tier shooting events due to its advanced infrastructure and competent management. Some of the most notable tournaments held at this location include:
The XII Spanish Compak Sporting Cup (Grand Prix FITASC), welcoming over 1,500 attendees
The I Grand Open Universal of "Blancos a brazo", attracting 262 elite international shooters
The XVII World Championship of "Palomas a brazo", hosted in collaboration with El Estornino club
Costs and Membership Structure
The club provides affordable training prices while offering national-level hunting registration opportunities for its members. Key prices and fees include:
Clay pigeon shooting: €6 per series of 25 targets with a reloadable card
Full annual membership: €70 per year for participation in all national hunting draws
Stalking (recechos) only membership: €65 per year
Driven hunts (monterías/batidas) only membership: €40 per year
Tournament entry fees: €40 to €45 for adults, and €35 to €40 for juniors
