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LA CERDANYA INTERNATIONAL ROGAINING 2016 CATALAN CHAMPIONSHIP ADRIÀ TRIQUELL TROPHY

18/06/2016

Cartell Rogaine Internacional de La Cerdanya

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MANDATORY GEAR 12H AND 6 H EVENTS

MANDATORY GEAR 3H EVENT

DIRECTIONS

SCHEDULE ROGAINE – CAMPIONAT (12 H)

SCHEDULE ROGAINE (6 H)

SCHEDULE 3H EVENT

SERVICES

SIMBOLOGY (will be provided shortly )

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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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 Opening of the Competition Centre and reception of runners 01:40pm Gear/Sportident check and entrance to the gated perimeter, briefing

and map distribution 02:00pm Start of 6h course 08:00pm Finish of 6h course

08:30pm Finish line closure 09:00pm Dinner and awards ceremony

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SCHEDULE 3 H EVENT SATURDAY June 18, 2016

08:45am Bib pickup 09:00am Introduction to Orienteering 09:30am Gear/Sportident check and entrance to the gated perimeter

09:40am Briefing

09:45am Map distribution

10:00am Start of 3h course

01:00pm Finish of 3h course

01:30pm 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 The symbology provide below is the generic one provide by the IOF. Specific symbology

for this Rogaine will be provided shortly

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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.

Meteocat

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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:

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): : "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: . 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

Technical Director: Carles Loré

Event manager: Jordi Deu

Coordinator: Begonya Almor

Sportident: Jordi Bonet

Webmaster: Jordi Deu

Organization: C.O.C. Club Orientació Catalunya

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SPONSORED BY:

Fontanals de Cerdanya