56th. Kainuu Orienteering Week 30.6.-5.7.2024 in Joutenlampi, Kajaani, Finland

COMPETITION INVITATION

Kainuu Orienteering Week 2024 Program
Date Time Event Place/venue
Sat 29.6. 06-23 Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park trail running event
(Distances: 78, 55, 38, 21 ja 10 km)
Hossa National Park
www.kainuutrail.fi
Sun 30.6. 10.00 Kainuu MTBO Week
1st stage
Finnish Championship (mass start)
Kajaani, Vimpeli Sport Centre
13.00 1st Stage
Kainuu Orienteering Week
EOC-/WUOC-qualification (middle distance)
Competition Centre Joutenlampi
Mon 1.7.   Kainuu O Week rest day  
11.00 Kainuu MTBO Week
2nd stage, sprint
Kajaani, Vimpeli Sport Centre
14.00 KOW's 1st stage winners prize-giving ceremony Kajaani, city centre
14-17 Open sprint orienteering event Event Centre, Kajaani
Tue 2.7. 11.00 2nd Stage
Kainuu Orienteering Week
EOC-/WUOC-qualification (long distance)
Competition Centre Joutenlampi
Wed 3.7.   Kainuu O Week rest day  
11.00 Kainuu MTBO Week
3rd stage, long distance
Competition Centre Joutenlampi
Thur 4.7. 11.00 3rd Stage (shortened distances)
Kainuu Orienteering Week
EOC-/WUOC-näyttökilpailu (keskimatka)
Competition Centre Joutenlampi
18.00 KOW's 2nd and 3rd stages winners prize-giving ceremony Kajaani, city centre
Fri 5.7. 10.00 4th Stage
Kainuu Orienteering Week
Competition Centre Joutenlampi
12.00 Overall winners prize-giving ceremony (when the results in the category are ready) Competition Centre Joutenlampi
13.00 Kainuu MTBO Week
4th stage, middle distance/pursuit
Competition Centre Joutenlampi

CATEGORIES AND DISTANCES

The table below shows the preliminary distances for different categories. Map scale is 1:10 000 by default. 1:7500 scales are marked separately.

Category

Distance

Map scale (1:10000 by default)

H21E

11,5 (followed by the seperate EOC/WUOC qualification race instructions)

(followed by the seperate EOC/WUOC qualification race instructions)

D21E

8,0 (followed by the seperate EOC/WUOC qualification race instructions)

(followed by the seperate EOC/WUOC qualification race instructions)

H20E

8,5

 

D20E

6,3

 

H18E

8,5

 

D18E

6,3

 

H16E

6,8

 

D16E

5,7

 

H21A

10,0

 

H21A short

7,3

 

H35A

10,0

 

H35A short

6,2

 

H40A

9,2

 

H40A short

6,2

 

H45A

8,2

 

H45A short

5,7

 

H50A

7,6

 

H50A short

5,2

1:7500*

H55A

7,0

1:7500*

H55A short

5,2

1:7500*

H60A

6,2

1:7500

H60A short

4,3

1:7500

H65A

5,7

1:7500

H65A short

4,3

1:7500

H70A

5,2

1:7500

H70A short

4,0

1:7500

H75

4,0

1:7500

H80

3,5

1:7500

H85

2,3

1:7500

H90

2,3

1:7500

H95

2,3

1:7500

H17-20B

6,2

 

H16B

4,6

 

H14A

4,0

 

H13-14B

3,5

 

H13A

3,5

 

H12

3,0

 

H12TR

2,5

 

H10RR

3,0

 

H9RR

3,0

 

H8RR

1,8

 

D21A

6,6

 

D21A short

4,8

 

D35A

6,6

 

D35A short

4,5

 

D40A

5,7

 

D40A short

4,5

 

D45A

5,4

 

D45A short

4,5

 

D50A

4,8

1:7500*

D50A short

3,8

1:7500*

D55A

4,8

1:7500*

D55A short

3,8

1:7500*

D60A

4,0

1:7500

D60A short

3,0

1:7500

D65A

4,0

1:7500

D65A short

3,0

1:7500

D70

3,0

1:7500

D75

2,3

1:7500

D80

2,3

1:7500

D85

2,3

1:7500

D17-20B

4,6

 

D16B

4,6

 

D14A

4,0

 

D13-14B

3,5

 

D13A

3,5

 

D12

3,0

 

D12TR

2,5

 

D10RR

3,0

 

D9RR

3,0

 

D8RR

1,8

 

OPEN COURSES (Open / recreational orienteering

OPEN/FAMILY-RR

1,8

 

OPEN A-LONG

8,5

 

OPEN A-MIDDLE

6,0

 

OPEN A-SHORT

4,5

1:7500

OPEN B-LONG

6,0

 

OPEN B-MIDDLE

4,5

 

OPEN B-SHORT

3,5

1:7500

OPEN C-LONG

4,5

 

OPEN C-SHORT

2,3

1:7500 (Very easy)

1:7500 = Final scale will be informed in competition instructions.

COMPETITION RULES

The competition will be held according to the rules of the Finnish Orienteering Federation and the rules given by the organizer.

ENTRY AND REGISTRATION TO COMPETITION CATEGORIES

All entries to competition categories must be made before 31st May 2024 by 23:59.

  1. By using the IRMA service https://irma.suunnistusliitto.fi
  2. Entries from abroad, use the IRMA service or email: info@rastiviikko.fi

The following information is required in entries made via email: name, year of birth, Emit card number, country, category, and the number of competition days (1,2,3,4). An invoice will be sent by email when the registration has been done. The participant’s entry will be valid when the whole participation fee has been paid into Kainuu Orienteering Week’s bank account.
Details of the registration and registered competitors can be found from the IRMA service.

Late entry and registration (with higher participation fees) must be made before 10th June 2024 by 23.59 directly to the IRMA service or via email to our competition office.

Participation fees
Participation fees are as follows:

KAINUUN RASTIVIIKKO 2024 | KILPASARJAT | OSALLISTUMISMAKSUT
Kainuu Orienteering Week 2024 | Competition categories | Participation fees

ILMOITTAUTUMISPORRAS
Entry step
30.11.2023 29.2.2024 31.5.2024 10.6.2024 jälki-ilm. / late entry
Sarja / Category vko/week pv/day vko/week pv/day vko/week pv/day vko/week pv/day
H/D 16-21E 99 € 27 € 110 € 30 € 125 € 34 € 175 € 46 €
H/D 8-16 54 € 16 € 64 € 18 € 74 € 20 € 89 € 23 €
H/D 17-95 89 € 24 € 100 € 27 € 115 € 31 € 155 € 41 €

The participation fee has to be paid in the registration process in the IRMA service. The registration is valid when the participation fee has been paid.
Emit card rental is 15 €/week and 5 €/day. For the missing/lost Emit card we will charge 90 €.

H/D21E categories EOC and WUOC qualification races
Both H21E and D21E categories are qualification races for EOC and WUOC in the Kainuu O Week stages 1-3. If needed, limitations for the maximum number of participants will be done according to the Finnish Orienteering Federation's criteria. Unselected participants will be automatically transferred in the categories H/D21A. In cases of the changes of category the Kainuu O Week's terms of the cancellation and changes will be followed.

ENTRY AND REGISTRATION TO OPEN COURSES (Open / recreational orienteering)

Participation fees are as follows:

KAINUUN RASTIVIIKKO 2024 | KUNTOSUUNNISTUS (AVOIMET SARJAT) | OSALLISTUMISMAKSUT
Kainuu Orienteering Week 2024 | Open courses | Participation fees
ILMOITTAUTUMISPORRAS
Entry step
30.11.2023 29.2.2024 31.5.2024 10.6.2024 11.6.-5.7.2024
Paikan päällä / On-site
Sarja / Category vko/week vko/week vko/week vko/week vko/week pv/day
AVOIN A/B/C
OPEN A/B/C
59 € 69 € 79 € 89 € 100 € 30 €
AVOIN A/B/C (alle 14-v)
OPEN A/B/ (under 14-y)
39 € 44 € 49 € 54 € 60 € 20 €

AVOIN-RR / PERHE-RR*
(Perhesarja)
OPEN RR / FAMILY RR
(Family series)

39 € 44 € 49 € 54 € 60 € 20 €

*Includes maps for the whole family/group and one Emit card.

The participation fee has to be paid in the registration process in the entry service or by following the sport benefit payment instructions. The registration is valid when the participation fee has been paid.
Emit card rental is 15 €/week and 5 €/day. For the missing/lost Emit card we will charge 90 €.

1) Pre-registration in Kainuu O-Week's open courses
Pre-registration with discounted participation fees is possible by using the entry service on the webpages until 10.6.2024 at 23.59. Pre-registration with discounted participation fees is possible only for the whole week participation (4 competition days). If the pre-registration is done only for single days the on-site participation fees will be used.

Pre-registrations (with own Emit card): Pick up competition number from the binders near the Open Courses info tent at the Competition Centre. Mount the competition number on the chest and you can go directly to the start line. In this case, you do not need to visit the Open Courses info.

Pre-registrations (with a rental Emit card): After arriving at the Competition Centre go to the Open Courses info tent’s “pre-registration” stand. From there you will receive your competition number and a rental Emit card.

2) On-site registration in Kainuu O-Week's open courses
Registration is possible on-site at the Open Courses info tent during the whole week 30 June -5 July 2024.

On-site registration is possible by using the entry service on the webpages rastiviikko.fi -> Entry -> Entry and registration into Kainuu O-Week open courses. Entry service is open from 11th June to 5th July. Register and pay your participation easily in the entry service before entering the event.

CANCELLATION AND CHANGES

NOTICE! Before registering, read the terms of the cancellation and changes from our website: www.rastiviikko.fi → 2024 Orienteers → Entry → Cancellations and changes. When a participant has registered for an event either through the IRMA-service, via the registration form or by e-mail, it is considered that the participant has accepted these terms of cancellation and changes of the event.

- If the participation is cancelled before 31st May (at the year of the event) the whole participation fee will be paid back. We will charge an office fee.
- If the participation is cancelled after 31st May (at the year of the event) we will pay back 50% of the participation fee in case of illness, injury or other relevant reason. Official doctor's statement is required
- If the participation fee has been paid by (any) sport benefit we cannot pay back the participation fee in the case of cancellation due the Finnish Tax Administration's guidelines.
- Change of the category is possible without any cost until 31st May (at the year of the event). After 31st May we will charge 10 € office cost if the category is changed.

Other expenses concerning changes of categories (1st June - 28th June 2024):
- In the competition categories the change of category is not possible after the 28th June 2024. See other expenses from our website.

Changes of the Emit card number

Competition categories
- Changes to the registered emit-card number are free of charge until the end date of the late-entry period.
- Participants can change the Emit card number directly in the IRMA-service or by e-mail info@rastiviikko.fi until the end date of the late-entry period.
- After the ending date of the late-entry period the change of the Emit card number is possible ONLY by email into info@rastiviikko.fi

Open courses (recreational orienteering)
- Changes of the Emit card number must be informed to the office info@rastiviikko.fi until the ending date of the pre-registration period. After this date the changes must be made on-site at the event in the Open Courses info tent in the competition centre.

Transfer or cancellation of the event
- If the event has to be transferred (into the new organizing dates) due to bad conditions or emergency (Force Majeure) and if the participant then cancels the registration, the whole participation fee will be paid back. In this case we will charge an office fee of 5 € / participation day / participant.
- If the event has to be cancelled due to bad conditions or emergency (Force Majeure) and if the participant then cancels the registration, the whole participation fee will be paid back. In this case we will charge an office fee of 5 € / participation day / participant.

If you have any questions about entry/registration, participation, participation fees, cancellations etc. please contact into our competition office: info@rastiviikko.fi, phone: +358 44 512 3517

EMIT PUNCHING SYSTEM

The Emit punching system will be used in every category of the Kainuu Orienteering Week (KOW). If you have your own Emit card, the number of the card must be given as you register. Organizers will reserve rental Emit cards for those who do not have their own card. The rental of the Emit card is 5 € per day or 15 € per week. The rented Emit cards can be picked up from the KOW info at the Competition Centre. The rent must be paid on-site, if it is not already paid. For open courses, the Emit card rental is available at the Open Courses info at the Competition Centre. If the participant doesn’t return the Emit card, we will charge 90 €.

EVENT CENTRE

Kaukavesi Aquatics Centre. Address: Jokikatu 5, 87100 Kajaani.

COMPETITON CENTRE (Joutenlampi)

The Competition Centre is located about 15 km north of Kajaani. The navigation address of the Competition Centre is Joutenlammentie 294, Kajaani. The Competition Centre has e.g. restaurant and café services, orienteering and sports equipment shops, Muksula (Children’s day care) and adventure track, a dog park and showers with warm water. It is possible to set up club tents starting at 15.00 on Saturday 29th June. It is forbidden to camp or stay over night(s) in the area of ​​the Competition Centre, competition terrain and on all parking areas of the event! Those who have booked accommodation through the Joutenlampi Recreation Centre have access to Joutenlampi's accommodation facilities and the accommodation area.

TERRAIN

The magical terrains of Joutenlampi, combined with the accommodation possibilities of Kajaani and Vuokatti, is one of the best combinations for the event venue of Kainuu Orienteering Week. The last time Kainuu O Week was at Joutenlampi in 2012.

The Joutenlampi area is Finland's most extensive moor terrain on orienteering maps. The fast-moving moor terrain and its curvy lines of ridges and depressions are the dream of many orienteers. There are so many variations of altitudes that even the deepest depressions affect route choices.

The trail and paths in the nearby area and the ridges between the ponds offer safe terrain for children and beginners. The terrain gets more difficult the further you go from the Competition Centre. On the longest courses, the open moor terrain sometimes changes to denser seedlings and juniper bushes. When the Competition Center is almost in the middle of the area, there is enough new orienteering terrain for each stage.

EMBARGOED AREA

Kainuu Orienteering Week 2024 embargoed area have been in the Finnish Orienteering Federation’s map register. Orienteering training and competing is forbidden in this embargoed area until 5th July 2024.

MAP

Scale 1:10 000 and 1:7500 is used in older age categories. In H/D21E by following the seperate EOC/WUOC qualification race instructions. Colour printout 6/2024. Maps are in plastic cover. Mapping: Mapline Oy / Pasi Jokelainen.

STARTS

Distances from the Competition Centre to the start areas are between 300−2500 metres. In elite categories (H/D16-21E) the pursuit start is used on the last competition day.

START TIMES AND START LISTS

Start time choosing service is used in all categories H/D8-95 except in elite categories H/D16-21E. Participants of the competition categories can choose their start times for the competition days starting from the week 24. Start lists of the competition categories (without start times) and the start lists of the elite categories H/D16-21E (with start times) are published on www.rastiviikko.fi website on the week 24.

Kainuu O-Week open courses registered participants are published on the website www.rastiviikko.fi -> Start lists and results.

GPS-TRACKING

In H/D16-21E categories competitors may have to use a GPS tracking device.

MUKSULA (Children's day care)

Muksula is intended for pre-school-aged children and it is open each competition day. Please do not bring a sick child (fever, stomach flu, etc.) to Muksula.
Pre-registration must be done by the 20th June 2024 by using the registration form on our webpage: www.rastiviikko.fi -> 2024 -> Event Centre and Competition Centre -> Children’s day care & Adventure track. The children who are not pre-registered can only be admitted to the day care if there is free space!

Children’s day care prices are as follows:
Pre-registration by 20th June 2024: 10 € / day / child
On-site registration: 15 € / day / child
Prices include a little snack and refreshment drink for each day care day.

RASTIRALLI (Adventure track)

Adventure track is adventurous, funny, easy and well-guided orienteering track for kids under the school age.
Prices for the adventure track are: 5 € / day, 15 € / week

DOG PARK

Read more: rastiviikko.fi -> 2024 -> Event Centre and Competition Centre -> Dog park

KOW-INFO (competition office and info)

The KOW info is at the Event Centre and the Competition Centre. During the competition days the KOW info is open at the Competition Centre. Detailed opening hours for the KOW info will be released in the Spring 2024 in the competition instructions and on our webpage.

KOW WEBSHOP

Kainuu Orienteering Week products can be purchased from our webshop www.rastiviikko.fi -> Webshop. From the webshop you can buy for ex. accommodation (holiday apartments, private houses etc.), KOW merchandise and clothes, parking tickets, competition bus tickets and other services.

ACCOMMODATION

Holiday apartments and other private houses are available for rent in our webshop.
Other accommodation possibilities are presented on webpages. Contact information into our accommodation office is at the end of this competition invitation.

TRAINING

Training is possible on several different maps in Kajaani. Maps can be purchased in advance from our webshop and on-site at the event from KOW info. Training maps are available in the webshop in May 2024. Training is also possible all around the Kainuu in recreational orienteering events organized by the orienteering clubs of the Kainuu.

On Monday 1st July (the first rest day of Kainuu O-Week) an open orienteering event will be held in the Event Centre at the city centre of Kajaani (see “other things to do” program).

Additionally, open sprint tracks (with different tracks than 1st July event) are arranged in the Event Centre and Kajaani city centre area between 2nd - 4th July 2024.

GUIDING

Guiding to the Competition Centre is on the road E63 about 10 km north of Kajaani. The guiding posts will be placed on Friday 28th June 2024 at 15.00.

ARRIVING AND PARKING

Parking areas are 0,3-7,5 km from the Competition Centre. Non-stop shuttle buses are available from all parking areas. From the closest parking areas walking is possible to the Competition Centre. 

Motor cycles, mopeds and cycles
There are no separate parking areas for these. Free parking.

Campervans and Caravan
With campervan it is allowed to arrive in Competition Centre's parking areas (except to P2 area). With the combination of caravan + car arriving to Competition Centre and to the parking area is not allowed.

Parking tickets
Parking display tickets will be checked when leaving the parking area. A parking display ticket can be purchased in advance from the webshop or on-site from the KOW info at the Event Centre or Competition Centre. You can also purchase the display ticket when leaving the parking area (either in card or cash). We strongly recommend you to purchase your display ticket in advance so you do not have to wait when you are leaving the parking area.

Prices
P4 Kajaani City Centre / Event Centre see competition bus ticket prices
- Location: Aquatics Centre Kaukavesi (Jokikatu 5, Kajaani) or in the public parking areas of the Kajaani city centre
- Step in to the competition bus conveniently from the competition bus stop in the Event Centre. Driving time to the Competition Centre is about 30 minutes from here.

P3-SPECTATORS (Kainuu Horse Race Centre)
- Public 40 € / week, 12 € / day
- Campervans* 45 € / week, 13 € / day
- Location: Kainuu Horse Race Centre (Ravitie 48, Kajaani)
- Non-stop shuttle bus to the Competition Centre is included in parking ticket fee

P2-VIP/MEDIA (Joutenlampi)
- Available only in our webshop (limited amount of tickets)
- 65 € / week 
- Location: 100 meters walking distance to Competition Centre
Allowed car models: only passenger cars with a height of max. 2 meters.

P1 DISABILITY (Joutenlampi)
- Can be purchased in advance with a mobility impaired parking ID: ask info@rastiviikko.fi
- 40 € / week and 12 € / day
- Location: at the Competition Centre

*NOTE! Caravans cannot arrive at the parking areas of the Competition Centre, so we recommend leaving the caravans at the accommodation or somewhere in a public parking area

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Competition bus will service between the Event Centre (Kajaani) − Competition Centre - Event Centre. Ticket prices, timetables and routes can be found from www.rastiviikko.fi.

PRIZES

There will be money prizes for overrall winners in categories H/D21E as follows:

  1. 2500,00 €
  2. 1250,00 €
  3. 750,00 €

In each category, 1-3 competitors are awarded according to overall standings and the number of participants in each category. Prizes are products and gift tokens. Stage winners are awarded in stages 1,2 and 3. In categories H/D8-10 RR and Open/Family-RR there will be a participation prize for every participant.
In open courses (A/B/C, Open/Family-RR) one prize in each category is raffled on each day

20th, 30th, 40th AND 50th ANNIVERSARY MEDALS

All orienteers who are participating into the Kainuu Orienteering Week for the 20th, 30th, 40th or 50th time, please inform us and leave your contact information at our office (info@rastiviikko.fi) by 31st May 2024 so that we can reserve enough anniversary medals for everyone. Anniversary medals are awarded in conjunction with stage winners’ prize-giving ceremonies.

OTHER THINGS TO DO

Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park (Finland) trail running 29th June 2024.
The fourth Kainuu Trail Hossa National Park trail running will be arranged on Saturday 29th June 2024. Running distances are 78, 55, 38, 21 and 10 k. There is a separate competition category for 12-17-year-olds on the 10 k distance. Check out the event and register for a run on Hossa National Park's stunning trails and spectacular sceneries - www.kainuutrail.fi.

2rd Kainuu MTBO Week 30 June - 5 July 2024
The 3rd Kainuu MTBO Week in the history of Kainuu Orienteering Week will be held in Kajaani's Vimpelinlaakso Sport Centre area and Joutenlampi area. See the program of the MTBO week at the beginning of this competition invitation. More detailed information about the event: www.rastiviikko.fi/en/2024/kainuu-mtbo-week

Open sprint orienteering event on Monday 1st July 2024
Place: Event Centre, Kajaani city centre
Time: Monday 1st July 2024, at 14-17
Tracks: A, B and C
Map fee: 10 €
Timing: Yes (Emit/MTR)
Prizes: Each track’s fastest time (orienteer) will have free participation either in competition categories or open courses to the 57th Kainuu Orienteering Week 29.6.-4.7.2025 in Vuokatti, Sotkamo, Finland. Additionally, amongst every participant there will be a raffle of one free participation to the Kainuu O-Week 2025.

Open sprint tracks 2 - 4 July 2024
Place: Event Centre, Kajaani city centre
Tracks: A, B and C (different tracks than in Monday’s 1st July event)
Map fee: 10 €
Timing: Yes (Emit/MTR), open only in the opening hours of the Event Centre’s KOW info
Maps: Available in the opening hours of the Event Centre’s and the Competition Centre’s KOW info
Prizes: The fastest time (orienteer) on each track between 2 - 4 July 2024 will be awarded with free participation either in competition categories or open courses to the 57th Kainuu Orienteering Week 29.6.-4.7.2025 in Vuokatti, Sotkamo, Finland. Additionally, amongst every participant there will be a raffle of one free participation to the Kainuu O-Week 2025.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Photos and videos are taken from the event and those will be published on our website and social media channels. Organizer reserves the right to use photos and videos taken from the participants of the event (orienteers, spectators, etc.) in the event marketing.

PRIVACY POLICY

By registering into the event the participant accepts the event´s Privacy Policy documents:: www.rastiviikko.fi -> About KOW -> Privacy Notices

ORGANIZATION

Chief of Competition: Jarmo Kämäräinen, kilpailunjohtaja@rastiviikko.fi, +358 40 7268 983
Secretary General (marketing/sponsors): Jukka Liuha, jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi, +358 44 7679 533
Media: Jukka Liuha, jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi, +358 44 7679 533
Course setter: Timo Kokkonen
Technical Advisor (TA): Petri Karjalainen, SSL / SK Pohjantähti
Course Advisor: Joni Korhonen, SoJy
Organizing Club: Kajaanin Suunnistajat ry / Kainuu Orienteering Week association

COMPETITION AND ACCOMMODATION OFFICE

Ketunpolku 1, Tieto 1 -rakennus
87100 Kajaani
+358 44 512 3517
info@rastiviikko.fi
majoitus@rastiviikko.fi

SOSIAALINEN MEDIA

Kainuu O-Week's official hashtags are:
#rastiviikko #kainuunrastiviikko #KRV
#kainuuoweek #kainuuorienteeringweek #KOW
In the end of the hashtags the organizing year can be used.

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WEBSITE

www.rastiviikko.fi

WEBSHOP

www.rastiviikko.fi/kow-webshop

KAINUU TRAIL

www.kainuutrail.fi

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