Bulletin #2

MTB Orienteering World Cup 2013 - Final Round (3) MTBO WCup’13

World Masters MTB Orienteering Championships 2013 WMMTBOC’13

09th to 13th October 2013

Portuguese Orienteering Federation (POF) is very glad to welcome the best Mountain bike orienteers of the world to the Costa Alentejana region, in the southwest of Portugal. Costa Alentejana is a very well preserved natural region and offers you beautiful landscapes and wonderful beaches. Here you will have the opportunity to compete in hard but interesting terrain, to provide you with the best challenge for mountain bike orienteering.

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Event Honor Committee Dear lecturers and participants to the World Cup and World Masters MTB Orienteering Championships 2013, I am very pleased and honored to welcome you all to Portugal. I warmly salute all the athletes participating in this event, coming from all around the world. This healthy competition will take place in the beautiful region of the Southwest coast (Alentejo) and will be held between the 10th and 13th of October. I wish to point out the importance of sharing sportive knowledge, best practices and experiences promoting as well social contacts. The presence of the most know of national and international athletes allows a sporting spectacle of excellence which is most welcome by the Government enhancing the cooperation of public and private entities. I wish all the best success and outstanding performances to all participants and visitors expressing our sincere compliments to the Portuguese Orienteering Federation for the organization of this important event.

Alexandre Miguel Mestre Secretary of State of Sports

and Youth

Even for those with a keen sense of direction, as it is certainly the case for the international participants of Mountain Bike Orienteering events, that will take place on our territory, it is very easy to lose their hearts, falling in love with a County with flaring landscapes, where the mountains lean over the sea after having embraced the Alentejo plains. Here you will find a surprising gastronomy, which harmoniously combines the fresh aromas from the sea with the strong and hot flavors from Alentejo. Here you will discover a warm and brotherly people, who like to welcome those who visit us and choose our County to live. To the organization of the MTB Orienteering World Cup 2013 Round 3, and the World Masters MTB Orienteering Championships 2013, and to all participants, I send my vows of a huge success, expressing our gratitude for the confidence deposited on us. I’m certain that our territory will prove to be up to this challenge and this privilege.

Carlos Beato Mayor of Grândola

Vitor Proença Mayor of Santiago do Cacém

On the way of major events The Municipality of Santiago Cacém and the Alentejo Coast are, once again, on the path of a major international event. It is with great enthusiasm that we receive the worldwide community of MTBO and we are sure that you'll take the best memories of our landscapes and exciting tracks. We leave you the challenge to enjoy our gastronomy at the same time you soak up the hospitality and friendliness of our people. A warm greeting to all the athletes, as well to all the members of the organization and other stakeholders involved in these two major competitions, to whom we wish the greatest success. Welcome to the municipality of Santiago Cacém!

Organizers: IOF - International Orienteering Federation - www.orienteering.org POF - Portuguese Orienteering Federation - www.fpo.pt Event Director: Augusto Almeida Event Vice-Director: Joaquim Patrício Event Secretary: António Rodrigues Maps & Courses: Alexandre Reis and Hugo Patricio Media coordinator: Hugo Borda d’Água

Event controlling IOF Senior Event Adviser: Christian Gigon / SUI National Controller: Fernando Feijão / POR

Event Center Grândola (130 km south of Lisbon international airport) (170 Km north of Faro international airport)

Information Federação Portuguesa de Orientação – FPO Estrada da Vieira, 4 – Bairro Florestal – Pedreanes P – 2430-401 Marinha Grande PORTUGAL Tel./Fax: (00) (351) 244575074 Email: mtbo13.portugal@gmail.com or geral@fpo.pt Website: www.wmmtboc2013.fpo.pt

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Program 08th October 2013 (Tuesday) - training event 09th October 2013 (Wednesday) - training event, arrivals 10th October 2013 (Thursday) - Arrivals, model event, opening ceremony 11th October 2013 (Friday) - Middle distance, prize giving ceremony 12th October 2013 (Saturday) – Long distance, Banquet, prize giving ceremony 13th October 2013 (Sunday) - Mixed relay (WCup) and Sprint distance (World Masters), closing ceremony, prize giving ceremony After 15pm: departure 14th October 2013 (Monday) - Departure

Competition Rules All events will be organized in accordance with the Competition Rules for IOF MTB Orienteering Events as published by the IOF and valid of 1 January 2013, the Special Rules for the 2013 World Cup in MTB Orienteering, the Special Rules for the 2013 World Masters MTB Orienteering Championships and the IOF Anti-Doping Rules valid at the time of The Event. - Competitors must get to all control points with their bikes. - Riding off the track, trail or path is allowed in areas marked as forest or freely rideable open area. Off road riding is strictly prohibited in all other areas, including settlements, cultivated land, orchards, vineyards and all other open areas not marked as rideable. Competitors riding off road in restricted areas are responsible for any damage claimed by the landowners and will be disqualified. - In Portugal one drives on the RIGHT side of road. - Therefore riders must ride on the RIGHT side on all roads and tracks. - Overtaking slower riders should be done by the LEFT.

Classes:

MTBO World Cup: W /M 21

WMMTBOC: W/M 40, 50, 60, 70

MTBO open competitions: W/M 16, 18, 20, 21A

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ENTRY FEES: MTB Orienteering World Cup: All participants = competitors + officials: € 60 / per person Middle distance: € 40 / per person Long distance: € 40 / per person Mixed relay: € 90 / per team (Entry fee includes the Banquet)

WMMTBOC:

MTB Orienteering open competitions:

Participation restrictions: Participation restrictions in World Cup: - Each federation may enter a team of 12 competitors – up to 6 women and 6 men in each MTB Orienteering World Cup event, and an unlimited number of team officials. - For mixed relay: A maximum of 4 teams of 3 riders per member federation. Each team must include at least one person of each gender (see Special Rules for MTB Orienteering World Cup 2013). - Competitors who are representing a Federation shall have full passport holding citizenship of the country of that Federation.

by 01st April 2013 by 01st August 2013

All participants = competitors + officials €25/person €30/person

Sprint distance €15/person €20/person

Middle distance €25/person €30/person

Long distance €35/person €40/person

Banquet €25/person €30/person

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by 01st April 2013 by 01st August 2013

Sprint distance €8/person €10/person

Middle distance €17/person €20/person

Long distance €17/person €20/person

Banquet €25/person €30/person

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ENTRIES Entry deadlines for MTB Orienteering World Cup: ENTRY FORM A (preliminary entry) by 01st June 2013 giving: # country + number of competitors of each gender (preliminary) + number of team officials + category of accommodation + team manager’s name, address and telephone/fax numbers ENTRY FORM B (final entry) by 01st August 2013: # country + number of competitors of each gender (final) + accommodation and entry fees + team managers name, address and telephone/fax numbers + payment for accommodation, meals, public transport and entry fees. NAME ENTRY FORM by 01st September 2013: # each competitors family name and first name, class or gender and year of birth + information on whether the athlete borrows an SI-card or uses his owns SI-card (also enter the SI-card number) + family name and first name of each team official.

Entry deadlines for WMMTBOC and Open competitions: ENTRY FORM (final entry) by 01st August 2013: (or by 01st April for reduced prices) # country + each competitors family name and first name, class or gender and year of birth + accommodation, transport and entry fees + e-mail, address and fax/ telephone numbers + payment for accommodation, meals, public transport and entry fees.

Account number for payments:

All payments are to be made to the Portuguese Orienteering Federation, as follows (all charges are paid by sender): Bank name: Montepio Geral (Agency: Torre da Marinha) BIC/SWIFT: MPIOPTPL IBAN: PT50.0036.0276.9910.0027.1984.3 Bank Address: Montepio Geral - Agência da Torre da Marinha Rua Gil Vicente, 1 A/B - Torre da Marinha P-2840-437 Seixal - Portugal

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Embargoed Areas : Grândola - Santiago do Cacém – Sines (See map on the page 12). Areas embargoed during 01st September 2012 – 13th October 2013.

Old maps in these areas: - Casoto: MTBO - 1:20.000 / 5 m (2011) - Santiago do Cacém: FootO – 1:7500 / 5 m (March 2012) except the city center . - Grândola: MTBO - 1:20.000 / 10 m (Revised on March 2011) All the old maps from those areas are published on the event website. The above areas are out of bounds for all potential World Cup and World Masters participants and team members, including competitors, team leaders, coaches, doctors, escorts, and any other person who through their knowledge of the terrain may influence the result of the competitions. The areas of Grândola, Santiago do Cacém and Sines are restricted for MTB Orienteering activity. The exception is for Santiago do Cacém City centre under certain restrictions: - using a map in the area is forbidden; - cycling or running is forbidden; - testing route choices is forbidden. For all other terrains the access is forbidden (even only for leisure cycling, as pedestrian and so forth).

Map details: All events will be organized in accordance with the IOF International Specification for MTB Orienteering Maps (2010). Middle – WCup 1:15,000 / 5 m; Masters 1:10,000 / 5 m Long – WCup 1:15,000 / 5 m; Masters 1:15,000 / 5 m Relay – WCup 1:10,000 / 5 m Sprint - Masters 1:7,500 / 5 m

Courses - Preliminary information on the courses:

Time is estimated winning time. Km refers to straight line.

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Elite Min Km

Master 40 Min Km

Master 50 Min Km

Master 60 Min Km

Master 70 Min Km

Midlle M W

55 14,0 45 11,0

55 12,5 45 10,0

55 10,0 45 8,0

55 9,0 45 7,0

55 8,0 45 6,0

Long M W

110 27,0 90 20,0

110 25,0 90 18,0

110 22,5 90 16,5

110 20,0 90 15,0

110 15,0 90 12,0

Relay / Sprint M W

45 11,5 20 5,1 20 5,9

20 4,5 20 3,5

20 3,5 20 3,0

20 3,0 20 2,0

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Terrain description Sprint and relay area is planned in the area that combines urban and forested area with multiple paths, open areas, buildings, and numerous features man made. Middle and long distance events are planned in areas characteristic of multiple paths and roads, dense vegetation, forest clean, and some open areas. The forest areas sometimes have an underbrush that can hamper the shortcuts. Altitude: 50m to 450m. Parts of the courses can be run in urban areas. Some steep sections can be challenging for riders. In some sectors there are some rocks and spikes. Puncture protection is strongly recommended.

Time keeping system Sport Ident will be used on all events with SI-Card 10/11 compatible Control Stations. Everybody should provide the number of their SI cards with the entry. SI cards can be rented from Organizers for EUR 10 / for the event (EUR 30 deposit).

Training opportunities We can offer, on 8th and 9th October 2013, 2 maps for training with control points – 20 km from World Cup event center (€ 10 / map / per person).

There will be other training possibilities in Portugal: 1st – 2nd June 2013 - Event for Portuguese MTBO league, in Mealhada,

organised by DAR (http://www.dar.pt/dar) 14th – 15th September 2013 - Event for Portuguese MTBO league, in Abrantes,

organised by COA (http://www.coa.com.pt/) 5th – 6th October 2013 – Event for Portuguese MTBO league, in Leiria, organised by

COC (http://www.coc.pt ) (email: bttO2013@gmail.com) 8th – 9th October 2013 – Event training, in Grândola region, organised by

POF (http://www.fpo.pt )

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Media Services: Media representatives are cordially invited to come to Costa Alentejana to cover the World Cup and World Masters Championships races. Media registration should be performed by email by 01st August 2013. Media facilities will be available only to registered media representatives.

Visas Countries that do not need visas for entering in Portugal: all countries of European Union, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela and the Special Administrative Regions of the Popular Republic of China: Hong Kong (passport from “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”). For other countries please contact the Portuguese embassy in your country. If a personal invitation from the organisers is required for the visa, please contact us.

Weather During October you can expect temperatures from 18º to 27º Celsius during the day and from 10º to 16º at night.

Anti-Doping Doping is forbidden. Doping control will be done throughout the competition. The organizers are committed to do everything required to assist the official anti-doping authorities at MTB Orienteering World Cup to successfully and transparently undertake their work. We strongly support all positive efforts to keep our sport clean and doping-free. This event applies IOF Anti-Doping Rules, valid at the time of The Event. Please consult http://orienteering.org/anti-doping/ .

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Health Care The Organizer will provide first aid at the competition centre and at the arenas of each event. The Organizer will not bear costs connected to health insurance of participants. We recommend each individual to arrange their own personal health insurance. Participants take part at their own risk. The nearest hospital is on Santiago do Cacém (Hospital do Litoral Alentejano).

Accommodation (extra cost): For the MTB Orienteering WCup and the WMMTBOC’13 we offer a variety of accommodations in Grândola, Santiago do Cacém, Sines, Vila Nova de Santo André, Melides, Porto Covo and Tróia. For further details see our web page (all hotel units are disclosed). Please use our Accomodation entry form available in our web page.

Note: The capacity of each hotel is limited and priority will be given to orders paid

In the Event Center (EC) there will be a space for caravans: €50,00 (from 9th to 14th October 2013)

Transport (extra cost): We recommend car rental as the best way to move during the event.

A bus service to model event, races and banquet will be available, starting near event centre (Grândola) and from the centre of the accommodation towns: €60,00 (from 10th to 13th October 2013)

Transport from and to the Lisbon airport can also be requested (please contact us).

For further details see Transport entry form available on our web page.

Important deadlines World Cup: 1st June 2013: preliminary entries, guaranteed accommodation booking deadline. 1st August 2013: final entry of teams, full payment. 1st September 2013: name entry

World Masters and Open: 1st August 2013: name entry, full payment.

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Map with the embargoed areas

Detail of Santiago

friendly firms

Adress: Rua da Fábrica Nº 10 Roncão 7540-515 S. Francisco da Serra

Tel/ Fax: +351 269 471 328 E-mail: domporco.geral@gmail.com http://www.domporco.com/

Adress: Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 7370-025 Campo Maior Portalegre

Fax: +351 218 624 717 E-mail: info@delta-cafes.pt http://www.delta-cafes.com/#/en

Adress: Rua Niassa, 12 - 1ºDto 1675-147 Pontinha Mobile: +351 964 689 597 E-mail: geral@pontodori.com http://www.pontodori.com/

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Adress: Leça do Balio Porto http://www.vitalis.pt/