la cerdanya international rogaining 2016 (bulletin #2) catalan

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LA CERDANYA
INTERNATIONAL ROGAINING
2016 (BULLETIN #2)
CATALAN CHAMPIONSHIP
ADRIÀ TRIQUELL TROPHY
18/06/2016
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Cartell Rogaine Internacional de La Cerdanya
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MANDATORY GEAR 12H AND 6 H EVENTS
MANDATORY GEAR 3H EVENT
DIRECTIONS
EVENT CENTRE
SCHEDULE ROGAINE – CAMPIONAT (12 H)
SCHEDULE ROGAINE (6 H)
SCHEDULE 3H EVENT
SERVICES
SIMBOLOGY 6 H AND 12 H EVENT
SIMBOLOGY 3 H EVENT
SAFETY
WEATHER FORECAST
THE MAP
REFRESHMENT AND HASH HOUSE
RULES
EARLY DINNER
ORGANIZATION CHART
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MANDATORY
GEAR – 6H AND
12H EVENTS
Each runner:
 Backpack.
 1.5 litre (50 oz.) water capacity (per person, minimum)
 Food and emergency supplies
 Windproof or waterproof jacket
 Sportident tied to wrist with seal provided by the Organization
 Headlamp/torch and batteries
Each team:
 Whistle
 Thermal emergency blanket
 Compass
 First aid kit
 Cell phone with this number saved on it: +34 672 450 126
Sunscreen highly recommended!!!!
Prohibited Items
It is absolutely forbidden the use of pedometers, altimeters and GPS devices, as well
as any maps other than the one provided by the Organization.
Està totalment prohibit l'ús de podòmetres, altímetres i dispositius GPS, així
com mapes diferents de l'oficial facilitat per l'organització.
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MANDATORY
GEAR – 3H
EVENT
There are no mandatory items for this event, but we recommend that participants
carry some basic emergency supplies and water, as well as mobile phone with this
number saved on it: +34 672 450 126.
Remember that we are in a high mountain area at attitudes between 1,400 and 2,400
meters (4,600 to 7,900 feet), so it is recommended to be cautious and bring
outerwear, rain clothing and sunscreen, as well as to check the weather forecast .
Prohibited Items
It is absolutely forbidden the use of pedometers, altimeters and GPS devices, as well
as any maps other than the one provided by the Organization.
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DIRECTIONS
Location
La Molina ski resort is situated in la Cerdanya, a region of the Catalan Pyrenees, and has
an optimum accessibility. The Competition Centre is located in the main office parking lot,
at the “Muntanya Sagrada” street. There will be signs to the CC from the main entrance
of the resort. The CC coordinates are as follows:
GPS: 42 ° 20 ' 03.90 "N · 1 ° 56 ' 04.59 "E
How to get here
Access by Road from Barcelona
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Access by Road from Girona
Access by Road from Tarragona
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Access by Road from Lleida
Acces by Train
R3 line Hospitalet del Llobregat-Vic-Ripoll-Puigcerdà-La Tour de Carol. Stop: La Molina.
 Rodalies de Catalunya’s Phone: +34 900 4100041
 Rodalies de Catalunya’s Web: www.rodaliesdecatalunya.cat
 From a mobile device: http://gencat.mobi/rodalies
Acces by Air
There are 3 airports serving the area, but ground transportation is required to get to La
Molina from each of them. For options and specific information contact info@lamolina.cat
 Barcelona Airport-El Prat (166km away): www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com
 Aeroport de Girona – Costa Brava (127km away): http://www.girona-airport.cat
 Aerodrome of La Cerdanya (16km away): www.aerodromlacerdanya.cat
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EVENT CENTRE
On Friday you can check-in (20h-22h) beside the parking of the
central office of La Molina, Muntanya Sagrada street. Follow the
indications from the entrance of La Molina resort
START AND FINISH
The START and FINISH are located at La Molina lake.
(Masella avenue.) Beside the competition center where
Follow the indications from the entrance of La Molina resort where
you cal also check-in on satruday morning (6.30 AM)
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SCHEDULE
12 H EVENT
FRIDAY June 17, 2016
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Runner Reception (12h course only)
SATURDAY June 18, 2016
06:30am
Opening of the Competition Centre and reception of runners
07:15am
Gear/Sportident check and entrance to the gated perimeter
07:25am
Briefing
07:30am
Maps distributed
08:00am
Start of 12h course
08:00pm
Finish of 12h course
08:30pm
Finish line closure
09:00pm
Dinner and awards ceremony
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SCHEDULE
6 H EVENT
SATURDAY June 18, 2016
06:30am
01:40pm
02:00pm
08:00pm
08:30pm
09:00pm
Opening of the Competition Centre and reception of runners
Gear/Sportident check and entrance to the gated perimeter, briefing
and map distribution
Start of 6h course
Finish of 6h course
Finish line closure
Dinner and awards ceremony
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SCHEDULE
3 H EVENT
SATURDAY June 18, 2016
08:45am
09:00am
09:30am
09:40am
09:45am
10:00am
01:00pm
01:30pm
Bib pickup
Introduction to Orienteering
Gear/Sportident check and entrance to the gated perimeter
Briefing
Map distribution
Start of 3h course
Finish of 3h course
Finish line closure and award ceremony
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SERVICES
WC and SHOWERS
Toilets will be available at the competition centre, as well as showers for the runner’s
perusal after the events.
GUEST ACTIVITIES
The competition Centre is located in a great location to enjoy nature at everybody’s
own pace. Fun paid activities for the whole family are also available in La Molina
(slides, jumpers, cable cars, etc.). For prices please check on-line.
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SIMBOLOGY 6H
AND 12H
EVENT
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SIMBOLOGY 3H
EVENT
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SAFETY
WILDLIFE
There are no dangerous animals in the area but you could come across boars, deers and
chamoises. In some areas the undergrowth has a lot of broken branches and fallen trees.
There are also steep slopes which should be avoided.
Please pay attention to mountain bike downhill fast riders that share roads and
trails. Those trails are marked in purple colour and are located between the both ski
resorts of La Molina and La Masella.
There will be an ambulance available for emergencies during the race which will be
located in the competition centre. All participants are responsible for their own safety.
EMERGENCY NUMBER
+34 672 450 126
WEATHER FORECAST
Remember that we are in a high mountain area at attitudes between 1,400 and 2,400
meters (4,600 to 7,900 feet), so it is recommended to be cautious and bring
outerwear, rain clothing and sunscreen, as well as to check the weather forecast .
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THE MAP
LA MOLINA – MASELLA
Edited during 2009-2012 and expanded in 2016
Scale 1:25,000 Super DIN A3 for the 6h and 12h courses
DIN A4 for 3h course
Equidistance between contour lines: 10 metres.
The map has good level of detail but no indication of vegetation penetrability. However
we have marked some areas that are impossible to run through.
No legend will be printed on map, or control descriptions due to lack of space.
Control descriptions will be printed apart and can be downloaded from the website a few
days prior to the event.
Pay attention to the prohibited areas, both private estates as well as roads with
traffic. Also dangerous areas marked as prohibited around the railway tracks.
COURSES and TERRAIN
3h course will have 29 controls. 6h and 12h courses will have 55 controls.
High mountain area with lots of ascending and descending. Very good penetrability in
general. Good route management is recommended to minimize total gain.
There are many fences drawn on the map but none of them are for cattle enclosure.
Therefore please close them after you at all times so that livestock cannot escape from
their designated areas.
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REFRESHMENTS
AND HASH HOUSE
For this time of the year we recommend 6h and 12h course runners bring 2 litres of water
(68 oz.).
For the 3h course consider also bring lots of water specially if there are kids in your team.
There will be several refreshment points with staff along the route, and drinkable water
springs will be marked on the map.
Hash house with water, beverages, energy drinks. Sweet and salty food.
Liquid and solid food upon arrival.
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REGULATIONS
REGULATIONS
The following regulations will be utilised for the conduct of the 12h course:
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FCOC Official Rules of Rogaining
 Rules of the Liga Española IbeRogaine
In addition, runners will have to adhere to the following rules to be eligible for the
Catalonia Championships (12h course):
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"28. CATALONIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
28.1. The Catalonia Championships are separate competitions for each event category,
where each winner is proclaimed Catalonia champion.
28.2. To be able to earn the title of Catalonia champion, participants will need to be in
possession of a valid license of the FEDO, or a valid Catalonia Orientation ID processed
through a Catalan orienteering club, and who meet ONE of following two requirements: a)
being born in Catalonia; b) have an official Certificate of Catalan Neighbourhood (issued
by a civil registry of Catalonia). “
For the 3h and 6h courses, only the FCOC Official Rules of Rogaining will apply.
CATEGORIES
12h and 6h Courses. (Teams of 2 to 5 members)
 JJ: Under 19 years old (with at least one member older than 18)
 HO, DO, XO: Open Categories. Men, Women and Coed. No age restrictions.
 HV, DV, XV: Masters. All members of the team older than 40.
 JA: Youngsters less than 19 years old, minimum one adult older than 18.
 SV: Super Veterans, older than 55.
3h Course. (Teams of 2 to 5 members**)
 HS, DS, XS: Men, Women and Coed. No age restrictions.
* * Possibility of solo runners, but will not count for results.
All ages shown are on same day of the race.
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TIME KEEPING
The timing of the race will be managed with the Sportident system. The Sportident
chip must be tied to the wrist during the whole race, with a seal provided by the
organization. If a participant breaks the seal, the entire team will be disqualified. The
seal will be broken by the Organization upon arrival.
Each member of the team must have their own Sportident chip and all members will
be required to check each control within one minute.
Each participant will be responsible for having enough available capacity in their
chips to be able to record all controls visited (S9,S10 or S11). If S9, maximum of 50
splits. If needed, you can rent an eStick from the organization.
In the event of abandonment, participants will be required to check at the finish line
and inform the Organization, so that all participants in the race can be accounted for.
SCORES AND TIME PENALIZATION
The score of each control will be determined by the value of the first digit of the
control number.
All team members will have to check at all control found.
When reaching the finish line, all team members need to be present before checking
into the finish line control.
After the 3h, 6h or 12h from the race start, depending on the course chosen, the
following penalizations will be applied based on the excess time spent:
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 Up to 04'59"→ 5 points.
 From 05'00"to 9'59" → 10 points.
 From 10'00"to 14'59" → 20 points.
 From 15'00"to 19'59" → 30 points.
 From 20'00"to 24'59" → 40 points.
 From 25'00” to 29'59"→ 50 points.
 More than 29'59 "→ Disqualification.
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EARLY DINNER
For all the participants of the 6h and 12h races.
Runner’s guests can also get their meal for 6 €. Advance reservation is required.
Please bring your own plate, cup and
silverware!!
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ORGANIZATION
CHART
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Technical Director:
Event manager:
Coordinator:
Sportident:
Webmaster:
Organization:
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Carles Loré
Jordi Deu
Begonya Almor
Jordi Bonet
Jordi Deu
C.O.C. Club Orientació
Catalunya
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Fontanals de Cerdanya