Competition instructions (WRE)

Competition instructions

Preliminary competition instructions

PRISMA-rastit 29.5.2014 Inkoo

Open national orienteering race, Finnish Huippuliiga event and World Ranking Event.

The rules of the Finnish Orienteering Federation (FOF) and WRE-rules apply together with the instructions given by the organizer.

Competition Manager: Kari Mamia

Leader of the course planning team: Arvo Paulin

Competition controller, WRE classes: Tauno Haapasaari

Jury: chairman Jouko Jylhä, Espoon Suunta; Tuija Soanjärvi, Lynx and Ossi Autio, HyRa

Competition Map:

The scale in all maps is 1:10 000 and the contour interval is 5m. Maps are printed in offset print (5/2014). In WRE-classes the size of the map is A4. Maps will be provided in plastic cover. Competition maps can be seen in start.

Terrain: Typical Finnish coastal terrain with rocky hill areas. Moderate height differences (30-35m).

Top league (Huippuliiga): GPS-tracking is used in Huippuliiga. Competition number vests are used. Both GPS- and number vests are available before start next to the Huippuliiga start. Both vests need to be returned after the competition.

In Huippuliiga there will be map exchange approximately in the middle of the course. Competitor leaves the used map in the map exchange and picks up the new map by him/herself from the bucket. The map exchange control will be manned.

There is a possibility to do warm up orienteering with a warm up map that will be available at the parking place.

First start for D21E (W21E)  is at 10.00 and H21E (M21E) at 11.10

Classes, lenghts and starting places:   (K = middle distance and P = long distance)

Class

Length

Start

H21E

K 5,0; 17 controls

HL

H21EB

K-5,4; 16 controls

1

D21E

K 4,0; 15 controls

HL

D21EB

K-4,2; 12 controls

1

H21A1

K 6,2

1

H21A2

K 6,0

1

H21C

K 3,2

1

H35

K 5,6

1

H40

K 5,5

1

H45

K 5,3

1

H50

P 6,0

1

H55

P 5,8

1

H60

P 5,6

1

H65

P 5,3

1

H70

P 3,9

1

H75

P 3,5

1

H80

P 2,4

1

H85

P 2,4

1

H20

K 5,6

1

H18

K 5,3

1

H16

K 4,7

1

H15

K 4,3

1

H14

 3,0

2

H13

 2,5

2

H12

 2,2

2

H12 TR

 1,8

2

H10 RR

 1,8 /2,5

2

D21A

K 4,6

1

D21C

K 3,2

1

D35

K 4,2

1

D40

K 3,6

1

D45

K 3,5

1

D50

P 4,4

1

D55

P 4,4

1

D60

P 3,9

1

D65

P 3,6

1

D70

P 2,4

1

D75

P 2,4

1

D80

P 2,4

1

D20

K 4,2

1

D18

K 3,6

1

D16

K 3,5

1

D15

K 3,1

1

D14

P 2,7

2

D13

P 2,4

2

D12

P 2,1

2

D12 TR

P 1,8

2

D10RR

P 1,8 /2,5

2

 

    

 

 

  

Fitness A

5,6

3

Fitness B

2,7

3

 

Last control: There are two last controls in Prisma-rastit. The other is for Huippuliiga and the other for the rest of the classes. Follow the marked route to the finish.

Maximum running time in WRE-classes 90 min

Complaints can be made at “Itkumuuri” situated near finish line. Complaints have to be given inside 15 minutes after the complete result list of that particular class has been published.

Start procedure:

In Huippuliiga:

The start is at the competition center.

5 minutes before the start: Competitors are called at the pre-start. GPS-logger will be activated

4 minutes before the start: Control descriptions and emit control slips are available.

3 minutes before the start: Competitor can punch the Emit unit.

2 minutes before the start: Competitor can view the competition map.

1 minute before the start: Competitor moves to the start gate.

The map will be given at the start time.

In other classes (H21EB and D21EB):

Distance to the start 2000m. Follow yellow tapes.

4 minutes before the start: Competitors are called at the pre-start. Start number is checked.

3 minutes before the start: Competitor can punch the Emit unit.

2 minutes before the start: Competitor can view the competition map.

1 minute before the start: Competitor can move next to the bucket of competition maps.

Competitor can take the map only at the start time. Competitor is responsible for taking the map of his/hers class.

Route to the start triangle is marked with tapes and start triangle is marked in the terrain with a control flag.

Competition numbers: The competition numbers for the starts 1 and 2 can be found at the start. Use your own safety pins. Numbers are collected back at the finish.

Emit control slips and control codes: Control codes are available from the start and are also printed on the map. Emit control slips will be available at the start area. The size of the control code papers is 52x140mm.

Punching: The EMIT punching system will be used in competition. Competitor is responsible for his/hers fully functioning EMIT card and are advised to verify EMIT cards number from start list.  Competitor will be disqualified if wrong EMIT card is used at the competition. Please inform organizers of the change of your EMIT cards number at latest 27.5.2014. Emit cards may be rented from the organizer (Info booth) in advance.  An extra fee of 70€ will be charged for a lost or not returned Emit card.

Model control: You may try punching at a model control. The model control is located at the event center.

Forbidden areas: Fields with black dots on yellow as well as house yards are forbidden areas. The other forbidden areas are marked on the competition map with the forbidden area sign.

Finish: Online-finish punching will be used at the finish-line. The finish will be closed at 16.00. Maps are not collected after the race, remember fair play.

Drop-outs: A competitor who has dropped out must exit the terrain via the marked finishing route through the changeover area to the Emit discharge point and report the drop-out at the Emit discharge point.

First Aid: At the competition center.

Prizes: Prizes are awarded after the final results are ready. Follow the instructions from the organizers.

 

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