INOV-8 League Finals, National Compass Event
Sunday 20.8.2023, Hyvinkää
Hyvinkään Rasti
Competition Rules
The Rules of Finnish Orienteering Federation (FOF) are applied in the competition together with the instructions given by the organizers. With a special permission of Finnish Orienteering Federation, the competitors in class D14 and H14 start with 30 sec intervals and reverse starting order for the latter course.
Eligibility to Participate
Competitors must have a Finnish license to participate. Finnish licenses are not required from competitors representing non-Finnish clubs.
Classes
INOV-8 League Finals: D16, H16, D18, H18, D20 and H20.
National Compass Events: D10RR, H10RR, D12TR, H12TR, D12, H12, D14 and H14. The runners of classes D12TR and H12TR do not receive Compass points from this competition. In classes D14 and H14 the competition consists of two legs.
Also open orienteering available.
Courses
INOV-8 League Finals: Statutory long distance courses. Courses of classes D18, H18, D20 and H20 have diamond loops. Please pay special attention to punching the controls in the correct order! Make sure that you read the codes of the controls correctly: the number of a control may be under a leg line of another leg. Below some examples of diamond shaped forkings.
D20: 6.9 km, 18 controls
H20: 8.3 km, 23 controls
D18: 6.7 km, 17 controls
H18: 7.5 km, 19 controls
D16: 5.1 km, 12 controls
H16: 5.4 km, 14 controls
Compass Event: Statutory sprint courses.
D14, part 1: 2.8 km, 13 controls
H14, part 1: 2.9 km, 13 controls
D14, part 2: 2.7 km, 13 controls
H14, part 2: 2.8 km, 14 controls
D12: 1.7 km, 9 controls
H12: 1.8 km, 10 controls
D12TR: 1.6 km, 10 controls
H12TR: 1.6 km, 10 controls
D10RR: 2.2/1.5 km, 10 controls
H10RR: 2.2/1.5 km, 10 controls
The lengths of the RR classes have been measured both by the shortest allowed route and by the string.
Competition Cards and Punching System
Emit punching system will be used in the competition. The number of Emit card must be given to IRMA by the last day of registration. Foreign orienteering clubs may send the numbers by e-mail to the director of the competition.
If a competitor is using other than the Emit card, the number of which has been given in advance, it must be reported to the information desk before the runner starts her/his competition. There is a fee of 2 € for that change. Emit cards may be rented from the organizer for 5 €/card. Rented cards must be returned to the information desk after the competition. There is a fee of 75 € for every unreturned Emit card.
A competitor, who uses other than the Emit card that has been registered in advance, may be disqualified.
Emit control slips are available in the starts.
Controls
Controls are marked with orange/white flags in the terrain. Every control also has a Emit punching device, in which a competitor must punch the Emit card. To be sure that the punching has been registered, the Emit card should be punched to the bottom of the device. The code of the control can be found next to the punching device, so the competitor may check that the control is the correct one. An example of the controls is available at the competition center.
Control Descriptions
Control descriptions are printed in the maps. In addition, the control descriptions of Start 3 in the Compass Event are available both as symbols and as written in Start 3. The maps of RR classes do not have control descriptions.
Maps of the Compass Event have the codes of the controls printed with a hyphen between the number and the code of the control.
There are a lot of controls in the terrain, so the codes should be checked every time.
Forbidden Areas
There are a lot of forbidden areas in the terrain, which have been marked on maps according to the specifications. The forbidden areas are marked in the terrain with a continuous red & white plastic band, when the area is marked on the map with a continuous line. The plastic band is set approximately one meter high.
In addition to the forbidden areas marked in the map, there are some small forbidden areas marked with the band, which are not shown on the map (e.g. fox’s nest).
As described in the Rules of Finnish Orienteering Federation, olive green courtyards are forbidden areas. In addition, there are also other forbidden objects according to the rules of sprint orienteering, which can be studied from the website of the federation.
In the Compass Event, forbidden objects may be marked with a plastic band in the terrain even if they are not marked on the map. There is also a white plastic band in the terrain for the string courses, which has nothing to do with forbidden areas.
Start of INOV-8 League Finals
Start 2, approximately 3.5 km from the competition center. The route has been marked in the terrain. There is clothes transportation available from start to competition center. There are portable toilets on the way to the start.
First competitors of the chase start will start at 12.00 (D16, H16), 12.15 (D18, H18) and 12.30 (D20, H20). The starts for the competitors without any INOV-8 League points will start at 12.45.
The operations of the start:
The runners are called by name in starting order to the start area 7 minutes before the starting time. When entering the starting area, they clear their Emit cards. The competitors are put in line according to the starting order (classes H and D into the same line). An example of the competition map (without the courses) may be viewed during the queuing. One minute before the starting time the competitor may step into the last frame, where the competition maps will be in starting order. The maps have the name of the competitor, number and starting time. The map may be taken at that time, but it may be turned only at the exact starting time. The competitor is responsible for starting at the right time.
Start of the Compass Event
There are several starts which are 1 km away from the competition center at the most. The routes to the starts have been marked in the terrain. There are portable toilets next to the starting points.
Starting points & times:
D14 & H14, part 1: Start 1, first competitor starting at 9.30
D14 & H14, part 2: Start 4, first competitor starting at 13.30
Other classes of the Compass Event: Start 3, first competitor starting at 11.45
Operations of other classes of the Compass Event than D14 & H14:
5 minutes before start: The competitor is called by name to the starting area. The competitors of classes D10RR, H10RR, D12TR and H12TR may look at the competition map with the courses printed on it. the competitors of classes D12 and H12- may look at the competition map with the start point printed on it, but not the whole course.
4 minutes before start: The starting times of the competitors are verified.
3 minutes before start: The competitors clear their Emit cards.
2 minutes before start: The competitors of classes D10RR and H10RR receive their maps and will be instructed. The competitors of classes D12TR and H12TR may look at the map with the course printed on it. The competitors of classes D12 and H12 may look at the map with the start point printed on it.
1 minute before start: The competitors of classes D10RR and H10RR may look at their competition map. The competitors of classes D12TR, H12TR, D12 and H12 may take their map and look at it.
Operations of classes D14 & H14 of the Compass Event at the start:
5 minutes before start: The competitor is called by name to the starting area. The competitors may look at a map with start point printed on it, but not the course.
4.30 minutes before start: The competitors may look at the competition map with start point in it.
4 minutes before start: The starting times of the competitors are verified.
3.30 minutes before start: The competitors wait to get their Emit cards cleared.
3 minutes before start: The competitors clear their Emit cards.
2.30 minutes before start: The competitors are waiting to get to see the maps.
2 minutes before start: The competitors may look at a map with start point printed on it.
1.30 minutes before start: The competitors may look at a map with start point printed on it.
1 minute before start: The competitors are waiting to get to the maps.
0.30 minutes before start: The competitors move to the maps. The maps can be taken at the start time.
Markings to Starts
The markings to different starts begin from the signpost.
Start 1: distance to the start approx. 900 m, orange/white plastic band
Start 2: distance to the start approx. 3.5 km, blue/red plastic band
Start 3: distance to the start approx. 650 m, yellow/black plastic band
Start 4: distance to the start approx. 600 m, yellow/black plastic band
The plastic band marking of starts 3 and Start 4 are the same until the warm-up area. The starting points are close to one another next to the warm-up area, and there are signs to show which is Start 3 and which Start 4.
Start Lists and Orders
INOV-8 League Finals classes start in the order of the league points: the competitor with most points starts first and others thereafter so, that one-point equals 6 minutes later start. The competitors, who have not league points before the finals, start after the chase start with 1-minute intervals.
The starting order of the first part of classes D14 and H14 in Compass Event is drawn. They start with 30 second intervals. The start of the second part will take place with reverse order according to the performance in the first part (the best on first part starts as the last), the interval is 30 seconds. Those who did not get an approved performance from the first part or arrived in the finish after it had been closed, start before the others. The final results are determined from the combined time of parts 1 and 2.
Other Compass Event classes start in drawn order with 1-minute intervals.
The final start list with numbers will be published on the competition home pages 48 hours before the start at the latest. The start list of Compass Event classes D14 and H14 part two will be published on the scoreboard at the competition center and on the website of the competition as soon as possible after the first part has been completed.
Last Controls and Finish
There are three different last controls and there are markings to the finish from all of them. RR classes have their own last control. Also part 2 of classes D14 and H14 has an own last control. Other classes (also D14 and H14 on first part) use the same last control.
After punching on the finish line, the competitors move to the Emit checkpoint, which are different for INOV-8 League Finals and the Compass Event. In case of unclarities with punching, the coach of the team will be consulted, if necessary. Additional punches do not result in disqualification, if the runner has gone through correct controls in the correct order.
Maps will not be collected at the finish. However, it is forbidden to show the map to a competitor, who is still to compete.
The finish will close at 11.15 (first part for classes D14 and H14) and at 15.30.
Additional Information for the String Courses
String courses have been marked with white plastic band on the ground. It has been marked on the map with orange. The competitor does not have to follow the plastic band.
The controls of the RR courses are next to the plastic band and the controls of the TR courses are close to the plastic band. There are no other controls than the controls of the RR courses right next to the plastic band.
The controls of the RR courses are numbered RR1, RR2… In RR classes all missing punches add 10 minutes to the time, but the competitor will not be disqualified.
Dropping out
Drop-out competitors come to the finish and announce about their drop-out at the Emit checkpoint. If the competitor is unable to running through the finish area (e.g. because of injury), she/he must announce the drop-out to an official of the competition.
Competition Terrain
INOV-8 League Finals:
The terrain consists clearly two parts. The western part is in Usmi and Paarijoki with cliffs and detailed hills, where the middle-distance Finnish Championships were last competed in 2022. It is mainly easy to advance there, but the longer courses also use some more difficult terrain.
The eastern part of the competition terrain is Sveitsi public recreational area. The last competition before Youth Jukola Relay was Finnish School Sport Federation’s orienteering championship in 2012. Characteristic for Sveitsi are long ridges and a vast net of tracks. The competition terrain consists of forest, nature conservation area and public recreational area. The type of the terrain may change rapidly. There are big contour intervals on all courses.
Compass Event:
There are a variety of small housing, apartment buildings and public buildings in the terrain of the sprint competition. There are two busy streets in the area as well as less busy housing streets and a lot of ways for lighter traffic. Some courtyards with fences and olive green forbidden private areas form challenging mazes for the sprint orienteering. Part of the area is forest with the courses following tracks. The largest contour interval is approx. 15 m.
The competition area is not closed from public use. Traffic rules must be followed on streets and biking ways, that means that on streets and walkways one must move on the sides and the streets must be crossed with caution. Busy street should be crossed using bridges for light traffic. Courses have 1–3 crosswalks, where there will be traffic controller.
Map
INOV-8 League Finals: orienteering map, scale 1:10000, contour interval 5 m, printed map in the size A3. The western part of the map has been updated by Arvo Paulin in 2022. The eastern part of the map has been remapped by Harri Hytönen in 2022–2023.
The following special symbols are used in the competition maps:
Compass Event: sprint orienteering map, scale 1:3000, contour interval 2,5 m, mapped by Harri Hytönen in 2022–2023, printed map in the size A3 and A4. There is no prior sprint orienteering map available from the area.
The maps are enclosed in plastic covers. The old maps of the area may be viewed on the competition home pages.
Open Orienteering
The start of open orienteering is open 11.30–13.30. There are both forest and sprint courses available. The fee of 10 € must be paid at the information desk. They give a ticket, which can be exchanged with a map at the start. One fee entitles to several courses. Emit cards may be rented with the same conditions as in the competitions. The start of recreational orienteering is along the marking to Start 3 (yellow/black plastic band).
The participants of open orienteering must announce themselves at the finish. The finish is separate from the finish of the competitions. The results will be published on the competition website.
Orienteers participating in the competitions are now allowed to participate in open orienteering before their competition. It is forbidden to show the map to a competitor who is yet to compete.
Number Bibs
The number are handed out at the competition center. It is compulsory to use them. The bib must be attached to the chest of the shirt, so that it is clearly visible. Safety pins may be purchased from the information desk.
Drinking Point
There is one drinking point on INOV-8 League Finals courses with water. There are no drinking points for Compass Event in the terrain. Water is available for the competitors at the finish.
GPS Tracking
There is GPS tracking in INOV-8 League Finals. A list of competitors who will be tracked will be published on the competition home pages in advance.
The GPS vests are handed out at the competition center and the vests next to the start. Both will be collected away at the finish right after Emit checkpoint. It is allowed to use own GPS vests. Please, save enough time to pick up the device!
Competitors are not allowed to use GPS devices with screens during the competition.
Markings
The markings guiding to the competition center start from intersection 17 on highway 3 (Pohjoinen kehätie). The markings will be available on the competition day from 8.00. The address for navigating is Pohjoinen kehätie 20, Hyvinkää.
A map for arriving instructions can be found from the competition website.
Parking
Competitor parking will be arranged on the side of road Vaiveronkatu and parking lots nearby.
– Parking area P1 Vaiveronkatu / parking lot of the indoor ice hockey arena, guided parking.
– Parking area P2 Mustikkamaankatu, no guiding for parking.
– Parking area P3 Pujottelutie is dedicated for club buss parking only.
The distance from the parking areas to the competition center is approximately 300–400 meters. There is limited space for parking, but parking for the most part of road Vaiveronkatu is allowed in accordance with the traffic rules. There will be no guiding for the parking along the sides of the streets. The distance from the street parking to the competition center may be over 1 kilometer.
A map of the parking areas can be found from the competition website.
Competition Center
The address of the competition center is Vaiveronkatu 70, Hyvinkää. The competition center consists of several football fields, grassfield and an ice hockey arena and its parking lot. There is indoor space available for changing and washing. There are also several stands selling orienteering gear in the competition center.
It is forbidden to walk with spiked shoes inside the ice hockey arena.
There is public transportation available to the competition center: the distance from the railway station is approx. 2 km and the local bus (line no 6) stops next to the competition center.
Club Tents
The place for the club tent must be reserved in the registration system. Club tents may be set up at the competition center area from Friday, 18.8.2023, 18.00 on. The size of the place is 6 x 8 m and the fee 12 €. Clubs may ask for possible free places from the information desk.
Prizes
INOV-8 League Finals:
To be awarded
- Three best competitors of the league in every class.
- Three fastest competitors of the day in every class.
- The best club when counting the points from five first events of the league.
Compass Event:
To be awarded
- Other classes than D12TR and H12TR, three best competitors in every class receive a trophy and seven best receive a special award.
- Three best of classes D12TR and H12TR receive a special award.
- The best area of Golden Compass Regional Competition receives a trophy.
- The best area of Compass Regional Competition receives a trophy.
Golden Compass Regional Competition counts the points of every area’s three best competitors in classes D14 and H14. The points are counted from the second part of the competition, not the final results.
Compass Regional Competition counts the points of every area’s three best competitors in classes D10RR, H10RR, D12, H12, D14 and H14. In classes 14 the points will be counted from the second part of the competition, not the final results.
The points are determined as follows:
1st place: 50 points
2nd place: 45 points
3rd place: 42 points
4th place: 40 points
5th place: 38 points
6th place: 36 points
7th place: 34 points
8th place: 33 points
After this, every place amounts to one point less than the previous place, so that the last place to give points is 40. place (one point). If two areas have the same number of points, the ranking of the areas is determined by the number of first places, and thereafter the number of second places etc.
The time of the awards ceremony will be announced after all results have been verified.
Information
The information desk is open on the competition day from 8.00 on.
Lost and found items should be brought to the information desk. One may also inquire for a lost item there.
First Aid
There is a first aid station in the ice hockey arena. There is also officials with first aid knowledge at the drinking point of INOV-8 League Finals legs. In case of an emergency, one should call the emergency number (112). In previous years there have been wasp nests on the ground, so allergic competitors are recommended to bring their own medicine with them.
Meals
There is a restaurant at the competition center. A meal will cost 11 €. There are two different meals available, one of which is free from dairy, lactose, and gluten. The restaurant is open 10.30–16.30. Payments may be made with cards, by cash and MobilePay.
In addition to the restaurant, there is a cafe and candy sales at the competition center. The cafe of the organizing club will open at 8.30 and the grill at 10.00.
Safety
Safety plan is published on the competition home pages before the competition. It is forbidden to make open fire or use gas or fuel cookers in the competition center. Smoking is also prohibited.
Tidiness and Recycling
It is forbidden to leave trash in the competition terrain. We ask the orienteers to be as tidy as possible and recycle their trash also in the competition center.
Activity Track
There is an activity track for the youngest members of the family in the competition center. It opens at 10. Children participate in the activities under the responsibility of their parents.
Officials and Contact Information
Competition Director: Marko Pietari
Course Setter: Lauri Partanen (INOV-8 League Finals), Heikki Sandström (Compass Event)
Publicist: Riikka Ahoniemi (kilpailut.tiedotus at hyvinkaanrasti.fi)
Course Controller: Eemeli Suominen
Jury Members: Anu Saarinen (chairwoman), Mikko Lepistö, Mia Taini
Welcome!