The FITASC Africa Championships, which also served as the Finale of the Beretta Africa Cup 2021 for the Compak Sporting discipline, was held from March 19th to March 20th, 2021. The event took place at the Wattlespring Sport Shooting Club in Pretoria/Boksburg, South Africa. The course designer for the event was Ian Grimmbacher.

1. Program Schedule

The broader festival of shooting spanned from March 11 to March 20, incorporating both Sporting and Compak Sporting disciplines.

Combined Event Schedule:

March 11: Practice ranges open from 09H00 to 17H00.
March 12: Practice ranges open from 09H00 to 17H00.
March 13: Competition.
March 14: Competition.
March 15: Practice ranges open from 09H00 to 17H00. Opening Ceremony at 18H00.
March 16: FITASC African Sporting Championship - 100 targets.
March 17: FITASC African Sporting Championship - 100 targets.
March 17: Prize-Giving for Africa Cup (Sporting) and FITASC Sporting.
March 18: Practice ranges open from 09H00 to 17H00.
March 19: FITASC African Compak Sporting Championship - 100 targets.
March 20: FITASC African Compak Sporting Championship - 100 targets.
March 20: Prize-Giving for Africa Cup (Compak Sporting) and Compak Sporting.

2. Event Highlights & Affiliations

The tournament was an official stage of the Beretta FITASC Cups.
Competitor performance contributed directly to the Gamebore FITASC World Rankings.
The event proudly displayed the "100 Years of Sports Shooting 1921-2021" FITASC centenary emblem.
Organized with the support of Compak South Africa and the Clay Target Shooting Association of South Africa (CTSASA).

3. Location and Contact Information

Venue: Wattlespring Sport Shooting Club 8 Gibson Road, Sunward Park, Boksburg, 1459 South Africa

Contact for Enquiries:

Phone: +27 (0)76-256-3971
Email: info@wattlespringsclub.co.za

Shooting Ground

Wattlespring Sports Club

Bapsfontein, South Africa

Wattlespring Sports Club is a premier multi-disciplinary shooting destination situated on 400 hectares of the rolling Highveld plains near Pretoria East. Established on the "Onbekend" farm, it has evolved from its historical roots into a functional, autonomous training center and lifestyle retreat that caters to professional athletes, hunters, and families. Its most defining feature is its high-altitude location at over 1,300 meters, which provides a unique ballistic advantage: the reduced air density causes targets to fly faster and further, perfectly simulating the aerodynamic challenges found at major international competitions.

The club features an extensive array of world-class shooting ranges equipped with Promatic and La Porte machinery, managed by the automated Claymate system for precise scoring :

Clay Pigeon: Includes 7 Compak Sporting layouts, 8 ATA/DTL Trap ranges, 4 Olympic/Universal Trench ranges, and specialized stations for FITASC, English Sporting, and Skeet.
Handgun: Offers 7 to 13 dedicated ranges, including two permanently set IPSC stages featuring steel pop-ups and dynamic targets.
Rifle: Features a dedicated 100m range for sighting and practice, along with 17 lanes designed for.22 and air rifles.
Infrastructure: A fully equipped "Pro Shop" provides ammunition, firearms, and specialized outdoor apparel.

Beyond the ranges, Wattlespring offers a comprehensive "Shoot & Stay" experience designed for multi-day events. Guests can stay in one of the 20 luxury chalets (ranging from 2-sleeper to 4-sleeper units) or enjoy catch-and-release fishing at the exclusive bass dam. A family-friendly restaurant and a large Events Hall, capable of seating up to 150 guests, make the club a popular hub for weddings, corporate conferences, and team-building retreats.

Training is a core pillar of the club, led by certified experts such as Sam Tshishonga, an ISSF Shotgun D and CTSASA coach. Educational programs are available for all skill levels, from basic firearm handling and "gun fit" sessions for beginners to advanced sports psychology and technical analysis for professional shooters. The club is also an authorized provider for South African Firearm Competency training, covering legal and practical standards for pistols, rifles, and shotguns.

Wattlespring is a major fixture on the competitive circuit, regularly hosting international qualifiers and national championships such as the Grand Prix of South Africa and the SA Presidents Cup. For more casual competitive thrills, the club organizes periodic "Night Shoots" where up to 60 competitors shoot at floodlit flying targets from 18:00 to 23:00. These events, combined with live entertainment and recreational facilities, reinforce the club's "lifestyle shooting" philosophy.

In summary, Wattlespring represents a high-tech fusion of sport and nature, ideal for professional squads seeking elite ballistic conditions and families looking for an active outdoor escape. With planned expansions into tennis courts, swimming pools, and whiskey lounges, it continues to set the standard for shooting excellence in South Africa.

2FWP+55, 398 JR Onbekend Bapsfontein, Bronkhorstspruit, 1001, South Africa

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Africa Championship Finale Beretta Africa Cup - Compak Sporting - South Africa (March 2021)

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