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中銀香港第五十三屆體育節 – 野外定向接力賽
Bank of China (Hong Kong) 53rd Festival of Sport - Orienteering Relay Event
中銀香港第五十三屆體育節–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與康樂及文化事務署資助
Bank of China (Hong Kong) 53rd Festival of Sport – Orienteering Relay Event, organized by the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China;
co-organized by Orienteering Association of Hong Kong and subvented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department
Event Information
Date: Sunday, 18 April 2010
Venue: Braemar Hill
Type: Cross Country (3-Leg Relay)
Map: 1:7500, Colour Orienteering Map with 5 metres contour interval and IOF control description
Prizes: First 3 winning teams of each class will be awarded
Event Organizer: Mr. Lau Wing Kit （SOC）
Course Setter: Mr. Chung Chi Ming （AKIN）
Controller: Mr. Yan Kin-kong (AYP)
Jury Members: Mr. Ko Man Fung (AYP), Mr. Luk Chi Hin(SOC), Choi Wai Kit(HKOXCC)
Inquires: 2504 8112 (Office Hours)
Emergency Phone Number on Event Day: 96871126
Rundown
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0900 |
Event Centre Opens, Collection of E-cards and Number bibs |
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1030 |
Demonstration Leg Transfer |
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1040 |
Assembly of First Leg for mass start |
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1100 |
First Leg mass start Leg Change-over Area and finish opens |
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1230 |
Mass start of remaining Leg 2 and Leg 3 |
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1240 |
Start closes, first round of results announced |
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1315 |
Leg Change-over, Finish and all controls close |
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1330 |
Flag presentation ceremony of the second ASOC and relay prize presentation |
Transportation
1. No transportation will be provided by the organiser. Please go there by yourself.
2. From Mount Parker Road to Event Centre is a restricted road and no cars can enter without a permit.
3. Competitors can take public bus or mini-bus and get off near the junction of King’s Road & Mount Parker Road. Walk from King’s Road, Quarry Bay to Mount Parker Road for 30 to 40 minutes to the Event Centre, distance 1.4km and climb 125m.
4. Competitors can also take MTR and get off at Quarry Bay Station exit A . It takes 45 to 60 minutes to walk to the Event Centre, distance 1.8km and climb 125m. See below map
Enquiries: NWFB (2136 8888), KMB (2745 4466), Citibus (2873 0818)。
Event Centre
1. The Event Centre is located at Mount Parker Road Barbecue Site No. 1 in Tai Tam Country Park (Quarry Bay Extension) (G.R. 50QKK125662).
2. Toilets are available at the Event Centre.
3. Physiotherapy and First Aid service will be provided at the Event Centre.
4. Each team please send one representative to the Event Center and collect your number bibs, e-card, backup paper and letter of Consent for the load of E-card for the whole team. Please check if you have got everything and the information is correct.
5. You must write your competitor number on the backup paper. In case your e-card is not functioning, the organizer can check your backup paper
6. Safety pins are available at the Event Center
7. Please keep the Event Centre clean and take all rubbish away.
8. The Official Time will be displayed at the Event Centre.
9. No baggage deposit service will be available. Competitors should take care of their own belongings on the day of event. Competitors are advised not to bring valuables.
Start / Leg Change-over / Finish Procedure
1. Start is located adjacent to Event Centre.
2. Before entering the Starting or Leg Change-over Area, competitors shall present a functioning compass, 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 20 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. No competitor is allowed into the start area one minute before the start time.
Change-over
When competitors pass by the Radio Control Point, the next leg will be notified to proceed to the Change-over Area through announcement. 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.
After hearing the announcement of the previous leg, the next leg should enter the Change-over area. At the change-over area, the previous finishing leg should go to the map area to get the map of the next leg and pass the map to the next leg. This next starting leg shall check if the map is correct class. Any competitor who takes the incorrect map either intentionally or not will be disqualified. The finishing leg then punch the Finish unit, go to download results and return their maps.
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 entertained.
5. Collected maps would be available for collection after 13:45.
Competition area
1. There are lots of radio transmitters on the terrain represented by black circles on the map. Please see the attached picture for reference.
2. Most of the competition area is covered with scrubs and rough open land which is difficult to walk. Some of the hilltops, ridges/spurs and re-entrants are covered with forests and rough open land which are more easier to get through。
3. Some areas are covered with debris and loosen soil and parts of the stream are covered by wet and slippery rock face. Please be careful.
4. Except at the south-eastern side, the competition area is covered with path network. There are many indistinct paths and path junctions which are not shown on the map. Paths as shown on the map are cement, sandy or open grassland covers.
5. All buildings shown on the map are in square shape. Some of the buildings shown are structures with only side or even without any wall, but they have roof tops. Others include cement columns.
6. Vegetation on the terrain is thicker than that shown on the map.
7. Please do not drink stream water in the competition area.
8. Orienteering shoes or good non-slippery sports shoes are recommended.
9. There are several “No Access” signs in the competition area. These signs are not set up by the organizer and competitors are responsible for their own safety when entering these areas.
10. Iron bars protruding several centimetres above the ground have been spotted along a path in the competition area. Please be cautious.
11. Marked areas on the maps show forbidden areas. Competitors who enter forbidden areas will be disqualified.
12. Please look out for cars when crossing roads during the competition.
Course Length and Climb
1. IOF descriptions will not be shown at the Event Centre.
2. Course distance is measured based on the 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) |
Expected winning time of each leg (min) |
Radio Control to Finish (min) |
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1 |
MA |
3.2-3.3 |
170 |
20-30 |
5-10 |
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2 |
WA |
3.4 |
130 |
20-30 |
5-10 |
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3 |
MB |
3.1-3.4 |
130 |
20-30 |
5-10 |
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4 |
WB |
3.0 |
110 |
20-30 |
5-10 |
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5 |
MIX |
3.3 |
170 |
20-30 |
5-10 |
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6 |
CATI |
1.9-2.1 |
100 |
20-30 |
5-10 |
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 or Event Center before 1:15pm, 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 mentioned 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. Competitors must write their competitor number on the backup label which will serve as a backup should their e-card malfunctions.
9. Jury reserves right to make final decision on results.
10. 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.
11. Running in place of others is strictly prohibited.
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 competitor number on 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 0800 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
6. Only competitors who have started their course can use the Mt Parker Road above the Event Center.
7. Please bring enough water should the weather is hot.
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
Orienteering Association of Hong Kong
Scout Orienteering Club
Hong Kong Orienteering Club
Akinalliance
Confucius Hall Middle School Orienteering Club