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香港野外定向總會 主辦 Organized by |
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2008/2009年度香港野外定向排名聯賽 Hong Kong Orienteering Ranking League Events 2008/2009 第 三站 Series No. 3 大嶼山昂坪
Event Information |
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Date : Sunday, 8 March 2009
Venue
: Ngong Ping,
Type : Cross Country
Map
: 1:10,000, Colour Orienteering Map (2009
Jan edition) with
5 metres contour interval. International pictorial
control description is used.
Enquiry:
Before the event : OAHK Office - 2504 8112 (office hours) info@oahk.org.hk
On the day of event: 9687 1126
Key Event Officials
Controller: Yan King Kong (Akinalliance)
Co-Organiser: Youth Advance Orienteering Club
Organiser: Leung Yat Yin
Course Setter: Choi Yuen Hang, Geoff
Field In-Charge: Leung Ngai Shun
Event Centre In-Charge: Li Fuk Lung, Bruce
Start In-Charge: Lai Ka Wing, Alice
Finish In-Charge: Chan Sau Mei
Result In-Charge: Leung Chi Yan, Charles
Jury
Mr
Lam Chiu Kwai (HKOL)
Mr Chan Chi Sing (HKOC)
Mr Lau Wing Kit (SOC)
Event Programme
0900 Event Centre opens / Collection of number bibs & back-up labels
0945 Start opens
1000 First start / Finish opens
1030 Result Processing Counter opens
1130 Closure of Start
1400 Closure of competition venue & FINISH
1415 Closure of Result Processing Counter (Results will not be processed after 1415)
1430 Final Result announcement
1445 Complaint lodging deadline
1500 Closure of Event Centre
Attention!!!
1. Substitute participation was prohibited. Results of both parties in OAHK events for the whole season would be cancelled in case of finding
2. As there are controls near YHA (hostel), competitors are NOT ALLOWED to camp or stay overnight in Ngong Ping including YHA before the event, otherwise they will be disqualified.
Transportation
1. Transportation will not be provided by the organizer.
2. Competitors can take the any buses or mass transit to Tung Chung and then take the following bus to Ngong Ping:
NLB 23 Tung Chung Centre to Ngong Ping (traveling time about 45 minutes, fee $27)
3. Competitors can take New World First Ferry from Central to Mui Wo. The ferry is scheduled with intervals of 40 minutes. Then take the following bus to Ngong Ping:
NLB 2 Mui Wo to Ngong Ping (traveling time about 40 minutes, fee $27)
4. Since some controls are observable on cable car, competitors are not allowed to take Ngong Ping 360 to Ngong Ping for fairness reason. Competitors can use Ngong Ping 360 only to travel back to Tung Chung after start closed.
Public transportation enquiries:
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2745 4466 |
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City Bus |
2873 0818 |
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New Lantau Bus |
2984 9848 |
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Hong Kong MTR |
2881 8888 |
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Ngong Ping 360 |
2109 9898 |
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2131 8181 |
Event Centre
1. It takes 15 minutes walk from Bus terminal to the event centre. Signpost will be erected along the way. Those who do not follow the designated route to the event center will be disqualified.
2. The event centre is situated at open area of old horse stable(GE998638).
Map from bus terminal to event centre
3. Please keep event centre clean and take all rubbish away.
4. The Official Time will be shown at the event center.
5. The nearest toilet is located about 5 mins walk from the event centre.
6 There’s no luggage holding area. Competitors should take care of their belongings. Organiser will not responsible for any loss. Consequently, you are advised not to bring valuable.
7. Area outside the event centre boundary is competition area. Competitors should leave by following signposts and passing through Ngong Ping village.
8. Physiotherapy and First Aid service will be provided at the event centre.
9. There will be a spectator control (Control Code:100) beside the event centre. Most runners will have to make their way through it. Do cheer and take photo at them!
Event centre photo
Registration
1. Competitors shall have their competitor number for number bib collected at the event centre on the self-served basis. Please check the competitor numbers from the start list posted on the OAHK homepage, and it would also be posted at the event centre. Pins & back-up cards are available at the event centre.
START procedures
1. Please check that whistle, compass, E-card and back-up label are all ready or they will not allowed to start.
2. It takes 15 minutes from
event centre to START (about
3. Please arrive at the START 5 minutes before the start time. Competitors must clear their E-card record by placing your E-card on the clear unit at the entrance of the start area. .
4. A “2-minute box” zone is employed and the START clock shows the official time.
5. The control description will be available at the “2-minute box” zone. Limited marker pen, pins and adhesive tape will be provided.
6. Competitor should enter the “2-minute box” zone according to their start time. Event officials will record competitors’ number before entering the START. Please follow event officials’ instructions to enter the right box.
7. Before entering the “2-minute box” zone, event officials will check for competitors’ number cloth whether be worn properly, compass, whistle, E-card and back-up label.
8. Please enter the last box and place the E-card on the start at least 6 seconds before the start signal. Upon hearing the last beep of the start signal, you can pick up your map and check whether you get the correct map. Don’t stay at the Start.
9. Latecomers must report to the late-start official at the late-start lane. Time lost will not be compensated.
Competition Area
1. Some courses may pass through the roads with vehicles traveling. Please be careful.
2. Competition area contains
some pits with depth 2 to
3. Southeastern area contains more spiky plants. Competitors are advised to dress long sleeves clothing and long trousers.
4. Please don’t scare dogs in the competition area.
5. A lot of graves in the competition area. Competitors please don’t step on it.
6. Competitors can pass through the path of residence’s house, but do not enter the residence area. The competition area has many local residents & visitors. Competitors should respect other user & keep in mind that competitors have no priority in path access.
7. Competition area would pass through the Emergency Vehicular Access which belongs to Ngong Ping 360. Please do not stay there.
8. There are water stations inside competition area. Competitors can also bring their own water bottle.
9. There are several signs of “No Entry” in the competition area. Those are not the signs of this competition.
Map Information
1. Cow paths are not shown in the maps.
2. Northwestern area is mainly rough open lands and foot paths or small paths. Southern area is mainly forest of easy running.
3. The central area is village and residence. Competitors must not enter those restricted area, otherwise they will be disqualified.
4. Northeastern area is not the official competition area that has no survey details. Please be noted that area already shown on map.
Course information
1. Length and climb(subject
to amendment which will be confirmed on the race day)
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Course |
Class |
Length(m) |
climb(m) |
Estimated winning time(min) |
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1 |
ME |
7500 |
300 |
70-90 min |
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2 |
M21, M35, WE |
6800 |
290 |
70-90 min |
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3 |
W21, W35, M40, M20 |
5000 |
180 |
60-80 min |
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4 |
M45, W20, W40, W45, M18, |
4600 |
130 |
50-70 min |
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5 |
M50, W18, M16 |
3800 |
100 |
40-60 min |
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6 |
W16, M14, W14 |
3200 |
80 |
40-60 min |
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7 |
M10, W12, M12 |
2500 |
40 |
30-50 min |
2. The competition time limit is 150 minutes。
FINISH procedures and Result processing
1. Finish is located near the event centre.
2. You must report to the FINISH at 2:00pm whether your course is completed, whether your E-card is lost. All controls will be close at 2:00pm.
3. When reaching the finish line, you must punch your E-card at the finish unit which records your course completion time.
4. You are not allowed to return to the competition area after leaving the FINISH and must head for result processing at the event centre.
5. Maps will be collected at the Finish and it is against the competition rules and ethnics to disclose the map and course information to competitors who have not yet started. (Maps will be released after closure of the START)
6. Competitors who did not download the results within 15 minutes after the completion of the course will lead to disqualification.
Competition rules
1. The Orienteering Competition By-law of the OAHK shall apply to this event.
2. All rules and regulations must be well observed and obeyed. Violation of competition rules and regulations will lead to disqualification.
3. No aids other than maps provided and equipment items such as cellular phone or walkie talkie permitted by organizer should be used.
4. Loss of E-card is considered as disqualified (DISQ) and you are required to report to the FINISH or EVENT CENTRE.
5. Competitors who move or damage any competition facilities will be charged for replacement.
6. To facilitate the flow of the competition and for your safety, you are required to report to the FINISH or event centre regardless of course incompletion, otherwise “Missing” will be counted. Please be reminded that the competition time limit is 150 minutes。
7. Organiser has the right to amend any regulations without prior notice and all amendments will be displayed at the event centre on the competition day.
8. The competition area has many local residents & visitors. Competitors should respect other user & keep in mind that competitors have no priority in path access. In case of any accident occurred or collision, the competitors will be disqualified.
Complaint & Protest
1. Complaints must be made in writing to the organiser.
2. Complaints related to result must be made in writing to the organizer within 15 minutes after the result release by the organizer. The competitor will be informed once the jury make the decision.
3. Protests raised against the jury’s decision shall be made in writing to the organizer within 15 minutes after the release of the jury’s decision.
Remarks
1. Any change in this Event Information will be displayed at the event centre on the day of the competition.
2. You shall be responsible for your own safety and legal responsibility.
3. Competitors have no priority in path access.
4. If a thunderstorm warning, any rainstorm warning or a NO. 3 or above tropical cyclone warning signal is in effect at 06:00 on the competition day, this event will be cancelled and you will be informed of the arrangement through the OAHK official website http://www.oahk.org.hk.
5. 7-day
Exploring Ngong
Ping after the event
It is a good idea for you
to spend the rest of the day in Ngong Ping to explore
attractions, enjoy the natural environment and habitat or visit Tai O to try
seafood. The websites shown below may give you some ideas on how to plan your
trip.
Ngong Ping
Ngong
Ngong
Tai O
History of Tai O http://www2.hkedcity.net/citizen_files/aa/cr/to193030/public_html/index.htm
Tai O Cultural Workshop http://hk.geocities.com/taioworkshop2002/
The Conservatory Association http://www.conservancy.org.hk/conser/nature/class02.htm
http://www.np360.com.hk/html/chi/lantau/tour.html#back
Acknowledgement
Orienteering Association
of
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association－ Sports Physiotherapy Specialty Group
Hong Kong
Ngong Ping 360
Ngong Ping village office
Ngong Ping tea garden
Event officials of Youth Advance Orienteering Club
E-punching and timing
1. EMIT EPTS will be employed for this event.
1. Competitors should bring their own E-card s which completed in the entry form. In case competitors forget to take electronic control card, they need to pay $50 rental fee and $250 deposit, which will be refundable when card returned. (Spare cards are limited and will be served on a first-come-first-serve basis).
2. Competitors should write their race number on backup label for backup purpose in case of E-card failure.
Essential Information for Electronic Punching and Timing System
1. 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.
2. The running time will be calculated based on the records in the E-card s. 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-card s 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-card s 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-card s 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-card s 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. 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.