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Gran Canaria O-MeetingGran Canaria North
27/12/2014 - 04/01/2015
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GRAN CANARIA ORIENTEERING MEETING
Gran Canaria - North
From December 27, 2014 to January 4, 2015
Presentation of Gran Canaria O-Meeting
Gran Canaria O-Meeting (G-COM) is a biennial international orienteering
event organized by Limonium Canarias scope, which has extensive experience since
1996.
Our goal is to provide an engaging experience; not only at sports, but also from
the human point of view, the environment and climate.
In this edition have been selected areas near "Arucas" and "Teror" because
they offer the opportunity to enjoy a variety of techniques and routes, as well as enjoy
a climate in winter dates, excellent for practicing the orienteering.
As evidence of the interest in this event in previous years have been fortunate to
receive top class orienteers such as Matthias Müller (world champion) and Olle
Bostrom, among others.
In short, G-COM aims to be a benchmark for the practice of this discipline for
athletes, whether elite, beginners or families of all nationalities during the winter season.
They will share their expertise with local athletes of all ages, not surprisingly, in the
different categories are entered from 10 years to 75.
Why Gran Canaria?
Because of the pleasant climate, the sun, the beach, the large cultural and
leisure offer and a pleasant winter temperatures (the best in Europe).
But not only that, because Gran Canaria have one of the largest and best maps
in pine forest across Europe, a spectacular nature and a sport in rapid technical
progress.
Wellcome to Gran Canaria O-Meeting
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Gran Canaria O-Meeting: www.orienteering-g.com
• Limonium Canarias: www.limoniumcanarias.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/GranCanariaOrienteeringMeeting
• Twitter: twitter.com/GCOM2015
• Office of the event: Limonium Canarias. +34 928436995 (9:00 -14:00 h)
José y María, 69. 35018 – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Email: [email protected]
• Event Organizer: Limonium orienteering club
EVENT AREAS
Open the link below for detailed information.
Also you can scan this QR Code.
https://www.googxle.com/maps/d/edit?
mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.k4EWmwzSC9Dw
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PROGRAMME
Date Event Time & Place
Viernes26-12-14
Accreditation and wellcome bag Limonium Canarias 9:00 – 13:00 h
Sabado27-12-14
San Silvestre Night Race: Night orienteering
race (popular)18.30 - Teror town center
29-12-1430-12-14
O-Training 1 La Calderilla
30-12-1431-12-14
O-Training 2 Llanos de la Pez
Viernes02-01-15
Sprint Urban Race
Scoring G-COM 201516:30 - Arucas town center
Sábado03-01-14
Forest Race: Middle distanceScoring G-COM 2015
10:30 - Osorio
Domingo04-01-14
Monteverde Race: Long distanceScoring G-COM 2015
Scoring Liga de Gran Canaria
10:30 Arucas – sports areaBus organization to start
Servicess: massage, dressing roomand showers
Domingo04-01-14
Prize givingTapas Party
14:30 Arucas – sports area
Delivery SportIdent cards, wellcome bag and accreditations:
Runners may be credited and collect welcome bag, SI-Card (if rent) in:
• December, 26 from 9:00 to 13:00 h in our offices: Limonium Canarias, José y María,
69. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Zip code: 35018). Same place (10:00 – 12:00 h)
Dec 29th, 30 th, and January 2nd.
• January, 2. Arucas Event Center, 15:30 – 16:00 h.
ATTENTION ORIENTEERS: access to the to the competition areas is forbiden from
December 22th
CLASSES
Class 1 H21, H35
Class 2 H40, H 45, H50, H55, D21, D35, OPEN (parejas)
Class 3 H60+, D40, D45, D50, D55
Class 4 D60+
Class 5 H/D 18-20, ven y prueba (come & try)
NOTE: You are allowed to participate under 21 in Categories 1 or 2 if you
accredit experience, physical condition and proper knowledge.
Prizes for the first three classified in each class
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O-TRAININGS
The organization offers two areas for practice at the time you want during the
previous week of Gran Canaria O-Meeting 2015 and the week after (from Dec 25 th to
Jan 10th).
The organization will give a plastic bag with information about the zones and the
map with marked points. In the area, you will find a biodegradable tape (labeled “GC”)
at each Control point marked on the map, to verify your pass. We can not guarantee the
existence of tapes at all control points during the period of the O-Trainings if someone
removed without our permission.
The selected areas include quality maps and a completely different terrain to the
areas where Gran Canaria O-Meeting 2015 will take place.
Please NOTE you take part in these trainings at your own risk. We recommend you
have your own travel insurance.
Service included in Pack G-COM'15
TOURIST AND CULTURAL VISITS
The organization invites all foreign visitors to make a tour to see the main values and
attractions of the area where the Gran Canaria O-Meeting 2015 takes place.
This service is FREE, although pre-book your place is required(limited places).
Date: December, 2. Meeting Point: Plaza de San Juan – Arucas (next to the
Church) at 11:00 (about 1 h). A minimum number of participants is required.
Service included in Pack G-COM'15
TAPAS PARTY
It will take place in an area close to the event centre on the last day and after the
G-COM 2015 prize giving.
It will be served traditional Canarian & Spanish Tapas. It will be a momment to enjoy
the company of orienteers, their families and the organization. It is the best way to finish
this event.
Service included in Pack G-COM'15
C-COM T-SHIRT
We have designed the G-COM T-shirt to remember the best times in Gran Canaria.
It will be available to you every day in the event center.
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Service included in Pack G-COM'15
FEES
before
28/11/14
before
12/12/14
before
26/12/12later
1 DAY
1 Day 9,50 € 10,50 € 11,50 € –
O-Training 3 € 3 € 3 € 3 € *
SAVINGS PACKS **
Weekend (scoring Liga GC) (2 days) 18 € 20 € 22 € –
G-COM Trophy (3 days) 26 € 29 € 32 € –
Full Pack G-COM (6 days) 46 € 50 € 54 € –
OTHER SERVICES
Tapas Party 9 € 9 € 9 € 12 € *
SI-Card Hire (per day) *** 2 € 2 € 2 € 2 € *
Gran Canaria O-Meeting T-Shirt 10 € 10 € 10 € 12 € *
* “Later”: limiter number of places.
*** See below the Sportident Car rental conditions
Classes 5 H/D 18-20, come & try
Unique price per day 5 €
OPEN
Entries in class OPEN are accepted until the day of the race, subject to availability of
maps and no option to enter the classification or participation in award ceremony or giveaways.
The last day includes (04-01-15)
Bus to approach the starting area, sports massage, showers and changing rooms. Bus
timetable: Hours: 9:30 to 11:30. The orienteer should arrive with enough time in advance. The
organization is not responsible for departures after 11:30.
SPORTIDENT-Card Hire
A refundable deposit (35 €) is required. It will be refundable when return the SI card in
good conditions. Lost or damage SI cards will incur in no refund or ghe deposit.
Refreshments
Water and various other liquids will be available in the finish area. There will be no
water stations during any of the races, it is the competitors own responsibility to remain hydrated.
First aid
You take part in the competition at your own risk, are responsible for your own safety and
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must demonstrate a careful behavior at all times. All competitors are expected to help any other
competitor that is in the need of physical assistance.
However there will be first-aid services available in the start/ finish areas, to help in the case
of accidents.
NOTE: Not included in this section help to map reading.
Environment
The greatest care and respect for the environment, private property, traffic rules and avoid
inconvenience to other users who share competition areas are required.
The organization has adequate places to park vehicles, littering and safe areas for runners
and spectators.
DURING THE COMPETITION
Start order
The start order will be sorted except the last day. The last day there will not be
preallocated start times. Everyday there will be a punching start.
Results
Preliminary results will be available in the finish area. We hope than final results
could be posted on the website or the Event on 21:00. the day of the race (except urban
races)
Start
One person will start every minute in sprint races (days 1 and 4) and 2-minutes
between competitors on 5 and 6 (runners with the same course).
The last day the organization will have a free bus to transport runners to the starting area
(15 min).
It is your responsibility to arrive early enough to check out.
- 4 min Call and CLEAR
- 3 min Control descriptions
- 2 min Mapa ejemplo
- 1 min wait
0 min START
Please, note that failure to punch the start control, will lead to disqualification.
Finish
All runners must punch the finish control on the finish line and then proceed to map
return and SI download.
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If for some reason you do not finish your course you must report immediately to
map return and then SI download.
Disqualifications
The following actions will result in disqualification:
• Missing your allocated start time
• Tampering with controls
• Missing control entries on your si card (including the start and finish)
• Out of order control entries on your si card
• Lost si cards
• Obstructing another competitor progression
• Exceeding the time limit of 2 hours
• Disregard for general countryside protection
• Breaking any other rule established by the organisation
Hazards
Gran Canaria enjoys a generally stable climate throughout the year; however it is
not unknown to experience extreme weather. Competitors should expect high
temperatures (18°C - 30°C) at sea-level with strong sun UV radiation and should be suitably
prepared for this.
During Day 2 and 3 (O-trainings) will take place at over 1500m above sea-level,
where it is not unusual for temperatures to significantly change and to receive more
rainfall. It is suggested that competitors prepare for all possible weather during Day 2 and
3. Races at Day 5 and Day 6 may have slippery areas.
Due to the urban environment of Day 1 and 4, competitors should display extreme
caution close to roads etc. Competitors must listen to the instructions of the stewards at all
times.
Due to the mountainous environment of Day 2 and 3 competitors should display
extreme caution close to rocky terrain.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DAY TO DAY
Competition areas, times, maps used and meeting point.
We recommend watch for the web and Facebook in case any changes occur
before the event.
Link to google maps of each race, including parking, event center and tourist
attractions, with QR Code for download maps, are included.
Day 1: San Silvestre Night Race December 27, 2014
Scale 1:3000
Terrain Urban
First start time 18:30
Last start time 20:00
Recomendations Bring torch
Link google maps
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kPYjJgaGSAH4
By bus: Line 216. Recommended time: 17:00 h (from Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria Bus Station), http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea216.pdf
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Day 2: O-Training 1 – La Calderilla December 29-10, 2014
Scale 1:10.000
TerrainIntermediate slope with
areas of pine forest, cropsand woodland
First start time
Last start time
RecomendationsTake warm clothes and sun
protection
Link google maps
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kQschjfUtr-A
Day 3: O-Training 2 – Llanos de la Pez December 30-31, 2014
Scale 1:7.500
Terrain
Moderate and high slopes,with areas of pine forest,reforestation, crop and
scrubland.
First start time
Last start time
RecomendationsTake warm clothes and sun
protection
Link google maps
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kPqu9zX0JLno
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Day 4: Sprint Urban Race - Arucas January 2, 2015
Scale 1:5.000
Terrain Urban
First start time 16:30
Last start time 18:00
RecomendationsBring torch. Part of the route
is over ground
Link google maps
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.kmBZfseCU1Lc
By bus: Lines 205, 206 or 210 . Recommended time: 15:30 h (from Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria Bus Station),
http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea205.pdf
http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea206.pdf
http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea210.pdf
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Day 5: Forest Race – Osorio (Middle) January 3, 2015
Scale 1:5.000
TerrainForest, moderate and highslope with cultivation areas,
bushes and scrubland
First start time 10:30
Last start time 12:00
Recomendations
The ground can be veryslippery. Spikes
recommended.. Gaitersrecommended.
Link google maps
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.k37-xOWwmp9k
By bus:
a) Go from Las Palmas GC to Arucas Bus Station: Lines 205, 206 or 210 .
Recommended time: 8:30 h (from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Bus Station),
http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea205.pdfhttp://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea206.pdfhttp://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea210.pdf
b) And then take the line 215 in platform 3http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea215.pdf
Tell the driver to stop at the bus stop near the cemetery Teror (cementerio Tres Cruces)
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Day 6: Monteverde Race – Riquianez – Arucas (classic) January 4, 2015
Scale 1:10.000
Terrain
Flat area and another withhigh downslope. Forest
areas, stony areas, cropsand scrubland
First start time 10:30
Last start time 12:00
Recomendations
In case of rain the groundcan be very slippery. Rocky
areas. Gaitersrecommended.
Link google maps
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zfcBRBSr_q4w.k00Nz-30uGIc
By bus: Lines 205. Recommended time: 09:15 h (from Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria Bus Station),
http://www.globalsu.net/lineas/linea205.pdf
Bus stop: Puente de Arucas (Arucas bridge)
Day Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
Dist Slop Dist Slop Dist Slop Dist Slop Dist Slop
San Silvestre Night Race (Teror) 2,2 80 2,0 60 1,8 60 1,7 55 1,7 55
Sprint Urban Race (Arucas) 3,3 125 3,0 115 2,6 95 2,4 85 2,4 85
Forest Race (Osorio) 4,0 230 3,3 215 2,6 130 2,5 120 2,5 120
Monteverde Race (Riquianez) 5,6 100 5,5 90 5,2 80 4,6 60 4,6 60
Distance in km. Slope in metersi.
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TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION IN GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria is easily accessible from most European countries. From the UK and
Ireland: Ryanair, from Norway: Norwegian and from Sweden: SAS. There are also other options
like Skyscanner.
We recommend looking for accommodation in the capital city (Las Palmas de
Gran Canaria), as it is only about a 20 minute drive to the competition areas and has a
wide range of cultural and leisure offer, a beach... Another option for accommodation is
the tourist district in south of the island (Maspalomas ...), about 45 minutes far from the
competition areas, with leisure facilities, theme parks and beautiful beaches.
Finally we recommend renting a car (or carpooling with other racers) to get to
competition areas, since the access by public transport is not easy.
The organization may offer inexpensive accommodation for small groups. You
need to contact in advance to arrange this type of accommodation.
Gran Canaria: http://www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/
Arucas: http://www.arucasonline.com/
Teror: http://www.teror.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=770&Itemid=8&lang=es
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: http://www.lpavisit.com/en/
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