Grand Prix of Portugal - Compak Sporting - Portugal (April 2007)

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Compak-Sporting

1 targets

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Start

Apr 6, 2007, 01:00

Europe/Lisbon (UTC+1)

End

Apr 7, 2007, 01:00

Europe/Lisbon (UTC+1)

Until competition start

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Location

Leiria, Portugal

Status

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About competition

Grand Prix du Portugal de Compak Sporting — Leiria

The 2007 FITASC Compak Sporting Grand Prix of Portugal (Grand Prix du Portugal) was a premier international clay target shooting tournament held on April 6th and April 7th, 2007. Staged as a flagship spring event on the European clay target calendar, this prestigious two-day competition brought together top Portuguese marksmen, elite Spanish shotgun athletes, and international delegations to contest the fast-paced, high-precision Compak Sporting discipline. The championship was proudly hosted in Leiria, situated in the Centro region of Portugal.

Event Highlights & Operational Parameters

Operating under the official international framework of the 2007 global target shooting schedule, this Portuguese Grand Prix merged Iberian sporting culture with strict international competition standards:

Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), in close partnership with the Federação Portuguesa de Tiro com Armas de Caça (FPTAC), certifying that all multi-field layouts, automated target flight paths, and firearm compliance parameters strictly conformed to tier-1 global standards.
Global Ranking Value: Staged as an active, point-scoring qualification match, this event functioned as a critical spring leg for high-performance athletes accumulating points toward the annual international Beretta FITASC Cups circuit and worldwide ranking leaderboards.
The Pine Forest Landscape: Set amidst the pine woods and rolling contours characteristic of the Leiria district, the venue utilized specialized multi-stand layouts with automated launcher setups. Shooters were tested with rapid sequence doubles, deceptive vertical windows, and variable spring wind gusts off the nearby Atlantic coast.

1. Full Event Program & Schedule

The tournament operational timeline concentrated the high-stakes qualification flights across the two-day spring schedule, preceded by official preparation windows:

April 4th – April 5th (Wednesday – Thursday): Arrival of international and domestic delegations, squadding registry confirmation, European firearm transit checks, processing of temporary Portuguese firearm declarations, official safety verifications, and open training lines on designated Compak layouts.
April 6th (Friday) — Grand Prix Day One: Phase 1 of the official qualification flights opens across specialized multi-stand layouts, challenging shooters with diverse target speeds, vertical angles, and trajectory patterns.
April 7th (Saturday) — Grand Prix Final Day: Concluding qualification flights, followed immediately by high-stakes, sudden-death international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages) to determine the definitive individual and category podium positions.
April 7th (Saturday) — Official Awards and Closing Ceremony: Staged late Saturday afternoon to honor individual, category, and national team winners, officially concluding the 2007 Portuguese Compak Sporting Grand Prix.

2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details

All tournament operations, specialized shooting stands, and official administrative bureaus were hosted at a premier central Portuguese shooting installation:

Host Location Venue: Clube de Tiro de Leiria / Leiria Shooting Range 3000 Leiria, Centro Region, Portugal (Conveniently located between Lisbon and Porto, near the historic Pine Forest of Leiria)

Leiria is widely recognized in Portugal for its vibrant target sports culture and excellent facilities. Equipped with modern automated trap launchers, multi-field stands, and comprehensive shooter infrastructure, the host facility offered a fair, highly technical, and welcoming setting for global tournament play.

3. Organizing Committee & Registration Framework

Administrative operations and international competitor registries followed strict timeline allocations managed through the global governing body and its national affiliate:

National Coordinating Partner: Federação Portuguesa de Tiro com Armas de Caça (FPTAC)
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)

Shooting Ground

Clube Desportivo Campos do Lis

Leiria, Portugal

Campo de Tiro Rota do Sol, owned and operated by the hunting and shooting division of Clube Desportivo Campos do Lis, is a premier clay target shooting complex situated in Outeiros da Gândara, Marrazes, near Leiria, Portugal. The facility caters to recreational shooters, hunters, and high-performance competitive athletes seeking a safe and professional environment. The facility's primary standout feature is its vibrant sports culture and elite training framework, serving a community of over 75 federated shooters that includes multiple national, European, and world champions.

Facilities & Target Disciplines

The range features 4 fully equipped shooting stands integrated with automated target launchers, supporting 5 distinct clay target disciplines. The site incorporates high-tower launchers and elevated platforms to simulate varying flight trajectories, speeds, and natural game patterns.

Available Disciplines:

Olympic Trap (Fosso Olímpico)

Universal Trap (Fosso Universal)

Compak Sporting

Trap / Trap-5

Hunting Course (Percurso de Caça)

Terrain & Infrastructure

Surrounded by the hilly landscape of Outeiros da Gândara and adjacent to the Mata de Marrazes forest, the range offers natural background conditions that enhance reaction times and target acquisition skills. Leiria’s mild Mediterranean climate permits consistent outdoor practice throughout the year. Range amenities include a dedicated Clubhouse, relaxed spectator areas, and parking infrastructure suitable for handling regional and national events.

Training & Athletic Development

Instructional programs cover individual coaching and structured group sessions tailored to all experience levels. Beginners receive comprehensive safety orientations and basic marksmanship guidance, while experienced competitors work on advanced target lead and consistency. Athletes train alongside decorated masters such as Pedro Miguel Sabido (FEDECAT Grand Prix winner) and Alfredo Augusto Mendonça (National Compak Sporting and Hunting Course Champion).

Target Audience:

Beginners: Safe introduction to handling firearms under expert supervision.

Athletes: High-level coaching and preparation for state and international competitions.

Hunters: Off-season marksmanship practice on dynamic target paths.

Corporate Groups: Customized team-building events, private cups, and ceremonial banquets.

Competitions & Corporate Hosting

Sanctioned under the Portuguese Federation of Shooting with Hunting Weapons (FPTAC), the venue regularly hosts national calendar tournaments. Prominent fixtures include stages of the Portuguese Trap and Skeet Championships, the South Regional Trap-5 Championship, and the Taça Cidade de Leiria. The facility is also equipped to host corporate shooting outings, private matches, and corporate hospitality events.

Safety, Pricing & Access

Operating in compliance with technical safety specifications overseen by the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI), the complex prioritizes safety and strict regulatory standards. Access requires standard firearms licensing (PSP/GNR) alongside a sport or hunting license (FPTAC/ICNF). Target round pricing remains accessible at approximately €5 per 25-clay series (pranchada).

Key Advantages:

Versatile 4-stand setup supporting 5 clay shooting disciplines.

Hilly terrain providing dynamic and challenging flight paths.

Direct training access alongside world and European championship holders.

Strict compliance with national technical and security specifications.

Estr. do Campo de Tiro, Leiria, Portugal

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