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香港野外定向總會 主辦 Organized by |
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康樂及文化事務署
資助
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2010/2011年度色級野外定向賽第一場
Colour-coded Orienteering Events 2010/2011 Series No. 1
寶馬山 Braemar Hill
Event Information
Date: Sunday, 14 November 2010
Area: Braemar Hill
Type: Cross-country
Map: 1:10000, 5-metre contour interval with IOF pictorial control description (2008 version)
Co-organising Club: Hong Kong Orienteering Club (HKOC)
Controller: Mr. Yu Sai Hong (The Hong Kong Award for Young People)
Organiser: Mr. Chan Chi Sing Clement (HKOC)
Course Setter: Mr. Luk Chi Hin Solomon (Scout Orienteering Club)
Jury: Mr. Li Fuk Lung (Youth Advance Orienteering Club)
Miss Chiu Chong Hua (Scout Orienteering Club)
Miss Fung Kit Ling (Hong Kong Orienteering Cross-country Club)
Enquiry before the Event : 2504 8112 (Office Hours)
Enquiry on the Day of Event : 9687 1126 (Organiser)
Event Rundown
09:00 Event Centre opens, number cloth & E-cards available for pick up
10:15 Start A & B open
10:30 First start, Finish opens
11:30 Registration Closes
12:00 Start A & B close
14:30 All controls close, Finish closes
14:45 Announcement of Final Results
15:00 Deadline for Appeals
15:15 End of event
(The rundown may be changed according to circumstances and will be announced at the Event Centre)
The Protrek Cash Coupon will be distributed at the Result Processing Counter. Every participant may collect one coupon after the result download.
Transportation
1. No official transportation will be provided by the organizer.
2. Participants can take the following public transport to go to the Event Centre:
New World First Bus & City Bus: Get off at Bus Terminal at Braemar Hill
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25A |
Braemar Hill --- Wan Chai (new wing of HKCEC) (Circular) |
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25C |
Braemar Hill --- Wan Chai (new wing of HKCEC) (Circular) |
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25 |
Central Pier --- Braemar Hill (Circular) |
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27 |
Braemar Hill --- North Point Pier |
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41A |
Wah Fu --- North Point Pier |
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529 |
Braemar Hill --- Shau Kei Wan (Circular) |
Please note that Bus Routes 81A, 81S, 23B and 529P stop services at Public Holidays.
Kowloon Motor Bus: Get off at Bus Terminal at Braemar Hill
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108 |
Braemar Hill --- Shing Tak Street, Kowloon City |
Green Public Light-Bus：Get off at Braemar Hill Road Playground
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25 |
Braemar Hill --- Causeway Bay (Paterson St., near Wellcome Supermarket) |
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49M |
Braemar Hill --- Tin Hau MTR station (Bus/Light Bus Terminus) |
Note: Information provided above are for reference only. Please browse the following websites or dial the company service hotlines for further details.
CityBus website : http://www.citybus.com.hk (hotline: 2873 0818) OR
NWF Bus website : http://www.nwfb.com.hk (hotline: 2136 8888) OR
Kowloon Motor Bus website : http://www.kmb.hk (hotline: 27454466) OR
Green Public Light Bus website : http://www.i-busnet.com/minibus/minibus1/htm
3. Notes for drivers: No parking spaces are available outside the Event Centre. You are advised to take public transportation.
Event Centre
1. Event Centre is located at the Braemar Hill Road Playground (GR KK114669). Please refer to the attached location map.
2. Please collect your e-card and number bib from the Registration and sign the E-card Rental Consent Form. Competitors have to collect and sign in person. Competitors with their own e-cards should also collect their number bib in person.
3. For competitors who declared using their own E-card but forget to bring it, they could rent one. $50 hiring fee and $250 deposit will be charged. The deposit will be refunded when E-cards are returned. (Spare cards are limited and will be served on a first-come-first-served basis).
4. Due to the large number of participants in some classes, please allocate sufficient time to pick up your E-card and avoid late start.
5. Safety Pins and backup labels can be collected at the Event Centre. Competitors should write down their competitors' numbers on their backup labels before start. In case of any doubts on any punch records in an e-card, records of the backup label would be considered as a counter-check tool.
6. Toilets are available at the Event Centre. Supermarkets and restaurants are nearby. Please keep the Event Centre clean.
7. Physiotherapy and first aid services will be available at the Event Centre.
8. The official time will be shown at the Event Centre.
9. Although competitors’ belonging can be put at the Event Centre, the organizer undertakes no liabilities to any loss of properties. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
Gears for competitors
1. Competitors are advised not to bring valuable belongings.
2. Competitors are advised to wear long-sleeves sports shirts and pants. Jeans are too thick for competition. Those without full legs covered are not allowed to compete.
3. Competitors are advised to wear sports shoes with big sole lug depth to avoid skidding.
4. Competitors must bring with them a whistle, a compass, correct number bib and E-card. They will be checked at the start area.
5. Competitors could also bring with them sufficient food and drinks.
6. We also suggest competitors to bring a towel, clothes for changing, sunblock, raincoat and insect repellent.
Start and Start Procedure
1. Two start areas will be set up. Please refer to the table below for details:
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Start A |
Start B |
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Classes |
Green, Red, Orange, Yellow, White and Family |
Brown and Blue |
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Distance from Event Centre to Start |
The distance from the Event Center to the Start is about 850m, 20m climb and it takes about 20 minutes to get to the Start via Cho Sai Woo Park. Please follow the yellow signposts to get to the Start. |
The distance from the Event Center to the Start is about 500m, 100m climb and it takes about 20 minutes to get to the Start via St Joan of Arc Secondary School. Please follow the red signposts to get to the Start. |
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Type of Start Procedure |
Competitors will start on a “first come first served” basis within their 15-minute time zone. The start time for latecomers will be arranged by the event officials. They may be arranged to start at the latest start time zone. |
Competitors must start at their arranged start time. The arranged start time will be used to calculate the final time used for the latecomers. |
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Other Advice |
Please be aware of the road traffic when crossing main roads. |
The way to the start area will pass the edge of finish area. Competitors should keep on right-hand side and must follow the instructions by the officials. |
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2. Please arrive at the Start area 5 minutes before your start time zone.
3. Please put on the number bib in front of your chest and have your compass, whistle and E-card ready. Competitors without any of the above items or without full leg covered will not be allowed to start. Competitors should bring their own watch as well.
4. Please place your E-card onto the “Start Unit” for at least 6 seconds and check the flash light at the start units for activation of your E-card.
5. Please leave the start area after started and do not stay on the path to the start triangle marker.
6. For Family class, all team members should be present before entering the start area. Two maps will be provided to every family team.
7. The Start Areas will be closed at 12:00 noon.
Course Information
1. Time limit is 150 minutes for all classes.
2. The length and climb of each classes are as follow:
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Length(m) |
Climb(m) |
Expected Winning Time (minutes) |
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Brown (Competition) |
5700 |
300 |
70 |
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Blue (Competition) |
4000 |
240 |
65 |
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Green (Training) |
5800 |
235 |
70 |
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Red (Training) |
3500 |
200 |
45 |
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Orange (Easy) |
3200 |
80 |
30 |
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Yellow (Easy) |
2400 |
80 |
20 |
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White / Family |
2000 |
50 |
20 |
3. Control descriptions will be displayed at Event Centre.
4. The selection of the remaining vacancies for the AOC Long Distance held on 9/1/2011 will base on the results of this competition. Male competitors according to the results in “Brown” class, while female competitors according to the results in “Blue” class.
Information about the Competition Area and Map
1. There are lots of radio transmitters in the terrain. They will be represented in black circles on the map. Please see the attached picture for reference.
2. Most of the competition area is covered with scrubs, which is difficult to walk. Some of the hilltops, ridges/spurs and re-entrants are covered with forests and rough open land which are easier to pass 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 shown on the map are cement, sandy or open grassland covered.
5. All buildings shown on the map are in rectangular shape. Some of the buildings shown are structures with wall on only one 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. There will be two water stations. In case of hot weather there may be insufficient supply. You can bring enough drinking water yourself. Please do not drink stream water in the competition area.
8. Orienteering shoes or good non-slippery sports shoes are recommended to avoid skidding.
9. There are several “No Access Path” 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 some paths in the competition area. Please be cautious.
11. Snake was found in the competition last October. Proceed with caution when passing through the thickness.
Finish and Finishing Procedures
1. All competitors must report to the Finish within 150 minutes after start or before the close of all controls, no matter they have completed the course or not, or have lost their E-cards.
2. Finishing time is calculated at the moment when the competitor crosses the finish line and places his/her E-card on the finish control unit. (Family team must cross the finish line together)
3. All competitors have to download the results at result processing counter in the Event Centre. It is competitors’ responsibility to safe-keep their personal e-cards.
4. Maps will not be collected. Competitors must not disclose the map to others who have not yet started or they will be disqualified.
5. It takes about 5 minute-walk from the Finish to the Event Centre.
6. Competitors must report to result processing counter by 14:30 and any competitors who forget to download result before the event closing time will be regarded as disqualified (DISQ).
7. Please be aware of the road traffic when you go back to the Event Centre.
Electronic punching system and e-card
1. EMIT punching and timing system will be used in all courses in this competition (Instruction manual is enclosed in Appendix 1, please read carefully).
2. Please note that competitors must reimburse HK$300 to OAHK for Lost or Damage of any E-cards rented.
3. Competitors must check and ensure the E-cards and all details in the start list are correct. Please inform the Event Centre immediately for any correction.
4. Exchange of e-cards with other competitors or substituting other competitors are not allowed, otherwise both will face disqualification.
5. Competitors should write his/her competition number in the front of the back-up label.
Rules
1. The OAHK Orienteering Competition By-law shall apply to this competition.
2. No other maps or aids (including mobile phones) other than those provided or mentioned by the organiser may be used.
3. Loss of E-card will be treated as disqualified but you still have to report to the Finish.
4. Competitors who remove/destroy any properties of the organizer will be disqualified. The organizer will claim compensation from them.
5. The organiser reserves the right to add or amend the rules. All amendments, if any, will be displayed at the Event Centre on the day of competition.
6. For the sake of safety, all competitors must report to the Finish within 150 minutes after start or before the close of all controls, otherwise they will be reported as missing.
7. Running in place of other competitors is strictly prohibited. The results of both parties in OAHK events for the whole year will be cancelled.
Complaint & Protest
1. Any complaints related to individual results shall be made in writing to the organiser within 15 minutes after the release of final results. Complaints are adjudicated by the organiser. The complainant shall leave their contact telephone number to the organizer and he/she shall be informed about the decision as soon as possible.
2. Protest can be made against the organiser’s decision about a complaint. The protest shall be made in writing to the organiser/a member of the jury no later than 30 minutes after the organiser announced the decision about the complaint. The competitor will be informed once the jury makes the decision. Decisions of the jury are final.
Remarks
1. If there are changes in the content of this event information, the announcement of the organizer on the competition day will be conclusive.
2. All competitors must respect other country park users. Neither the organiser nor competitors have priority in using the competition area. Please watch out when running and avoid colliding with members of the public.
3. Entry is prohibited in some areas inside the competition area. These banned areas are marked in the map. Competitors are not allowed to enter these banned areas or else they will be disqualified.
4. All competitors entering this competition are at their own risk. The organiser undertakes no liabilities to any personal injuries or loss of properties during and as a consequence to the competition.
5. Competitors should follow the rule of the country park and keep the country park area clean. Do not pollute streams.
6. Be aware of road traffic when going to/from the Event Centre.
7. If Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above is hoisted, or the Thunderstorm/ Amber Rainstorm Warning or above is announced by the HK Observatory at 0600 hours on the day of competition, the competition will be cancelled. The event will not be rescheduled and competition fee will not be refunded.
8. In case of injury or under emergency situations, please use the whistle. The distress signal is 6 beeps repeated every minute. Keep calm and wait for help of event officials.
9. The weather may be very hot on the day of event. Competitors should pay attention to the weather condition. Competitors should bring along enough drinking water and sunblock.
Acknowledgment
Protrek
SCAA Amb.Div., HKIC,
Hong Kong St. John Ambulance
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
Staff of OAHK
The Hong Kong Award for Young People
Hong Kong Orienteering Cross-country Club
Youth Advance Orienteering Club
Enquiry
Orienteering Association of Hong
Kong (OAHK)
Address: Room 1014, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, HONG KONG
Tel： 2504 8112 Fax：2577 5595
E-mail：info@oahk.org.hk Web-site：http://www.oahk.org.hk
Appendix 1
Essential Information for Electronic Punching and Timing System
1. This Event will use the “Emit” Electronic Punching and Timing System.
2. No Competitor may refuse to use the “electronic punching and timing system” unless the organiser 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 organiser 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. Competitors should activate their e-cards by placing them on the “Start Unit” at the right hand side.
2. Competitors must remove the e-cards from the “Start Unit” when the starter gives a long beep signal for starting.
During competition (Cross-country type)
1. It is the competitors’ own responsibility to insert the e-card into the e-punch correctly. In fact, e-cards can only be inserted into the e-punch in one direction. If both the e-card and backup label cannot record a particular punch record, system malfunction will not be considered as a valid reason for appeal.
Example 1：Competitor goes from the Control number 2 to 3, but accidentally punched at Control number 4. They must go back to the Control number 3, and continue punching according to the sequence. (See below)
Example 2：Competitor goes from the Control number 2 to 3, but accidentally punched at Control number X which is not within the prescribed sequence. Competitor could ignore this mistake and continue with their races. (See below)
Finish
1. As soon as competitors arrive at the Finish, please place the e-cards at the Finish Control, the time-count will stop accordingly.
2. After that, please follow the signposts/indication cards 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. The final results displayed by the organiser will be conclusive; results from the mini-time recorder are for reference only.
Appendix 2
Safety Tips of Hillfire
Safety Guidelines
1. Hill fire advances rapidly upward and windward on a steep grass slope in dry weather. Never underestimate its devastating power.
2. Listen to the weather bulletin. If the fire danger warning is red, 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. Always pay attention to flying ashes or burnt smell. If a hill fire is spotted, leave the fire scene right away.
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
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 and quicker 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 grassgrown area (White & Green on the map), fire usually spreads rapidly and the temperature may soar in these areas.
Appendix 3
Location map of Event Centre
