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: info@orienteering-g.com

• 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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