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ICE-O 2016

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August 11-14 Reykjavík area

Information letter , July  27

ORGANIZERS

Club:

Event management:

EVENT

ICE-O is a three day event at three different venues at Úlfljótsvatn and in Reykjavík plus warm up run. See event venue map. A competition centre is located at each venue. The warm up run is on Thursday.

Registration  

Registration for normal fee is open until 1st of August. After that is the fee 50% higher for competition courses. It is possible to register for open courses on event day. The fee for open course € 20.  

EVENT VENUE MAPS

Link to online map with competition information

TRANSPORTATION

Transport to competition is available for all days, the fee is € 60 for all days and latest registration is 1 of august.

The Thursday event centre for the warm up run in Reykjavík is easily accessible from downtown Reykjavík by public transportation, strætó. Take route Nr. 5 to Nauthólsvík.. Find more information and timetables at straeto.is.

On Friday August 12  the ICE-O bus will take the following route:

12:30        Pick up in Reykjavík, Bus Terminal

12:45        The scout house accommodation (Bæjarbraut 7)

14:00        Competition centre

The bus will take the opposite route back starting 18:00 and  22:00 making the same stops

On Saturday August 13  the ICE-O bus will take the following route:

09:00        Pick up in Reykjavík, Bus Terminal

09:15        The scout house accommodation (Bæjarbraut 7)

10:00        Competition centre

The bus will take the opposite route back starting 15:00 making the same stops.

On Sunday August 14  the ICE-O bus will take the following route:

08:15        Pick up in Reykjavík, Bus Terminal

08:30    The scout house accommodation (Háuhlíð 9)

09:00        Competition centre

The bus will take the opposite route back starting 13:30 making the same stops.

Each competition centre can be reached by one’s own/rental car. There is free parking close to each competition centre.

PROGRAMME

Thursday August 11. - Warm up @ Nauthólsvík

Running centre at Nauthólsvík and directions find here with Google maps

(GPS:   64° 5.756'N,   21° 55.624'W)

15:30                Competition center opens

16:00 - 19:00        Open start

20:00                Competition center close

Friday August 12. - Long @ Úlfljótsvatn

Competition centre at Úlfljótsvatn and directions find here with Google maps

(GPS: 64° 4.033' N,   21° 2.870'W )

12:30 - 14:00         ICE-O bus to venue

14:00                Competition center opens

14:30                Introduction and a short welcome speech.

15:00 - 16:30        Runners start

18:00                First ICE-O bus leaves from venue

19:00 - 22:00        Social dinner (register at latest on Thursday 11th)

22:00                Second ICE-O bus leaves from venue

Saturday August 13. - Middle distance @ Heiðmörk E of Reykjavík.  

Competition centre at Hjallabraut and directions find here with Google maps

(GPS:   64° 3.343'N,    21° 47.609'W)

09:00 - 10:00        ICE-O bus to venue

10:00                Competition centre opens

11:00 - 12:30        Runners start

14:00                ICE-O bus leaves from venue

Sunday August 14 .  - Middle distance @ Reynisvatn, Reykjavík.  

Competition centre at Þorláksgeisli 51 and direction find here with Google maps

(GPS    64° 7.322'N,    21° 44.852'W)

08:15 - 09:05        ICE-O bus to venue

09:00                Competition centre opens

10:00 - 11:30        Runners start

12:30 - 13:00        Awards ceremony

13:30                ICE-O bus leaves from venue

PARTICIPANTS AND COMPETITION CLASSES

W21, M21, W17-20 , M17-20 , W16-14, M16-14, W12, M12, W10, M10, W40, M40, W50, M50, W60, M60, W70, M70,

There are open courses of various length and difficulties on each day with registration in the information table.

COURSES

Long. Estimated running time 60 - 90 minutes.  Maximum running time 180 minutes

Distance from the competition centre to start: 0.4 km. Course length is in kilometers

M10

2.9

W10

2.9

Open 1

2.9

M11-13

2.9

W11-13

2.9

Open 2

3.4

M14-16

3.4

W14-16

3.4

Open 3

4.1

M17-20

7.3

W17-20

4.1

Open 4

7.3

M21

8.9

W21

7.3

M40

7.3

W40

4.1

M50

7.3

W50

4.1

M60

4.1

W60

3.1

M70

3.1

W70

3.1

Middle. Estimated running time 30 - 75 mintues.  Maximum running time 120 minutes

Distance from the competition centre to start: 1.6 km. Course length is in kilometers

M10

2.2

W10

2.2

Open 1

2.2

M12

2.2

W12

2.2

Open 2

2.5

M14-16

2.5

W14-16

2.5

Open 3

3.6

M17-20

4.5

W17-20

3.6

Open 4

4.5

M21

5.8

W21

4.5

M40

4.5

W40

3.6

M50

4.5

W50

3.6

M60

2.5

W60

2.5

M70

2.5

W70

2.5

Middle. Estimated running time 30 - 45 minutes. Maximum running time 120 minutes

Distance to the start is: 1.3 km. Course length is in kilometers

M10

1.9

W10

1.9

Open 1

1.9

M12

1.9

W12

1.9

Open 2

2.8

M14-16

2.8

W14-16

2.8

Open 3

3.2

M17-20

4.8

W17-20

3.2

Open 4

4.8

M21

4.8

W21

4.8

M40

4.8

W40

3.2

M50

4.8

W50

3.2

M60

3.2

W60

2.2

M70

2.2

W70

2.2

                                         

MAP SCALES AND CONTOUR INTERVALS

Long distance map Úlfljótsvatn  is scale 1:15.000 with 5 m contours, on A4 sheet and for W40/M60 is scale 1:10.000.  ISSOM 2007.

Middle distance map West Heiðmörk is scale 1:7.500 with 2,5 m contours,  on A4 sheet. ISOM 2007

Middle distance map Elliðaárdalur is scale 1:10.000 with 5 m contours, on A4 sheet. ISSOM 2007

Terrain and map information

Long distance Úlfljótvatn  map.

Map has been drawn 2013.

On Friday, the long distance event will take place in Úlfljótvatn, 40 km from Reykjavík. The area of Ulfljotsvatn consists of a big hill (height difference 150 m) with a plenty of erosion valleys. Mainly open terrain with a very good runnability, but in some places also bushes of birches and small pine forests. Only a few paths. Magnificent views to the mountains far in east, and the Ulfljotsvatn lake just in the front.

Middle distance. Heiðmörk map
Map drawn in 2015

On Saturday, the middle distance event will take place in Heiðmörk forest on the Capital’s suburb. Many thickets, lupina grown areas, small ridges, bare rocks will provide good course options. However the highlight and probably the biggest challenge for those not used to orienteering in Iceland, will be a lave field with many details and hard to run surface in the map’s eastern part.

Middle distance. Rauðavatn map

Map drawn in 2015.

On Sunday, the middle distance event will take place at Rauðvatn on the Capital’s suburb.Raudavatn is a technical area beside the town. Many hills (HD 70 m), many paths, a lot of rocky details (cliffs, boulders, bare rock). 50 % open terrain with very good runability, 50 % forested area (mainly dense pine forest) and in some slopes thick lupina areas. And from almost every corner of the map you can see Reykjavik and the sea just below you.

 

TRAINING POSSIBILITIES

Maps of different areas can be downloaded at Hekla’s website in jpg format. Printed maps can be obtained at the competition centre for the price 7 EUR for 3 map package.

Open areas in Iceland do generally not have access restrictions.

Here is link to location of our orienteering maps and we can send you pdf file with email before ICE-O, please contact  Gísli Örn Bragason (e-mail: rathlaup@rathlaup.is ) for earlier maps.

START AND STARTING PROCEDURE

Start list will be announced on Hekla’s website start-list and at each Competition centre.

Start interval:

SI-card must be cleared and checked before entering the start.

2 min before the start competitor is called by the name and their SI-card number is checked. Separate control descriptions are available after this point.

1 min before the start each competitor must stand in the start box and on the start signal can take the map from the map box of their class. Each competitor is self-responsible to take the right map from

the right map box.

NB! Runners must punch START after the last beep.

STARTING LIST

Startlist

ELECTRONIC PUNCHING SYSTEM

SportIdent punching system will be used. Runners must wait for a sound (beep) or the blinking light. In case SportIdent does not work (no sound and  no beep), runners must punch with the manual punch hanging from the control flag.

Shower

Will only be available on Friday only.

Water

Will be offer for drinking but no running water is at competition on Saturday.

SOCIAL DINNER  

The dinner will be at Úlfljótsvatn at 7 p.m. on Fridayday evening and it will be barbeque with lamb meat, salad and potatoes.

Please, let us know in case of allergies or any food restrictions.

Price is 28€ for adults and 16€ for children. You can register at latest on Thursday 11th of August.

ACCOMMODATION

The address is Bæjarbraut 7, Reykjavík and find direction with Google maps.. If you come by public transport from the airport, it is within a walking distance if you ask the bus to stop in Garðabær. You will need sleeping bag and linen. There will be mattresses. There are cooking facilities at the place. Please contact Gísli Örn rathlaup@rathlaup.is  +354 692 6522 upon your arrival to open accommodation for you. The accommodation will open at 6 p.m August 10.   

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT COMPETITION CENTRE

A small shop will be at each venue,, selling light refreshments and souvenirs. Only cash is accepted. Each venue has a water toilet on Friday and Sunday but basic on Saturday.

SPONSORS

Icelandic Mountrain Guides

Icelandic Mountain Guides is a leading Iceland tour operator with over twenty years of experience servicing clients from all over the world.The IMG tour company offers a great selection of guided adventure tours in Iceland and Greenland, including hiking, glacier tours, backpacking, trekking, mountain climbing, ice climbing, cross country skiing and more. There is a tour for people of all levels. If you or your travel group is looking for a specialist in the wilderness of Iceland or Greenland, one that emphasizes cooperation, environmental sustainability and safety then, Icelandic Mountain Guides is the tour operator for your next Iceland vacation.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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