GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS SPORTING 29-30 March 2019 Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range Tersefanou - Larnaka Cyprus (GRAND PRIX CYPRUS COMPAK SPORTING NICOSIA 31.03 01.04.2029) OFFICIAL INVITATION The Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation and the Larnaka Shooting Club, cordially invite all shooters belonging to Federations or other national groups affiliated to FITASC, to participate at the Cyprus Grand Prix in Sporting which will take place on 29-30 March 2019, at the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range, in Larnaka - Cyprus. The competition is organized in combination with the Cyprus Grand Prix in Compak Sporting which will be organized on 31 st March 1 st April 2019, at the Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range Lakis Psimolophitis, in Latsia Nicosia. The combined organization of the Grand Prix Sporting in Larnaka and the Grand Prix Compak Sporting in Nicosia, 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 President Andreas Lazanitis Secretary General 1
GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS SPORTING 29-30 March 2019 Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range Tersefanou - Larnaka Cyprus (GRAND PRIX CYPRUS COMPAK SPORTING NICOSIA 31.03 01.04.2029) PRELIMINARY COMPETITION PROGRAM Date Day Details 27 th March Wednesday Arrival of Participants Training 28 th March Thursday Training Opening Ceremony & distribution of BIB numbers. The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range. Note: The Ceremony will be a combined one with the Ceremony of the Grand Prix Compak Sporting competition which will take place on 31.03-01.04 at the Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range Lakis Psimolophitis in Nicosia. 29 th March Friday Competition 100 targets Day 1 30 th March Saturday Competition 100 targets Day 2 Awards Closing Ceremony (GRAND PRIX CYPRUS COMPAK SPORTING NICOSIA 31.03 01.04.2029) 31 st March Sunday Cyprus Grand Prix Compak Sporting Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range Lakis Psimolophitis, Latsia - Nicosia Competition 100 targets Day 1 1 st April Monday Cyprus Grand Prix Compak Sporting Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range Lakis Psimolophitis, Latsia - Nicosia Competition 100 targets Day 2 Awards Closing Ceremony The Range will be opened for training before the 27 th March 2019 2
GRAND PRIX OF CYPRUS SPORTING 29-30 March 2019 Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range Tersefanou - Larnaka Cyprus (GRAND PRIX CYPRUS COMPAK SPORTING NICOSIA 31.03 01.04.2029) GENERAL INFORMATION 1. THE RANGE The Competition will take place at the well-known Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range, in the area of Tersefanou village, on the outskirts of the city of Larnaka. The Range is situated at a distance of 5 km from Larnaka city centre, 45 km from Nicosia, 55 km from Limassol, 40 km from Paralimni and Ayia Napa and 105 km from Paphos. The driving time from the Larnaka International airport, to the venue, is approximately 8 minutes. The Shooting Range has full cafeteria and restaurant facilities that can offer a variety of snacks, meals, lunch, dinner etc. at very reasonable prices. The Range hosted very successfully several major ISSF Shooting Competitions in 2012, 2015 and 2017. It hosted also the Cyprus Grand Prix and the 24 th European Championship in Compak Sporting 2018. Directions - Location: Drive on A5 highway from Larnaka to Limassol. Take first exit on the left to B5 road and drive straight. After the small bridge, turn left to Tersefanou village. After driving 1 km down the road, you will see the entrance to the Range on the right hand side. 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. 3
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2. COMPETITION FORMAT The competition will be organized on four (4) Sporting lines with the use of LAPORTE clay target throwing machines. 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS The competition will be conducted according to the FITASC rules and regulations of 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 Veteran: Born between 1st January 1947 and 31st December 1953 5
Master: Born before 1st January 1947 5. ENTRY FEES & COST OF ΤRAINING (in Euro) Entry fee: Seniors, Veterans, Super veterans, Ladies 180.00 Entry fee: Juniors 120.00 Training per session of eight (8) targets (four single and two doubles) 4.00 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 Larnaka Shooting Club, on the Range, at least 2 days before the start of the competition (latest 27.09.2019). All shooters taking part in international competitions 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. 7. AWARDS MEDALS OFFERED BY FITASC CUPS OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Gold Silver Bronze Open 1 1 1 1 st to 3 rd place Masters 1 1 1 1 st to 3 rd place 6
Veterans 1 1 1 1 st to 3 rd place Seniors 1 1 1 1 st to 3 rd place Ladies 1 1 1 1 st to 3 rd place Juniors 1 1 1 1 st to 3 rd place 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, 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 7
(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 bulkluggage 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. 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. 8
14. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION 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) CANTEY Joe (USA) HALKIAS Costas (RSA) MC FARLANE Raymond (AUS) KOKIN Alexander (RUS) BUNNAG Bhattakarka (THA) SZEBENYI Laszlo (HUN) - President - Vice President for America - Vice President for Africa - Vice President for Oceania - Vice President for Europe - Vice President for Asia - General Secretary Treasurer - Delegate of the President for the Combined Game Shooting 17. FITASC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CLEARY Linda (IRL) - 9
BONOMI CROCE Emanuela CROFT Peter (GBR) DONATO Piero (EGY) MOUTOUFIS Jean-Michel (FRA) KUUSMIK Hannes (EST) RAKUSA Igor (SLO) HAMATSOS Loucas (CYP) AMATO Paolo (ITA) AL OTAIBI Duaij Khalaf (KUW) DIGWEED George (GBR) - - - - - - - - Honorary - Honorary member - Honorary 18. FITASC SPORTING COMMITTEE WEGNER Jean (SUI) BROWN Graham (GBR) GRIMMBACHER Ian (RSA) RIDER Glen (AUS) RUSSO Patrick (FRA) SPADA Veniero (ITA) President 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 - Larnaka SAVVA Cosmas - Kyrenia DIAKOS Michalis - Kyrenia TOUMBAS Grigoris - Kyrenia ELLINAS George - Limassol KARAOLIS Miltiades - Limassol KYRIACOU Nicolas - Limassol CHARALAMBOUS Georgios - Pafos KOUMI George - Pafos KYRIACOU Lenos - Pafos 20. LARNAKA SHOOTING CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL SAVVIDES Jovanis SOTERIOU Soteris VAYIANOS Demetris FOKA Thasos LOIZIDES Andreas President Vice President Secretary Treasurer 10
PAPADOPOULOS Demetris KITTIRIS Alkis LEONTIOU Leontios SUTTON Timothy 21. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE LORDOS Demetris SAVVIDES Jovanis HAMATSOS Loucas KYRITSIS Petros PSIMOLOPHITIS Loucas XENOPHONTOS Costakis LAZANITIS Andreas KOSMA Savvas KAZAZIS Christos SOTERIOU Soteris VAYIANOS Demetris FOKA Thasos LOIZIDES Andreas PAPADOPOULOS Demetris KITTIRIS Alkis LEONTIOU Leontios SUTTON Timothy President 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 Larnaka Shooting Club Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range - Tersefanou P.O.BOX 42245, 6532 LARNACA, CYPRUS Tel. +357 24363900 Fax +357 24363909 E-mail: skolar@larnacashootingclub.org OR larnaca.shootingclub@gmail.com Website: www.larnacashootingclub.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11