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Northern Dutch Grand Prix - July 11–13 2025
Competition & Conditions
After months of anticipation, ground development, and sponsor reveals, the first edition of the Northern Dutch Grand Prix finally took place, and it delivered.
The three-day event was divided into a 100 targets pre-shoot on Friday, followed by the main 200-target Sporting competition on Saturday and Sunday. Weather during the main event was largely steady, with mild conditions across both days, except for a heavy rain shower on Sunday morning that briefly challenged some of the squads. On Friday’s pre-shoot event, wind conditions changed throughout the day, adding an extra layer of difficulty to an already technical setup.
The course itself, newly designed for this competition, stood out for its variation and modern approach. Months of preparation had gone into reshaping the terrain and building layouts from scratch, and it clearly paid off.
Hospitality & Atmosphere
Catering was nothing short of top-notch, hot meals, snacks, and drinks were available and well-organized. The vibe across the venue was fresh and positive, with plenty of space to relax between rounds and enjoy the event as both a competitor and spectator.
One minor point of improvement noted by participants was the limited number of toilets across the venue. A few extra facilities would have helped ease congestion, especially with the high number of shooters.
A Finals Format Done Right
Saturday evening’s Champions League Final was a highlight of the weekend. The top 6 international shooters went head-to-head in front of a large crowd, accompanied by live commentary and music that brought the final to life. It was exciting to watch and a nice new concept after the first day of shooting.
Sunday wrapped up with the Top 6 Final, which again pulled in a crowd and gave the weekend a fitting ending and was exciting to watch the shooters perform under pressure again.
Competition Results
About the Venue
The Northern Dutch Grand Prix was hosted at Schietsportcentrum Delfzijl, a clay shooting ground in the north of the Netherlands that has undergone major improvements leading up to this event. With its newly developed terrain and layouts, the venue has clearly positioned itself as a serious location for top-level competitions and clay shooting in general.
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Final Thoughts
The first edition of the NDGP was a clear success, ambitious in vision, well-executed in detail, and already laying the groundwork to become a staple in the international shooting calendar. From layout design to atmosphere, everything came together to set a new standard for competitions in the Netherlands.
We’re already looking forward to the next one.
