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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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2010/2011年度色級野外定向賽第三場
Colour-coded Orienteering Events 2010/2011 Series No. 3
馬鞍山 2011-01-16 Ma On Shan
Event Information
Date: 16 January 2010 (Sunday)
Venue: Ma On Shan
Type: Cross Country
Map: 1:7500, Colour Orienteering Map (2011 January edition) with 5 metres contour interval. International pictorial control description is used.
Organizing Association: Orienteering Association of Hong Kong (OAHK)
Co-organizing Club: Hong Kong Family Orienteering Club (HKFOC)
Key Officials:
Event Controller: Mr. Barry HUNG
Event Organizer: Mr. CHOW Shu Chung
Course Setter: Mr. TAM Shu Fun
Event Centre PIC: Mrs. Belle CHAN
Start PIC: Ms. CHAN Siu Lin, Ms. Alice CHOW
Finish PIC: Ms. Emma CHAN
Result Processing PIC: Mr. Leo CHAN, Ms. Hebe LO
Result Announcement PIC: Ms. Leona CHAN, Mr. CHAN Tze Chung
Jury: Yeung Wai Yin (VOC)
Choi Kam Kwai (HKOC)
Choi
Wai Kit (HKOXCC)
Enquiry before the Event: 25048112 (Office Hours)
Enquiry on the day of the Event: 96871126
Event Programme
09:00 Event Centre opens, Collection of number bibs and electronic control cards
10:15 Start opens
10:30 First start & Finish opens
11:15 Registration Counter at Event Centre closes
12:00 Start closes
14:30 Competition venue& Finish closes
14:45 Announcement of final results
15:00 Complaint lodging deadline
15:15 Event closes
(Changes to the event programme might be made on the day of the Event. Details of such changes will be posted at the Event Centre.)
Transport
1. Transportation will not be provided by the organizers. Competitors can enter the event centre by following Ma On Shan Tsuen Road from the road junction at Ma On Shan Road roundabout. It takes around 40 minutes walking from the main road to the Event Centre. There are a few parking spaces at the barbecue area.
Event Centre
1. The Event Centre is located at Barbecue Area at Ma On Shan Village. (GR KK 156806)
2. The competitors list and start list will be uploaded to the OAHK website and posted at the Event Centre.
3. Competitors will collect their number bibs at the Registration Counter at the Event Centre.
4. Competitors who will be using electronic control cards provided by OA have to collect the cards IN PERSON at the Registration Counter. As there are a large number of competitors for some categories, competitors are advised to spare enough time for queuing up.
5. For those competitors who should be bringing their own electronic control cards but has forgotten to do so, they need to pay $50 hiring fee and $250 deposit, which will be refundable when the card is returned. (Spare cards are limited and will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis).
6. Competitors should ensure that the electronic card number corresponds to the number shown on Start List. Otherwise, please contact OAHK or the Event Centre as soon as possible for correction.
7.
Safety pins
and backup labels for the electronic control cards will be available at the
Event Centre. Competitors should
write down their competitors' numbers in the front of their backup labels
before start.
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.
8. Toilets are available at the Event Centre. Please keep the Event Centre clean and take all rubbish away.
9. First aid and physiotherapy services will be provided at the Event Centre.
10. Official time will be displayed at the Event Centre.
11. The organizer will not provide competitors with storage facility and will not be responsible for loss of any belongings. Competitors are advised not to bring valuable items with them.
Starting Procedures
1. The Pre-start Area is 100m away from the Event Centre. Event officials will remind competitors to bring all items required for the race and show to the competitors the starting line they belong at the Start.
2. The Start is about 1500m walking distance and a climb of 100m from the Pre-start Area. It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the Pre-start to Start. Please follow the marked route.
3. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your start time. Competitors are required to follow the event officials’ instructions and queue up accordingly for officials to mark down the competitors’ numbers.
4. Event officials will make sure that all competitors have brought their (i) compass, (ii) whistle and (iii) electronic control card with them, and (iv) their number bib pinned in front of their chests.
5. There will be 20-30 competitors in each start time slot of 20 minutes. The start will be operated at a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis. Please place your electronic control card on the ‘start unit’ for at least 6 seconds before starting, making sure that the LED light of the ‘start unit’ is on.
6. Competitors should check if the information on the map, such as class entered, is correct. Competitors taking the wrong maps will be disqualified.
7. FAMILY teams can only start when all members have arrived at the Start Area. Regardless of the number of members in a team, each team will only be given TWO maps.
8. Competitors are not allowed to stay along the aisle between the start and the start triangle.
7. Competitors who are not able to start within their assigned time slots might be arranged to start after the last time slot.
8. The Start Area closes at 12pm.
Finishing Procedures and Result Processing
1. Competitors must report to Finish within 120 minutes after they have started, no matter have the course completed or electronic control card lost. Competitors are strongly advised to wear a watch to keep track of time.
2. Competitors must punch the ‘finish unit’ after arriving at the Finish. FAMILY teams must wait till all members of the team arrive at the Finish before punching the ‘finish unit’.
3. The organizer will not collect the competitors’ maps after the race. However, competitors should exercise self discipline and avoid showing the map to other competitors who have not started their races. Those who violate this rule will be disqualified.
4. Competitors should leave for result processing in order to avoid congestion at Finish. Competitors are advised to process results at their earliest convenience. Competitors bear their own responsibility if there is any damage or data lost. Those who fail to download their results before the final announcement of results will be disqualified.
5. The Result Processing Counter is located at Event Centre. It takes around 15 minutes to walk from the Finish to the Event Centre, with a walking distance of around 1000m.
Complaints and Protests
1. A complaint can be made about infringements of the OAHK “Orienteering Competition By-law” or the organizer’s directions. Any complaint shall be made orally or in writing to the organizer as soon as possible. A complaint relating to a competitor’s result shall be made within 15 minutes after the promulgation of the result. A complaint is adjudicated by the organizer. The complainant shall be informed about the decision immediately.
2. A protest can be made against the organizer’s decision about a complaint. Any protest shall be made in writing to the organizer/a member of the jury as soon as possible and within 30 minutes of the organizer’s decision about a complaint.
Electronic Punching and Timing System
“Emit” Electronic Punching and Timing System will be used in this event. (Detailed information on Electronic Punching and Timing System is attached at the end of this event information for reference.)
1. For those competitors who should be bringing their own electronic control cards but has forgotten to do so, they need to pay $50 hiring fee and $250 deposit, which will be refundable when the card is returned. (Spare cards are limited and will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis).
2. Only one e-card will be provided for each team. Competitors who use e-card provided by the organiser have to report to Event Centre for collection of E-card by completing the borrow form. Please note that competitors must reimburse HK$300 .00 to OAHK for Lost or Damage of e-cards.
3. Competitors should ensure that the electronic card number corresponds to the number shown on Start List. Otherwise, please contact OAHK or the Event Centre as soon as possible for correction.
4. Using other people’s e-cards in the event are strictly prohibited.
5. Competitors should write down their
competitors' numbers in the front of their backup labels before start.
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.
Rules
1. The “Orienteering Competition By-law” of the OAHK will be applied to this competition.
2. No other aids allowed except equipment aforementioned.
3. Loss of e-card will be considered as DID NOT FINISH (DNF), but competitors shall report to Finish.
4. Competitors who move or damage any facilities will be disqualified.
5. The organizer has the right to amend any competition rules without prior notice to competitors. The amendment, if any, will be displayed at Event Centre.
6. For safety, please report to Finish or Event Centre within 120 minutes after your start.
7. Substitute participation is prohibited. Results of both parties in OAHK events for the whole season would be cancelled.
Field Information
1. The yellow belts on map refers to the green belts used to contain hillfires.
2. Since there are too many rock features in the area, the boulders will be mapped as clusters of boulders.
3. The cliffs in some areas are drawn comparatively smaller to accommodate the details.
4. The competition area was once an iron mine. The functioning of compasses might be affected. Please read the map carefully and refer to other geographical features for reference.
5. The terrain is stony with quite a lot of burnt trees. These trees are not too sturdy and therefore competitors need to be extra careful when holding onto the trees.
6. A water point, which is shown on the map, will be set up in the competition area. Nevertheless, competitors are advised to bring their own water during the race.
7. The area is very popular for hikers during holidays. Be careful when running along the hiking paths and do not bump into the hikers.
8. A few rock features inside the competition area are recommended by hikers and are worth seeing, such as the ‘Rock of the Rabbit’ and the ‘Rock of Battling Swords’ etc.
Course Information
1. Course time for all courses is 120 minutes.
2. The course length is not directly related to the difficulty of the course.
3. Length and climb of each course are as follows:
|
Course |
Length (m) |
Climb (m) |
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Brown |
4800 |
175 |
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Blue |
4200 |
155 |
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Green |
3600 |
115 |
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Red |
2800 |
75 |
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Orange |
2500 |
65 |
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Yellow |
2400 |
60 |
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白 |
2300 |
55 |
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Family |
4. Control descriptions will posted at the Event Centre.
Remarks
1. If there are any changes of this event information, announcement will be made by organizer on the competition day.
2. All competitors shall ensure their own safety and belongings. The organizers will not bear any responsibilities.
3. All competitors enroll 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 should follow the rules of the country park and keep the country park area clean.
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 competition will be cancelled. OAHK will try to reschedule the event but it is not guaranteed. The competition fee will not be refunded.
6. In case of injury or under emergency situations, please use the whistle. The distress signal is 6 bleeps repeated every minute. Keep calm and wait for the help of event officials.
7. Competitors are encouraged to pay attention to the weather and their own health conditions, and to bring enough water and sufficiently protect themselves against the sun.
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
Acknowledgement
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
Staff of OAHK
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
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.
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 of Event Centre
