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Event instructions

Competition rules

In the Fin5 orienteering competition the rules of the Finnish Orienteering Federation (FOF) will be followed, along with the instructions of the organisers.

Officials

Head of Competition:  Ville Virtanen
Chairman of the Organisational committee: Ilpo Liimatainen
Head of Results service: Timo Kokko
Head of Course Setters:  Eero Vartiainen
Head of Starts:  Janne Valkonen
Head of Finish:  Jari Rauhala
Event Supervisor:  Unto Kanerva (FOF)
Supervisor of childrens courses and open classes: Erkki Virkalahti (FOF)
Jury
Chairman:  Heikki Peltonen (IPR)
Members:  Seppo Kuokkanen (Pihkaniskat) and Annikka Taitto (SK Vuoksi)
Finish Judge:  Jouko Laitinen
Races 1 - 3 Kolkanlahti
Course setters:  Markku Helle (Chairman), Timo Ålgars and Olavi Ihanainen
Controller: Kari Kantanen, ViiSu
Races 4 - 5 Kusiaismäki
Course setters: Eero Vartiainen (Chairman), Risto Oksanen, Arto Honkonen and Erkki Vartiainen.
Controller: Raimo Hernesmaa, Rasti E4

Maps and control descriptions

All competition maps are printed six-coloured orienteering maps from June 2008. The scale is 1:10 000 and contour interval 5 metres. Maps come in plastic pockets. The control descriptions are printed in the competition maps. In addition to the order number, the code numbers are also printed on the maps. Separate control descriptions are available only at the start point 1 (E-classes).

A map change occurs in the fifth race of class H21E. The map changing point is in the competition centre. The maps from the first round are left at the map changing point and can be collected after finishing the race.

The old orienteering maps of the competition terrain will be displayed in the competition centres. The competition map is shown in the start point.

Competitors may keep their maps after finishing their courses. Competitors preparing for their race are not allowed to gain any information about the terrain or courses from the finished competitors. Fair play is to be remembered.

Competition numbers

Competitors use the same competition numbers for the whole week. The numbers will be shown on the start list. Competitors take their numbers from a rack located nearby the information point of the competition centre. The logos of Fin5 and the supporter are printed on the number sheet, as well as the daily start times, distances to starts and the competition card number. The competition number must be attached to the competitor’s chest without folding the sheet. Lost or torn number sheets must be replaced with new ones from the information point (price 5 €).

New numbers are used in the E-classes on the fifth day chase starts. They will be distributed at the start on Friday.

Punching system

The electronic Emit punching system will be used throughout the competition. Competitors are responsible for having working Emit cards with card numbers mentioned on the start list. Changes can be made in the information point of the event centre or the competition centre. Rented Emit cards can be picked up on Saturday 12th July from the event centre info and on the competition days 13th - 18th July from the infos of the competition centres.

A card rented for one day must be returned to competition centre’s information point immediately after the race. Cards rented for the whole week must be returned after the fifth race to the information point. The rent is 12 €/week or 3 €/day and shall be paid when the card is picked up. 50 € will be charged for a lost or unreturned card.

Renting the cards:

At the info there is a list of the persons that have not declared the numbers of their cards in advance. These persons declare their names and pay the rent of the card. Prepaid cards are shown on a list at the info. The cards will be handed over after signing. No markings or stickers may be applied on the card. A model control can be found from in the competition centre close to the information pol. The competitors can test their cards at the model control. A flashing signal light indicates that the card is working.

Start and marked routes

Competitors start from the start point with the same number in all races. The marked routes to the start points begin from the information pole at the competition centre. The start points are named after the supporters. The start numbers, supporters and the colours of the markings for the start points:

Competitors must follow the marked routes and may not leave the routes. The drinking points and toilets along the routes are marked on the route drawings of the start points in the manual. In the start area there is a clock that is on the competition time.

Competitors must collect new backup labels for their Emitcards daily from the start point and write their names and competition card numbers on them and attach the labels to their cards.

Instructions for Starts 1 - 4
4 minutes before start time:
Competitor is called to the start line where the competition number is checked.

3 minutes before start time:
Competitor moves to gate 3 and Emit-card number is checked and the card reset.

2 minutes before start time:
Competitors move to gate 2. Competition terrain map is visible.

1 minute before start time:
Competitor moves to the map box of their own class.

Start time:
Competitor takes their map from the box and starts orienteering. Start place is also the map point.

Instructions for the start and follow-up equipment for the 5th race of E-classes

A chase start based on the overall results of the 4 previous races occurs on Elite classes (Start 1) on Friday 18th July. The start point is at the competition centre. Competitors must be at the start area 10 minutes before their start time. New competition numbers, control descriptions and follow- up equipment can be found at the start area. Follow-up equipment has been reserved for 1–10 best orienteers in all E-classes. The competitors using the follow-up equipment are announced on the chasing start list.

The leading competitors start on Friday as follows:
H21E 12:15, D21E 10:20
H20E 11:30, D20E 11:00
H18E 11:10, D18E 11:45
H16E 12:10, D16E 10:00

Competitors move to the start point in numerical order 3 minutes before the start time. The competition terrain map is visible there. Setting off for the chase is continued 30 minutes after the first competitor. After that the following competitors will start individually at 1 minute intervals. The chasing start times will be announced on Thursday evening at 18:00 on the event website www.fin5-2008.net and on the result boards in the competitions centres and the event centre.

Special instructions for Start 5
Control trail orienteering (RR)
Classes H8RR, D8RR, H10RR, D10RR
The control trail is marked in the terrain with a white continuous tape. In addition, there are also 2-colour fibre-laces on the trees for back-up along the route. The control trail is shown on the map as a solid line. The start is located at the map point. The controls are located along the trail and are marked clearly on the map as RR1, RR2 etc. A competitor is not disqualified for missing punches. Each missing punch costs the orienteer 10 minutes of extra time.

Support trail orienteering (TR)
Classes H12TR, D12TR
The support trail course uses the same markings as the control trail. The support trail is marked in the terrain with a white continuous tape. In addition, there are also 2-colour fibre- laces on the trees for back-up. The support trail is shown on the map as a solid line. The start is located at the map point.

5 minutes before start time:
Competitors are called to start area.
The competitors of classes H8RR, D8RR, H10RR and D10RR, H10, D10, H12TR and D12TR have an opportunity to get familiar with a model map with their own course The competitors of classes H12, D12, H13, D13, H14A, D14A, H14B and D14B, D16A and D16B have an opportunity to get familiar with a model map with the start marked on it. Help and tips are given by the organiser’s guides if needed. Providers are not allowed in the start area.

4 minutes before start time:
Start time and competition number check

3 minutes before start time:
Emit-card check and reset.

2 minutes before start time:
Competitors of classes H8RR, D8RR, H10RR and D10RR receive maps and guidance.
Competitors of classes H10, D10, H12TR, D12TR familiarise with a map with their own course.
Competitors of classes H12, D12, H13, D13, H14A, D14A, H14B and D14B, D16A and D16B familiarise with a map where the start point is marked.

1 minute before start time:
Competitors of classes H10, D10, H12TR, D12TR, H12, D12, H13, D13, H14A, D14A, H14B and D14B, D16A and D16B receive their competition maps.
RR-class orienteers explore the map and the course independently.

Start:
Competitor starts orienteering. Start point is map point.

Late arrivals

Late arriving competitors report to the start official, who checks their right to start. The competitor moves to the main start, guided by the official, completes the start procedures and may start the race after gaining permission without disturbing other competitors.

Controls and punching

A model control can be found from the competition centre by the information pole. A model control for RR classes is in Start 5. The controls must be visited in numerical order. Punching a wrong control can be corrected by repunching the correct control.

Finish

The route from the last control to the Finish is marked. The competitor must choose the finish path with the same number as their start number. Children (Start 5) run to Finish 5, for instance. Finish punching occurs at the Finish line. After that the competitor goes to the electronic punch check. In case of obscurities the competitor will be guided to a briefing for solving the problem and investigating the backup label. The outcome is announced at the briefing.

Crossing the Finish line indicates the order in the chaserace on the last day’s race of E-classes. After crossing the Finish line the finish punching must be made in the order of arrival.

The Finish will be closed on Sunday at 18:00, and at 15:30 on the other days. Drinking water is available at the Finish.

Dropped out competitors

Dropped out competitors come to Finish normally and report dropping out at the punch check.

Forbidden areas

There are forbidden areas in the competition terrain marked either on the competition map and in the terrain or on the map only. Anyone who enters these areas will be disqualified. According to the competition rules all private yards and cultivated fields are forbidden areas. Forbidden field means that competitors may not walk on the field’s side of the side ditches.

Competitors may not enter the competition terrain after the race. The terrains of the three first competition days are open for training after the end of the races on the third day.

Drinking points

Drinking points in the terrains are marked on the maps.

Showers/washing

In Kolkanlahti Men’s showers are within the sports hall. Women’s showers are in the student residence and in the sauna by the lake.

In Kusiaismäki men’s showers are in the competition centre. Use of detergents is absolutely forbidden. Women’s showers are in a nearby industrial building.

Marked route to the showers starts from the Information pole.

First Aid

There is a first aid place and an ambulance on emergency duty at the competition centre. First aid points in the terrains are marked on the maps. There is a telephone connection from the drinking points to the competition centres’ first aid. If necessary, an injured person can be transferred to the competition centre from the drinking points. First Aid telephone number is +358 400 467 219.

Toilets

Toilets are marked on the competition centre maps and there is guidance from the Information Pole. Toilets are available along the marked routes to the start points, if the distance is over 1 km. These toilets are marked also on the start area maps in the manual.

Results and split times

The results of each day and the results of the overall competition will be published daily on the result boards in event and competition centres and the Fin5 website www.fin5-2008. net. Competitors can get a print of the current results at the finish point.

If there are any obscurities in the results, a contact must be taken to the information desk or the staff at the complaints desk at the Finish. Official results will be published on the Fin5 website www.fin5-2008.net.

Club tents

Club tents can be put up at the competition centres on Saturday 12th July from 12:00 only on the areas appointed by the organiser.

Prizes

The class winners of the first 4 days of competition will be awarded with product prizes. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

In the overall competition the best orienteers of each class depending on the amount of competitors will be awarded on Friday at the competition centre. There will be an announcement and a notice on the board by class about the award ceremony. In the Finish of the 5th race, each competitor will receive a memorial medal.

Competitors of classes H8RR and D8RR are awarded every day at the Finish point.

Unclaimed prizes will not be sent to competitors afterwards.

Open classes

about open classes

Child Care: muksula

about child care

Open Activity Course for Children: rastiralli

about open activity course for children

Environment

Rubbish (incl. energy gel bags) must be left at the Start point, drinking point or Finish point. Organisers provide rubbish sacks and containers for rubbish. Instructions for recycling can be found from the rubbish collection points in the competition centres and the event centre. Every team is responsible for clearing their rubbish away from their site to one of the collection points.

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