2014 Invitation 9.-10.8.2014
VII Retki Rogaining
9.-10.8.2014 Hailuoto, Oulu, Finland
All orienteerers, hikers, mountain runners, hill walkers, outdoor adventurers, firms, friends and families are cordially welcome to participate in the biggest Finnish 24h rogaining event 2014.
Event schedule:
Registration starts February 15th 2014 12.00 Finnish time(GMT +2.00)
Bulletin 1, April 15th
Bulletin 2, July 15th
Start of competition August 9th 2014 12:00
Event Centre
Is located in center of Hailuoto island, about 55 km from city of the Oulu.
Competition classes
There are three competition classes in the Retki Rogaining.
- 24-hour event is for those who really enjoy orienteering.
- 8-hour event is for those who want to test themselves.
- MTB 7-hour event is for those who want to test themselves by mountain bike.
Teams
A team consists of 2 to 5 members.
Team classes
In the 24-hour competition there are several team classes.
MO Men open WO Women open XO Mixes open MJ Men Junior 15-18 WJ Women Junior 15-18 XJ Mixed Junior 15-18 MV Men Veteran 40+ WV Women Veteran 40+ XV Mixed Veteran 40+ MSV Men Superveteran 55+ WSV Women Superveteran 55+ XSW Mixed Superveteran 55+
The teams compete in every class for which they are eligible, for example juniors, seniors and veterans compete in open category, too.
In the 8-hour competition there is only one team class, OPEN.
In the MTB 7-hour competition there is only one team class, OPEN.
Age limit
All participants must be at least 15 years of age.
Preliminary competition timetable
Saturday
12.00 (noon) Start of the 24-hour and 8-hour events
13.00 Start of the MTB 7-hour event
20.00 finish of the 8-hour event and MTB 7-hours event
Sunday
12.00 (noon) finish of the 24-hour event
Registration
The registration is made over the internet at: Registration System. You will receive an invoice by e-mail after your registration in confirmed by the organisers. You can pay the entry fee on account Free Adventure ry IBAN: FI64 5741 3620 4342 22 with reference number 1122. Bank account BIC-code for foreign payments is OKOYFIHH.
Entry fees
The entry fee of a team is the sum of individual fees of the team members.
Class Paid by 1.4. Paid by 31.5. Paid by 26.7. 24 h 65 €/person 75 €/person 85 €/person 8 h 45 €/person 55 €/person 65 €/person 7 h 45 €/person 55 €/person 65 €/person
Event map
Scale 1:40 000, h = 5m, topographical map
Checkpoints
The visits at the checkpoints are recorded by the teams by using an electronic punching system. The rent of the punching system is included in the fee.
Catering
At the Hashhouse.
All catering at the hash house in the middle of the competition area during the event is included in the fee. Besides that there will be water posts along the course. The pre-event meal is not included.
Prizes
Three best teams in every class shall be awarded a prize.
Transportation
Event Centre is on the island so ferries must be used at arrival and departure. More information about transportation on Bulletin 1. If you need bus transportation from Oulu, please let us know.
Accommodation
More information on Bulletin 1.
Additional information
Further information will be added on the website whenever it becomes available.
You may also contact the organising committee:
Chairman of the Organising Committee: Seppo Mäkinen, +358405564939, snowhow@kolumbus.fi
Course setter team: Seppo Mäkinen, Marko Vapa and Mikko Vapa
Registration and fees: Seppo Mäkinen, snowhow@kolumbus.fi
International contacts: Seppo Mäkinen, snowhow@kolumbus.fi and Jari Kaaja, jari.kaaja at x-sprint.com
Internet services, registration and timing: Miika Pietilä, miikapietila at miip biz
Bulletin 1
Further information will be added on Bulletin 1.