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IOF World Cup 2008
European Orienteering Championships 2008
Ventspils, Latvia
25 May - 1 June 2008
Bulletin 2
1) Welcome to the 7th EOC in Ventspils, Latvia
The Organizing Committee, organizing orienteering clubs and the Latvian Orienteering Federation are pleased to welcome all orienteering friends to the 7th European Orienteering Championships.
Peteris Apinis
President of the Latvian Orienteering Federation
2) Organizing committee
Secretary General:
Inese Purgaile, e-mail: info@eoc2008.lv
Financial Director:
Girts Mamis, e-mail: lof@orient.lv
Chief mapper and course planner:
Indulis Peilans
Media Director:
Martins Lismanis, e-mail: media@eoc2008.lv
IT Director:
Guntars Mankus
Training:
Martins Lismanis, e-mail: training@eoc2008.lv
3) Events Controllers
IOF Senior Event Adviser:
Rimas Jovaisas /Lithuania/, e-mail: rimasj@infoseka.lt
National Controller:
Jurgis Krastins /Latvia/, e-mail: krasts_krasts@yahoo.co.uk
4) Contacts
For any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the organising committee!
Inese Purgaile (secretary general)
E-mail: info@eoc2008.lv
Tel. /mobile/: +371 29751855
Fax: +371 3107045
5) EOC 2008 Program
Saturday 24.05 Ventspils
Opening of the Event Centre in Ventspils
Sunday 25.05 Ventspils
Model event
Opening ceremony
Monday 26.05 Ventspils
Morning - Sprint Qualification
Afternoon - Sprint Final /WCup/
Tuesday 27.05 Liepene
Long distance Qualification
Wednesday 28.05 Irbene
Long distance Final
Thursday 29.05
Training, rest
Friday 30.05 Jaunupe
Middle distance Qualification
Saturday 31.05 Jaunupe
Middle distance Final
Sunday 01.06 Ventspils
Relay
Banquet
Monday 02.06 Ventspils
Closing of the Event Centre in Ventspils
6) Competition Rules
The Competition Rules for IOF Foot Orienteering Events (edition of January 1, 2007) apply for EOC 2008.
7) Classes and Participation Restrictions
Competitors representing IOF full member Federations and competitors representing European associate members of IOF can compete in the EOC.
In each individual competition, the competitors placed number 17 and better in each qualification race heat may run in the A-final; the remaining competitors run in the B-final. Competitors who start, but are not placed, in the qualification race may start before the qualified runners in the B-final but shall appear in the result list as not placed.
In the relay a Federation may enter 2 teams each consisting of 3 competitors, but only the better-placed team will count in the prize list. Incomplete teams and teams with runners from more than one Federation are not allowed. Under no circumstances may persons other than entered competitors participate in the competition.
There is no limit on the number of runners and officials in a team.
| Event distance | Max number from each federation W/M | Qualification race | Number of heats in qualification | Qualified from each heat/total in final |
| Sprint /Wcup/ | 6 (+E Champion) | Yes | 3 | 17/51 |
| Long | 6 (+E Champion) | Yes | 3 | 17/51 |
| Middle | 6 (+E Champion) | Yes | 3 | 17/51 |
| Relay | 2 team 3 legs | No |
The current European Champion for each distance has a personal free place in the qualification race of the relevant event, provided that he/she is a member of the federation’s team.
8) Anti-Doping
Let us keep our sport and the EOC 2008 free of doping! We, the organizers, are fully committed to support the endeavours of the anti-doping authorities with highest priority. The rules of the IOF Anti-Doping Code, valid from January 1, 2007 apply.
9) Embargoed areas
The following areas are embargoed until further notice.
| Map | Name of the map | Nearest settlement |
| 685 | Ventspils-centre | Ventspils |
| 686 | Jaunupe-north | Jaunupe |
| 687 | Ventspils-camping | Ventspils |
| 688 | Jaunupe-south | Jaunupe |
| 609 | Staldzene | Staldzene |
| 709 | Seaside park | Ventspils |
| 841 | Liepene-camping | Liepene |
| Irbene | Irbene |
10) Opportunities for training
EOC2008 official training camp #1 - “Kâpa 2007”
Main package - 3day event “Kapa 2007” + training camp in Liepaja
June 29 – July 1, 2007 – “Kapa 2007”
Official training camp starts with a 3-day orienteering competition “Kapa 2007” near Liepaja (120km on South from EOC2008 competition centre in Ventspils). Competition will be organized in terrains that are very much alike to the ones where EOC2008 will take place. For more information see official competition homepage - www.kapaok.lv/?id=eng.
July 2 – July 6, 2007 - Training camp
Second part of the training camp is organized in Liepaja. Participant accommodation will be organised in guest house “Chill Inn”, which is located in the territory of Bernâti Country Park, 500m from the Baltic Sea. Camp participants will have a possibility to run in 4 costal terrain maps and 2 park-O maps.
Application deadline - June 10, 2007
EOC2008 unofficial training camp opportunities
Individual training programs and races, if necessary, can be arranged starting from August till November 2007 on request. Training opportunities can be offered in ~12 costal terrain maps and ~5 park-O maps near Riga.
Competitions in Latvia during time period August – November 2007
April 5 – 6, 2008 – “Kurzemes pavasaris” (WRE)
World ranking event “Kurzemes pavasaris” will be organized near Liepaja on April 5–6, 2008. For the possibilities to organize training camp prior or after the event, please contact Martins Lismanis at training@eoc2008.lv
EOC2008 official training camp #2 - “PreEOC camp” – May 2008
Second official training camp will be organised in Liepaja one week before EOC (May 19 – May 24, 2008). More precise information about the dates will be published in the official EOC2008 web site
Application deadline - April 1st, 2008
Possible customised camp organisation according to your wishes – ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION to get best training camp ever! For additional information concerning EOC 2008 training contact:
Martins Lismanis
E-mail: training@eoc2008.lv
Phone: +371 26752100
11) Maps
Maps are drawn in accordance with the International Specification for Orienteering Maps (ISOM 2000) and the International Specification for Sprint Orienteering Maps (ISSOM 2007).
| Race | Map Scale | Countour interval |
| Sprint Qualification | 1:5000 | 2,5 m |
| Sprint Final /Wcup/ | 1:5000 | 2,5 m |
| Middle Qualification | 1:10000 | 2,5 m |
| Middle Final | 1:10000 | 2,5 m |
| Long Qualification | 1:15000 | 2,5 m |
| Long Final | 1:15000 | 2,5 m |
| Relay | 1:10000 | 2,5 m |
12) Courses
Approximate length and winning times of the EOC courses are:
| Race | Class | Approximate winning times (minutes) |
Approximate length (km) |
| Sprint Qualification | Women Men |
13 13 |
2.5 3.0 |
| Sprint Final /Wcup/ | Women Men |
13 13 |
2.5 3.0 |
| Middle Qualification | Women Men |
25 25 |
4.0 5.0 |
| Middle Final | Women Men |
35 35 |
5.0 6.5 |
| Long Qualification | Women Men |
45 60 |
6.5 11.0 |
| Long Final | Women Men |
75 95 |
11.0 17.5 |
| Relay women | Leg 1-2 Leg 3 Total |
35-40 30 105 |
6.5 5.0 |
| Relay men | Leg 1-2 Leg 3 Total |
50 35 135 |
10.0 7.0 |
13) General description of terrain
Long distance, Middle distance, Relay
Mostly coniferous (pine tree) forest with regular path and forest road network. Terrains have a lot of contour details - small and middle dune forms. The difference between the highest and the lowest points in the terrain is around 25m. Mostly open and runnable forest with some reduced running speed areas.
Middle distance terrain area has a lot of marshes.
Long distance and relay terrain areas have some open dune parts.
Sprint
Typical harbour town area: parks, asphalted and cobbled streets, open dune areas and beach.
14) Punching and timing systems
The EMIT punching system will be used.
15) Weather and Climate
At the end of May weather is normally warm and pleasant, with temperature about 17-25°C. The highest temperature at this time of year is around 30°C and the lowest 12°C. Rain may occur at this time of the year. For more information visit: www.meteo.lv
16) Event Centre and Accommodation
The Event Centre will be situated right in the heart of Ventspils. All EOC participants will be accommodated in hotels.
A1 – 1 persons per room, WC, shower, breakfast
Price: 45 EUR per person / per night
A2 – No more than 2 persons per room, WC, shower, breakfast
Price: 33 EUR per person / per night
B – No more than 4 persons per room, WC, shower, breakfast
Price: 25 EUR per person / per night
C – No more than 4 persons per room, shared WC and shower, breakfast is not included
Price: 12 EUR per person / per night
Dinner and lunch in training days will be available at the accommodation places or at the facilities within no more than 5 minutes walking distance, on days of competition lunch will be served at the competition centres.
Price: 10 EUR per person / 1 meal
17) Transport
EOC organizers will provide transportation from all the official accommodation places for all competitors and team officials who pre-request such a service (see entry forms for details).
Price for transportation to and back from competitions, model events, banquet and opening ceremony is 38 EUR per person / for all EOC 2008 period.
For opportunities of car rental please search “car rent” at www.zl.lv/portal/?lang=en
18) Entry Permits to Latvia
For visa information and entry details please contact the nearest Embassy/ Consulate of Latvia or visit website of office of citizenship and migration affairs: www.ocma.gov.lv. Conditions of entry may change, and all visitors are encouraged to check the latest information when planning the visit.
For having a letter of invitation, the approved athletes must should provide the following information to the organizers:
Price for the first persons invitation is 10 eur and for every next 3 eur.
Information must be sent to info@eoc2008.lv
19) Entries, Federation Teams
| Events | Races | Services | Entry fee per person, EUR |
| Accreditation |
|
40 | |
| Sprint /Wcup/ | Model + Qualification + Final | 70 | |
| Middle | Model + Qualification + Final | 70 | |
| Long | Model + Qualification + Final | 70 | |
| Relay | Model + Final | 90 per team | |
| Team official | Access to all official areas | 30 |
Participants / team officials must pay the accreditation fee in addition to the fee for each race / team official fee.
Accreditation fee is obligatory for all athletes/team officials.
Online registration for preliminary entry will be available on the event's website. Usernames and passwords will be sent to all IOF federations by e-mail.
Preliminary entries should be entered in event website by 31.01.2008.
Online registration for final entry will be available on the event's website from 01.02.2008. and should be entered in event website by 01.05.2008.
20) Entries, Media Services
We welcome all media representatives to follow the exciting events and the cheerful atmosphere of EOC 2008. Entry applications from media representatives must reach the EOC 2008 office no later than 31.03.2008.
Entry
Entry and related requested reservations will be confirmed only if the full payment will be received by 11.04.2008. Please fill out the electronic version at www.eoc2008.lv.
Accommodation
For media representatives we can offer special EOC 2008 rates as long as there are rooms (see paragraph 16 for details) available for both: ETOC2008 and EOC2008, provided that the accommodation is booked through the EOC 2008 organizers. The EOC 2008 organizers will inform the registered media representatives on accommodation alternatives.
Contacts
Martins Lismanis
E-mail: media@eoc2008.lv
Phone: +371 26752100
Fax: +371 3107045
21) Spectator Events – EOC Tour 2008
Three spectator orienteering events will be organized during EOC 2008:
For further details please visit www.eoc2008.lv section “EOC TOUR” or e-mail: eoctour@eoc2008.lv.
For more information about Ventspils, please visit www.ventspils.lv
22) Payments
All payments to EOC2008 have to be made to:
Account Name: Latvian Orienteering federation
Bank Name: SEB Latvijas Unibanka
SWIFT: UNLALV2X
IBAN: LV49 UNLA 0050 0045 4965 7
All payments must be made by 11.04.2008 to the Latvian Orienteering federation bank account in Euros. Please note that all bank charges are due from the sender/payer.
23) Further Information
Web site: www.eoc2008.lv
E-mail: info@eoc2008.lv; lof@orient.lv
Latvian Orienteering federation
Marijas 13/1, Riga, Latvia
EOC Secretary General: Inese Purgaile
Tel. /mobile/: +371 29751855
Fax: +371 3107045
Bulletin 3 will be published till 01.02.2008.
24) Important dates
Preliminary entries should be entered in event website by 31.01.2008.
Media registration must be done till 31.03.2008.
Full payment for all competitor, official and media entries and accommodation must be done till 11.04.2008.
Final entry should be entered in event website by 01.05.2008.
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