ORGANISERS

Competition is organised by Orienteering club "Kāpa" in cooperation with Latvian Orienteering Federation.

Competition director: Indulis Peilāns

IOF controller: Jurģis Krastiņš

EVENT PROGRAMME

Jun 27

• 14:00 Shortened long distance race near Užava (M21E, W21E - WRE middle distance)
• 20:00 Opening Ceremony, Day 1 prize-giving, followed by Karaoke

Jun 28

• 11:00 Middle distance race near Cirpstene (M21E, W21E - WRE middle distance)
• 20:00 Day 2 prize-giving, followed by Open-air party

Jun 29

• 10:00 Middle distance race near Ventspils (M21E, W21E - Chasing start ,Shortened long distance)
• 15:00 Prize-giving, Closing ceremony

TERRAIN

Seaside dune area with larger and smaller landforms, with a small height difference (15m). Runability mostly good.

Dangerous places - on days 2 and 3, remnants of Soviet army buildings and barbed wire are found in the area

Map scale for all days 1:10 000 or 1:7 500 (MW50 and older), Contour interval 2.5m.

FORBIDDEN AREAS

PUNCHING SYSTEM AND COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS

SportIdent. Rent is 5 EUR for three days, or 2 EUR per day. DIR groups 2 EUR per day. In case a SI card is lost or damaged, the competitors are obliged to cover the expenses.

It will be possible to try out electronic punching at the finish area.

Competitors must use the exact SI card that is given in the start protocol, otherwise you can get disqualified. In case there are issues with SI cards, please do not hesitate to ask for assistance at the sekretariat.

PARTICIPANTS GROUPS AND COURSE PARAMETRES

IOF ranking middle distance race - WRE

men	km	women	km	y.o.b.	Map scale
M21E	6,0 - 13,0	W21E	5,0 - 8,5	Open group
M8*	1,5 - 2,5	W8*	1,5 - 2,5	2017 -
M10*	1,5 - 2,5	W10*	1,5 - 2,5	2015 -
M12*	2,0 - 2,8	W12*	2,0 - 2,8	2013 -
M12	2,5 - 2,8	W12	2,0 - 2,5	2013 -
M14L	4,0 - 5,0	W14L	3,0 - 4,0	2011 -
M14**	3,0	W14**	2,0 - 2,5	2011 -
M16L	5,0 - 6,0	W16L	3,5 - 4,5	2009 -
M16**	4,5 - 5,0	W16**	3,0 - 4,0	2009 -
M18	6,5 - 7,5	W18	4,5 - 5,0	2007 -
M20	7,5 - 9,0	W20	5,0 - 5,5	2005 -
M21L	7,5 - 9,0	W21L	5,0 - 6,0	Open group
M21S	5,5 - 6,5	W21S	3,5 - 4,5	Open group
M210 easy**	4,0 - 5,0	W210 easy**	3,5	Open group	1:10 000
M35L	7,5 - 9,0	W35L	5,0	- 1990
M35S	5,0 - 6,0	W35S	4,0	- 1990	1:10 000
M40L	6,5 - 8,0	W40L	4,5 - 5,0	- 1985	1:10 000
M40S	5,0 - 6,0	W40S	3,5 - 4,0	- 1985	1:10 000
M45L	5,5 - 6,5	W45L	4,5 - 5,0	- 1980	1:10 000
M45S	4,5 - 5,5	W45S	3,5 - 4,0	- 1980	1:10 000
M50L	6,0 - 7,0	W50L	4,5 - 5,0	- 1975	1:10 000
M50S	4,5 - 5,5	W50S	3,5 - 4,0	- 1975	1:10 000
M55	5,0	W55	4,5	- 1970	1:7 500
M60	4,5	W60	4,0	- 1965	1:7 500
M65	4,5	W65	3,5	- 1960	1:7 500
M70	4,5	W70	3,5	- 1955	1:7 500
M75	3,5	W75	3,0	- 1950	1:7 500
M80	3,2	W80	2,8	- 1945	1:7 500
M85	3,0	W85	2,5	- 1940	1:7 500

Open courses	DIR 1**	2,0 - 2,5 km
	DIR 2	4,0 - 4,5 km
	DIR 3**	5,5 - 6,0 km
	DIR 4	7,0 - 7,5 km
OPEN-100	Weight 100 kg and over	4,5 km

The proposed course lengths are approximate, and the exact parameters will be specified in the competition programme. Time limit for every course is 120 min

Expected winning times according to LOF and IOF (for MW21E on Day 1 and Day 2) foot-o competition rules.

Groups M210 easy**, W210 easy** are for all the beginners – also for young ones born in 2008 and earlier, paying participant fee according to the age group

W8*, M8*, W10*, M10*, W12*, M12* – marked courses supported by tapes on the terrain. Punching is with SportIdent following the order shown on the map. Both the route marked on the terrain and the controls on the map are in the sequential order to be followed. Runners may prefer either to follow the route marked with the tapes or to take their own route between the controls. In groups W8* and M8* the main prize will be awarded to the competitors who have completed their course without the assistance of an adult. Participants who will be orienteering at least one day with the assistance of an adult are included in the separate groups “W8* with parents” and “M8* with parents”. There will not be DQ in Groups M8* and W8* instead penalty time 60 minutes will be added to result so they will be ranked below those who punched correctly. For groups W8*, M8*, W10*, M10* controls are placed directly on the tape-marked way, while for groups W12* and M12* controls can be placed up to 150 metres away from the tape.

Explanation:

* - marked course
** - technically easy course
S - short course
L - long course
0 - easy course

PARTICIPATION FEES, ENTRIES

There are 3 deadlines for the entries (Price per all days / Price per day):

	until April 15 2025	from April 16 to June 1	from June 2 to June 15	DIR 2-4 group
MW 8-10	9 EUR / 4 EUR	12 EUR / 5 EUR	14 EUR / 6 EUR	24 EUR / 8 EUR
MW12-14	17 EUR / 8 EUR	22 EUR / 10 EUR	25 EUR / 12 EUR	24 EUR / 8 EUR
MW16-20	26 EUR / 10 EUR	32 EUR / 12 EUR	39 EUR / 15 EUR	24 EUR / 8 EUR
MW60 and older	28 EUR / 12 EUR	35 EUR / 15 EUR	42 EUR / 18 EUR	36 EUR / 12 EUR
Others	44 EUR / 19 EUR	55 EUR / 24 EUR	66 EUR / 28 EUR	45 EUR/ 15 EUR
OPEN 100	according to the age group

Online entries

Entry fees must be paid by the entry deadline. An entry is considered as a warranty to pay the fee. Entries after 15 June involve a + 25% surcharge on the third deadline entry fee. Course change is possible if there are vacancies (only until June 21), + 7 EUR.

Refund of participation fee in case of canceling registration is possible only till 1st June. After 2nd June participation fee will not be refunded in case of canceling participation.

Families of at least 3 people, where at least 2 of the family members are young (starting in classes MW8 to MW18), are eligible to a 20% discount of the original fee for the respective entry deadline. (Discount applies for children <=18 and their parents)

For DIR 1 – DIR 4 courses, the entry can made at the respective event centre of the competition day, however online entries for your and our convenience are advised. Participation fee for DIR1** is 6 EUR per day, for DIR 2-4 fees are as stated in table above.

Transport Passes - allows to enter the competition centre and each day’s event centres (purchase can be made by entering the competition centers, payment in cash only):

• Car pass (up to 9 persons) – 5,00 EUR
• Bus pass – 10,00 EUR

Competition center and participants’ campsite in the vicinity of the Cirpstene. Tent place: 5.00 EUR per night

PRIZE GIVING

The winners of each day will be awarded with prizes.

In the overall, prizes are given, in groups M21E and W21E 1st-6th place winners, in other groups 1st-3rd place winners.

There will be a lottery of competitor’s number bibs during the closing ceremony.

There will be prizes for best orienteering clubs and families. Each participant’s rating is measured by a point system. Results from DIR groups are not included in these ratings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Latvia is a member of the European Union and EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Latvia. Participants who are not EU citizens may need a visa to enter Latvia. Additional information on visa-free entry into Latvia or on obtaining a visa here: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/entry-latvia?

Climate - average temperatures at the end of June is between 15 to 20 degrees celsius, however heatwaves are possible with temperatures raising above 25 degrees celsius, also rain is possible

Transport - there is no organised transport provided, competitors need to arrive with their own cars, there will be signpostings and markings available on roads nearby competition arenas