BULLETIN 2

2nd

South East European Orienteering Championships www.seeoc2012bursa.com

Bursa, Turkey

05-09th

September 2012

ORGANISING COMMITTEE: Turkish Orienteering Federation

Event Director: Tatiana KALENDEROĞLU

Secretary: Güven SOLMAZ

Technical Director: Nermin FENMEN

Logistic Director: Cihat ACAR

National Controller: Yüksel KÖSEM

Bursa TOF representative: Emine Öztürk

IOF EVENT ADVISER: Zoran MILOVANOVIC, Serbia

I. PRELIMINARY EVENT PROGRAMME:

5

th September, Wednesday

Arrival, registrations.

14:00 – 19:00 Model event (Middle & Long, Kirazlı Yayla)

20:00 – Team leaders meeting, Event Center, Bursa

6th

September, Thursday, WRE

TILL 10:00 – Arrival, registration

12:00 – Sprint, Cumalıkızık

18:30 – SEEOC Official Opening Ceremony and Prize Giving Ceremony for Sprint

- Bursa City Center

20:00 – Team leaders meeting, Event Center, Bursa

7th

September, Friday, WRE

10:00 – Long distance, Sarıalan

18:00 – Prize Giving Ceremony for Long Distance, Bursa City Center

19:00 – Team leaders meeting, Event Center, Bursa

20:00 – SEEOWG meeting 1st session, Event Center, Bursa

8th

September, Saturday, WRE

10:00 - Middle Distance, Sarıalan

18:00 - Prize Giving Ceremony for Middle Distance, Bursa City Center

19:00 - Team leaders meeting, Event Center, Bursa

20:00 – SEEOWG meeting 2nd

session, Event Center Bursa

9th

September, Sunday

09:30 – Relay, Cumalıkızık

14:30 - Prize Giving Ceremony for Relay and Closing Ceremony, Cumalıkızık

II. CLASSES According to SEEOC Rules: Individual events and Relay: Men 16, 18, 20, 21. Women 16, 18, 20, 21.

III. ENTRY FEE According to SEEOC Rules, 20 EUR per competitor for all races.

IV. ENTRIES Team representatives must fill out the Preliminary entry form and send it to info@orienteering.org.tr

by 01st June 2012.

Team representatives must then fill out the Final entry form and sent it to info@orienteering.org.tr

by 15th

August 2012.

V. PARTICIPATION According to the SEEOC Rules!

Competitors representing member Federations of the IOF, defined by the International Olympic

Committee as belonging to the South East European region can compete in SEEOC.

At the moment this Bulletin is published (January 2012), the following countries are eligible for

official participation: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro,

Romania, Serbia and Turkey.

Participants from a country outside the South East European region, can participate in SEEOC open

events (Bursa Open), but will not be eligible for South East European titles, medals or diplomas.

Participants in the Open Event will start 15 minutes after the last official SEEOC competitor start in

each class.

In each event (Sprint, Middle Distance and Long Distance), a Federation may enter a maximum

of 4 runners in each class.

In the relay a Federation may enter one team, each consisting of 3 competitors.

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.

VI. PUNCHING SYSTEM SPORT Ident electronic punching system will be used in all races. You can rent SI card from the

organizers 3€ per start. 40€ if lost rented SI card. Please, state your SI Card Number in the Event

Entry Form.

VII. WINNING TIME AND APPROXIMATE LENGHTS OF COURSES

Class Sprint Long Middle Relay (each leg)

Following winning times should be

W16 10-12min 35-40min 15-20min 20-25min

M16 10-12min 40-45min 15-20min 20-25min

W18 10-12min 40-45min 20-25min 25-30min

M18 10-12min 45-50min 20-25min 25-30min

W20 12-15min 50-55min 20-25min 25-30min

M20 12-15min 60-70min 20-25min 25-30min

W21E 12-15min 70-80min 30-35min 30-40min

M21E 12-15min 90-100min 30-35min 30-40min

VIII. MAPS AND TERRAINS

Maps Terrain description

Sprint: Cumalikizik Scale 1:4000, Contour interval: 2,5m

According to ISSOM

Drawn June 2011.

Map Maker: Georgi Hadzhimitev BUL

Terrain at 330m above sea level, typical old

Turkish village, tourist attraction, with lot of old

houses, small and narow streets, passes etc. Paved

streets with cobble stones.

Long distance: Sarialan Scale 1:15000, Contour interval: 5m

According to ISOM,

Map Makers: Michal MOTALA (POL)

Piort SIERZPUTOWSKI

POL 2009

will be renewed in April-May 2012

Terrain at 1720m above sea level. New map was

made in 2009, no competition was held in the

area. Necessary corrections will be made in

2011/2012.

Moderately steep to steep hills up to 250 m in

height. Many stones and rocky areas. Vegetation

mainly beech spruce forest, but there are also

areas with pine forests and open land. Some

undergrowth and small marshes. Mostly easy

running, but pace reduced in some places due to

rocky areas and denser vegetation. Visibility very

good, but limited in denser areas. Limited

network of paths and forest roads. Possibility of

fog.

(picture from the neighbouring area)

Middle distance: Sarialan Scale 1:10000, Contour interval: 5m

According to ISOM

Map Makers: Michal MOTALA (POL)

Piort SIERZPUTOWSKI

(POL)2009

will be renewed in April-May 2012

Terrain at 1720m above sea level. New map was

made in 2009, no competition was held in the

area. Necessary corrections will be made in

2011/2012. Moderately steep to steep hills up to

250 m in height. Many stones and rocky areas.

Vegetation mainly beech spruce forest, but there

are also areas with pine forests and open land.

Some undergrowth and small marshes. Mostly

easy running, but pace reduced in some places

due to rocky areas and denser vegetation.

Visibility very good, but limited in denser areas.

Limited network of paths and forest roads.

Possibility of fog.

Relay: Cumalikizik Scale 1:10000, Contour interval: 5m,

According to ISOM

Drawn June 2011.

Map Maker: Georgi Hadzhimitev BUL

Terrain at 300m above sea level. A lot of small

pathes and forest roads. Stony ground. Many dry

stream channels. Runability from moderate to

difficult. Some semiopen land, many stone

formations. Pine forest and small platan trees.

IX. EMBARGOED AREAS The satellite map below shows the embargoed areas.. Accommodation area is in Bursa city center, and there are no restrictions there about visiting the city.

Sprint and relay areas are at the same place, terrains close to each other, in village Cumalikizik (about

12 km from Event center). Terrains for middle and long distance are also close to each other, high in

the mountains, in the Sarialan area, Uludag (about 37 km from the Event Center).

Any violation of entering embargoed areas for visiting or training shall be notified at once to the

organizer: info@orienteering.org.tr

X. TRAINING POSSIBILITIES It is possible to have a training camp at neighbouring area of middle and long distance at Kirazlı upon

request. If you would like to organise a training camp, please contact us: info@orienteering.org.tr

You can see photos from the area and map of the neibour area on our website.

XI. TRANSPORTATION

Distances:

Bursa-Istanbul 240km

Bursa –Izmir 328km

Bursa – Ankara 387km

Check this link below to plan the travel from Ġstanbul To Bursa.

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/ThraceMarmara/bursa/trans/index.html

You can contact us for the special team transfer from Ġstanbul to Bursa if you need.

Nearest international airports:

Istanbul (Atatürk and S.Gökçen airports)

http://www.ataturkairport.com/en-EN/Pages/Main.aspx

http://www.sgairport.com/havaalani/eng/start.asp

Ankara (Esenboga airport)

http://www.esenbogaairport.com/en-EN/Pages/Main.aspx

By Bus :

There are a lot of bus companies operating between Istanbul and Bursa.

The main bus station situated 20 - 30 minutes away from Atatürk airport by metro.

It takes 3,5 - 4 hours by bus to Bursa.

The ticket price in 2011 is around 10€ one way.

Ferry transfer from Istanbul to Bursa

For the small buses and cars it is possible to take a ferryboat from Istanbul to Bursa.

You can visit the web site http://www.ido.com.tr/en/index.cfm for detailed information about

Ferryboat transportation.

Local transport Bursa / Events

From the city center to competition areas transportation will be supplied by organizer.

Transfer fee is 20€ per person for 4 days.

Exact schedule of transfers and place of departures will be published in Bulletin 3.

Use the preliminary entry form to reserve transportation!

Teams can use their own means of transportation from accommodation to the events, but at

their own responsibility.

There will be a chance to use cable car from the city of Bursa to the long and middle distance

competition areas. Additional information about that will be published in Bulletin 3.

XII. ACCOMMODATION

We have tried to offer you different types of accommodation. Please inform us as soon as possible

where and how many person you want to stay and not later than 01st June 2012!

TYPE PLACE Name, address, web address Service obtained

Price

per person/day

Other remarks

A A1 Gold 3 Hotel, 4(3) stars Ġnönü Caddesi, Selvili sk, No:2, Osmangazi,

Bursa, Tel: +90 224 252 50 57

Www.hotelgold.com.tr

Half

board

28€ EVENT CENTER!

Double and triple rooms,

all rooms with toilets,

shower etc. Wi-Fi

A2 Gold 1 Hotel, 4 (3)stars Ġnönü Caddesi, Muammer Sencer Polis

Karakolu karĢısı, No:77

Tel: +90 224 224 49 24 www.hotelgold.com.tr

Half

board

28€ Double and triple rooms,

all rooms with toilets,

shower etc.

Wi-Fi

600m to event center

A3 Madi hotel, 4(3) stars Uluyol, Kıbrıs ġehitleri Caddesi, No:93,

Osmangazi, Bursa

Tel:+90 224 252 87 00

http://www.madiotel.com/index.php?opti

on=com_content&view=article&id=52&I

temid=62&lang=en

Half

board

28€ Double and triple rooms,

all rooms with toilets,

shower etc.

Wi-Fi

1km to event center

B B1 Gold 2 hotel, 2 stars Çekirge tarihi 1.Murat Camii yanı, No:2,

Osmangazi, Bursa

Tel: +90 224 235 68 68

Www.hotelgold.com.tr

Half

board

23€ Double and triple rooms,

all rooms with toilets,

shower etc.

Wi-Fi

8km to event center

B2 Çekirge Hotel, 2 stars Çekirge Hamam Sokak, No:25,

Osmangazi, Bursa

Tel: +90 224 233 93 35

Www.hotelgold.com.tr

Half

board

23€ Double and triple rooms,

all rooms with toilets,

shower etc.

Wi-Fi

8km to event center

C C1

C2

BTSO Hüseyin Sungur Lisesi

Student dormitory hostel http://www.btsohsl.k12.tr/pansiyon.htm

BTSO Hüseyin Sungur Lisesi

Student dormitory hostel

Half

board

No food

14€

7€

Rooms for 4 people,

shared toilets and showers

on each floor.

Different floors for male

and female

accommodation

Wi-Fi, 2,5km to event

center

IMPORTANT NOTES: -Additionally you can obtain lunch at the event areas for a price of 5€/person day. Please if you wish

to have lunch at the event area, order it at the preliminary entry form!!!

-Capacities of accommodation places are limited. Reservations will be made on basis “first come,

first served”

-Prices for accommodation in single rooms are higher and available upon request and availability.

-All services started on the day of arrival with dinner, and finished with breakfast on Sunday 9th

September 2012.

For the bigger map, please, click here

XIII. EVENT CENTER

Hotel Gold 3 (A1); Ġnönü Caddesi, Selvili sk, No:2, Osmangazi, Bursa, Tel: +90 224 252 50 57

XIV. PAYMENTS

It is possible to arrange payments for accommodation and participation upon arrival.

If you prefer to pay before:

Payment for entry fees,transport and lunch at the field to be paid to the Turkish Orienteering

Federation:

Account Holder: Türkiye Oryantiring Federasyonu

Address: Ulus ĠĢhanı Kat:4 No: 412 Turkey-Ankara-ULus

Currency: EUR

Bank & Branch: Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S., Anafartalar Branch (Branch Code: 62)

Account Number: 711-9091356

SWIFT Code: TGBATRIS

IBAN: TR51 0006 2000 7110 0009 0913 56

Payments for accommodation A and B should be paid straight to the hotel account, please send a

copy of payment to info@orienteering.org.tr

Account Holder: Nupel Turizm ĠnĢ. Teks.San ve Tic. Ltd.

Currency: EUR

Bank & Branch: Deniz Bank

SWIFT Code: DENIZTRIS

IBAN: TR33 0013 4000 0053 9415 8000 23

Payments for accommodation C should be paid upon arrival, please, confirm your accommodation

through entry form to info@orienteering.org.tr

Deadline for payments is 20th

August 2012. If you wish to pay in cash upon arrival, please state this

in your entry form, which will be available on our website after February.

XV. VISA INFORMATION

No visa is required for the following SEEOC countries:

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia.

Among SEEOC countries, Moldova requires a visa. A visa can be obtained at the border. Please

check if you need a visa at http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

All those countries which require a visa should let us know well ahead so that we may provide all

necessary documents for you needed for visa.

XVI. INFORMATION, ENTRIES, ORGANISERS CONTACTS

Turkish Orienteering Federation

Contact person: Tatiana Kalenderoğlu, Event Director Gençlik Spor Genel Müdürlüğü Ulus ĠĢ Hanı Kat:4 Oda No:413 Ulus/ANKARA - TÜRKĠYE info@orienteering.org.tr

Phone: +90 312 324 61 66

Fax: +90 312 324 61 88

www.seooc2012bursa.com

XVII. OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Bulletin 3 will be issued in July 2012.

WELCOME TO TURKEY!

WELCOME TO THE 2nd

SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN ORIENTEERING

CHAMPIONSHIPS!