Gran Canaria O-Meeting Gran Canaria North
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27/12/2014 - 04/01/2015
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GRAN CANARIA ORIENTEERING MEETING Gran Canaria - North From December 27, 2014 to January 4, 2015
Presentation of Gran Canaria O-Meeting Gran Canaria O-Meeting (G-COM) is a biennial international orienteering event organized by Limonium Canarias scope, which has extensive experience since 1996. Our goal is to provide an engaging experience; not only at sports, but also from the human point of view, the environment and climate. In this edition have been selected areas near "Arucas" and "Teror" because they offer the opportunity to enjoy a variety of techniques and routes, as well as enjoy a climate in winter dates, excellent for practicing the orienteering. As evidence of the interest in this event in previous years have been fortunate to receive top class orienteers such as Matthias M端ller (world champion) and Olle Bostrom, among others. In short, G-COM aims to be a benchmark for the practice of this discipline for athletes, whether elite, beginners or families of all nationalities during the winter season. They will share their expertise with local athletes of all ages, not surprisingly, in the different categories are entered from 10 years to 75.
Why Gran Canaria? Because of the pleasant climate, the sun, the beach, the large cultural and leisure offer and a pleasant winter temperatures (the best in Europe). But not only that, because Gran Canaria have one of the largest and best maps in pine forest across Europe, a spectacular nature and a sport in rapid technical progress.
Wellcome to Gran Canaria O-Meeting
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Bulletin 0 GENERAL INFORMATION •
Gran Canaria O-Meeting: www.orienteering-g.com
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Limonium Canarias: www.limoniumcanarias.com
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/GranCanariaOrienteeringMeeting
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Twitter: twitter.com/GCOM2015
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Office of the event: Limonium Canarias. +34 928436995 (9:00 -14:00 h) José y María, 69. 35018 – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Email: info@orienteering-g.com
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Event Organizer: Limonium orienteering club
EVENT AREAS
Open the link below for detailed information. Also you can scan this QR Code. https://www.googxle.com/maps/d/edit? mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.k4EWmwzSC9Dw
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Bulletin 0 PROGRAMME Date
Event
Time & Place
Viernes 26-12-14
Accreditation and wellcome bag
Limonium Canarias 9:00 – 13:00 h
Sabado 27-12-14
San Silvestre Night Race: Night orienteering
18.30 - Teror town center
race (popular)
29-12-14 30-12-14
O-Training 1
La Calderilla
30-12-14 31-12-14
O-Training 2
Llanos de la Pez
Sprint Urban Race
Viernes 02-01-15
Scoring G-COM 2015
Sábado 03-01-14
Forest Race: Middle distance Scoring G-COM 2015
10:30 - Osorio
Domingo 04-01-14
Monteverde Race: Long distance Scoring G-COM 2015 Scoring Liga de Gran Canaria
10:30 Arucas – sports area Bus organization to start Servicess: massage, dressing room and showers
Domingo 04-01-14
Prize giving Tapas Party
14:30 Arucas – sports area
16:30 - Arucas town center
Delivery SportIdent cards, wellcome bag and accreditations : Runners may be credited and collect welcome bag, SI-Card (if rent) in: •
December, 26 from 9:00 to 13:30 h in our offices: Limonium Canarias, José y María, 69. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Zip code: 35018).
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January, 2. Arucas Event Center, 12:00 – 14:00 h.
CLASSES Class 1
H21, H35
Class 2
H40, H 45, H50, H55, D21, D35, OPEN (parejas)
Class 3
H60+, D40, D45, D50, D55
Class 4
D60+
Class 5
H/D 18-20, ven y prueba (come & try)
NOTE: You are allowed to participate under 21 in Categories 1 or 2 if you accredit experience, physical condition and proper knowledge.
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Bulletin 0 O-TRAININGS The organization offers two areas for free practice at the time you want during the previous week of Gran Canaria O-Meeting 2015 and the week after. The organization will give a plastic envelope with information about the zones map with marked points (score) for each runner can plan a personalized training and information access to each area. In the area, you will find a biodegradable tape at each Control point marked on the map, to verify your pass. The selected areas include quality maps and a completely different terrain to the areas where Gran Canaria O-Meeting 2015 will take place. Please NOTE you take part in these trainings at your own risk. We recommend you have your own travel insurance. In case of incident, you can contact us on +34 659 351 872. Service included in Pack G-COM'15
TOURIST AND CULTURAL VISITS The organization invites all foreign visitors to make a tour to see the main values and attractions of the area where the Gran Canaria O-Meeting 2015 takes place. This service is FREE, although pre-book your place is required(limited places). The date and time will be communicated before the event. A minimum number of participants is required. Service included in Pack G-COM'15
TAPAS PARTY It will take place in an area close to the event centre on the last day and after the G-COM 2015 prize giving. It will be served traditional Canarian & Spanish Tapas. It will be a momment to enjoy the company of orienteers, their families and the organization. It is the best way to finish this event. Service included in Pack G-COM'15
C-COM T-SHIRT We have designed the G-COM T-shirt to remember the best times in Gran Canaria. It will be available to you every day in the event center. Service included in Pack G-COM'15
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Bulletin 0 FEES before
before
before
28/11/14
12/12/14
26/12/12
9,50 €
10,50 €
11,50 €
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3€
3€
3€
3€*
Weekend (scoring Liga GC) (2 days)
18 €
20 €
22 €
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G-COM Trophy (3 days)
26 €
29 €
32 €
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Full Pack G-COM (6 days)
46 €
50 €
54 €
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Tapas Party
9€
9€
9€
12 € *
SI-Card Hire (per day) ***
2€
2€
2€
2€*
Gran Canaria O-Meeting T-Shirt
10 €
10 €
10 €
12 € *
later
1 DAY 1 Day O-Training SAVINGS PACKS **
OTHER SERVICES
* “Later”: limiter number of places. ** See the next point to check the concepts included in the Savings Packs. *** See below the Sportident Car rental conditions
Classes 5 H/D 18-20, come & try Unique price per day 5 € OPEN Entries in class OPEN are accepted until the day of the race, subject to availability of maps and no option to enter the classification or participation in award ceremony or giveaways.
The last day includes (04-01-15) Bus to approach the starting area, sports massage, showers and changing rooms.
SPORTIDENT-Card Hire A refundable deposit (35 €) is required. It will be refundable when return the SI card in good conditions. Lost or damage SI cards will incur in no refund or ghe deposit.
Refreshments Water and various other liquids will be available in the finish area. There will be no water stations during any of the races, it is the competitors own responsibility to remain hydrated.
First aid You take part in the competition at your own risk, are responsible for your own safety and must demonstrate a careful behavior at all times. All competitors are expected to help any other competitor that is in the need of physical assistance.
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Bulletin 0 However there will be first-aid services available in the start/ finish areas, to help in the case of accidents. NOTE: Not included in this section help to map reading.
Environment The greatest care and respect for the environment, private property, traffic rules and avoid inconvenience to other users who share competition areas are required. The organization has adequate places to park vehicles, littering and safe areas for runners and spectators.
DURING THE COMPETITION Start order The start order will be sorted. Results Preliminary results will be available in the finish area. We hope than final results could be posted on the website or the Event on 21:00. the day of the race (except urban races) Start One person will start every minute in sprint races (days 1 and 4) and 2-minutes between competitors on 5 and 6 (runners with the same course). The last day the organization will have a free bus to transport runners to the starting area (15 min). It is your responsibility to arrive early enough to check out. - 4 min
Call and CLEAR
- 3 min
Control descriptions
- 2 min
Mapa ejemplo
- 1 min
wait
0 min
START
Please, note that failure to punch the start control, will lead to disqualification. Finish All runners must punch the finish control on the finish line and then proceed to map return and SI download. If for some reason you do not finish your course you must report immediately to map return and then SI download.
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Bulletin 0 Disqualifications The following actions will result in disqualification: •
Missing your allocated start time
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Tampering with controls
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Missing control entries on your si card (including the start and finish)
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Out of order control entries on your si card
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Lost si cards
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Obstructing another competitor progression
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Exceeding the time limit of 2 hours
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Disregard for general countryside protection
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Breaking any other rule established by the organisation
Hazards Gran Canaria enjoys a generally stable climate throughout the year; however it is not unknown to experience extreme weather. Competitors should expect high temperatures (18°C - 30°C) at sea-level with strong sun UV radiation and should be suitably prepared for this. During Day 2 and 3 (O-trainings) will take place at over 1500m above sea-level, where it is not unusual for temperatures to significantly change and to receive more rainfall. It is suggested that competitors prepare for all possible weather during Day 2 and 3. Races at Day 5 and Day 6 may have slippery areas. Due to the urban environment of Day 1 and 4, competitors should display extreme caution close to roads etc. Competitors must listen to the instructions of the stewards at all times. Due to the mountainous environment of Day 2 and 3 competitors should display extreme caution close to rocky terrain.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DAY TO DAY Competition areas, times, maps used and meeting point. We recommend watch for the web and social networks in case any changes occur before the event. Link to google maps of each race, including parking, event center and tourist attractions, with QR Code for download maps, are included.
Day 1: San Silvesrtre Night Race Scale
1:3000
Terrain
Urban
First start time
18:30
Last start time
20:00
Recomendations
Bring torch
December 27, 2014
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kPYjJgaGSAH4
Link google maps
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Bulletin 0 Day 2: O-Training 1 – La Calderilla Scale
1:10.000
Terrain
Intermediate slope with areas of pine forest, crops and woodland
December 29-10, 2014
First start time Last start time
Recomendations
Take warm clothes and sun protection https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kQschjfUtr-A
Link google maps
Day 3: O-Training 2 – Llanos de la Pez Scale
1:7.500
Terrain
Moderate and high slopes, with areas of pine forest, reforestation, crop and scrubland.
December 30-31, 2014
First start time Last start time
Recomendations
Take warm clothes and sun protection https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kPqu9zX0JLno
Link google maps
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Bulletin 0 Day 4: Sprint Urban Race - Arucas Scale
1:5.000
Terrain
Urban
First start time
16:30
Last start time
18:00
January 2, 2015
Recomendations
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kmBZfseCU1Lc
Link google maps
Day 5: Forest Race - Osorio Scale
1:7.500
Terrain
Forest, moderate and high slope with cultivation areas, bushes and scrubland
First start time
10:30
Last start time
12:00
Recomendations
In case of rain the ground can be very slippery. Gaiters recommended.
January 3, 2015
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.k37-xOWwmp9k
Link google maps
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Day 6: Monteverde Race – Riquianez - Arucas Scale
1:10.000
Terrain
Flat area and another with high downslope. Forest areas, stony areas, crops and scrubland
First start time
10:30
Last start time
12:00
Recomendations
In case of rain the ground can be very slippery. Gaiters recommended.
January 4, 2015
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.k00Nz-30uGIc
Link google maps
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TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION IN GRAN CANARIA Gran Canaria is easily accessible from most European countries. From the UK and Ireland: Ryanair, from Norway: Norwegian and from Sweden: SAS. There are also other options like Skyscanner. We recommend looking for accommodation in the capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), as it is only about a 20 minute drive to the competition areas and has a wide range of cultural and leisure offer, a beach... Another option for accommodation is the tourist district in south of the island (Maspalomas ...), about 45 minutes far from the competition areas, with leisure facilities, theme parks and beautiful beaches. Finally we recommend renting a car (or carpooling with other racers) to get to competition areas, since the access by public transport is not easy. The organization may offer inexpensive accommodation for small groups. You need to contact in advance to arrange this type of accommodation.
Gran Canaria: http://www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/ Arucas: http://www.arucasonline.com/ Teror: http://www.teror.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=770&Itemid=8&lang=es Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: http://www.lpavisit.com/en/
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Bulletin 0 SPONSORS
Colaboradores institucionales
Ayto Arucas
Ayto Teror
Otras colaboraciones
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