Bulletin 1/2
Bulletin 1/2 as printable PDF (3,5 MB)Organiser
On behalf of the German Gymnastics Association the WMOC 2012 Organising Committee
Event Director: André Kwiatkowski, IOF Senior Event Adviser: David May (GBR),
National Controller: Rainer Müller
Event Office
WMOC 2012, Nordhäuser Straße 4, D-38667 Bad Harzburg, Germany
Telephone: +49 5322 5535873, Fax: +49 5322 5535875
Homepage: www.wmoc2012.de, E-mail: info@wmoc2012.de
Venue, approach
Event centre in Bad Harzburg on the northern edge of Harz Mountains in the middle of Germany. Competitions in Bad Harzburg, Goslar, Drei-Annen-Hohne and Clausthal-Zellerfeld, maximum 35 km from Event centre. By plane: Nearest airport is Hanover at 1,5 hours by car or train to Bad Harzburg as well as Hamburg, Halle/Leipzig or Berlin Airport at 2-3 hours by car or train to Bad Harzburg. By car or bus: From all directions by motorway 395 or national roads 4 and 6 to Bad Harzburg.
Programme
see programmeCompetitions
Sprint
The competition consists of a qualification and a final race. In general the first 80 competitors of each class will qualify for the A-final, the following 80 to the B-final etc. For details see IOF rule 6.14 .
The terrain for the sprint qualification is a mixture of town and parkland. The terrain for the sprint final consists of a finely-detailed structure of small alleys and streets with small parks and squares. Each area is rather flat and lies around 250 metres above sea level.
Long Distance
The competition consists of two qualification races and a final. Based on the overall results of the qualification races, in general the first 80 competitors in each class will qualify for the A-final, the following 80 for the B-final etc. For details see IOF rule 6.14 .
The terrain for the Long Distance qualification 1 is mainly coniferous, there are plenty of interesting rocks and cliffs. The runnability is mainly good. The area is quite flat especially for the shorter courses. The terrain for the Long Distance qualification 2 is relatively flat and has mostly good runnabilty. It is characterised by many interesting technical features arising through previous mining activities. The terrain for the Long Distance final is varied. In some areas there are stones and cliffs and the runnability is mainly good. The area is reasonably flat especially for the shorter courses. The longer courses may cross some deeper valleys. All terrains lie at 450 to 600 metres above sea level.
All races will be conducted in accordance with IOF competition rules, including winning times.
Classes
World Masters categories for all runners born in 1977 or earlier: W/M 35-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 55-, 60-, 65-, 70-, 75-, 80-, 85-, 90-, 95-.
Public races: Alongside the WMOC, a public event (Harz Cup) will be offered on the same terrains as the WMOC for the following competition days: 2 July, 4 July, 5 July, 7 July. Classes: M/W 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21A, 21B, Open Beginner, Open Intermediate, Open Advanced.
Maps, embargoed Areas
Sprint: ISSOM, scale 1:4000. Long distance: ISOM, scale 1:10.000. All Maps: Contour interval 5 m, surveyed in 2012.
Bad Harzburg, Sprint Qualification
Goslar, Sprint Final
Drei-Annen-Hohne, Long Distance Qualification 1
Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Long Distance Qualification 2
Bad Harzburg, Long Final
All maps are forbidden areas. Orienteering activities are forbidden inside area Goslar/Clausthal-Zellerfeld/Drei-Annen-Hohne/Bad Harzburg.
Punching System
SPORTIdent punching system with SI cards will be used. SI cards can be hired at registration for a 10 EUR fee per person.
Registration
Registration will be open from August 1st, 2011 on www.wmoc2012.de
After the last deadline, late entries will be possible only for vacant places for a surcharge of 30 EUR Harz Cup 20 EUR). Changes are free of charge until 10 May 2011, later possible for a 20 EUR change fee (Harz Cup 10 EUR).
Entries become valid upon the payment of the entry fee.
Payment
By debit or credit card in the online registration system and via bank transfer. Name of account holder: MTK Bad Harzburg, Bank name and address: Braunschweigische Landessparkasse, Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 2, D-38667 Bad Harzburg, Germany, SWIFT (BIC): NOLADE2HXXX, International Bank Account Number (IBAN): DE 95 2505 0000 0151 4856 12, Notes: WMOC2012. Please do not forget to note the payment identification code received during the entry in the transfer field details. Further information can be found in the WMOC2012 online registration system.
Entry Fees
WMOC
| Deadline | Registration | Sprint | Long Distance | Sum total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2011 | 70 Euro | 20 Euro | 35 Euro | 125 Euro |
| 1 February 2012 | 85 Euro | 20 Euro | 35 Euro | 140 Euro |
| 10 May 2012 | 105 Euro | 20 Euro | 35 Euro | 160 Euro |
Public event (Harz Cup)
| M/W -14 | M/W 16- | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadline | 1 day | 4 days | 1 day | 4 days |
| 31 October 2011 | 8 Euro | 28 Euro | 12 Euro | 38 Euro |
| 1 February 2012 | 10 Euro | 35 Euro | 14 Euro | 45 Euro |
| 10 May 2012 | 12 Euro | 40 Euro | 18 Euro | 50 Euro |
Cancellation
| Deadline | Refund |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2012 | 75% |
| until 15 June 2012 | 50% |
| from 16 June 2012 | 0% |
Parking fees
| Deadline | Car | Caravan | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| until 10 May 2012 | 20 Euro | 25 Euro | 100 Euro |
| from 11 May 2012 | 40 Euro | 50 Euro | 200 Euro |
Accommodation
All manner of accommodation possibilities will be offered, producing only short trips to reach the competition areas. There are five-star and four-star hotels, guesthouses, family hotels, holiday flats, bed and breakfast places, youth hostels and campsites.
Accommodation can be booked on www.wmoc2012.de.
Transport, Parking
Official transport to the races and model events will be available from Bad Harzburg for a fee of 50 EUR for the whole event or 10 EUR/day. Assembly areas can also be accessed by car or by bus. Assembly areas can be reached from the car parks on foot, short distances for participants in the classes W/M 80-, 85-, 90- and 95-.
Ceremonies, culture
Opening ceremony on Sunday evening, 1 July, after the Sprint qualification and closing ceremony on Saturday evening, 7 July, after the Long Distance final. The official banquet on Thursday, 5 July, 7 pm. has to be booked beforehand. Cost 55 EUR. Free entrance for traditional Harz evening event on Sunday evening, 2 July. All ceremonies will take place at the event centre. There are numerous cultural and entertainment tourist programmes available in the Harz Mountains on all days and especially on rest days. More information is given on www.wmoc2012.de. There are also programmes bookable at the event centre during the WMOC-week.
Event centre
Event Centre is the horse racecourse in Bad Harzburg’s Sportspark.
Training
Official Training will be offered from Wednesday, 27 June 2012. For earlier Training contact info@wmoc2012.de.
Climate
The weather in the Harz mountains in July is mostly pleasant. The temperatures are between 18° and 28°C.
Visa, insurance
Competitors coming from certain countries need a visa to enter Germany. Information concerning visa requirement is available at local German embassies or at the official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Each competitor participates in the event at his/her own risk.
Children
A kindergarten will be provided for children. A children’s course will also be organised in the assembly areas of the Long Distance races.
