COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS (updated ) READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE THE ADVENTURE!

2 THE ROUTEMASTER S STATEMENT THE OVERVIEW OF THE COMPETITION The route of Lost in Kajaani 2017, runs from Kuhmo to Kajaani and it is a two day race for the Extremely Lost and the Lost categories. The Almost Lost adventure category lasts for one day and it runs in a 30km area around Kajaani. The adventurers can expect a versatile MTB terrain, the many possibilities of the waters of Kainuu, hills and boreal forests of Kainuu region, and diverse and high quality quests. In the Extremely Lost and Lost competitions, the adventurers can once again enjoy the amazing scenery of the Kainuu wilderness and experience the peacefulness that the nature provides. The route and the challenges of this adventures have been designed in such fashion that it will provides challenges for both beginners and more advanced competitors. During the adventure, you have the opportunity to enjoy several activities, including orienteering, kayaking, running, rope activities, water spatters and surprise tasks, that haven t been in this adventure the years before! Everyone 18 year old or older can participate, as long as they have basic swimming and orienteering skills. Participants do not have to be experienced in rope activities, since rope lessons will be given before the start of the race at the starting area. This year, the Extremely Lost and Lost adventure categories will start on Friday, the 15 th of September at 13:00 from Kuhmo and the goal is in Kajaani on Saturday the 16 th of September. The Almost Lost adventure will start in Kajaani 16 th of september and the finish is also in Kajaani. In all categories, men, women and mixed teams will be on the same track. There are cut-off checkpoints. The Cut-off checkpoint s numbers and timetables will be marked in the route map of the teams. The reason for this is to allow the teams to reach the finish with reasonable time differences and to give them time to perform as much quests as possible. Teams can also move on the route outside of these times if they find it necessary. ROUTES, FORKING, MAPS, ORIENTEERING SKILLS AND EMIT PUNCHING SYSTEM Routes: Extremely Lost, 24hours (non-stop), estimated distance with optimal route 240 km (Friday-Saturday) Lost, 16-18hours, estimated distance 200 km (Friday Saturday, with mandatory night break) Almost Lost, 6-8hours, estimated distance 80km (Saturday, day adventure) Forking: The routes are including forking. Forking means that for the same category s teams can have tasks-, orienteering- and transition sections in different orders, but in a way that same category s participants will complete the same track by the end of the competition. All the tasks, orienteering and transition sections are in numerical order and have to be completed in the given order. Follow your own maps, route information, the order of rotation and instructions! Maps and orienteering skills: All the maps and other possible equipment that might be needed for tasks are provided in the participation material. Moreover, during the adventure more maps can be given out in the quest checkpoints. In the Extremely Lost and Lost catogories the scale of the maps is 1: In the Almost Lost category the map scale is 1: :50 000

3 Notice the impact of the map scale in orienteering. For example, on the map 1: cm at the map means 350 meter at the terrain accordingly, on the 1: map 1cm means 500 meter on terrain. Other maps used in the competition vary between 1:1000 1:25000 scales. The scales are not necessarily marked on the map. It is enough if one of the team members has basic orienteering skills. In addition, good compass skills are also recommended. Only the most important updates, that concern route selection, are done to every map. It is recommended to pay attention to the way the paths are marked. Some of the marked paths are in a very good condition but at the same time some can be in a bad condition, and the teams have to estimate the roadworthiness. The locations of the checkpoints are mainly in clear and big places that are easy to spot. There are no updates on the orienteering maps (1:1000 1:15 000), so there can be found some mistakes, but they should not have an impact on the orienteering significantly. EMIT punching system During the competition Emit punching will be used. Remember to punch your Emit card at all checkpoint where Emit-reader can be found. The tracks can take you to the same checkpoint multiple times, and punching is needed every time. Remember to reset your Emit-card at the beginning of both of the days and also to read the Emit card at the finish for the organizers computer. ESTIMATED DISTANCES, VEHICLES AND TERRAIN REMARKS Extremely Lost category (24 hours, non-stop adventure) The estimated distance with the optimal route for the bracket is about km. The winning team s estimated time is hours. The most of the distance will be covered with own mountain bikes but there is also a possibility of renting Finnish Army bikes. The track master recommends for all Extremely Lost participants to use a very good conditioned mountain bike, which is able to drive through in weaker paths. The distances covered with mountain bike happens mostly on paths, running tracks, gravel and asphalt roads, but through the distances are also some very challenging terrains, where the personal mountain bike skills can be tested. The biking during the race is about km ( km road/forest road/running path and km mountain biking). Estimated running distance during the competition is about 40km. Running distances will be covered in orienteering, cross-country running and normal running. Canoeing distance is about 20 km. Moreover, during the competition the competitors can prepare for other kinds of water activities and for about meter swimming. NOTE! Remember that it is compulsory to have two changes clothes with you so you can put the dry/warm shirt after the swimming! Also advised to carry a change of shoes with you during the race! Additionally, I strongly recommend to carry one waterproof jacket and pants and some changing clothes with you, because weather can be quite cold in this time of a year. During the night the temperature is usually between 0-10 degrees, but sometimes there is also -5 to 0 degrees. It is also recommended to have spare batteries for driving- and headlights. Night time when lights are needed lasts about 10 hours between (evening) (morning). Lost category (16-18 hours, with mandatory night break) The estimated distance for the bracket is about 200km with optimal route. The winning team s estimated time is 16 18h. The most of the distance will be covered with own mountain bikes but there is also a possibility of renting Finnish Army bikes. The organizers also recommend mountain bikes for Lost bracket participants. The distance covered with bike is about km ( km road/forest road/running path and km mountain biking). The distances covered with mountain bike happens mostly on paths, running tracks, gravel and asphalt roads, but through the distances are also some very challenging terrains,

4 where the personal mountain bike skills can be tested part of the off-road track is mediocre to ride with army bikes. Estimated running distance during the competition is about 25 30km. Running distances will be covered in orienteering, cross-country running and normal running Canoeing distance is about 5 6km. Moreover, during the competition the competitors can prepare for other kinds of water activities and for about meter swimming. NOTE! Remember that it is compulsory to have two changes clothes with you so you can put the dry/warm shirt after the swimming! Also advised to carry a change of shoes with you during the race! Additionally, I strongly recommend to carry one waterproof jacket and pants and some changing clothes with you, because weather can be quite cold in this time of a year. During the night the temperature is usually between 0-10 degrees, but sometimes there is also -5 to 0 degrees. It is also recommended to have spare batteries for driving- and headlights. Night time when lights are needed lasts about 10 hours between (evening) (morning). Almost Lost category (6-8 hours, one-day adventure) The estimated distance for the whole category is about 80 90km. The winning team s estimated time is 6 8h. The most of the distance will be covered with own mountain bikes but there is also a possibility of renting Finnish Army bikes. The distances covered with mountain bikes is about 65km and about 55 km of this happens mostly on paths, running tracks, gravel and asphalt roads the off-road is about 10 km nad those parts can be completed with army bikes as well. Estimated running during the competition is about 15 20km. Running distances will be covered in orienteering, cross-country running and normal running Canoeing distance is about 4 5km. Moreover, during the competition the competitors can prepare for other kinds of water activities and max about meter swimming. NOTE! Remember that it is compulsory to have changes clothes with you so you can put the dry/warm shirt after the swimming! Also advised to carry a change of shoes with you during the race! Adventure tasks (Quests) The competition provides adventure tasks for both days, which will challenge the competitors physically and mentally with a various different tasks. Some of the adventure tasks are revealed only when they arrive to the checkpoint, some are known before from the competition guidebook. The adventure tasks are thought in a way that participants do not need any previous experiences. Every team participates in the adventure race according to their own comfort zone so you can choose do you want to do the quest tasks or do you not. If the team choose not to do the quest-task they will usually have some kind of penalty for this (usually time or some other task). THE FINAL RESULTS, PENALTIES AND PENALTY TIMES Final results The final results of the adventure races will be formed based on the following principles: - The teams that have completed the most of the check points, tasks and quests will be placed high in the end results. In other words, the teams that have been able to go through the track in correct order and without using cut-offs. - The finishing time counts with the teams that have completed the same number of tasks and quests. - The more the team has missed check points, tasks and quests, the lower they will be placed on the final results. Penalties and Penalty Times Considered that every adventure task has different penalty systems, which has to be informed before starting the task. The main principle is, that the possible penalties will be given or suffered right after the task is finished, and the team can proceed with the race normally after this. Usually this kind of penalty is running some additional leg etc. However, if in any reason the team happens to continue after an incorrect

5 action and wrongly stamps their card, the team can get 5-60 minute penalty. An uncompleted task will always cause at least 30 min penalty, depending on the task (e.g. 2 3h lasting canoeing task vs min lasting problem solving task). The penalties are calculated for every task in a manner, that skipping the task does not give any benefits for the team. The penalties are added to the finish times after the teams have finished the race. Water stations and Services There will be 3 4 water stations for each day of the Extremely Lost and Lost categories. The locations are marked on the map. In Almost Lost category there will be 2 3 water stations. The locations are marked on the map GPS-tracking In every category (Extremely Lost, Lost, Almost Lost) GPS tracking will be used. GPS are provided by the organizers. GPS tracking is portable and needs to be attached around shoulder s high, for example to the top of the competitor s bag, and it has to be carried with the team during the whole adventure. It is forbidden to swim with the GPS! Extremely Lost category The GPS devices are given to Extremely Lost teams on Friday at 11:30 am in Kuhmo s competition centre. GPS devices must be with the team all the time of the adventure. Lost category The GPS devices are given to Lost teams on Friday at 11:30 am in Kuhmo s competition centre. When arriving to the night break area the GPS devices are collected by the organizers. On Saturday morning the teams can pick up their GPS device from the night break area s competition office from 5 am or latest 30 min before the start. Almost Lost category The GPS devices are given to A-Lost teams on Sunday at 7 am in Kajaani s competition center. All the GPS devices are collected after the race! Welcome to the Lost In Kajaani adventure in Kainuu, Kuhmo and Kajaani! Routemaster, Jukka Liuha

6 CATEGORIES, REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION RULES - Categories: Extremely Lost (Men, Women, Mix), Lost (Men, Women, Mix), Almost Lost (General) - Teams consist of 3 members in the Extremely Lost category and 2 members in the Lost category and Almost-Lost category - The participants have to be over 18 years old, healthy and in a good condition - The participants have to have swimming and orienteering skills (basic) - Mixed groups has to include at least one men or women - Students that participate in the Finnish Championship competition, have to have a valid student card with them. Student cards will be checked when picking up the competition materials. - The registration is confirmed when the whole amount of participation fee has been paid. - The participating teams can change members until the day before the competition - Competitors have to take care of their own self-insurance. Student s Finnish Championship competition participants are insured by OLL during the competition and on the way to the competition. The organizers have liability insurance in case of personal or material damage caused by the organizers fault. COMPETITION RULES -The participants have to follow the organizers and the competition instructions and the given rules and guidelines. The organizers can give more instructions during the competition. It is always necessary to follow the additional instructions even if they are against the ones that have been stated before at the competition instructions. -NOTE! After the material is given to the teams, it is forbidden to get familiar with the competition route in advance (on the terrain, checkpoints and/or quests). Otherwise familiarizing oneself to the route and checkpoints is not limited. -The members of each team has to move together, there can be max 100m distance between the first and last member of the team. At some quest tasks there might be exeptions which are informed by the organiser s officers. -The participants have to follow the general traffic rules! It is required to wear helmet during biking, and headlights and reflectors during the dark time. -Trashing during the competition is extremely forbidden! -In case of suspension the organizers have to be informed. The number can be found in the competition routebook and the competition routemap. -The teams have the opportunity to ask for a new bike if their bike gets broken during the race. The help must be asked from the number that is stated in the competition routebook The spare bikes are Finish army bikes.

7 -Possible objections about the race have to be state right away after finishing the race. The judges of the competition will immediately start to process the objections. -The participants have the responsibility to help other competitors in case of an accident. -The organizers have the right to stop the race, if they find that it is too dangerous to proceed with the race. -It is forbidden to remove or cover the sponsor advertisements on the roads or the check points. -The time is counted from the start until arriving to the finish. The possible penalties will be suffered at the checkpoints or the penalty time will be added to the finishing time. The first team arriving to the finish is the winner of the category, in case they have completed the race acceptably. - The teams that have completed the most of the check points, tasks and quests will be placed high in the end results. In other words, the teams that have been able to go through the track in correct order and without using cut-offs. - The finishing time counts with the teams that have completed the same number of tasks and quests. - The more the team has missed check points, tasks and quests, the lower they will be placed on the final results. -Team s final time is taken from the last member of the team who has arrived to finish. -Uncompleted or wrongly done task will cause penalty that differs by checkpoints. The main rule applies at least 30 min time penalty after an uncompleted task, but the penalty can be several hours, depending on the task. Lack of checkpoint stamps through orienteering tasks also cause penalty,that can vary between 5-60 min. -There is no time compensation in case of long waiting queues for checkpoints, however the organizers can make exceptions, in case of lining takes long time (more than 15 min). -The organizers have the right to intervene during the competition if the teams are not able to meet the time limits (cut off times). -The finish closes at 18:30 on Saturday. In case a team arrives to the finish after this, a 30 min time penalty is given. -The teams are not allowed get any help from outside by the roads, task point neither during the night breaks. - Lost category s rules according to the night accommodation: After arriving to the nigh accommodation, it is forbidden the leave the area! In case of a team member leaves the area, a 60 min penalty will be given that is added to the team s final time. -Things mentioned at the mandatory equipment list have to be carried with all the time during the race. Some checkpoints might be exceptions. The participants will be informed about these! -The organizers can check the equipment carried by the teams. In case the equipment is incomplete, the team can be disqualified or at least a 30 min time penalty can be given. -Number vests or number bibs have to be visible during the competition. Participants have to wear the number vests /bibs at all times. Number bibs can be attached to bags, legs, or other places that are visible at all times. The organizers can make exceptions.

8 -For the unreturned rental emit-card, 80 will be charged -Using technical equipment that can affect the competitor s performance is prohibited. Prohibited things are for example devices that give information about the location. Allowed devices are heart rate monitor, compass and position information recorder that can be read only afterwards. -The competition follows the ADT anti-dopping rules and fair play. -The organizers have the right to make changes in the rules before and during the race. The teams will be informed by any changes. -The organizers have the right to disqualify teams that break rules. MANDATORY COMPETITION EQUIPMENT EXTREMELY LOST: During the race all the teams have to carry the equipment mentioned below. The extra equipment used in quest tasks are provided by the organizers. All competition equipment has to be carried at all times, if the organizers do not inform otherwise. Organizers can randomly check if the team has all the equipment with them during the game. In case of missing equipment the team can be disqualified or get at least 30 min time penalty. Mandatory individual competition equipment: - biking helmet - front and back lights for the bike - back bag - water bottle or equivalent - Spare clothes: 2 sport undershirts + 1 sport under trousers, waterproof jacket, trousers, hat, gloves all of them backed waterproof - gloves that are suitable for rope climbing - swimsuit - lights for the night orienteering (+ extra batteries!), where lights lasts for at least 12 hours (can be also used as bike s front light) liter s plastic bag to be able to pack the bag waterproof in case of water activities. This plastic bag has to be carried with all the participants during the whole race! (NOTE! This is a different thing than the mandatory night break area s plastic bag, with all the other personal equipment, that is given with the competition material). Plastic bag can be bought at the competition center for 1 /bag. Mandatory team equipment - 1 x Emit card (can be rented from the organizers for 5 )

9 - 1 x First Aid pack including bandages, gauze, sport tape or equivalent and detergent or wiper and painkillers - 3 x waterproof map bag, A3 size (can be bought from the competition center 1 /bag) - 1 x note taking equipment (paper and pencil or ink pen) - 1 x knife - 1 x whistle (loud whistle for use in case of emergency etc., example same as the referees use) - 1 phone ( protected from hits and water) PHONE HAS TO BE CARRIED WITH DURING THE WHOLE COMPETITION AND KEPT ON. PHONE NUMBER HAS TO BE INFORMED AT THE COMPETITION CENTER WHEN PICKING UP THE COMEPTITION MATERIAL. - 1 x fire making tools (well protected from getting wet) - Space blanket (for protection in cold) - Bike tire repair tools. If lending the army bikes then patching tools will include a normal bicycle pump (Dunlop), wrenches and bike tire changing tools or cut-headed screw driver. Army bike rim size 26. Bike repair tools are required to be carried only when moving with the bike. - GPS devices given by the organizers. Few teams may be required to wear helmet cameras. With these electronic equipment swimming is forbidden! Recommended equipment (not mandatory) - enough energy providing food and drinks - orienteering shoes or similar - 1 x compass (also recommended to have at least one member who can use compass) - whole body covering shirts or swimming clothes (can be also short) for the water activities depending on the individual s needs - There might be places on the road where participants can purchase food/drinks. For this reason cash is recommended! - Teams can have more additional equipment with them, that they find necessary. Equipment for the mandatory break area must be left at the competition center when getting the competition materials. At the competition material can be found 1 extra 150 liter plastic bag / person. LOST CATEGORY During the race all the teams have to carry the equipment mentioned below. The extra equipment used in quests are provided by the organizers. All competition equipment has to be carried at all time, if the organizers do not inform differently. Organizers can randomly check if the team has all the equipment with them during the race. In case of missing equipment, the team can be disqualified or get at least 30 min time penalty.

10 Mandatory individual competition equipment: - biking helmet - front and back lights for the bike - back bag - water bottle or equivalent - Spare clothes: at least 2 sport undershirts, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves all of them backed waterproof - gloves that are suitable for rope climbing - Swimsuit - lights for the night orienteering (+ extra batteries!), where lights lasts for at least 4-5 hours (can be also used as bike s front light) liter s plastic bag to be able to pack the bag waterproof in case of water activities. This plastic bag has to be carried with all the participants during the whole race! (NOTE! This is a different thing than the mandatory break s plastic bag, with all the other personal equipment, that is given with the competition material). Plastic bag can be bought at the competition center for 1 /bag. Mandatory team equipment - 1 x Emit card (can be rented from the organizers for 5 ) - 1 x First Aid pack including bandages, gauze, sport tape or equivalent and detergent or wiper and painkiller - 3 x waterproof map bag, A3 size (can be bought at the competition center 1 /bag) - 1 x note taking equipment (paper and pencil or ink pen) - 1 x knife - 1 x whistle (loud whistle for use in case of emergency etc., example same as the referees use) - 1 phone ( protected from hits and water) PHONE HAS TO BE CARRIED WITH DURING THE WHOLE COMPETITION AND KEPT ON. PHONE NUMBER HAS TO BE INFORMED AT THE COMPETITION CENTER WHEN PICKING UP THE COMEPTITION MATERIAL. - 1 x fire making tools (well protected from getting wet) - Space blanket (for protection in cold) - Bike tire repair tools. If lending the army bikes then patching tools will include a normal bicycle pump (Dunlop), wrenches and bike tire changing tools or cut-headed screw driver. Army bike rim size 26. Bike repair tools are required to be carried only when moving with the bike. - GPS devices given by the organizers. Few teams may be required to wear helmet cameras. With these electronic equipment swimming is forbidden!

11 Recommended equipment (not mandatory) - enough energy providing food and drinks - orienteering shoes or similar - 1 x compass (also recommended to have at least one member who can use a compass) - whole body covering shirts or swimming clothes (can be also short) for the water activities depending on the individual s needs - There might be places on the road where participants can purchase food/drinks. For this reason cash is recommended! - Teams can have more additional equipment with, which they find necessary. Equipment for the mandatory night break (tent, extra clothing, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, food drink) must be left at the competition center when getting the competition materials. At the competition material can be found 1 extra 150 liter plastic bag / person. ALMOST LOST CATEGORY During the race all the teams have to carry the equipment mentioned below. The extra equipment used in quests are provided by the organizers. All competition equipment has to be carried at all time, if the organizers do not inform differently. Organizers can randomly check if the team has all the equipment with them during the race. In case of missing equipment, the team can be disqualified or get at least 30 min time penalty. Mandatory individual competition equipment: - biking helmet - back bag - water bottle or equivalent - spare clothes: at least sport undershirt, hat, gloves - gloves that are suitable for rope climbing - swimsuit liter s plastic bag to be able to pack the bag waterproof in case of water activities. This plastic bag has to be carried with all the participants during the whole race. Plastic bag can be bought at the competition center for 1 /bag. Mandatory team equipment - 1 x Emit card (can be rented from the organizers center for 5 ) - 1 x First Aid pack including bandages, gauze, sport tape or equivalent and detergent or wiper and painkiller - 2 x waterproof map bag, A3 size (can be bought at the competition center 1 /bag)

12 - 1 x note taking equipment (paper and pencil or ink pen) - 1 x knife - 1 x whistle (loud whistle for use in case of emergency etc., example same as the referees use) - 1 phone ( protected from hits and water) PHONE HAS TO BE CARRIED WITH DURING THE WHOLE COMPETITION AND KEPT ON. PHONE NUMBER HAS TO BE INFORMED AT THE COMPETITION CENTER WHEN PICKING UP THE COMEPTITION MATERIAL. - 1 x fire making tools (well protected from getting wet) - Space blanket (for protection in cold) - Bike tire repair tools. If lending the army bikes then patching tools will include a normal bicycle pump (Dunlop), wrenches and bike tire changing tools or cut-headed screw driver. Army bike rim size 26. Bike repair tools are required to be carried only when moving with the bike. - GPS devices given by the organizers. Few teams may be required to wear helmet cameras. With these electronic equipment swimming is forbidden! Recommended equipment (not mandatory) - enough energy providing food and drinks - orienteering shoes or similar - 1 x compass (also recommended to have at least one member who can use a compass) - whole body covering shirts or swimming clothes (can be also short) for the water activities depending on the individual s needs - There might be places on the road where participants can purchase food/drinks. For this reason cash is recommended! - Teams can have more additional equipment with, which they find necessary. PRACTICAL INFORMATION EXTREMELY LOST AND LOST CATEGORIES Competition material pick-up Competition materials can be picked up the following: On Thursday at Kajaani competition center between 15:00 21:00. Location will be informed later - Note! Teams arriving on Thursday can leave their bags and bikes to be transported. This makes the time management for oneself on Friday easier. On Friday at Kajaani competition center between On Friday at Kuhmo competition center between 11:30 12:30. Location will be informed later

13 Extremely Lost mandatory break equipments Extremely Lost category includes one 30min break around the middle of the race. The break area has also fire place (for making sausages for example), WC and the lake for cleaning. The team member s equipment for the night break are marked with their competition number (plastic bags are found at the competition material). For each team member there is 1 x 150 liter plastic bag for all their things. The equipment needed for the night are left to Kajaani competition center on Thursday 14.9 or on Friday The organizers will transport the equipment to the night place after 10:00 on Friday. The bags of equipment are picked up from the break area after arriving to the finish. The recommended equipment for the break include: warm clothing, food, liquids, and equipment for other needs. After the break, equipment are returned in the same plastic bags to the same place from which they were retrieved. Remember to attach your team s number to the bag. The equipment must be retrieved after the competition from the competition center in Kajaani by 19:30. Break area instructions Fire can be only made at the reserved areas. NOTE! There is no reserved inside place for drying clothes/equipment. Washing/cleaning is possible in the lake! NOTE! Using any kind of detergent for cleaning in the lake is extremely prohibited! Lost category night break area (accommodation and night break area equipments) During the competition the teams are sleeping in their own tents in the night area marked in the route map. The night area has also fire place (for making sausages for example), WC and the lake for cleaning. The teams pack the equipment for the night break in the plastic bags and are marked with teams competition number (plastic bags are found at the competition material). For each team member there is 1 x 150 liter plastic bag in the competition material. The equipment needed for the night are left to Kajaani competition center on Thursday 14.9 or on Friday The organizers will transport the equipment to the night place after 10:00 on Friday. The equipment needed for the night can be retrieved close by the finish line of the night place. The recommended equipment for the night include: tent, warm spare clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, food and liquid. After the night the equipment are returned in the same plastic bags to the same place from which they were retrieved. Remember to attach your team s number to the bag. The equipment must be retrieved after the competition from the competition center in Kajaani by 19:30. Night break area instructions Tents can be built up only for the signed places. Fire can be only made at the reserved places. NOTE! There is no reserved inside place for drying clothes/equipment. Washing/cleaning is possible in the lake! NOTE! Using any kind of detergent for cleaning in the lake is extremely prohibited! There is possibility to use WC. Water station can be also found at the sleeping area. Every team has to ensure that they bring enough food/drinks with them to the sleeping area! It is prohibited to leave the area! Teams are able to order soup food and breakfast to night break area. Soup food is served when team will arrive to night break area and breakfast is served in the saturday morning. Orders must be made in conjuction of entry/registration. Team s service equipment during the adventure The teams carry all the equipment they need on the track. There are water stations marked on the map, where teams can fill up their water bottles. There may be places where the participants can by also food during the road, in this case it is

14 recommended to take cash with you. Captain meeting Every team has to choose one captain, who will represent the team on the captain s meeting on Friday at 12:15 in Kuhmo competition center. At the captain s meeting the organizers will go through the competition route and the main rules. Captains can also ask their questions concerning the race during the meeting. After the captain s meeting the GPSs will be handed out and some teams will be asked to take helmet camera with them as well. It will be also informed at the meeting how to put these devices on and how to use them. Rope training Rope training will be organized, if necessary, nearby Kuhmo competition center on Friday 11:30 12:30. Phones Teams has to have at least one phone with them in case of emergency. The phone has to be packed waterproof and shockproof. Before the start the teams have to save the First Aid and the track master s numbers in the phone. The phone number has to be informed in the competition center while picking up the competition material. The phone must be kept on at all times Check point punching The track can visit the same check point multiple times. In this case, the checkpoint is marked on the map with multiple numbers and it has to be stamped every time! The excess stamping does not matter, if the right stamps can be found on the card on right order. The last stamp is done at the finish line. Emit cards are checked, unloaded and reviewed right after arriving to the finish. Some task point can be using also the so called pliers stamp, where the checkpoint stamp is made on the competition card that is received from the organizers. Biking Wearing helmet is required while biking! Front and back lights are also mandatory at dusk/dark. Finishing the biking part helmets can be left on the saddle of the bike if there are no other instructions provided on the map or at the checkpoint. Bikes must be left in places that are marked on the map, where guarding them is arranged by the organizers. There are also areas where there is a possibility to leave the bike on its own and go by walk to the checkpoint to get the stamp. However, in these cases the organizers are not responsible of the bike. Remember to bring own lock for the bike and lock it if you find it necessary! In case of unfixable bike damage, army bikes can be ordered from the number found in the competition guide as service/first Aid. Teams lending army bikes, the bikes are ready to be adjusted at the competition center of Kajaani on Thursday 14.9 at o clock and on Friday between 6 10 o clock. The transportation of the bikes to Kuhmo leaves at 10:00 and the bikes can be retrieved at 11:30. Canoeing Canoeing equipment are provided by the organizers including paddles and life jackets. Teams have to have GPS with them in canoes! There can be private yards by the canoeing route, please respect their privacy! There are no checkpoints in private yard areas!

15 First Aid and safety First Aid can be called from the number found in the competition guide. In case of serious emergency call 112 and guide the ambulance to the emergency place. It is recommended to download the 112 application to the adventure race phone, found in any smart phone application store. In case of emergency it is advised to call through this application. Remember to inform the organizers and the First Aid in serious emergencies when the situation allows it. GPS-tracking All the teams get GPS-tracking devices and instructions from the organizers. The devices are given to the teams on Friday at 11:30 at the competition center of Kuhmo. The device is packed to the uppercase of the bag in a manner that it is easily accessed. The organizers switch the GPS on. The audience and organizers can follow the teams in internet, The tracking can be seen afterwards as well, and it is shown during the pricing ceremony. Drop-out In case a team decides to stop and to not continue the race they have to call right away to the event director (number found in the competition book and map) ALMOST LOST CATEGORY Competition material pick-up Competition materials can be picked up the following: On Friday 15.9 at Kajaani competition center between 18:00 21:00 On Saturday 16.9 at Kajaani competition center between The location of the competition center will be informed later. Competition material includes: route discerption, maps, competition guide, competition numbers, GPS decive and responsibility of liability form. Own Emit cards have to be brought to competition center when the materials are picked up because it is checked by the organizer. The rented Emit cards can be received at the same time. At the competition material pick-up also the phone number has to be given that will be with the team during the competition and the captain of the team must be named. Service stations Teams carry the equipment that they will need during the race. There are water stations (marked on the map) on the track, where teams can fill up their water bottles. There might be an opportunity to buy food somewhere on the track and it is recommended to bring some money. Captain meeting Every team has to choose a captain, who will represent the team on the captain s meeting on Saturday at 7:15 am in Kajaani competition center. At the captain s meeting the organizers will go through the competition track and the captains can ask questions related to the competition. Rope training Rope training will be organized, if necessary, nearby the competition center on Saturday at 7:00.

16 Phone Teams has to have at least one phone with them for case of emergency. The phone has to be packed waterproof and shockproof. Before the start the teams have to save the First Aid and the track master s number to the phone. The phone number has to be informed to the competition center. Check point punching The track can visit the same check point multiple times. In this case, the checkpoint is marked on the map with multiple numbers and it has to be stamped every time! The excess stamping does not matter, if the right stamps can be found on the card on right order. The last stamp is done at the finish line. Emit cards are checked, unloaded and reviewed right after arriving to the finish. Some task point can be using also the so called pliers stamp, where the checkpoint stamp is made on the competition card that is received from the organizers. Biking Wearing helmet is required while biking! Front and back lights are also mandatory at dusk/dark. Finishing the biking part helmets can be left on the saddle of the bike if there are no other instructions provided on the map or at the checkpoint. Bikes must be left in places that are marked on the map, where guarding them is arranged by the organizers. There are also areas where there is a possibility to leave the bike on its own and go by walk to the checkpoint to get the stamp. However, in these cases the organizers are not responsible of the bike. Remember to bring own lock for the bike and lock it if you find it necessary! In case of unfixable bike damage, army bikes can be ordered from the number found in the competition guide as service/first Aid. Teams lending army bikes, the bikes are given at the competition center on Saturday morning between am. Canoeing Canoeing equipment are provided by the organizers including paddles and life jackets. Teams have to have GPS with them in canoes! There can be private yards by the canoeing route, please respect their privacy! There are no checkpoints in private yard areas! First Aid and safety First Aid can be called from the number found in the competition guide. In case of serious emergency call 112 and guide the ambulance to the emergency place. It is recommended to download the 112 application to the adventure race phone, found in any smart phone application store. In case of emergency it is advised to call through this application. Remember to inform the organizers and the First Aid in serious emergencies when the situation allows it. GPS-tracking All the teams get GPS-tracking devices and instructions from the organizers. The devices are given to the teams on Saturday at 7:00 at the competition center. The device is packed to the uppercase of the bag in a manner that it is easily accessed. The organizers switch the GPS on. The audience and organizers can follow the teams in internet, The tracking can be seen afterwards as well, and it is shown during the pricing ceremony. Drop-out In case a team decides to stop and to not continue the race they have to call right away to the event director (number found in the competition routebook and map)

17 COMPETITION TIMETABLE See the preliminary timetable from our websites event info -page. The final timetable will be published in these competition instructions during the week of the competition. Parking Signs are guiding to the parking areas. There is plenty of parking area nearby the competition center Finish Competition will finish (on Saturday) in Kajaani. Rented army bikes are returned back at the finish. Service point at finish line and soup meal There will be a service point nearby the finish line that will provide energy and drinks. The soup meal will also be provided nearby the finish line. Shower facilities There are shower facilities at competition center. Price-giving ceremony and party Time: 20:00 22:00 Program: Recap of the competition, food and drinks at own expenses and prize ceremony at 21:00. Place: Original Sokos Hotel Valjus, (street address: Kauppakatu 20, Kajaani) Prizes and winners: Prizes are items- and/or gift cards or medals. Extremely lost 3 best man, woman and mixed teams will be awarded. In addition, 3 best man, woman and mixed teams will be awarded from the students Finnish-Championships. 3 best teams of Sotuli championships will also be awarded. Lost 3 best man, woman and mixed teams will be awarded. In addition, 3 best man, woman and mixed teams will be awarded from the students Finnish-Championships. 3 best teams of Sotuli championships will also be awarded. Almost Lost 3 best teams will be awarded. In addition, 3 best teams of chilling series of the students Finnish- Chamionships and also 3 best teams of Sotuli championships will also be awarded. Contact Information Event director/routemaster: Jukka Liuha, jukka.liuha@kainuunliikunta.fi, Extremely Lost and Lost competition center: tapahtumat@kainuunliikunta.fi, Almost Lost competition center: tapahtumat@kainuunliikunta.fi Competition organisers: Kainuun Liikunta ry, Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu, Kainuun Prikaati / Kajaanin Varuskunnan Urheilijat

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