STIHL x SH Vidrike rogain

Additional information

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.

Course setter comments

Corse setter toughts: https://seiklushunt.ee/en/vidrike-rogain-thoughts-from-the-course-setter/

The map contains 33 checkpoints (values 3-7) with a total value of 148 points. The direct distance covering all checkpoints is approximately 23.7 km.

The direct distance of the hiking route is 8 km, with an actual distance of approximately 10 km.

Map

1:15 000 (1 cm on the map is 150 meters in nature), the distance between the same height lines is 5 meters. The size of the card sheet is 466 x 320mm.

If desired, the map can be placed in a map case. Each team will receive a map case along with the starting materials (the starting materials will be inside the case).

We kindly ask participants to follow the map’s prohibitive symbols, which indicate private yards, private land (marked in moss green), and other restricted areas (marked with purple stripes). This is to ensure fairness in the competition and maintain good relations with local residents and landowners.

NB! According to the rogaining map standards, the map does not indicate forest passability – areas colored white can represent both beautiful pine forests or dense undergrowth. Clear-cuts and semi-open young forest areas are shown with a yellow symbol featuring white dots.

Prohibited Areas and Objects

• Yards, private properties, garden plots, and other areas marked in moss green that are off-limits. Additionally, all other unmarked areas on the map, such as garden beds, private properties, or any objects where entering or causing damage would be neither moral nor legal.
• Areas marked with purple vertical stripes, including cultivated lands. These prohibited areas are not marked on the terrain.
• High fences, walls, or other obstacles where crossing may pose a potential health risk or infringe upon the owner’s rights.
• Crossing of any bodies of water marked with a black line is prohibited.

GPS tracking

GPS Tracking: https://sportrec.eu/gps/vidrike-rogain-2024

Catering

Meals are served with RINGO 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

Unfortunately there isn´t washing opportunity this time!

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/Vidrike Rogain)

NB! If you want to pay by invoice, invoices are automatically generated in the registration environment (eventor.ee). At the end of the registration, there is a box where you can fill in the bill recipient’s information. You can pay there immediately with a bank link or later on the basis of an invoice. You can see the invoice later by logging in to the registration environment or in the registration confirmation letter sent to your email. In case of concerns or differences, write: arved@seiklushunt.ee.

Paying in Stebby: https://app.stebby.eu/event/9573

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 3 to 7) 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.