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中銀香港第五十屆體育節 – 野外定向接力賽 Bank of China (Hong Kong) 50th Festival of Sport - Orienteering Relay Event
中銀香港第五十屆體育節–野外定向接力賽，由中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會主辦；香港野外定向總會協辦及康樂及文化事務署資助 Event Information |
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Date: Sunday, 15 April 2007
Venue: Shek Lung Kung, Tsuen Wan
Type: Cross Country (3-Leg Relay)
Map: 1:10,000, Colour Orienteering Map with 5 metres contour interval (2004 version).
International pictorial control description is used (2004 version).
Co-organizing Club: Youth Advance Orienteering Club (YAOC)
Prizes: First 3 winning teams of each class
Event Organizer: Jason Leung Ngai-shun
Organizer: Mr. Yan Kin-kong (AYP)
Course Setter: Ivan Tang Chun-kit
Jury Members: Mr. Ko Man-fung (AYP), Leung Lam (AKIN), Clement Chan Chi-sing (HKOC)
Inquires: 2504 8112 (Office Hours)
Emergency Phone Number on Event Day: 9687 1126
Event Programme
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0900 |
Event Centre Opens, Collection of E-cards and Number bibs |
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1000 |
Demonstration of Start and Leg Transfer |
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1020 |
Assembly of First Leg of ME, WE, WA, WB Classes |
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1030 |
Mass start of classes ME, WE, WA, WB Leg Change-over Area and finish opens |
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1035 |
Assembly of First Leg of MA, MB, MIX, CATI Classes |
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1050 |
Mass start of classes MA, MB, MIX, CATI |
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1200 |
Mass start of remaining Leg 2 and Leg 3 of Classes ME, WE, WA, WB |
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1220 |
Mass start of remaining Leg 2 and Leg 3 of Classes MA, MB, MIX, CATI |
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1220 |
Start closes |
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1350 |
Leg Change-over, Finish and all controls close |
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1415 |
Display of Final Results |
Transportation
No transportation would be provided by organizer. Competitors should arrive themselves to go to Event Centre from Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, as public transportation details as follows:
1. KMB Route 39A (Departs from Tsuen Wan West) Fare: $2.7 Frequency: 17 minutes
2. KMB Route 39M (Departs from Tsuen Wan MTR Station) Fare: $3.0 Frequency: 7-12 minutes
3. KMB Route 30X (Departs from Whampoe Garden) Fare: $5.3/$7.5 Frequency: 12-20 minutes
4. KMB Route 30 (Departs from Cheung Sha Wan) Fare: $5.2 Frequency: 15-25 minutes
5. Green mini-bus 95M (Tsuen Wan Centre ÛTsuen Wan MTR Station) Fare: $2.5
6. Green mini-bus 95 (Tsuen Wan Centre ÛTsuen Wan Transport Complex) Fare: $2.5/2.8
Event Centre
1. It is a 75-minute walk from Hong Kong Adventist Hospital to Event Centre via Fa Shan and Ban Shan Village, with an ascent of 320 meters. Map is enclosed below and signs will be erected along the way. Competitors who did not follow specified route would be disqualified.
2. Event Centre is located at an open land adjacent to Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail (G.R.: 50Q KK001 777). Competitors are suggested to bring along umbrella and sunscreen lotion.
3. One representative from each team shall proceed to Event Centre to get number bibs, e-cards and backup cards. A filled Letter of Consent for loan of E-card is required. (Enclosed in this Event Information and may be filled in prior to event). Competitors are obliged to check if data is correct and no missing components.
4. Competitors shall write his/her number on Backup card.
5. Safety Pins are available at Event Centre.
6. No lavatories are provided at Event Centre, competitors are reminded to remain area clean.
7. Keep country side clean and free of litter.
8. Official Time would be displayed at Event Centre.
9. Physiotherapy and First Aid Services are provided at Event Centre.
10. No luggage handling area will be provided. Competitors are advised not to bring valuable belongings.
Start / Leg Change-over / Finishing Procedure
1. Start is located adjacent to Event Centre.
2. Before entering the Starting or Leg Change-over Area, competitors shall present functioning compass and whistle, and the appropriate E-card and number cloth. Competitors without any one of them will not be allowed to enter the Start Area. Upon entering the Start, competitors should place their E-cards on the Start Unit at least 5 seconds to clear all previous data.
Start
First leg shall arrive 10 minutes prior to their Start time. Maps would be distributed by officials and NO map reading is allowed until signal is given. No hard, pointed spikes (except for the normal orienteering spiked-shoes) are allowed for first leg. Offenders will only be allowed to start about 1 minute after mass start, with no compensation for their lost time. This is a safety measure for the sake of all competitors. The next leg may enter the Change-over Area after previous legs have started.
Change-over
When competitors pass by the Radio Control Point, next leg will be notified to proceed to the Change-over Area through broadcast. The finishing leg must follow the coloured ribbon to reach the change-over area after punching the final control point. Those who do not follow the directions of the coloured ribbon to reach the change-over area will be disqualified, and their finishing times will not be recorded. At the change-over area, the finishing leg shall touch the hand of the next leg before the next leg can take the appropriate map from the Map Area. This next starting leg shall check if the map is correct class and then proceed to the Start Triangle. Any competitor, who takes the incorrect map, either intentionally or not, will be disqualified. Maps would be confiscated immediately. The finishing leg must punch the Finishing Point after the change-over to complete the whole process.
3. No Isolation Area for competitors who have completed their part is provided. Competitors are asked not to disclose information about courses to others who are yet to start. Offenders will have their results disqualified.
4. Latecomers shall follow officials’ instruction and wait at change-over area. Preference would be given to competitors on time and that may affect late comers. Complaints relating to the issue would not be treated.
5. Collected maps would be available for collection after 14:00.
Map Information
1. There are wild cows wandering around the venue, please keep calm when encountering them.
2. 50% of map area is covered by shrubs, mainly in central and south of map. They are dominant in previous rough open land and runability is 50%. There is a strip for fire prevention and presented as open land on map. The remaining area is dominated by rough open land and rocks are sparsely distributed.
3. Only major overhead power lines are shown on map while small power lines are not shown.
4. Competitors are recommended wearing long sleeve shirts and trousers to prevent injuries caused by thick vegetation.
5. As hot and moist weather is envisaged at event day, competitors are recommended to bring along water themselves. Water points are provided along courses and its location would be shown on map.
Course Length and Climb
1. No IOF is provided at the Event Centre.
2. Course distance is measured based on best route.
3. Course information is provided as follows and may be updated on the Event day.
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Course |
Class |
Distance (km) |
Climb (m) |
Winning Time of Each Leg (min) |
Radio Control to Finish (min) |
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1-1, 1-2, 1-3 |
ME |
2.9 - 3.0 |
85 - 90 |
25 - 30 |
3 - 5 |
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2-1, 2-2, 2-3 |
WE, MA |
2.4 – 2.5 |
75 - 80 |
25 - 30 |
3 - 5 |
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3-1, 3-2, 3-3 |
WA, MB |
1.9 – 2.0 |
50 - 55 |
25 – 30 |
3 - 5 |
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4-1, 4-2, 4-3 |
WB, MIX |
1.5 – 1.6 |
45 - 50 |
20 – 25 |
3 - 5 |
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5-1, 5-2, 5-3 |
CATI |
1.4 |
40 |
20 - 25 |
3 - 5 |
Display and Results, Complaints and Protests
1. Results would be displayed at the Event Centre.
2. Competitors have right to submit complaints about infringements against Competition By-Law of the OAHK or organizer’s instructions. The complaint shall be made either orally or in writing to the organizer as soon as possible. Complaint on results shall be made within 15 minutes after release of final results. Decision would be informed once decision is made.
3. Competitors can protest against the organizer’s decision about their complaint, and the protest must be made in writing to the organizer within 15 minutes after the release of the organizer’s decision about the complaint.
Rules and Regulations
1. Results are counted by summing up the time taken of all 3 legs. The team with shortest time wins.
2. All competitors shall report to Finish before 1:50pm, regardless of finishing the course. All controls would be close at the same time.
3. Unless specified, the Orienteering Competition By-Law applies to this event.
4. No aids on navigation, other than those aforementioned in this event information can be used, or results in disqualification.
5. Competitors shall visit controls in sequence.
6. Competitors shall not relocate controls or damage any properties of organizer; or otherwise risking themselves being disqualified and the compensation claimed from organizer.
7. Competitors shall follow instructions from event officials.
8. Jury reserves right to make final decision on results.
9. The organiser reserves the right to add or amend event rules. Amendments, if any, will be displayed at the event centre on the day of competition.
Electronic Punching and Timing System
1. This Relay Event uses EMIT Electronic Punching and Timing System.
2. Competitors should check that if their e-card number corresponds to the start list and report to the OAHK office immediately if there is any mis-match.
3. Competitors should write down their competitors' numbers in the front of their backup labels before start.
4. Competitors are responsible for the keeping of the E-card during the event. In case of lost or damage, competitors would be subject to a compensation fee of HK$300 to OAHK.
Remarks
1. If there are changes for the content of this event information, it would be announced on the competition day.
2. All competitors are responsible for their own safety and properties. The organizers will not accept any responsibilities.
3. If thunderstorm signal, amber rainstorm warning or above, the No.3 or above tropical cyclone warning signal is hoisted by 0600 on the competition day, event would be cancelled. No make-up event will be re-arranged and competition fee would not be refunded. Attention to the extreme weather signals issued by HK Observatory is recommended.
4. If an emergency happens during the competition, please stay and deliver international SOS signal, and wait for assistance. (SOS signal: blowing whistle 6 times consecutively at 1 minute interval).
5. Orienteering does not imply participants have privilege over other visitors in the competition area!
Safety Tips of Hillfire
1. Hill fire advances rapidly upward and along wind direction on a steep grass slope in dry weather. Never under-estimate its devastating power.
2. Listen to the weather bulletin. If a red fire warning is announced, handle kindling materials with great care. Except at designated barbecue sites or campsites, never light a fire within country parks. Smokers must refrain from smoking in Event Centre & competition area.
3. Hill fire is difficult to detect in daytime. Pay attention to flying ashes or burnt smell. If a hill fire is spotted, leave away from the fire scene immediately.
4. It is difficult to assess the spreading of hillfire. Don't risk continuing your competition in case of a fire nearby or you may get trapped in the fire. Go back to the Event Centre immediately!
Emergency Measures during hillfire
1. Don't panic and keep calm.
2. Note the following for a quick evacuation from the scene of fire:
a. The direction in which the fire spreads - avoid escaping in the same direction of the prevailing wind.
b. The gradient of the paths nearby - Choose the one which is easiest for escape.
c. The height and density of the vegetation nearby - Find a place with less vegetation (Dark Yellow on the map) for escape.
3. It is easier to escape through existing paths.
4. If the fire is imminent and there is no way out, you should cover your exposed skin with wet clothing and then make for the burnt area. This can minimize the chance of getting injured. Never run uphill if the situation permits.
5. Don't run into shrubs or overgrown area (White & Green colour on the map), fire usually spreads rapidly and the temperature may soar in these areas.
Remarks on Electronic Punching and Timing System
1. “Emit” Electronic Punching and Timing System are used in this Event.
2. No Competitor may refuse to use the “electronic punching and timing system” unless the organizer has issued the Notice of Malfunction of the aforesaid system.
3. The running time will be calculated based on the records in the e-cards. If the organizer has doubt on a particular punch record of an e-card, records of the backup label will be considered as a valid counter-check tool. In case both of them have no record, that particular punch record will be deemed voided.
Start
1. At least 6 seconds before start, competitors must activate their e-cards by placing them on the “Start Unit” until the red light flashes, and otherwise no running time will be recorded.
2. Competitors must remove the e-cards from the “Start Unit” when a long beep signal for starting is given.
During competition
1. It is all competitors’ responsibility to insert e-cards into e-punches correctly. In fact, e-cards can only be inserted into e-punches in single direction. If both e-cards and backup labels cannot provide an appropriate punch record, system malfunction are considered as a valid reason for appeal.
Finish
1. As soon as competitors arrive at the Finish, place the e-cards at the Finish Control, the time-count would stop accordingly,
2. Subsequently, follow the signposts to return to the Event Centre and report to the Result Processing Station. After our officials have collected your backup label and have downloaded the records from your e-card, you may obtain your result slip from the mini-time recorder for reference.
Result Processing and Display
1. Please do not insert your e-card into any Start Unit or e-punch after the completion of your race. By not doing so, your punch records will be retained for counter-check purpose.
2. Results of late starters will be processed separately. The final results displayed by the organizer will be conclusive; results from the mini-time recorder are for reference only.
Inquiries
Orienteering Association of Hong Kong
Address: Room 1014, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Phone: 2504-8112
Fax: 2577-5595
Email: info@oahk.org.hk
Website: www.oahk.org.hk
Acknowledgment
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
The Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade
電子控制咭借用同意書
Letter of Consent for the Loan of E-card
本人明白電子控制咭乃香港野外定向總會所有，如有遺失或損毀，須繳交每張港幣300元作為補購新咭之用。
I understand that the e-card is the property of Orienteering Association of Hong Kong and a replacement fee of HK$300/card should be paid for any loss or damage.
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Comp. No. |
Name |
E-card No. |
Signature |
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