2015 Invitation
VIII Retki Rogaining
16.-17.5.2015 Jyväskylä, Finland
All orienteerers, hikers, mountain runners, hill walkers, outdoor adventurers, firms, friends and families are cordially welcome to participate in the oldest Finnish 24h rogaining event.
Rules
The rules of the International Rogaining Federation are followed in the competition.
By registering to the competition, you agree the IRF rules. Competitors will be penalized according to the rules in case of violations.
Event schedule:
Registration starts February 1st 2015 12:00 Finnish time(GMT +2.00)
Start of competition May 16th 2015 12:00
Event Centre
Is located within 40 km from city of Jyväskylä. Exact location will be announced later.
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 8-hour event is for those who want to test themselves by mountain bike.
Teams
A competition team consists of 2 to 5 members. A team which has a member who is under 18 years of age, shall also have a member who is over 18 years of age. All participants in 24 hour classes under 18 years need to have a written permission from their legal guardian for taking part on the competition unless their legal guardian is in the same team.
Team classes
In the 24-hour competition there are several team classes.
- MO Men open
- WO Women open
- XO Mixed open
- MJ Men Junior 15-22
- WJ Women Junior 14-22
- XJ Mixed Junior 14-22
- MV Men Veteran 40+
- WV Women Veteran 40+
- XV Mixed Veteran 40+
- MSV Men Superveteran 55+
- WSV Women Superveteran 55+
- XSW Mixed Superveteran 55+
- MUV Men Ultra veteran 65+
- WUV Women Ultra veteran 65+
- XUV Mixed Ultra veteran 65+
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 8-hour competition there is only one team class, OPEN.
Age limit
All participants in 24 hour classes must be at least 14 years of age.
Preliminary competition timetable
- Saturday
- 12:00 (noon) Start of the 24-hour and 8-hour events
- 20:00 finish of the 8-hour events
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Sunday
- 12:00 (noon) finish of the 24-hour event
Registration
Registration opens February 1st 2015 12.00 Finnish time(GMT +2.00)
Entry fees
The entry fee of a team is the sum of individual fees of the team members.
| Class | Paid by 28.2. | Paid by 30.4. | Paid by 10.5. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 h | 65 eur/person | 75 eur/person | 85 eur/person |
| 8 h | 45 eur/person | 55 eur/person | 65 eur/person |
Cancellation policy
In case of a cancellation, the organisers refund the team as follows:- The cancellation done by 30.4.2015, 80 % is refunded.
- The cancellation done by 10.5.2015, 50% refund will be made.
A team can change its members using the internet service free of charge until 10.5.2015. Any other change, after given date, or change requiring manual labour, costs 5 euro, and must be paid in cash at the event centre before the competition material is handed to team.
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 (24 hour classes) or by mobile phones (8 hour classes). The rent of the electronic punching system is included in the fee of 24 hour classes. In 8 hour classes you must have an own mobile phone.
Catering
At the Hashhouse.
All catering at the hash house in the competition centre during the event (sat 14:00 - sun 12:00) is included in the fee. Besides that there will be water posts along the course.
Prizes
Three best teams in every class shall be awarded a prize.
Transportation
Event Centre is in the middle of nowhere ;) Public transport is not available. More information about transportation on Bulletin 1.
Compulsory equipment
Team must carry a mobile phone and first aid kit with emergency/space blanket. Every team member must carry whistle. Helmet is also obligatory for MTB race.
Compulsory equipment must be with the participant during the whole race. Rogainers are not allowed to leave the compulsory equipment in a backpack and then leave the pack for example 100 metres behind while visiting control.
Compulsory equipment checks can be performed at any time, before the race, during the race or right after finishing the race. Missing compulsory equipment is penalized as in the rules. During the race the time spent on checking the equipment is counted as race time and there is no compensation on time lost. Keep the compulsory equipment easily accessible.
For your own safety and for accurate navigation we suggest also plaster, sports tape, water container, some food, spare undershirt, windproof jacket, torch/head light and compass. You can leave other than obligatory equipment on the trail but only after the start of the race and you must have it with you when you finish your race.
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:
Riku Pulliainen (riku.pulliainen@gmail.com, +358 40 077 9761)
Course setter: Tommi Lahtonen (hazor@eeme.li, +358 50 583 6044)
Internet services, registration and timing: Miika Pietilä, miikapietila at miip biz