香港野外定向總會 Orienteering Association of Hong Kong   第十四屆白理義先生野外定向紀念賽 14th Mr. Birney Memorial Orienteering Score Event

　

　

Event Information 

 

Date                       :       Sunday, 14^th October 2007

Venue                    :       Aberdeen Country Park

Type                       :       Pair Score Event, Handicap Scoring System,

Contest Time Limit 60 minutes.

Map                        :       Scale 1:10,000 colour orienteering map with 5 meters

                                        contour interval (2006 edititon.)

                                        International Pictorial Control Description adopted 

Prizes                    :       Mr. Birney Memorial Shield (School Clubs)

                                        Mr. Birney Memorial Shield (Non-School Clubs)

                                        (The above prizes will be presented at the AGM held in

                                        June 2008)

Co-organising Club:  HKOL

Event-In-Charge :       Mr. Eric Lam

Event Controller :       Mr. Dominic Yue

Course Setters    :       Mr. Eric Lam, Mr. Samson Yu

Start Point            :       Ms. Cheung Mei Mui

Finish Line           :       Mr. Chan Chi Wai

Event Centre       :       Ms. Juana Cheung

Result                    :       Ms Cindy Siu

Contest Area        :       Mr. Samson Yu

Jury                        :       Mr. Tam Shu Fun (FOC), Chan Chi Sing (HKOC),

Mr. Ko Man Fung (AYP)

 

Schedule

 

09:00       Event Centre opens

10:00       All Controls and Start Point opens

10:30       Competitors of Female Open start

10:40    Competitors of Male Open start and Finish Point opens

10:50    Competitors of Female Student start

11:00    Competitors of Male Student start

11:20       Start Point closes

13:00       Competition Area closes

13:30       Finish Line closes

14:30       Final Result Posting

15:00       Complaint cut off

15:30       Event Centre closes

 

Transportation

 

The organizer will not provide transportation for competitors. Please take public transport to Aberdeen and alight at Hoy Au House bus stop, Yue Kwong Road. There are signs leading to the contest area. It is about 20 minutes’ walk from the bus stop.

Bus Route

	No.	Destination	Fare	Frequency	Journey
City Bus	7	Central Ferry Pier--Shek Pai Wan	$5.3	20mins.	~48mins.
	76	Causeway Bay (Morton Terrace)--Shek Pai Wan	$5	30mins.	~45mins.
First Bus	95	Ap Lei Chau (Lee Nam Rd)-– Shek Pai Wan (Circular)	$3	9-11mins.	~30mins
	971	West Rail Nam Cheong Station-- Shek Pai Wan	$10.6	30mins.	~70mins.

For details please browse the following web sites:

City Bus          :       http://www.citybus.com.hk

First Bus         :       http://www.nwfb.com.hk

Note                :       Buses are not frequent. Please allow sufficient time for

traffic.

Green Minibus

GMB Enquiry Hotline                  : 28736808

Reference Web Page                 :  http://www.hkcitymap.com/en/viewer.asp?mapService=TransportMap

 

Event Centre

1.      It takes 20minutes to walk from Yue Kwong Rd. (Hoy Au House) bus stop to the event centre. All contestants must follow the prescribed route, otherwise will be disqualified.

1.      The Event Centre is located at the Aberdeen Reservoir No.1 BBQ pit

(KK06996392)

2.      Toilets are available at the Event Centre.

3.      First aid and physiotherapy service will be provided at the Event Centre.

4.      Official time will be displayed at the Event Centre.

5.      Please keep the Event Centre clean and take away all rubbish.

6.      Please collect your number patch and electronic control card at the Event Centre. For those who have their own electronic control card, please remember to collect number patch.

7.      The organizer will not provide storage service for personal belongings. It holds no responsibility for any loss of personal property.

 

Competitors Attire

1.          Please do not bring along valuables

2.          Please wear long-sleeves and light clothing; jeans are too thick.

3.          Non-slip sport shoes are more suitable.

4.          Only competitors equipped with a whistle, compass and number patch are

        allowed to start.

5.           Please bring your own food and beverage.

 

Electronic Punching and Timing System (EPTS)

1.      Please check all information on the borrowed electronic control card and inform the organizer immediately if an error occurs.

2.      Competitors are not allowed to exchange electronic control cards.

3.      Before start, competitors have to clear all previous records on the control cards at prescribed point.

 

Start

1.      The Start area is at the Event Centre.  Women’s class starts from Start Area A, Men’s class starts from Start Area B.                                     

2.      Competitors should be at the start area 15 minutes prior their designated start time.

3.      Competitors must wear the number patch chest high and be equipped with compasses and whistles.

4.      Maps will only be given when contestants enter the Start area. Contestants are not allowed to read the map before the start time; otherwise will be disqualified.

5.      Competitors should read the maps and start running only when the start signal is given.

6.      Make sure you have the right map and leave the Start area immediately. The organizer holds no responsibility for any disqualification due to having the wrong map.

7.      Late starters must report to late start lane and can only start when allowed. Late starters will be timed as if they started at their scheduled time.

8.      Once the start signal is given, leave the Start area immediately.

 

Competition Area And Map Information

1.     Large part of the area is covered by dense vegetation. Steep and stony ground   can be found. Be aware of slippery in case of raining.

          

 

Finish and Results

1. All competitors must report to the Finish line after the start. This also applies to those who have not finished the race or have lost the control cards. All control points will be closed at 13:00 hours.

2.      Please follow the restricted lane to reach the Finish line. Put the electronic control card on the finish unit to register the finishing time. Proceed to the Result Processing Counter (located in the event centre) within 5 minutes after crossing the Finish line. Download the electronic control card data using the Result Processing Unit. Hand the backup label to the crew and return the electronic control card to the crew (if applicable). Make sure the card and data are in good condition. Competitors are responsible for the loss or damage of the control card and data.

Scoring:

Scores will be calculated according to the result submitted by clubs. Clubs are required to calculate the scores of their 5 chosen teams. The score calculation is as follows:

        Men’s class : Points gained x 1.0

        Women’s class : Points gained x 1.25

      The time limit is 60 minutes. 10 points will be deducted for each minute of overtime; time less than 1 minute will also be counted as 1 minute.

     

      Club representatives are required to collect the scoring form at the Event Centre after result announcement.. Completed forms should be submitted by 15:00 hours and cannot be amended afterwards.

 

Highlight of The Contest Rules

1.  The OAHK Competition by-laws shall apply.

2.      Apart from the map and the above-mentioned equipment, no other equipment or aids can be used in the race.

3.      E-card losing will be treated as contest in completion but will still have to report to the Finish Line.

4.      Competitors are not allowed to interfere or remove any control points facilities.

5.      Competitors will be charged for any damage done.

6.      Competitors cannot camp in the contest area before the event.

7.      For safety control, all competitors must report to the Finish within 90 minutes after start.

8.      The organizer will collect all lent-out electronic control cards at the Finish line.

9.      Please comply with the organizer’s instructions.

10. Any competition rule amendments will be posted on the event date.

11. Failure to comply with the competition rules results in disqualification.

12.   Please respect the rights of other competitors or hikers; competitors have no priority in road using.

 

Enquiry and Re-Issue

1.      All competitors have to get their number patch at the Event Centre; those who borrow an E-card have to sign an agreement.

2.      There is a charge of $5 for every re-issue of number patch.

3.      In case competitors (those who use own e-cards) forget to take electronic control card, they need to pay $0 rental fee and $250 deposit, refundable upon return.  (Spare cards are limited and will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis). 

4.      For any re-issue, please proceed to the Event Centre.

 

Notes

1.      The organizer undertakes no responsibility for any loss or injury resulting from this event.

2.      Please keep all areas clean. Do not pollute the water or country.

3.      If any of the following: 1) Thunder Warning, 2) Typhoon #3 or above, 3) Red or Black Rainstorm Signal is in force at or before 6:00 hours on the event day, the event will be postponed until further notice.

4.      If any of the following: 1) Thunderstorm Warning, 2) Typhoon #3 or above 3) Red or Black Rainstorm Signal is raised during the event, the competition will be suspended immediately.

5.      If an emergency happens during the competition, please stay on the spot and send out international SOS signal, and wait for assistance. (SOS signal: blowing whistle 6 times consecutively at 1 minute interval)

6.      Due to recent dengue fever cases found in HK, use of mosquito repellent is recommended.

7.      Do not drink untreated water.

8.      A penalty of $300 will be charged for any loss or damage of the borrowed electronic control card.

9.      There is no prize-giving ceremony on the event day. All prizes will be given at the OAHK AGM in June 2008. Details will be announced.