2010/2011年度香港野外定向排名聯賽

主辦 Organized By

香港野外定向總會
Orienteering Association
of Hong Kong

資助 Subvented By

康樂及文化事務署
Leisure and Cultural
Services Department

2010/2011香港野外定向錦標聯賽

第四站

Hong Kong Orienteering Ranking League Event
2010/2011

Series No. 4

Event Information

Date:	13 March 2011 (Sunday)
Area	Tai Tong, Yuen Long
Type:	Cross-country
Map:	1:10000, 5-metre contour interval with IOF pictorial control description (2011 version)
Organiser:	Orienteering Association of Hong Kong (OAHK)
Co-organising Club:	Youth Advance Orienteering Club (YAOC)
Controller:	Mr Chow Shu Chung Vincent
Event Organiser:	Miss Liu Ka Man
Course Setter	Mr Leung Chi Yan Charles
Field In-charge	Mr Leung Chi Yan Charles
Event Centre In-charge:	Miss Ng Wing Sze Teresa
Start In-charge	Miss Chiu Lai Kwan Julie
Finish In-charge:	Mr Leung Yat Yin Leon
Result processing In-charge:	Mr Tang Chun Kit Ivan
Jury:	Mr. Ko Man Fung (AYP) Mr. Chan Kwok Wai Aaron (HKOC) Mr. Tam Shu Fun (FOC)
Enquiry before the event : 2504 8112 (Office Hours) Emergency tel. no. on the day of event : 96871126
Important Notice Running in place of other competitors is strictly prohibited. The results of both parties in OAHK events for the whole year will be cancelled.

大會程序
0900	Event Centre opens
0945	Start opens
1000	First start (ME & WE), Finish opens, Result Processing Counter opens
1033	First start (non-elite groups)
1200	Start closes
1430	All Controls close, Finish closes
1435	Announcement of Final Results
1450	Deadline for Appeals
1500	End of event

Transport
No transport will be provided by the organizer. Participants can take the following public transportation to get to the Event Centre:
1.	By MTR or bus no. 268B or 268C and get off at MTR Long Ping Station. Then take bus No. K66 (adult $3.8, bus frequency 13-15 minutes) and get off at Tai Tong Shan Road station. Follow the directions and walk for 30 minutes to the Event Centre.
2.	By bus no. 968 from Causeway Bay to Yuen Long; or bus no. 53, 68M, 68X from Kowloon to Yuen Long; or bus no. 64K, 269D, 276, 276P from Tai Po/Shatin/ Sheung Shui to Yuen Long. At Yuen Long Hung Min Court near City Mall, take the red minibus ($4.5) to Tai Tong. Get off at Tai Tong Shan Road and walk along Tai Tong Shan Road for 30 minutes to the Event Centre.
3.	By green taxi from Yuen Long Town Centre to Tai Tong No.1 BBQ site (around $40). Walk for 5 minutes to the Event Centre.
4.	Drivers please note: Limited parking spaces are available near the Event Centre.
	Enquiries: * MTR bus no. K66: http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/lr_bus/images/K66.pdf (MTR hotline 2881 8888) * KMB bus: http://www.kmb.hk (KMB hotline: 27454466) * minibus: http://www.i-busnet.com/minibus/minibus_red/ylg_taitong.php (Chinese Version Only)

Event Information
1.	The Event Centre is located at No. 1 Tai Tong BBQ site (JK 943812). It is a 30 minute walk from Tai Tong Shan Road. The distance is 1500m and ascent 120m. Directions are provided along the road. Please refer to the map attached.
2.	The Event Centre is located in the BBQ site. If you need to start a fire, please keep it inside the BBQ facilities and keep the area clean.
3.	Toilets and Food Kiosk are available in the event center.
4.	First Aid and physiotherapy services will be provided at the Event Centre.
5.	The official time will be shown at the Event Centre.
6.	No storage services will be provided. Competitors can put their belongings at the Event Centre. The organiser assumes no liabilities to any loss of property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
7.	Please find out your competitor number before collecting your number cloth at the Event Centre. Competitor numbers are available at the OAHK homepage and will also be posted at the Event Centre.
8.	Please find out your competitor number before collecting your number cloth at the Event Centre. Competitor numbers are available at the OAHK homepage and will also be posted at the Event Centre.
9.	Competitors should use their own e-card: if you have forgotten to bring your own e-card, you can hire one at a $50 hiring fee and $250 deposit. The deposit will be refunded when you return the e-card. (Spare cards are limited and are available first-come-first-served basis).
(Event Centre In-Charge: Miss Ng Wing Sze Teresa)

Information about the competition area
1.	Please beware of the traffic when crossing the road to and from the Event Centre.
2.	Entry is prohibited in some areas as marked on the map. These areas are posted at the Event Center.
3.	There are man-made ditches not indicated on the map. Some of them are covered by leaves. Please be careful. (Refer to the photo shown below)
4.	There are some trees which trunk are cut. Please be careful. (Refer to the photo shown below)
5.	Part of the competition area is covered with loose sand and rubbles. Please be careful.
6.	There are many gullies and cliffs over 10 meters deep in the competition area. They are stated as "Impassable cliff" (ISOM2000 #201). Please be careful.
7.	The runnability of some parts of the terrain become higher after trimming of the trees and grasses.
8.	Some slopes and re-entrants become slippery after trimming of grasses and tree logging. Please be careful.
9.	Long sleeve shirts and trousers are recommended to prevent injuries caused by thick vegetation and insect stings.
10.	Two water points will be provided with limited water supply. Please bring water if needed.
11.	There are several signs of “No Entry” in the competition area. They are not placed by the organizer.
12.	Orienteering shoes or good non-slippery sports shoes are recommended.
(Field In-Charge : Mr Leung Chi Yan Charles)

Start Procedures △
1.	It takes about 10 minutes walks from the event centre to the Start Area.(Distance about 400m, climb 20m). Please follow the signposts to get to the start. Beware of the cars on the way to the start area. Please proceed to the Start area 5 minutes before your start time zone. Official time will be displayed in the Start Area.
2.	Please put on number bib in front of your chest and have your i)compass, ii)whistle and iii)e-card ready. Competitors without any of the above items will not be allowed to start. Competitors should have their own watch also.
3.	A “2-minute zone” system will be used at both Start zones. Competitors should enter to the first box of “2-minute zone” 2 minutes before his/her start time. Enter to the next box after the next minute.
4.	The IOF description will be distributed in the first “2-minute zone” box. Competitors can collect one if necessary. Scissors and tapes will be provided for competitors.
5.	While entering to the last box 1 minute before start, place the electronic control card on “start unit” at the same time.
6.	Competitors may start and take map after hearing the last beep. Please check if the information on map, such as class entered, is correct. Competitors are responsible for taking the right map. Competitors are not allowed to stay along the aisle between the start and the start triangle.
7.	From the Start, competitors shall follow a 80 meters marked route to arrive at the Start marker where orienteering begins.
8.	Latecomers must report to the officials at Start. They will be arranged to start at the late starting line. The time lost will not be compensated.
(Start In-Charge: Miss Chiu Lai Kwan Julie)

Finish Procedures and Result Processing ◎

Finish and Result Processing centre are located in event centre.

All competitors must report to the finish within 150 minutes after their start time or before all controls close, no matter whether they have completed the course or have lost their e-cards. All competitors must download their results before 1430 hours. Those who fail to do so will be disqualified (DISQ).

When you reach the Finish, place your e-card on the finish control unit. This marks your finish time.

Maps will be collected at the Finish and will give back after the Start closure. Finishers should not disclose the map to competitors waiting for start. Those who fail to do so will be disqualified.

After reaching the Finish, you must go to the Result Processing counter and download the e-card data within 10 minutes. It is your responsibility to safe keep your e-cards.

You must report to Finish even if
you cannot complete the course or have lost your e-card

(Finish In-Charge: Mr Leung Yat Yin Leon)

Rules
1.	Competition time for all courses is 150 minutes.
2.	The Technical Standards and Competition By-laws for Open Orienteering Event of the OAHK shall apply to this competition.
3.	No other maps or aids (including mobile phones) other than those provided or mentioned by the organiser may be used.
4.	Loss of e-card will be treated as DISQ but you still have to report to the Finish.
5	Competitors who remove/destroy any property of the organizer will be disqualified. The organizer will claim compensation from them.
6	For your safety, all competitors must report to the finish within 150 minutes after their start time or before the closure of all controls, otherwise they will be reported as missing.
7	Competitors should obey the competition rules or otherwise will be disqualified
8.	The organiser reserves the right to add or amend the rules. All amendments, if any, will be displayed at the Event Centre on the day of competition.
9.	All competitors must respect other country park users. Neither the Organiser nor competitors have priority in using the competition area.　Please watch out when running and avoid colliding with members of the public.

Appeals
1.	All complaints about the event or results must be made to the organiser in writing within 15 minutes after the announcement of final results. The organiser will record complaints and decisions made.
2.	All protests about the organiser’s decisions must be made to the Event Controller or Jury in writing in 15 minutes. The Event Controller will handle protests according to the Competition By-laws.

Electronic punching system and e-card
1.	All courses shall use the EMIT punching and timing system (enclosed in this event information, please read carefully).
2.	For those who needs to rent Ecard from OAHK, please note that competitors must reimburse HK$300 to OAHK for lost or damaged e-cards.
3.	Competitors must check and ensure the e-cards and all details are correct and inform the Event Centre immediately for correction.
4.	Exchange of e-cards with other competitors or substituting other competitors are not allowed, otherwise both will face disqualification.
5.	Competitors must write his/her competition number at the front of the back-up tag.

Course Information

Time limit of this competition is 150 minutes.

The length and climb of each class are as follows:

Courses	Class	Distance(m)	Climb(m)	Expected Winning Time (min)	No. of controls
1	ME	7500	240	90	18
2	WE, M21, M35	7200	230	70-90	16
3	M20, M40, M45, W21, W35	6500	220	50-70	16
4	M50, M55, W40, W45, W50	4800	210	50-70	14
5	M16, M18, W18, W20	5200	220	50-70	16
6	M14, W14, W16	4400	190	40-60	15
7	M10, M12, W10, W12	4000	180	40-60	13

Remarks
1.	Should there be changes in the content of this event information, the announcement of the organizer on the competition day will be conclusive.
2.	All competitors must respect other country park users. Neither the Organiser nor competitors have priority in using the competition area.　Please watch out when running and avoid colliding with members of the public.
3.	Entry is prohibited in some areas inside the competition area as marked on the map.
4.	All competitors entering this competition are at their own risk. The organiser undertakes no liabilities to any personal injuries or loss of properties during and as a consequence to the competition.
5.	Competitors should follow the rules of the country park and keep the country park area clean. Do not pollute streams.
6.	Beware of cars when going to /from the Event Centre.
7.	If Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or the Thunderstorm or Amber Rainstorm Warning or above is announced by the HK Observatory at 0600 hours on the day of competition, the competition will be cancelled. For details, please visit OAHK website www.oahk.org.hk, or call the emergency tel. no. on the day of the competition.
8.	In case of injury or emergency, please use the whistle. The distress signal is 6 beeps repeated every minute. Stay in a safe place, keep calm and wait for help.
9.	Please pay attention to the weather condition on competition date, bring along enough drinking water and sun protection measures.。

Enquiry

Orienteering Association of Hong Kong (OAHK)

Tel: 2504 8112
Fax: 2577 5595
Email: info@oahk.org.hk
Address: Room 1014, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, HONG KONG
Website: http://www.oahk.org.hk/

Acknowledgment

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
Hong Kong St. John Ambulance
Agricutlure, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Staffs of OAHK
Event Officials of YAOC

Prepared & Updated by YAOC on 2011.3.3

Essential Information for Electronic Punching and Timing System

Electronic System
1.	This Event will use the “Emit” Electronic Punching and Timing System.
2.	No Competitor may refuse to use the “electronic punching and timing system” unless the organizer has issued the Notice of Malfunction of the aforesaid system.
3.	The running time will be calculated based on the records in the e-cards. If the organizer has doubt on a particular punch record of an e-card, records of the backup label will be considered as a valid counter-check tool. In case both of them have no record, that particular punch record will be deemed voided.
Start
1.	At least 6 seconds before start, competitors must activate their e-cards by placing them on the “Start Unit” until the red light flashes, and otherwise no running time will be recorded.
2.	Competitors must remove the e-cards from the “Start Unit” when the starter gives a long beep signal for starting.

During competition
1.	It is the competitors’ own responsibility to insert the e-card into the e-punch correctly. In fact, e-cards can only be inserted into the e-punch in one direction. If both the e-card and backup label cannot record a particular punch record, system malfunction will not be considered as a valid reason for appeal.

Finish
1.	As soon as competitors arrive at the Finish, please place the e-cards at the Finish Control, the time-count will stop accordingly,
2.	After that, please follow the signposts/indication cards to return to the Event Centre and report to the Result Processing Station. After our officials have collected your backup label and have downloaded the records from your e-card, you may obtain your result slip from the mini-time recorder for reference.

Result Processing and Display
1.	Please do not insert your e-card into any Start Unit or e-punch after the completion of your race. By not doing so, your punch records will be retained for counter-check purpose.
2.	Results of late starters will be processed separately. The final results displayed by the organizer will be conclusive; results from the mini-time recorder are for reference only.

Safety Tips of Hill fire

Safety Guidelines
1.	Hill fire advances rapidly upward and windward on a steep grass slope in dry weather. Never underestimate its devastating power.
2.	Listen to the weather bulletin. If the fire danger warning is red, handle kindling materials with great care. Except at designated barbecue sites or campsites, never light a fire within country parks. Smokers must refrain from smoking in Event Centre & competition area.
3.	Hill fire is difficult to detect in daytime. Always pay attention to flying ashes or burnt smell. If a hill fire is spotted, leave the fire scene right away.
4.	It is difficult to assess the spreading of hill fire. Don't risk continuing your competition in case of a fire nearby or you may get trapped in the fire. Go back to the Event Centre immediately!
Emergency Measures
1.	Don't panic and keep calm.
2.	Note the following for a quick evacuation from the scene of fire: a. The direction in which the fire spreads - avoid escaping in the same direction of the prevailing wind. b. The gradient of the paths nearby - Choose the one which is easiest for escape. c. The height and density of the vegetation nearby - Find a place with less vegetation (Dark Yellow on the map) for escape.
3.	It is easier and quicker to escape through existing paths.
4.	If the fire is imminent and there is no way out, you should cover your exposed skin with wet clothing and then make for the burnt area. This can minimize the chance of getting injured. Never run uphill if the situation permits.
5.	Don't run into shrubs or grass-grown area (White & Green on the map), fire usually spreads rapidly and the temperature may soar in these areas.

Sightseeing Tips in Yuen Long District

Hong Kong Fun in 18 Districts – Yuen Long

http://www.gohk.gov.hk/eng/welcome/yl_intro.html

YL.hk Yuen Long Website (Chinese Only)
http://www.yl.hk/