11th Memorial of the 7th Guards Brigade „PUMA“

THERMENLAND OPEN 2016

BULLETIN 2 INFOS

Dear Orienteering Friends,

We are pleased to welcome competitors, clubs and guests to the 11th Memorial of the 7th

Brigade „PUMA“ – THERMENLAND OPEN 2016. The event will take place in Varaždin and

Varaždiske Toplice as the host cities, and will be hosted by the Association of veterans of the 7th

Guards Brigade "PUMA" and Orienteering Club Međimurje.

We wish to organize a challenging competition with the respect to the idea of orienteering

without borders. We are happy to invite competitors from the region to beautiful areas and new

maps.

Competition is a part of our “Orienteering Triangle“ event.

We wish you good results and are looking forward to seeing you!

Organizers

1. Varaždin County

Varaždin County is famous for its Baroque splendour, its music and art, and its unspoilt wild-life and unique scenery. In the region between the River Drava and the forested

slopes of Ravna Gora, Kalnik and Ivanšćica, the highest Zagorje mountain, lies a wealth of Croatia's historic and cultural heritage.

The Varaždin area offers so many tourist spots that it is one of the most attractive destinations in Croatia. The region has been inhabited from time immemorial, testified

by the world-famous Vindija cave, which contains the first traces of prehistoric man in Europe. There are countless churches throughout the region, from the small one in Lepoglava's

Purga, decorated with Ranger's frescoes, to Varaždin's splendid Baroque cathedral, numerous manors, such as Maruševec, wonderful ornamental parks, like the Opeka

Arboretum, and many castles (Batthyany in Ludbreg, and the Old Castle of Varaždin, for instance).

One of the most magnificent places to see, medieval Trakošćan, is the pearl of Hrvatsko (Croatian) Zagorje, situated on a hill and surrounded by a forest-park and a lake, where a nature-trail provides peace and relaxation. An exhibition inside the castle documents

the history of the area. In the past, people have built many settlements on the friendly edges of the Pannonian

Plain where picturesque hills begin to rise. The largest and best-preserved of these, Varaždin, was once the Croatian capital, the seat of the Ban and the Croatian

Parliament, and is now the economic and cultural centre of the country. Also famous is Varaždinske Toplice, Croatia's oldest thermal spa, which attracted the cream of European society for centuries and is still a famous watering-place and recreation-centre

today. Varaždin itself, 800 years old, has one of the best-preserved medieval town-centres in

Europe: a heritage proudly displayed in the city’s many museums and galleries. Even the cemetery is famous for its horticulture! Visitors can enjoy a whole array of events, such

as the Splendid Ball; the 'Špancirfest' (Street Walkers' Festival); the festival Evenings of Baroque Music; the New Year's Eve race (starting exactly at midnight on December 31st) and many others.

2. Programme:

Event Date Time Place

Prologue stage start Sunday 12.6.

10 am Varaždin, (City Sports Hall)

: 46.3152053,16.3619103

TrailO stage start Sunday

12.6. 2 pm

Varaždin, (City Sports Hall)

: 46.3152053,16.3619103

Opening school sport hall

and camp

Friday

17.6. 7 pm

Varaždinske Toplice : School sport hall 46.20723, 16.42561 SEE MAP

Opening WRE competition

centre

Saturday

18.6. 8 am

Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Closing school sport hall and camp

Saturday 18.6.

8,30 am

Varaždinske Toplice : School sport hall 46.20723, 16.42561 SEE MAP

Start of 1.WRE stage – long

distance

Saturday

18.6. 10 am

Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Start of meal serving Saturday 18.6.

1 pm Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Prize giving ceremony for WRE and Croatian long

distance Championship

Saturday

18.6.

2 pm

(aprox) Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Relaxing in spa pools Saturday 18.6.

From 3 pm

Varaždinske Toplice, Hotel Minerva :

46.21074, 16.41913 SEE MAP

Opening school sport hall and camp

Saturday 18.6.

From 3 pm

Varaždinske Toplice : School sport hall 46.20723, 16.42561 SEE MAP

Wisiting Museum Saturday

18.6.

4,30

pm Varaždinske Toplice : Museum 46.20979, 16.42145 SEE MAP

Start of quarantine Saturday

18.6.

8.30

pm Varaždinske Toplice, Hotel Minerva :

46.21074, 16.41913 SEE MAP

Start of Night stage - sprint Saturday 18.6.

10 pm Varaždinske Toplice, Hotel Minerva :

46.21074, 16.41913 SEE MAP

Opening WRE competition

centre

Sunday

19.6. 8 am

Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Closing school sport hall and

camp

Sunday

19.6.

8,30

am Varaždinske Toplice : School sport hall 46.20723, 16.42561 SEE MAP

Start of 2.WRE – middle

distance

Sunday

19.6. 10 am

Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Start of meal serving Sunday

19.6. 1 pm

Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

Prize giving ceremony Sunday

19.6.

2 pm

(aprox) Varaždinske Toplice : 46.21604, 16.3934 SEE MAP

3. Event Centre and Accommodation

During Competition we will provide free (no cost) official accommodation in the sports hall/school (on hard floor) in Varaždinske Toplice, parking place for camper vans and camping place for tents. Competitors should bring their own sleeping bags/mats. Shower and toilets are included. Please clean your place when you leave accommodation. Nobody will take care of your stuff.

For other accommodation (private accomodaton/apartments or other) near competition area, you may check: Varaždin County Tourist Bord : http://turizam-vzz.hr/hr Varaždin Tourist Bord: http://www.tourism-varazdin.hr/ Varaždinske Toplice Tourist Bord: http://toplice-vz.hr/ The Event Centre will be open in finish areas 2 hours before the first start.

4. Rankings:

Stages 1.WRE., 2.WRE – World Ranking Events

Results of 1.WRE., 2.WRE and night stages are added together for the overall individual winner of Thermenland

2016. For classes MW10, MW12, MW14 and BEGINNERS we added together only 1.WRE. and 2.WRE stages for the

overall individual winner.

NC

1.WRE stage – Croatian Long distance Championships

CUP

1.WRE., 2.WRE and Prologue stages – Croatian National Cup/Sprint Cup

CUP

TrailO stage - Croatian TrailO Cup

All stages are scoring for team cup – „Memorijal 7.gbr

PUMA“

Prologue and TrailO stages are scoring for best all-

round competitor – Orienteering triangle (MTBO stage will be scored in our earlier competition in April)

5. Organising Committee

President: Darko Duhović Vice presidents: Robert Puja, Vladimir Tkalec Project leader - Secretary: Igor Tkalec Finances: Vladimir Miljenović Course setters: Darko Duhović (prologue stage, WRE 1 stage) Vladimir Tkalec (WRE 2 stage, night stage) Jasminka Cindrić Perković (TrailO stage) National event controllers: Željko Košćak (prologue stage, WRE 2 stage) Darko Duhović (night stage) Lino Legac (WRE 1 stage) Vladimir Tkalec (TrailO stage) IOF Event Adviser: Boris Bauman (SLO) Accommodation: Igor Tkalec, Branko Crljenica Media/Marketing: Robert Puja, Krasnodar Kišur Protocol/Prize-Giving: Wolfgang Pötch (AUT) Hungarian Coordinator: Ágnes Erdősné Németh (HUN) Austrian Coordinator: Herwig Proske (AUT) Homepage/Press: Darko Duhović, Krasnodar Kišur

6. Classes

Prologue: MW21, MW12, MW16, MW20, MW35, MW40, MW45, MW50, OPEN TrailO: E OPEN, E PARA, E JUNIOR, A, N Main Event: MW21E, MW10, MW12, MW14, MW16, MW18, MW20, MW21A, MW21B, MW35, MW40, MW45, MW50, MW55, MW60, MW65, MW70, OPEN LONG, OPEN SHORT, BEGINNERS

Classes M18, MW21A, W65 and W70 are CANCELED

7. Control punching system

The control posts are equipped with SportIdent electronic punching sytem and old types of punchers. Location of controls will also be marked with small pieces of paper. You should put your SI number into the online entry form.

8. Position of WRE competition area

9. TLO Positions (and night stage) in Varaždinske toplice

10. WRE 1 stage Long – VARAŽDINSKE TOPLICE 18.06.2016.

MAP: DUGA GREDA – 1: 15 000, E=5m, 2016, for WRE classes DUGA GREDA – 1: 10 000, E=5m, 2016, for rest of classes TERRAIN: Varied relief with rich contour details. Forest is of good runability. The terrain has a rich road and path network. Medium hilly and hilly area. WARM UP: On the way to start. Warming map will be available at the start for WRE runners. ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: Additional entries possible until 09:00 at finish area/competition center if there are maps available. DISTANCE FROM FINISH TO START: 1500m. Follow the blue and white stripes. EMBARGO: It is forbidden to enter the competition area one month before the race. In case of violation of the prohibition organizer reserves the right of suspension. CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS: Are on the map and in the second start corridor. MAP PROTECTION: Maps will be printed on waterproof paper. START NUMBERS/BIBS: Is obligatory used for all three races. You will get it on the registrations. DISPOSAL OF MAPS: After entering the finish, give map to the organizer. It can be picked up after the last start. REFRESHMENTS: Water in start, finish and on refreshment point. CLEANLINESS: Please dispose trash in placed bags. WC: At finish area will be chemical toilets. TRAFFIC: Roads are no restrictions on traffic so please be careful.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (WRE 1)

CLASS LENGTH(m) CLIMB(m) NUMBER OF CONTROLS

& REST

M21E 10130 600 25, 1 map exchange

W21E 5720 310 18

BEGINNERS 1450 55 7, marked, shadowing,

free start

M10 1450 55 7, marked, shadowing,

free start

W10 1450 55 7, marked, shadowing,

free start

M12 1890 70 7

W12 1890 70 7

M14 2100 80 8

W14 2100 80 8

M16 3610 180 13

W16 2910 120 10

M18 NO ENTRY 190 CANCELED

W18 3130 160 11

M20 5740 280 16

W20 3710 170 10

M21A NO ENTRY

CANCELED

W21A NO ENTRY

CANCELED

M21B 3780 190 10

W21B 3110 160 9

M35 5740 280 16

W35 3130 160 11

M40 3610 180 13

W40 3830 200 12

M45 3780 190 10

W45 2910 120 10

M50 3830 200 12

W50 3110 160 9

M55 3110 160 9

W55 2870 140 9

M60 3110 160 9

W60 2870 140 9

M65 2870 140 9

W65 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

M70 2870 140 9

W70 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

OPEN LONG 2910 120 10, shadowing, free start

OPEN SHORT 2100 80 8, shadowing, free start

11. Night stage - Sprint – VARAŽDINSKE TOPLICE 18.06.2016.

MAP: MINERVA - 1: 2 500, E=5m, 2016 edition (renewed) TERRAIN: City streets and parks, spa. Medium hilly. WARM UP: In quarantine ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: Additional entries possible until 21:00 at finish area/competition center if there are maps available.. DISTANCE FROM FINISH TO START: 50m. Follow the blue and white stripes. EMBARGO: It is forbidden to enter the competition area one and half Hour before the race. Competitors must be in Quarantine by 20:30. Quarantine is marked in map. Other restrictions are according to IOF sprint rules. In case of violation of the prohibition organizer reserves the right of suspension. CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS: Are on the map and in the second start corridor. MAP PROTECTION: Maps will be printed on waterproof paper. START NUMBERS/BIBS: Is obligatory used for all three races. You will get it on the registrations. DISPOSAL OF MAPS: After entering the finish, give map to the organizer. It can be picked up after the last start. REFRESHMENTS: Water in finish. CLEANLINESS: Please dispose trash in placed bags. WC: At finish area will be restaurant with toilets. TRAFFIC: Roads are no restrictions on traffic in town so please be careful.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (NIGHT)

CLASS LENGTH(m) CLIMB(m) NUMBER OF CONTROLS

and REST

M21E 2040 75 23

W21E 1690 65 19

BEGINNERS 980 25 10, shadowing, free start

M10 980 25 10, shadowing, free start

W10 980 25 10, shadowing, free start

M12 980 25 10

W12 980 25 10

M14 1370 45 14

W14 1370 45 14

M16 1600 55 17

W16 1550 50 17

M18 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

W18 1380 60 16

M20 2040 75 23

W20 1690 65 19

M21A NO ENTRY

CANCELED

W21A NO ENTRY

CANCELED

M21B 1600 55 17

W21B 1370 45 14

M35 1870 70 21

W35 1470 55 17

M40 1870 70 21

W40 1470 55 17

M45 1660 60 17

W45 1380 70 21

M50 1660 60 17

W50 1380 70 21

M55 1550 50 17

W55 1380 70 21

M60 1550 50 17

W60 1380 70 21

M65 1380 70 21

W65 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

M70 1380 70 21

W70 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

OPEN LONG 1550 50 17, shadowing, free start

OPEN SHORT 980 25 10, shadowing, free start

12. WRE 2 stage Middle – VARAŽDINSKE TOPLICE 19.06.2016.

MAP: VRTLINOVEC – 1: 10 000, E=5m, 2016 TERRAIN: Varied relief with rich contour details. Forest is of good runability. The terrain has a rich road and path network. Medium hilly and hilly area. WARM UP: On the way to start. Warming map will be available at the start for WRE runners. ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: Additional entries possible until 09:00 at finish area/competition center if there are maps available.. DISTANCE FROM FINISH TO START: 1200m. Follow the blue and white stripes. EMBARGO: It is forbidden to enter the competition area one month before the race. In case of violation of the prohibition organizer reserves the right of suspension. CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS: Are on the map and in the second start corridor. MAP PROTECTION: Maps will be printed on waterproof paper. START NUMBERS/BIBS: Is obligatory used for all three races. You will get it on the registrations. DISPOSAL OF MAPS: After entering the finish, give map to the organizer. It can be picked up after the last start. REFRESHMENTS: Water in start, finish and on refreshment point. CLEANLINESS: Please dispose trash in placed bags. WC: At finish area will be chemical toilets. TRAFFIC: Roads are no restrictions on traffic so please be careful.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (MIDDLE)

CLASS LENGTH(m) CLIMB(m) NUMBER OF CONTROLS &

REST

M21E 4580 225 18

W21E 3580 190 13

BEGINNERS 1620 50 6, marked, shadowing, free

start

M10 1620 50 6, marked, shadowing, free

start

W10 1620 50 6, marked, shadowing, free

start

M12 1840 70 7

W12 1840 70 7

M14 1860 90 8

W14 1860 90 8

M16 2420 140 10

W16 2140 120 9

M18 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

W18 2420 140 10

M20 4580 225 18

W20 3580 190 13

M21A NO ENTRY

CANCELED

W21A NO ENTRY

CANCELED

M21B 2130 110 8

W21B 2160 100 9

M35 3690 225 17

W35 2990 200 12

M40 3690 225 17

W40 2420 140 10

M45 2990 200 12

W45 2140 120 9

M50 2990 200 12

W50 1560 85 7

M55 2420 140 10

W55 1560 85 7

M60 2420 140 10

W60 1560 85 7

M65 2140 120 9

W65 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

M70 1560 85 7

W70 NO ENTRY

CANCELED

OPEN LONG 2420 140 10, shadowing, free start

OPEN SHORT 1840 70 7, shadowing, free start

13. Prizes

Competitors will recive medals and spacial prizes for : - Prologue stage - TrailO stage - Individual Thermenland ranking (Combined results of main event stages) - WRE ranking events (only Elite) - Croatian Long Distance Championship (only Croatian runners)

The Best all-round compettitor will recive Orienteering Triangle Cup and special prize.

The best Club will recive Memorijal 7.gbr „PUMA“ Cup and special prize.

INFO:

http://www.thermenlandopen.org/ - web pages https://www.facebook.com/ThermenlandOpenHR/ - FB pages

darkoduh@gmail.com – Darko Duhović email GSM: ++385 912 503 569 – Darko Duhović mobile

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