XXII Ilves-3
Veskimõisa - Prangli, Estonia 01.-03.05.2009
Welcome to the traditional 3-day individual o-event in Southern Estonia. The terrain is the same that was used in WUOC 2008. All orienteering-friends, from top athletes to amateurs are warmly welcome – there is a wide variety of courses in different lengths and levels, altogether in 43 groups.
Program
| Friday, May 1 | 14:00 | Shortened classic distance |
| Saturday, May 2 | 11:00 | Classic distance |
| Sunday, May 3 | 11:00 | Classic distance |
Terrain and maps
Map scales are 1:10000 and 1:15000, interval for altitude lines is 5m. Maps by Madis Oras and Avo Veermäe. Previous maps are 2008010 and 2008011. Maps will be drawn according to ISOM.
Terrain is with middle and small landforms with height difference up to 20 meters. There are lots of small contour details and marshes of different size. About 90% is forested area and 10% is open area. Mixed forest, clearings of different age, some bushes and undergrowth. Runnability and visibility varies from very good to very bad (due to undergrowth and fallen trees). Some older clearings with dense vegetation may remarkably slow down running speed. Some marshy areas are wet and soft. Moderately developed network paths. Regular system of rides. Some forestry tracks.
Map scale on 1st ja 3rd day is 1:10 000 for all classes. On 2nd day for classes M21E, M35, M18, M20, M21A, M21B, N21E, N35, N18, N20, N21A is scale 1:15 000, for others 1:10 000. Map scale for marked distances is 1: 7500.
Entries
| MN 8, 10, 12, 14 | 30 EEK / day |
| MN 16, 18, 20 | 60 EEK / day |
| MN 60, 65, 70, M75, OC | 70 EEK / day |
| MN 21, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 | 100 EEK / day |
1EUR = 15.65EEK
Deadline for online (https://www.osport.ee) registration accompanied by bank transfer is April 23, 2009. Entry fee must be paid to: Swedbank, Liivalaia 8, Tallinn 1540, account name: ILVES ORIENTEERUMISKLUBI, IBAN: EE302200001120086880, SWIFT: HABA EE2X.
An additional 10 EUR must be added to cover bank charges.
Punching system
Electronic punching system SPORTident is used in all classes; all SI-cards are accepted (inc. SI-8 and SI-9). Rent of SI-card: 25 EEK per day (5 EUR/ 3 days). In case of losing rented SI-card, the compensation charge is 450 EEK (30 EUR).
Classes and preliminary course lengths (km)
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | ||
| N21E | 5 | 8 | 6 | M8NR | 1,5 | 1,5 | 1,5 |
| M21E | 7 | 14 | 9 | M10NR | 1,5 | 1,5 | 1,5 |
| N8NR | 1,5 | 1,5 | 1,5 | M12A | 2 | 2,5 | 2 |
| N10NR | 1,5 | 1,5 | 1,5 | M12B | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| N12A | 1,5 | 2 | 2 | M14A | 3 | 4,5 | 4 |
| N12B | 1,5 | 1,5 | 1,5 | M14B | 2,5 | 3,5 | 3 |
| N14A | 2,5 | 3 | 2,5 | M16A | 5 | 6 | 5,5 |
| N14B | 2 | 2,5 | 2 | M16B | 4 | 5 | 4,5 |
| N16 | 3,5 | 4 | 3,5 | M18 | 6 | 8,5 | 7 |
| N18 | 4 | 5,5 | 4,5 | M20 | 6 | 8,5 | 7 |
| N20 | 4 | 6 | 5 | M21A | 6 | 8,5 | 7 |
| N21A | 4,5 | 5,5 | 5 | M21B | 4,5 | 7 | 5,5 |
| N21B | 3 | 4 | 3,5 | M35 | 6 | 8,5 | 7,5 |
| N35 | 4,5 | 5,5 | 5 | M40 | 5 | 7,5 | 6,5 |
| N40 | 4 | 5 | 4,5 | M45 | 4,5 | 6,5 | 6 |
| N45 | 3,5 | 4,5 | 4 | M50 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| N50 | 3,5 | 4 | 3,5 | M55 | 4 | 5 | 4,5 |
| N55 | 3 | 3,5 | 3 | M60 | 3,5 | 4,5 | 4 |
| N60 | 3 | 3,5 | 3 | M65 | 3,5 | 4,5 | 4 |
| N65 | 3 | 3,5 | 3 | M70 | 3 | 4 | 3,5 |
| N70 | 2,5 | 3 | 2,5 | M75 | 3 | 3,5 | 3,5 |
OC – open score course without pre-registration. N – women, M - men; NR – marked distance. If there are only 1-3 competitors registered in some classes then the classes may be merged.
Distances to Start
| Start 1 | Start 2 | Start 3 | |
| Day 1 | 1400m | 1500m | 300m |
| Day 2 | 300m | 150m | 200m |
| Day 3 | 400m | 500m | 500m |
Rules for the competition
The SPORTident electronic punching system will be used.
Start
Pre-start time is 2 minutes on each day. Runners will start from next to map.
Control are printed to the front side of the maps.
Start interval is 2 minutes. At the start signal the competitors may cross the start line, take the map and begin their course via the start control.
Late start. Competitors who arrive late to the start have to ask help from the start official. Starting later is possible until the last competitor will start.
Control time: 1st day – 2 hours, 2nd and 3rd day – 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Punching at the controls
Punching at the controls, by placing the SI-card into the hole on top of the control unit, the competitor will get a confirming visible and/or audible signal from the electronic control unit confirming the registration. The competitor is responsible for punching at the correct control. If the punch did not register the competitor must use the manual punch in the R-boxes on the map, R1, R2, R3 or into the edge of the map on lack of the reserve boxes. A lost SI-card will result in disqualification.
Finish
The finish time will be taken through a punch at the finish line. After the finish punch the competitor continues through the finish chute to another punch unit, where the information from the SI-card will be read out. Competitors, who have used manual punching, must inform the finish officials after emptying their SI-card. The hired SI-cards must be returned to a finish official as soon as they have been emptied on the last competition day. Result list with split-times will be given to competitors in finish area.
When a hired SI-card will lose, it costs 450 EEK.
ILVES-3 A->Z
Buffet will be with several menus at the event centre.
Changes to the information about competitors in same group can be made at the competition office.
Child care: There is a kindergarten at the event centre.
Clothing return: Extra clothing left at the start will be taken to the competition centre by the organizers.
Competition office is open at 1st day 12-16.30, 2nd and 3rd day 1 hour before starts.
Distribution of maps: Competition maps will be given out each day after the last runner has started, on 1st day at 14.35, on 2nd and 3rd day at 12.50.
Mini-course will be performed in competition centre every day. Start: 1st day between 14.00- 16.00.; 2nd day between 11.00-14.00; 3rd day between 11.00-14.00. Black-and-white scheme-map will be used; the controls are on the marked distance. Distances are 500-1000 m long. The course is meant for children up to ten years old. Some help on the distance is allowed. The results of the mini race will be available on the next day, the result of day 3 will be available only on the homepage of OC Ilves.
Number bibs will be available at the event centre.
Open courses are every day from Start 2. SPORTident electronic punching and timing system will be used. Entry fee 50 EEK has to be paid at the competition office. The results of the open distances will be available on the next day; the result of day 3 will be available only on the homepage of OC Ilves.
Open courses start is at Start 2 and open on 1st day 14.00-15.30, on 2nd and 3rd day 11.00-13.00.
Parking fee 15EEK/day/car
Prizes will be awarded according to 3 days total result. Number of prizes in each class depends on the number of participants in the class.
Results: Each competitor can take a result list with split times, leaving finish area. Provisional results will be displayed in the event centre during the competition. The official results will be displayed on the results board in the event centre at the next day, on 3rd day these will be displayed at the end of competition. Official results are available also in the event homepage http://www.okilves.ee/ilves3 at the end of each day.
Retrials: People who retire must go through the finish or inform the finish officials.
Shower with warm water isat the event centre.
Toilets are in event centre on the way to starts.
Driving directions: from road Tartu-Võru (30km - Sulaoja) cross of Piigaste
Accommodation: floor accommodation (35 EEK/night/person) and meals (breakfast - 25 EEK; dinner - 30 EEK on May 1 and 40 EEK on May 2) from organizers have to be ordered with registration until April 23. Other possibilities for accommodation: www.visitestonia.com.
Organizers
Web: http://www.okilves.ee/ilves3, e-mail: ilves3@okilves.ee
Accommodation options: www.visitestonia.com
Event manager: Lembit Vassil tel. +372 52 95 221
Secretary: Meelike Pandis
Courses: Madis Oras and Avo Veermäe
