KurzemesXX Kurzemes Pavasaris
Bulletin 3/4
Pokaiņi, Dobele municipality
1-2.04.2023.
Bulletin 4 - short version
Invitation
OK Saldus is delighted to invite you to Kurzemes Pavasaris XX anniversary. This time the competition will be held in a place where Zemgale meets Kurzeme – Pokaiņi forest.
Pokaini has clear footprints set by the time of the Ice Age that formed the deep depressions and steep slopes in that area. On top of that the Ice Age managed to bring a Scandinavian touch to the terrain by scattering rocks and stones that are rarely found on our other maps.
The unique place throughout the ages has been surrounded by mystical stories, legends, tales, and riddles that perhaps you will solve and find answers to by participating in Kurzemes Pavasaris 2023!
See you in Pokaiņi!
/Oskars Zernis
Organisers
Orienteering club "Saldus"
Latvian Orienteering Federation
Dobele municipality
Event Director: Oskars Zernis +37129455360, [email protected]
Results: Ainars Mankus
Start: Dainis Prieditis
Event Office: Maira Zerne, Inga Juknevica
Event advising
IOF Event Advisor: Guntars Mankus
National Controller: Aigars Vārna
Competition centre
The competition centre Is located in Pokaiņi recreation site – central part of Latvia and close to the border of Semigallia and Courland.
Distance is 100km from Riga and 15km from Dobele – Location (Google Maps)
Program
31.03.2023. Training in relevant terrain - Vipēdis
Possibility for training in relevant terrain with controls.
Three courses available - 4.8km, 3.7km and 2.6km
Free start from 16:00 until 19:00
Location and parking Here
Potential runners are asked to entry in advance until 29.03 23:59.
Entry form Here
Or contacting by e-mail [email protected] and informing the number of necessary maps.
Entry fee - adults: 3eur, Youth, seniors, and students: 2eur
Detailed information about the training.
01.04.2023. Pokaiņi - middle distance
World Ranking Event (WRE) for MW21E
12:00 Opening ceremony
13:00Start of middle distance competition
01.04.2023. Kurzemes Pavasaris Sprint - Auce
Latvian Sprint Orienteering Cup Stage 1.
Sprint race is not counted in the total results of Kurzemes Pavasaris.
18:00 Start of sprint competition
Details about the sprint race are available in the sprint bulletin at https://pavasaris.lv/en/sprints-2023
03.04.2022 Pokaiņi - shortened long distance
10:00 Start of long distance competition
Around 13:30 Prize giving ceremony
Terrain
Classic Latvian orienteering terrain typical for the central part of Latvia and other locations of Courland. The terrain contains areas with large and distinct landforms that change to areas rich in details. Mixed forest with some parts of coniferous forest where the runnbility is good. Most of the terrain is covered with deciduous forest where the runnability varies from good to very limited due to fallen trees. However, due to early spring, the runnability on most parts of the terrain is good. There are areas with large and small marshes with mixed runnablity. The terrain has some forestry work, but most parts are covered with forest. Regular road and path network. There are small areas with scattered stones. Because the forest is a recreation area, many man-made features are found in the terrain. Only the most distinct features are mapped. Maximum height difference is 30 meters.
Additional terrain images are available here
Embargoed area
Map of the embargoed area can be found here. Strict embargo applies to the red indicated area
For all competitors, team officials and others who, through knowledge of the terrain, may influence the results of the competitions, it is prohibited to enter the embargoed area.
Map
Mapped between October 2022 and March 2023 according to ISOM 2017-2. Latvian Geospatial Information Agency digital elevation model (LIDAR) data was used to prepare the competition map.
Map maker: Leonīds Malankovs
Contour interval 2.5 m
Part of terrain was mapped and previously used for orienteering events. Previous map Pokaiņi (2012) is available here here.
Samples of the new map Pokaiņi (2023):
Competition classes
Classes: MW 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 21E, 21A, 21B, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Notes:
MW8 and 10 Taped course is marked with a plastic tape in the terrain and with a red line on the orienteering map, controls are placed beside the marking.
MW21B – technically easy course.
Open classes
OPEN 1 – technically difficult short course
OPEN 2 – technically difficult long course
EASY - Try orienteering! Technically easy course, suitable for beginners.
Entry to the OPEN and EASY classes possible in advance and also on the competition day in the area.
Courses
Middle distance 01.04.2023.
Course setter: Rudolfs Zernis
Map scale: 1:7 500 MW 8, 10, 12, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, OPEN1
Map scale: 1:10 000 MW 14, 16, 18, 20, 21E, 21A, 21B, 35, 40, 45, OPEN2
Long distance 02.04.2023.
Course setter: Oskars Zernis and Rudolfs Zernis
Map scale: 1:7 500 MW 8*, 10*, 12, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80,
Map scale: 1:10 000 MW 14, 21B, 40, 45, 50, 55, OPEN1, OPEN2
Map scale: 1:15 000 MW 16, 18, 20, 21E, 21A, 35
Preliminary course lengths
Final middle distance course lengths
| Class | Middle, CP | Climb | Class | Middle, CP | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8* | 1.9 - 6 | 30 | W8* | 1.9 - 6 | 30 |
| M10* | 1.9 - 6 | 30 | W10* | 1.9 - 6 | 30 |
| M12 | 2.3 - 8 | 40 | W12 | 2.3 - 7 | 50 |
| M14 | 2.7 - 10 | 60 | W14 | 2.4 - 9 | 55 |
| M16 | 3.8 - 14 | 90 | W16 | 3.2 - 13 | 90 |
| M18 | 4.3 - 17 | 115 | W18 | 3.5 - 14 | 105 |
| M20 | 4.3 - 17 | 115 | W20 | 3.5 - 14 | 105 |
| M21E | 5.9 - 23 | 185 | W21E | 4.9 - 21 | 130 |
| M21A | 4.2 - 16 | 115 | W21A | 3.7 - 15 | 110 |
| M21B | 3.5 - 14 | 75 | W21B | 3.3 - 12 | 60 |
| M35 | 5.2 - 22 | 135 | W35 | 3.7 - 15 | 115 |
| M40 | 4.8 - 20 | 130 | W40 | 3.6 - 14 | 105 |
| M45 | 4.7 - 20 | 130 | W45 | 3.6 - 14 | 105 |
| M50 | 4.6 - 18 | 125 | W50 | 3.4 - 15 | 105 |
| M55 | 4.6 - 18 | 125 | W55 | 3.4 - 15 | 105 |
| M60 | 3.6 - 15 | 120 | W60 | 2.8 - 11 | 95 |
| M65 | 3.6 - 15 | 120 | W65 | 2.8 - 11 | 95 |
| M70 | 2.4 - 8 | 85 | W70 | 2.3 - 7 | 80 |
| M75 | 2.4 - 8 | 85 | W75 | 2.3 - 7 | 80 |
| M80 | 2.5 - 7 | 80 | W80 | 2.0 - 7 | 75 |
| OPEN-Short | 3.4 - 12 | 115 | |||
| OPEN-Long | 4.5 - 15 | 125 | |||
| EASY | 3.2 - 14 | 70 |
Final long distance course lengths
| Class | Long, CP | Climb | Class | Long, KP | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8* | 2.7 - 7 | 30 | W8* | 2.7 - 7 | 30 |
| M10* | 2.7 - 7 | 30 | W10* | 2.7 - 7 | 30 |
| M12 | 3.0 - 7 | 40 | W12 | 3.0 - 7 | 40 |
| M14 | 3.9 - 9 | 80 | W14 | 3.1 - 7 | 45 |
| M16 | 6.9 - 13 | 110 | W16 | 5.8 - 11 | 85 |
| M18 | 9.8 - 15 | 185 | W18 | 8.2 - 13 | 135 |
| M20 | 9.8 - 15 | 185 | W20 | 8.2 - 13 | 135 |
| M21E | 13.4 - 25 | 270 | W21E | 9.7 - 17 | 180 |
| M21A | 10.6 - 17 | 185 | W21A | 3.7 - 15 | 65 |
| M21B | 5.9 - 11 | 70 | W21B | 4.2 - 11 | 45 |
| M35 | 10.5 - 18 | 185 | W35 | 6.1 - 12 | 85 |
| M40 | 9.5 - 14 | 180 | W40 | 5.8 - 11 | 80 |
| M45 | 9.4 - 17 | 140 | W45 | 5.8 - 11 | 80 |
| M50 | 7.4 - 14 | 130 | W50 | 4.8 - 12 | 80 |
| M55 | 7.4 - 14 | 130 | W55 | 4.8 - 12 | 80 |
| M60 | 6.5 - 13 | 120 | W60 | 4.8 - 11 | 60 |
| M65 | 6.5 - 13 | 120 | W65 | 4.8 - 11 | 60 |
| M70 | 4.2 - 10 | 65 | W70 | 3.6 - 9 | 55 |
| M75 | 4.2 - 10 | 65 | W75 | 3.6 - 9 | 55 |
| M80 | 3.2 - 10 | 60 | W80 | 3.0 - 7 | 45 |
| OPEN-Short | 4.8 - 10 | 50 | |||
| OPEN-Long | 7.9 - 11 | 80 | |||
| EASY | 4.0 - 8 | 45 |
Expected winning times according to LOF and IOF (for MW21E) foot-o competition Rules.
Information for competitors in classes MW21
The start draw for the M21E and W21E classes in both competition days will be based on the IOF Orienteering World Rankings on March 27th, 2023. The competitors will be divided into 3 or more start groups, ranked in order based on their IOF Orienteering World Ranking points. Within each group, lots are drawn to decide the start order. The best ranked group starts last.
Entries and fees
Entry for all classes by using LOF online entry registration system . When applying, you must indicate the participant's name, surname, group, club, LOF ODB number, personal SPORTIdent card number (or indicate that you are going to rent an SI card). MW21E athletes must provide their IOF ID number.
Payments must be made according to the entry deadline.
Entry fees and registration deadlines
Registration until 26.03.2023.
MW21E,A,B–55
| Registration date | Both days | One competition day |
|---|---|---|
| Until 26.03.2023 | 30 EUR | 18 EUR |
MW16–20, MW60–80
| Registration date | Both days | One competition day |
|---|---|---|
| Until 26.03.2023 | 20 EUR | 13 EUR |
MW12–14
| Registration date | Both days | One competition day |
|---|---|---|
| Until 26.03.2023 | 14 EUR | 8 EUR |
MW8–10
| Registration date | Both days | One competition day |
|---|---|---|
| Until 26.03.2023 | 10 EUR | 6 EUR |
Registration after 26.03.2023 possible only on vacant places with a surcharge of +50% from standard fee.
Entry fee for OPEN classes - 10 EUR per day. There is no surcharge for OPEN class entries on the competition day.
Entry fee payments by bank transfer to the organizers bank account. Bank transfer shall include information about the competitor (or several competitors) for whom the entry fee is made.
Organizer and bank account details
Orienteering club "Saldus"
Kalnsetas street 6-1, Saldus, LV-3801
Registration number: 50008089151
Bank account info:
Bank: Swedbank
Bank account: LV77HABA0551009645960
BIC/S.W.I.F.T.: HABALV22
Punching system
SPORTIdent AIR+. Controls will work in classic contact and contactless mode. Competitors usding own SI-cards must provide the card number at time of entry. Organizers will provide rental SIAC cards for an extra fee of 1eur per day. Please mark this in registration system during registration.
Prize giving
World Ranking Event (WRE): Prizes for the first three athletes in each class.
Two-day overall results: First three athletes in each class are awarded with prizes provided by our sponsors.
Prize money will be awarded for the top3 overall runners in M21E and W21E.
1.place – 150 EUR
2.place – 100 EUR
3.place – 50 EUR
Junior support:
Best junior in combined classes M18-20 and W18-20 will be awarded with 100eur!
Service at the competition centre
• First aid
• Water
• WC
• Shops
• Catering
Responsibility
Competitions participate on their own risk. During the race each participant takes full responsibility for their own health and actions. Parents or guardians are fully responsible for their children in the competition area and on the course.
By entering the competition, a competitor automatically agrees that any media material created at Kurzemes Pavasaris can be further used in any marketing or advertising activities. Additionally, a competitor agrees to the use of personal data (name, surname) by organizers when publishing competitor lists and results.
Travel
Competition arena is located between in Pokaņi recreation site, 15km from Dobele on road V1128. There is no public transport available in close access so traveling is only possible by own cars or busses. Arriving from Saldus direction on road A9 our recommendation is to use road V1130 starting from Kaķenieki. There will be signs guiding towards the arena from this location. Competitors arriving from Riga direction are recommended to follow road V1128 starting from Dobele. The competition arena is located very close to road V1128 and there will be organizer signs for guidance. Distance from parking to arena varies from 200m up to 500m. Please take this information into consideration while planning your day.
Visas
Latvia is a member of the European Union and EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Latvia. Participants who are not EU citizens may need a visa to enter Latvia. Additional information on visa-free entry into Latvia: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/consular-information/countries-and-territories-whose-citizens-may-enter-latvia-without-a-visa Information on obtaining a visa: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/consular-information/applying-for-a-visa
Accommodation, catering
Accommodation is available in hotels and guest houses in Dobele and Auce region. Please see: https://dobele.lv/en/content/sun-lives-dobele for tourism attractions, accommodation and restaurant alternatives in Dobele region.
Other options in Auce region can be found: https://www.auce.lv/en/
Climate
In the begging of April, the average temperature in Dobele region usually is between +1°C and +10°C. Likelihood of snow in the terrain in this period is low. Usually there is no snow in the terrain at this time of year.
Other information
No special regulations on clothing.
The IOF Anti-Doping Rules apply to the event. It is the competitors’ responsibility to obtain any required TUE (therapeutic use exemption) certificate.
The period when the competition is held implies a minor risk for tick activity. Please be careful and read the provided information and recommendations by IOF.
Contact information
Rudolfs Zernis
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +37129350668
