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GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS COMPAK SPORTING

31 March – 01 APRIL 2019 Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range

‘Lakis Psimolophitis’

Latsia – Nicosia

(GRAND PRIX CYPRUS SPORTING – LARNAKA – 29-30.03.3029)

OFFICIAL INVITATION

The Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation and the Nicosia Shooting Club,

cordially invite all shooters belonging to Federations or other national

groups affiliated to FITASC, to participate at the Cyprus Grand Prix in Compak Sporting which will take place on 31 March – 01 April

2019, at the Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range, ‘Lakis Psimolophitis’, in Latsia – Nicosia - Cyprus.

The competition is organized in combination with the Cyprus Grand

Prix in Sporting which will be organized on 29-30 March 2019, at the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range, in Tersefanou - Larnaka.

The combined organization of the Grand Prix Compak in Nicosia and

the Grand Prix Sporting in Larnaka, will give the opportunity to international shooters, if they wish so, to participate in two

competitions and enjoy a 400-target shooting experience.

We send you our best regards and we hope that we will have the

opportunity to welcome you in Cyprus.

Yours truly,

Demetris Lordos Andreas Lazanitis

President Secretary General

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GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS COMPAK SPORTING

31 March – 01 APRIL 2019 Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range

‘Lakis Psimolophitis’

Latsia - Nicosia

(GRAND PRIX CYPRUS SPORTING – LARNAKA – 29-30.03.3029)

PRELIMINARY COMPETITION PROGRAM

Date Day Details

28th March

Thursday

Training

The Opening Ceremony will take place

at the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range, where the BIB numbers will also

be distributed.

Note: The Ceremony will be a combined one with the Ceremony of the Grand Prix Sporting competition which will take place

on 29-30.03.2018 at the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range, in Tersefanou - Larnaka.

29th March

Friday

Training (Cyprus Grand Prix Sporting at the Larnaka

Olympic Shooting Range 100 targets – day 1)

30th March

Saturday

Training

Distribution of BIB numbers of shooters not attending the Opening

Ceremony at the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range on 28.03.2018.

(Cyprus Grand Prix Sporting at the Larnaka

Olympic Shooting Range 100 targets – day 2)

31st March Sunday Competition 100 targets – Day 1

1st April

Monday

Competition 100 targets – Day 2

Awards

Closing Ceremony

The Range will be opened for training before the 28th March 2018

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GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS

COMPAK SPORTING 31 March – 01 APRIL 2019 Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range

‘Lakis Psimolophitis’

Latsia – Nicosia

(GRAND PRIX CYPRUS SPORTING – LARNAKA – 29-30.03.3029)

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. THE RANGE

The competition will take place at the very well-known Cyprus

Olympic Shooting Range ‘Lakis Psimolophitis in the area of Latsia, on the outskirts of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus.

The Range is situated at a distance of 5 km from Nicosia city center, 45 km from Larnaka, 85 km from Limassol, 88 km from Paralimni and

Ayia Napa and 150 km from Paphos. The driving time from the Larnaka International airport, to the venue, is approximately 40

minutes.

The Range hosted very successfully several FITASC Grand Prixs, the

FITASC UT World Championship 2004, the European Compak Sporting Championship of 2010 and the World Championship of 2012.

The Olympic Shooting Range has full cafeteria and restaurant

facilities that can offer meals, lunch, dinner etc. at very reasonable prices.

See on next page:

Map of Cyprus with the location of the Cyprus Olympic Shooting

Range ‘Lakis Psimolophitis’ in Latsia – Nicosia and the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range in Tersefanou – Cyprus.

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2. COMPETITION FORMAT

The competition will be organized on eight (8) layouts (shooting by squad) with the use of NASTA & PROMATIC clay target throwing

machines and PROGETTI acoustic release systems and score boards.

3. RULES AND REGULATIONS

The competition will be conducted according to the FITASC rules

and regulations of Compak Sporting.

4. CATEGORIES

• Juniors (Male or Female) are authorised to take part in championships held under the auspices of the Fitasc from 1st

January of the year when they reach their 13 years of age except

in the case of a special waiver.

• Female Juniors can choose registration as Junior or as Lady. Women born before 01/01/99 (as far as 2019 is concerned), has

to register as Ladies.

• Male Juniors fall into category “Man” from 1st January of the year when they reach their 21st birthday, whichever are the day and

month of birth.

• Shooters in the category “Man” become Seniors from 1st January of the year when they reach their 56th birthday, whichever are

the day and month of birth.

• Seniors become Veterans from 1st January of the year when they

reach their 66th birthday, whichever are the day and month of birth.

• Veterans become Masters from 1st January of the year when they

reach their 73rd birthday, whichever are the day and month of birth.

• For competitions on any date in 2019:

• Junior:

Born between 1st January 1999 and 31st December 2006

• Man:

Born between 1st January 1964 and 31st December 1998

• Senior:

Born between 1st January 1954 and 31st December 1963

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• Veteran:

Born between 1st January 1947 and 31st December 1953

• Master:

Born before 1st January 1947

5. ENTRY FEES & COST OF ΤRAINING (in Euro)

Entry fee: Seniors, Veterans, Super veterans, Ladies € 150.00

Entry fee: Juniors € 100.00

Training per round of 25 targets € 6.00

6. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF THE ENTRY FEES

The shooters can enter and pay their entry fees via the FITASC’s

website (www.fitasc.com), or directly to the Nicosia Shooting Club, on the Range, at least 2 days before the start of the competition

(latest 29.09.2019).

All shooters taking part in international competition under the FITASC auspices must have a license issued by the FITASC member

Federation in their country of nationality. Any shooters domiciled in a country other than their nationality holding solely a license issued

by FITASC member Federation of their country of residence will not be entitled to take part in international competitions under their

nationality. National Federations may check at any time whether the entrants via the FITASC site comply with these rules. Any shooters

with dual nationality, must, when registering their first entry, choose the nationality for which they are entered (and must shoot under this

nationality for the following three years) and have a license issued by

the FITASC member Federation of the chosen country.

Following the decision of the Ordinary General Meeting of August 14, 2012, any Federation member of FITASC is committed to deliver for

free to expatriate:

➢ A license for the duration of the Championship concerned.

➢ As well as liability insurance if the National Federation covers its affiliates in the country shooters

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7. AWARDS

8. ARRIVAL IN CYPRUS

Cyprus through its main international airports in Larnaka and Paphos

offers excellent travel connections with the entire world. Many international airlines (British Airways, Lufthansa, Aeroflot, Austrian

Airlines, Aegean Airlines, LOT, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cobalt Airways and a large number of low-cost airlines) hold regular flights

from and to Larnaka or Paphos airports.

9. ENTRY VISAS

Cyprus is a full member of the European Union and some nations

require visas to enter into Cyprus.

We strongly advise all non-European Union participants to verify well in advance whether they need a visa for entry into Cyprus, which

must be obtained from a Cyprus Embassy or Consulate abroad before arrival in Cyprus. If necessary, the Cyprus Shooting Sport

Federation will be ready to provide all participants with the necessary supporting documentation.

Detailed information regarding visas and formalities for entry into Cyprus can be found in the website of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign

Affairs, www.mfa.gov.cy, at the ‘Consular Information’ and ‘Travel Information for Foreign Visitors’ subsections.

At least for the time being, no Schengen visas are acceptable unless

they have been activated prior to arrival in Cyprus.

10. SHOTGUN PERMITS & CUSTOM FORMALITIES

Upon arrival at Larnaka or Paphos airports, shooters who are not in

possession of an ‘European Firearms Certificate’ must present to Customs (Red Channel) the Official Shotgun & Ammunition Form,

MEDALS OFFERED BY FITASC CUPS OFFERED BY THE

O.C.

Gold Silver Bronze

Open 1 1 1 1st to 3rd place

Masters 1 1 1 1st to 3rd place

Veterans 1 1 1 1st to 3rd place

Seniors 1 1 1 1st to 3rd place

Ladies 1 1 1 1st to 3rd place

Juniors 1 1 1 1st to 3rd place

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duly completed, in order to obtain a temporary shotgun import permit, issued by Customs, for the duration of their stay in Cyprus.

No other procedure is required prior to arrival in Cyprus.

Shooters holding an ‘European Firearms Certificate’ should not fill in the Official Shotgun and Ammunition Form. The only thing they have

to do is to present their European Firearms Certificate at Customs (Red Channel) and simply verify the serial numbers of their shotguns

only.

The temporary shotgun import permits or the ‘European Firearms Certificates’ must be represented to Customs at the special bulk-

luggage checkpoint of the airport, at the time of departure after check-in.

IMPORTANT for all shooters (EU or non EU members): The import of 12G Auto or Semi-Auto shotguns is prohibited in

Cyprus. Shooters, who intend to bring such shotguns for exclusive use at the competition, must contact the Cyprus Shooting Sport

Federation at least 45 days before arrival in order to obtain a special shotgun import permit. The following documents must be submitted

a) copy of passport b) copy of the ‘European Firearms Certificate’ (if any) c) details of the shotgun (manufacturer, model and serial

number) d) a personal letter addressed to the Cyprus Police Authorities requesting the issue of a temporary shotgun import

permit for participation at the Grand Prix e) a letter from the local club (or national federation) certifying the applicant’s membership

with the club/national federation and his registration number.

11. STORAGE & CARRIAGE OF SHOTGUNS

Limited storage of guns and ammunition will be available at the

range. However, the police authorities permit all visitors possessing a temporary shotgun import permit or an ‘European Firearms

Certificate’ to carry with them and store freely their shotguns in their hotel room or place of stay, during the period of their stay in Cyprus.

12. SHOTGUN AMMUNITION

The custom authorities will allow all participating shooters to import with them all the necessary ammunition that will be used for the

competition. Local made and imported cartridges (VICTORY, OLYMPIA, RC, B&P, CLEVER, FIOCCHI, GAMEBORE and others) will

be available for sale at the shooting range at approximately €5.50 - €10.00 per box of 25.

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13. WEATHER INFORMATION

During the period of March / beginning April, the weather in Cyprus

is normally pleasant with occasional light showers and lots of sunshine. The average temperature is 20°-24° C during the day and

12°-16° C during the night.

14. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION – CAR RENTALS

Participating shooters will be responsible for their own local transport.

A very big number of car hire companies can be found in the internet (for search, type: ‘car hire companies Larnaka’).

Participants can also contact directly the official car rental company of the Grand Prix, indicating ‘GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS PARTICIPANT’

which will be offering very special discounted prices.

THAMES CAR RENTAL

Contact person: Mr. Andreas Ioannou Tel. + 357 99627970

E-mail: thames.rent.cars@cytanet.com.cy

15. ACCOMMODATION

The official Agent of the Grand Prix for accommodation bookings which can be contacted directly, is:

Orthodoxou Travel Lufthansa City Center 44 United Nations Street

6042 Larnaca Cyprus

Tel: +357 24 841 108 - Fax: +357 24 841 001

Email: incoming@orthodoxou.com.cy

List of Hotel and Hotel Apartments and contact details can be found

also, on the following site:

www.visitcyprus.com/files/Accommodation/lists/Hotels_Larnaka_en.pdf

16. FITASC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PALINKAS Jean-Francois (FRA) - President CANTEY Joe (USA) - Vice President for America

HALKIAS Costas (RSA) - Vice President for Africa MC FARLANE Raymond (AUS) - Vice President for Oceania

KOKIN Alexander (RUS) - Vice President for Europe BUNNAG Bhattakarka (THA) - Vice President for Asia

SZEBENYI Laszlo (HUN) - General Secretary / Treasurer - Delegate of the President for

the Combined Game Shooting

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17. FITASC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

CLEARY Linda (IRL) - Member BONOMI CROCE Emanuela - Member

CROFT Peter (GBR) - Member DONATO Piero (EGY) - Member

MOUTOUFIS Jean-Michel (FRA) - Member KUUSMIK Hannes (EST) - Member

RAKUSA Igor (SLO) - Member HAMATSOS Loucas (CYP) - Member

AMATO Paolo (ITA) - Honorary Member

AL OTAIBI Duaij Khalaf (KUW) - Honorary member DIGWEED George (GBR) - Honorary Member

18. FITASC COMPAK SPORTING COMMITTEE

HANSEN John (DEN) - President

KIRENSKI Youri (LAT) - Member KETTEL Mark (GBR) - Member

OLASZ Gery (HUN) - Member

MORDEFROID Jean – Paul (FRA) - Member MORI Marco (ITA) - Member

SALAMANTIN Vladislav (RUS) - Member WAGNER Jurgen (AUT) - Member

19. CYPRUS SHOOTING SPORT FEDERATION BOARD

LORDOS Demetris President - Famagusta

SAVVIDES Jovanis Vice President A’ - Larnaka NEOPHYTOU Stavros Vice President B’ - Famagusta

LAZANITIS Andreas Secretary General - Nicosia

HAMATSOS Loucas Assistant Secretary - Famagusta XENOPHONTOS Kostakis Treasurer - Nicosia

PSIMOLOPHITIS Loucas Assistant Treasurer - Nicosia KITTIRIS Alkis Chief Range officer - Larnaka

SOTERIOU Sotiris Member - Larnaka SAVVA Cosmas Member - Kyrenia

DIAKOS Michalis Member - Kyrenia TOUMBAS Grigoris Member - Kyrenia

ELLINAS George Member - Limassol KARAOLIS Miltiades Member - Limassol

KYRIACOU Nicolas Member - Limassol CHARALAMBOUS Georgios Member - Pafos

KOUMI George Member - Pafos KYRIACOU Lenos Member - Pafos

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20. NICOSIA SHOOTING CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

PSIMOLOPHITIS Loucas President XENOPHONTOS Kostakis Vice President

LAZANITIS Andreas Secretary PANTELIDIS PAntelis Treasurer

BOUTROS Eric Member ANTONIADES Charis Member

NAZIRIS PAnicos Member IOANNOU Petros Member

KONSTANTINOU Sotiris Member

PLAKITIS Petros Member

21. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

LORDOS Demetris President SAVVIDES Jovanis Member

HAMATSOS Loucas Member KYRITSIS Petros Member

KOSMA Savvas Member

KAZAZIS Christos Member PSIMOLOPHITIS Loucas Member

XENOPHONTOS Kostakis Member LAZANITIS Andreas Member

PANTELIDIS Pantelis Member BOUTROS Eric Member

ANTONIADES Charis Member NAZIRIS Panicos Member

IOANNOU Petros Member KONSTANTINOU Sotiris Member

PLAKITIS Petros Member

22. CONTACT DETAILS

The Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation Olympic House

Amfipoleos 21 2025, Strovolos - Nicosia

Cyprus

Tel: +357 22449822 Fax: +357 22449819

E-mail: cyshooting@cytanet.com.cy Website: www.cssf-shooting.org

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Organizing Club

Nicosia Shooting Club

Apalou str.

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Latsia – Nicosia Cyprus

Tel. +357 22482660 Fax +357 22486009 E-mail: lefkosiashoot@yahoo.com

Website: www.nicosiashootingclub.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------