STIHL x SH Paluküla rogain

Additional information

Competition center

The competition center is located in Uniküla shooting range. The parking lot is located on a large square behind the shooting range.

The parking area may be uneven in places, so please drive slowly and carefully, especially with lower cars!

There are outdoor toilets located in the competition center.

Timetable

10.00 Event center is open, race material handout
11.10 Briefing about rogain (for the beginners and all other questions about map etc..)
11.30 Map handout to all the classes
12.00 Start for main and hiking classes
12.15 Start for the family and bicycle classes
14.45 Control time ending for the family class
14.45 Control time ending for the bicycle class
15.00 Control time ending for the main class
15.30 Award ceremony for the main class (approximately)

Competition materials

Competition materials (also rented SPORTident (SI) cards) are available from the secretariat. Please reset all SI-cards, including rented SI-cards, and check them when entering the start area! If the SI-card is not reset the result is canceled. The SI-card punching system will be used in every class. It can be rented from the organizers (2€). In family class the rent will cost 1€.
All participants must attach the SI-card with a non-removable wristband.
Wristband will be given from organizers with other competition materials. In family class, only one member must attach the SI-card with a non-removable wristband. All members of a team must visit the control point for the team to receive points of that control point within 60 seconds, starting from registering the first SI-card of the team. SI-cards with capacity for at least 50 entries are needed. Capacity protests will not be upheld later.

Notice! The finishing time for each competitor will be marked when the very last registration with the SI-card at the finish station is done. The wristband must remain intact and around the wrist when it gets to the finish.

To receive your materials faster, we recommend you to check your starting number from the starting protocol and tell it to the person who hands out materials! STARTING PROTOCOL

Course setter comments

The course has 40 checkpoints (numbered 31-70) with a total value of 184 points. The straight-line distance through all checkpoints is approximately 23.8 km. There is one self-service water point on the course, which is marked on the map with a water point symbol.

Map

The map scale is 1:15,000, which means that 1 cm on the map corresponds to 150 meters in real life.
The contour lines are spaced 5 meters apart.

The map is printed on waterproof paper. The map sheet size is 422 x 320mm.
If desired, the map can be placed in a map sleeve.
Each team will receive a map sleeve along with their start materials (the start materials are inside the sleeve).

Participants are asked to adhere to the map’s prohibited areas, which include off-limits areas (moss green) and other restricted areas (purple vertical stripes). This is to ensure the fairness of the competition and to maintain good relations with local residents and landowners.
Note: According to the rogaine map, the map does not reflect the passability of the forest – white color represents both beautiful pine forests and power line thickets. Clearcuts and half-open young stands are shown with white bubbles with a yellow warning symbol.

GPS tracking

GPS link: https://sportrec.eu/gps/palukula-rogain-2024

Catering

Meals are served with reusable bowls and cups. Please put them in the right bag after eating and clean them of food waste beforehand! HoneyPower gels and bars can also be purchased from the secretariat.

Luggage storage

There is luggage storage tent in the competition center where you can leave your personal belongings, car keys, etc.

Washing

It is possible to wash only your hands and face in the event center. No showers this time unfortunately.

Classes, conditions, check time

Teams of 2-5 members can participate. Control time for the main class is 3 hours, for the bike and family class it is 2.5 hours. A hiking class has been added, where participants can move along the route which consists the most interesting points and keeps the orienteering suitable for everyone. On this route, it is allowed to go with a friends group.

Registration

Register HERE!

Registration to events separately: IBAN: EE472200221061466747 Swedbank, MTÜ Seiklushunt Explanation field: name of the team/event (i.e. TeamSeiklushunt/Narva-Joesuu Rogain)

NB! If you want to pay by invoice, please do not pay with the payment link in the registration environment. Send this request to dora@seiklushunt.ee and then pay with a separate transfer based on the invoice!

Start order

Teams will get their maps at the starting area at 11.30. The maps are laid down rolled up. Each roll has a team number on it. Each team also has one extra map for planning. After receiving the maps, the teams can start planning their track away from the starting area (e.g. in the car).

All teams must be at the start area at least 10 minutes before the start. When entering the starting area, the judges check that all competitors have the SI-card zeroed and attached to their wrist.

Scoring

The amount of points for a checkpoint differs by difficulty and distance (from 2 to 5) according to the first digit of the control point number (e.g. control point 47 gives 4 points and 56 gives 5 points). The amount and order of the control points collected is free to choose by the team. Exceeding the control time results in a penalty of -1 point for every minute exceeded (e.g finishing the main class with 3:00:34 time gives a penalty of -1 point). Exceeding the check time for more than 30 minutes results in disqualification.

Addition

All participants must obey all the traffic rules during the competition (i.e. traffic lights), and are solely responsible for their well-being. If there is a checkpoint missing or it is somehow damaged please let organizer know as soon as possible.
Organizer’s phone number is shown on the map! There is no water stops – it is recommended to take your own water with you. We recommend doing this either in a bottle belt attached around the waist, in a backpack (camel bag) or in another similar way.

After competition

After finishing, please proceed to the results countdown immediately. Since most of the participants finish at the same time, there may be a queue in the countdown. We ask for your understanding. Each finisher will have Värska Original water and warm food at the finish line.

Awarding ceremony

The awarding ceremony will take place at the competition center approximately 15.30. The best three teams of MM, NN, MN and only the winners in the other classes will be awarded, except in family class where lottery prizes will be given.

By making a registration and paying the entry fee, the participant agrees:

… with the instructions, rogain general guide and conditions set by the organizer;
… that his/her personal data is used in accordance with Estonian laws and regulations;
… that the organizer will send information e-mails;
… that photographs may be taken of him/her at the event;
… that he/she is well trained and healthy to participate in the sport event.

Rights of the organizer

• The organizer has the right to make changes in the additional information that will be available at the beginning of the competition week.
• The organizer has the right to disqualify any participants who do not follow the instructions and regulations of the competition.
• The organizer has the right to use photos and videos taken during the event for its promotional use.
• If the event is cancelled due to conditions not caused by the organizer (Force Majeure), the participation fees will not be refunded.
• If a registered person is not present, the participation fee will not be refunded.
• Questions which cannot be solved based on this guide will be resolved on an ongoing basis by the organizer.