On behalf of the Swedish Multisport Federation Njurunda OK invites you to World Biathlon Orienteering Championships 17 20 August 2017 Sundsvall - Sweden Invitation - Bulletin 2 New information is italic
General Information Program Thursday 17 August Official training Sidsjön Start between 14.00-17.00, both location and orienteering Opening ceremony 18.00 at Event arena Sidsjön Team happening at Event Arena Sidsjön The idea of the national teams competing in Swedish Brännboll is too risky. Friday 18 August Classic discipline 8.00-9.30 Voluntary shooting training 10.00-11.30 Adjustment shooting 12.00 First start 16.30 Flower ceremony Saturday 19 August Sprint discipline 9.00-10.30 Adjustment shooting 11.00 First start Banquet At Event Arena Sidsjön, 18.30 Award ceremony 20.00 at Event Arena Sidsjön Sunday 20 August Relay 8.30-9.30 Adjustment shooting 10.00 First start Award ceremony 13.30 at Race Arena Skönvik Closing ceremony 13.30 at Race Arena Skönvik 2
Race Arena Race Arena Skönvik Sundsvall Sweden (RA) Distance from Sundsvall: 16,5 km Distance from Stockholm: 390 km Coordinates: 62 27'42.6"N 17 17'35.1"E 62.461833, 17.293083 Google Map or Annex 1 Organi- Chief of competition: Paulina Tomasdotter zation & paulina.tomasdotter@gmail.com, +46 76-838 99 95 Contacts Assistant Chief of competition /Technical Chief: Niklas Martin niklas.martin@sca.com +46 70-312 32 57 Chief of Shooting: Max-Johan Sjöberg max.johan.sjoberg@gmail.com +46 70-520 90 37 Chief of Secretary: Patrick Castenborg patrick_castenborg@hotmail.com +46 70-321 79 09 Chief of Accommodation: Lina Wibron Chief of Media: Marie Allansdotter marieallansdotter@gmail.com Chief of Catering: Kerstin Norén / Maria Castenborg 3
Competitions Disciplines / Classic Classes M/W16(not championship), M/W20, M/W21, M/W35, M/W40, M/W45, M/W50, M/W55, M/W60 M/W65, M/W70 Competition sequence: Location orienteering Prone shooting Orienteering Standing shooting Finish Sprint M/W16(not championship), M/W20, M/W21, M/W35, M/W40, M/W45, M/W50, M/W55, M/W60 M/W65, M/W70 Competition sequence: Orienteering Prone shooting Orienteering Standing shooting Finish Regarding both sprint and classic, in M/W16 there are no lower age restrictions though the responsibility lies entirely on the competitor/his/hers club and parents. Only prone shooting and the same location orienteering as all other classes. Relay M/W16(not championship), M/W20, M/W21, M/W70, M/W95, M/W120, Mix(not championship) Competition sequence: Orienteering Prone shooting Orienteering Standing shooting Changeover / Finish All teams consist of two participants except M21-teams which consists of three. Master-teams: Total age of team participants, all participants must be born 1982 or earlier. Mix-teams: Two participants, no restriction of age or nationality. Runners pool: If you do not have a team and want to participate in the relay, send an email to njurundaok@gmail.com or sign up at Race Arena Skönvik during Friday and Saturday. All competitions are held at Race Arena Skönvik Length of courses, difficulty and penalty loops are according to IBOF s rules. Rules All competitions according to IBOF International rules 4
Target system Self-marking target system Weapon &.22 long rifle (calibre 5.6 mm). Every participant bring their own weapon and Ammuni- ammunition. All participants have to pass the weapon tion inspection every day of competition. Control system SportIdent Register your own SI-card in registration form or rent at Race Arena Skönvik, fee: 30 SEK / competition day Map & Scale: 1:10 000 for all classes, equidistance 5 m, map from 2005, adjusted terrain 2017 Description of the terrain Terrain: Forest with a few different hilly areas. Many paths and ski trails crosses the area. Height description: Moderate to very hilly with elements of detailed downhills. Partially poor detailed and flat terrain. Passability: Mostly good passability and visibility. Clearcuts in different ages, some young forest that is partly thinned with branches on the ground. Entry & fees Until 17 July 2017, Use entry form All classes Classic: 200 SEK / participant Sprint: 200 SEK / participant Relay: 400 SEK / team, except M21: 600 SEK / team Fees paid to following international account: IBAN: SE3480000842029036898774 SWIFT: SWEDSESXXX 5
Accommodation & Food Event Arena (EA) At Event Arena Sidsjön accommodation and dinner is available. The banquet and prize ceremony will be held at EA Sidsjön as well as team leader meeting etc. Accommo- Sidsjö Hotell offer accommodation to athletes and leaders, rooms with dation 1-4 beds(shared bathroom) including bed sheets and breakfast. There are a limited amount of rooms, first come-first served. Contact Sidsjö Hotell by mail or phone, info@sidsjohotell.se, +46-60 125 125, www.sidsjohotell.se Food Lunch will be provided all days of competition at the Race Arena Skönvik. Book by filling in the food form. Prize Lunch: 80 SEK / day Banquet: 250 SEK / person If any questions please contact us (see organization above), visit our website www.njurundaok.org or check us out on social media. Welcome to Sundsvall, Sweden and the 2017 World Biathlon Orienteering Championships! 6
Annex 1 - Maps Race Arena Skönvik Event Arena Sidsjön Sundsvall 7