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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
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2009/2010年度色級野外定向賽第三場 Colour-coded Orienteering Events 2009/2010 Series No. 3
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2010-02-07 Hok
Tau Event Information
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Date : 7 February 2010 (Sunday)
Area : Hok Tau
Type : Cross-country
Map : 1:10,000, 5-metre contour interval (2009 version) with IOF pictorial control description
Co-organising Club : Volunteer Orienteering Club (VOC)
Event Officials
Controller : Mr Yue Ting Wang Dominic (POC)
Organiser : Mr Ho Siu Yuen, Deo
Course Setter : Mr Chee Yiu Kong
Jury : Mr. Leung Lam (AKIN)
Mr. Chan Kwok Wai Aaron (HKOC)
Mr. Tang Chun Kit (YAOC)
Enquiry before the Event : 2504 8112 (Office Hours)
Enquiry on the Day of Event : 90217307, 9687 1126
Event Programme
0900 Event Centre opens
0910 Start distributing number cloth & hired E-card
0945 Start Area opens
1000 First competitor starts / Finish Area opens
1200 Start Area closes
1400 Finish Area and competition area close
1415 Announcement of final results
1430 Deadline for complaint and protest
1500 End of event
Event Centre
1. The Event Centre is located at BBQ Site No. 3, Hok Tau Reservoir Country Park (GR KK101898).
2. Competitor numbers are available on the OAHK website, and will also be posted at the Event Centre.
3. Competitors should find out their competitor number to collect the number cloth at the Event Centre.
4. For competitors using E-card provided by OAHK, please collect the e-card from the Registration and sign the E-card Usage Consent Form. Competitors collecting other competitors’ E-card are strictly prohibited. As there are large number of participants in certain classes, please pick up your E-card early to avoid late start.
5. Competitors who forget to bring their own E-cards shall hire a spare card at the Registration. A HK$50 hiring fee and deposit of HK$250 will be charged, the deposit will be refunded upon return of the card. (The number of spare cards is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis).
6. Competitors shall check their names and E-card numbers on the Start List and shall report any inconsistence immediately.
7. Pins and backup label can be collected at the Event Centre. Competitors should write down their competitors' numbers on the front of their backup labels before finishing the course. If the organiser has doubt on a particular punch record of an E-card, records on the backup label may be used to validate such punch record.
8. Toilets are available near the Event Centre. Please keep the place clean.
9. Physiotherapy and first aid services will be available at the Event Centre.
10. The official time will be shown at the Event Centre.
11. Competitors shall take care of their own belongings. The Organiser undertakes no liabilities to any loss of properties.
Transportation
1. No transport will be provided by the Organiser.
2. Participants must pass through the country park traffic control point located at Hok Tau (GR KK097908), and then follow Hok Tau Road to go to the Event Centre. The distance is about 1.6 Km and should take about 30 minutes on foot. Signs will be available along the route. Non-compliance to this requirement will lead to disqualification from competition.
3. Participants may take Green Mini-Bus no. 25B (Fanling Railway Station → Hok Tau Wai). Service frequency is about 15 minutes and travelling time is about 30 minutes. Alight at the 2nd last stop, distance to Event Centre is about 2.4 Km, walking time is about 45 minutes.
Start and Starting Procedures
1. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the Event Centre to the Start Area (distance is about 200m, climb about 30m). Signs will be available along the route.
2. Competitors should arrive at Start Area 5 minutes before their starting time. Event officials shall record competitors’ number before competitors enter the Start Area. Please follow the Start Area officials’ arrangement for entering the Start Ara.
3. Before start, competitors shall fix the number cloth in front of their chest and have compass, whistle and E-card ready for inspection by the start officials. Competitors without any of the above items shall not be allowed to start. Competitors should have their own watch also.
4. Around 20-30 competitors will start on a “first come first served” basis for each 20-minute time zone. Proceed to the start position and place your E-card onto the “Start Unit” for at least 6 second to activate the E-card; the red light on the “Start Unit” should flash, otherwise the E-card will not be able to record the competition result.
5. At the same time, competitors can pick up their map. Competitors are responsible for picking up a map of the correct class. Organiser is not liable for any complaints arisen from picking up a map of other class.
6. For Family class, all team members shall be present before entering the start area. Only two maps will be provided for each team.
7. Please do not remain in the aisle between the start and the start triangle after removing your E-card from the "Start Control Unit.
8. Competitors failing to start at their allocated start time zone will be arranged to start at suitable time zone without obstructing others, such as after the last time zone. So please be punctual.
9. The Start Area will close at 1200 hrs.
Finish and Finishing Procedures
1. All competitors must report to the Finish within 120 minutes after start or before the close of the Competition Area whether or not they have completed the course. Competitor who has lost his/her E-card shall be regarded as Do-Not-Finish (DNF).
2. Finishing time is the moment when the competitor crosses the finish line and correctly places his/her E-card on the finish control unit. (Family team members must cross the finish line together)
3. Used maps will not be collected. Competitors must not disclose the map to others who has not yet started or they shall be disqualified.
4. Competitors must report to Result Processing Point and download the e-card record as soon as possible. The Organiser shall not be responsible for any loss of damage of e-card record. Competitor failing to download e-card record before the announcement of final results shall be regarded as disqualified (DISQ).
5. The Result Processing Point is located in the Event Centre which is about 10 minutes walk from the Finish. The distance is about 250 metres. Please follow the directional signs to return to the Event Centre.
Complaint and Protest
1. Complaint about infringement of the Orienteering Competition By-law of the Orienteering Association of Hong Kong or the Organiser’s direction shall be made in writing to the Organiser no later than 15 minutes after announcement of the final result. The organiser shall handle the complaint as soon as practicable and shall inform the complainant once a decision is made
2. Protest about decision on a complaint shall be made in writing to the Organiser or a member of the Jury no later than 30 minutes after the Organiser has announced the decision. The Jury shall rule on the protest. The Organiser shall act according to the Jury’s decision.
Electronic punching system and E-card
1. All courses shall use the EMIT punching and timing system (enclosed in this event information, please read carefully).
2. Competitors shall collect the number cloth by themselves (safety pins are available at the Event Centre). In case competitor forgets to bring his/her own electronic control cards, a HK$50 hiring fee and HK$250 deposit (i.e. a total of HK$300) is chargeable for hiring a spare E-card from the Organiser. The HK$250 deposit will be refunded when the E-card is returned. (Spare cards are limited and will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis).
3. Competitors who use E-card provided by the organiser shall report to Event Centre for collection of E-card by completing the loan form. In case the E-card is lost or damaged, competitor shall compensate HK$300 to OAHK.
4. Competitors must check and ensure the E-cards numbers and all details are correct and consistent with those on the start list. The Organiser shall be informed immediately if there is any error.
5. Ex-change of E-cards with other competitors is not allowed; involving parties shall be disqualified.
6. Competitors must write his/her competition number at the front of the back-up tag to facilitate verification of electronic punch record.
Rules
1. The Technical Standards and Competition By-laws for Open Orienteering Event of the OAHK shall apply to this competition.
2. No maps or aids other than those provided or mentioned by the Organiser shall be used.
3. Loss of E-card shall be treated as DNF (Do-Not-Finish) and reporting to the Finish Area is still required in such circumstances.
4. Competitor who disturbs or damages control point or any facilities of the Organiser shall be disqualified and shall compensate the Organiser for any loss arising from such acts.
5. The Organiser reserves the right to amend the rules. All amendments, if any, will be displayed at the Event Centre on the day of competition.
6. For safety, all competitors must report to the Finish or Event Centre within 120 minutes after start or before close of the competition area, otherwise will be regarded as missing.
7. Substitute participation is strictly prohibited. If discovered, results of both parties in OAHK events for the whole season shall be cancelled.
Information about the competition area
1. Some parts of the competition area are steep and slippery. Be careful.
2 There are various types of vegetation in the competition area. Some vegetation areas may be actually denser than the indication on the map after raining season. The accessibility of some parts of the terrain may become better after trimming of the trees and grasses and some areas are quite rubbly. Be careful.
3. Some slopes and re-entrants may be slippery.
4. Due to fallen leaves or new growths, some paths may be less distinctive.
5. Water point is provided and its location is shown on map. As the supply is limited, competitors are advised to carry their own drinking water during competition.
6. The area is very popular for hikers during holidays. Competitors should be careful and should avoid running into other people.
Course Information
1. Time limit is 120 minutes for all courses.
2. The length and difficulty of each class may not be in direct proportion.
3. The length and climb of each class are as follow:
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Class |
Length (m) |
Climb (m) |
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Brown |
6100 |
370 |
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Blue |
4000 |
330 |
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Green |
5400 |
370 |
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Red |
3300 |
200 |
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Orange |
3400 |
150 |
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Yellow |
2800 |
150 |
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White |
2600 |
150 |
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Family |
4. Control descriptions will be displayed at Event Centre.
5. Every family team will be provided with 2 maps only.
Remarks
1. If there is change in the contents of this Event Information, the announcement of the Organiser on the competition day will be conclusive.
2. All competitors must respect other competitors and country park users. Neither Organiser nor competitors have priority in using the competition area.
3. All competitors enter this competition 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.
4. Competitors shall follow the rules of the country park, keep the country park area clean and shall not pollute streams/water courses and the country area.
5. 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 event will be cancelled. The event will not be rescheduled and competition fee will not be refunded.
6. In case of injury or emergency, stay in a safe place and use the whistle. The distress signal is 6 bleeps repeated every minute. Keep calm and wait for the help of event officials.
7. Competitors should pay attention to the weather condition and should bring enough drinks and use sun block if necessary.
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
Email：info@oahk.org.hk Website：http://www.oahk.org.hk
Acknowledgment
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
Staff of OAHK
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
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.
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.
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.