Bulletin 2

Welcome note

Dear Orienteering Friends,

It is our honor and pleasure to invite you to Veszprém to participate in the 10th MTBO World Championships, 5th MTBO Junior World Championships and the 3rd World Masters MTBO CHampionships. We hope that you will enjoy both the sporting and the social side of this very special event.

Miklós Juhász
President
Hungarian Orienteering Federation

Location

Veszprém is a medium size town with a historic atmosphere 12km North of Lake Balaton. It plays an important role in the region because of its position, due to its industry and trade it is regarded as a small region centre. The town lies between the forest-covered slopes of the Bakony Hills and the sunny Balaton-uplands.

The historical past of Veszprém looks back on the time of the conquest, when the town entered into possession of the princely family. The bishopric of Veszprém was founded in 1001, the establishment of its cathedral is linked with the name of the wife of King Stephan I., Queen Gizella, which is referred to in charters as the first and oldest bishopric cathedral in Hungary. Queen Gizella is still very much respected in Veszprém, in honour of her is the artistic festival named after her held year by year.

Veszprém expects the visitors with vivid cultural life during the whole year. Excellent music orchestras, choirs, dance ensembles and the actors of the Petőfi Theatre entertain the audience. Children can have fun in the Veszprém Zoo which is famous all across Europe.

Visitors to Veszprém of every age will enjoy a splendid stay here.

Patrons of the event

Organizing Committee

Controllers

Program

* Unofficial relay for national masters teams. **For all classes.

Competition Rules

IOF MTB Orienteering Competition rules 2010, International specification for MTB Orienteering Maps 2010 and WMMTBOC 2012 Special Rules.

Special sprint symbols may be used for Sprint map in urban areas.

Bulletin #3 will list all cases where rules and specifications are adjusted for local circumstances.

Off road riding is allowed in areas marked as forest or freely rideable open area. Off road riding is strictly prohibited in all other areas, including settlements, cultivated land, orchards, vineyards and all other open areas not marked as rideable. Competitors riding off road in restricted areas are responsible for any damage claimed by the landowners and will be disqualified.

Classes, Fees and Entry regulations

World Champs: ME and WE

World Junior: M20 and W20

World Masters: M40, M50, M60, M70, W40, W50, W60, W70

Open: Open A (advanced) and Open B (beginner)

All in EUR, * per person, ** per team, ***by the entry deadline, 25 EUR until the day before the event, **** by the entry deadline, 75 EUR until the day before the event.

WOC/JWOC registration is required to enter areas reserved for WOC/JWOC participants and team officials. Team officials registered for WOC/JWOC can participate in WMOC races without additional registration.

The registration fee is collected to cover IOF dues and does not include local services such as banquet or parking.

Competitors who are representing a Federation shall have full passport holding citizenship of the country of that Federation.

For WOC
Each Federation may enter a team of up to 16 competitors - up to 8 women and 8 men - and up to 6 team officials. Of these athletes, in each qualification race (or final if there is no qualification race), every Federation may enter up to 6 women and 6 men and, in addition, the current World Champions for the distance. In the Relay, each Federation may enter two women’s teams and two men’s teams, each consisting of 3 team members.

For JWOC
Each Federation may enter a team of up to 12 competitors — up to 6 women and 6 men — born in 1992 or later, and up to 6 team officials. Of these athletes, every Federation may enter up to 6 women and 6 men for each individual race. In the Relay, each Federation may enter two women’s teams and two men’s teams, each consisting of 3 team members.

For WMOC
Participation in WMOC is open to all competitors according to their age classes.

No restriction for Open.

Embargoed areas

The area shown on the map around Veszprém is embargoed for all orienteering activities, unless specifically permitted by the Organizers.

The above areas are out of bounds for all potential World Championships participants and team members, including competitors, team leaders, coaches, doctors, escorts, and any other person who through their knowledge of the terrain may influence the result of the competitions.

Spelt out in details this means:

• no organized orienteering activity may take place in the area,
• no training sessions may take place in the area,
• no one with potential connection to a team (athletes or others) may visit the area.

The area of Veszprém is restricted for MTBO activity. They are open for pedestrians, cars, and leisurely cycling, but strictly forbidden to cycle with the intention to test route choices.

Copy of the most recent orienteering map of the area will be accessible.

Map details

All surveyed in 2011/2012.

Courses

Preliminary information on the courses:

Time is estimated winning time. Km refers to straight line. Open A courses will be comparable to M40, while Open B to W60.

Terrain description

Sprint area is planned in open area with dense path network for WOC and JWOC, and the an area that combines urban setting and forested area with numerous paths, open areas, buildings, and numerous man made features for WMOC.

Middle, Long and Relay events are planned in an area of typical karst features with numerous paths and roads, dense vegetation with large open areas. Altitude: 150m to 450m. Parts of the courses may run in urban areas.

Some tricky steep sections may challenge riders. Stones and thorns are abundant. Puncture protection is strongly recommended.

Time keeping system

Sport Ident will be used on all events with SI-Card 9 compatible Control Stations. Everybody should provide the number of their SI cards with - the entry. SI cards can be rented from Organizers for EUR 10 / for the event (EUR 30 deposit).

Training opportunities

Three training camps are offered by the organizers, all connected to regional international and national races:

23-27 April, Balatonfüred
in connection with
28-29 April WRE event on Slovak, Czech and Hungarian Cup near Bratislava

16-22 June, Tapolca
in connection with
16-17 June, Hungarian Sprint Champs and Austria Cup round

11-17 August, Budapest
In connection with
11-12 August, Open Hungarian Relay Championships and Long distance event

Standard program for all training camps:

• 2 trainings with SI controls and timing.
• Training opportunities with fixed controls.
• Recommended training routes with maps, GPS track and/or lead rider.
• Accommodation and/or catering arranged.
• Recommended tourist attractions.

Inquiry and preregistration 60-90 days prior the camp. Registration 40 days prior to camp. For customized package prices please enquire on training@mtbo.hu

Event Center

To ensure the best possible atmosphere, organizers set up an 'Olympic village' style Event Center:

Központi Kollégium (University Dormitory)
8200 Veszprém
Egyetem u. 12.

Most events, including registration, social programs, catering and team leaders’ meeting will take place at the Event Center. The only exceptions are the Greeting and Prize giving ceremonies.

The restaurant in the Event Center will provide dinner exclusively to WOC/JWOC/WMOC participants. Wi-Fi internet service will be available for free at the Event Center.

Accommodation

All accommodation are offered in the Event Center on a per room basis. Rooms were recently renovated. Each room sleeps up to three people. Two rooms form a unit that share a common entrance and a kitchenette with fridge. Each floor equipped with two full size kitchen, several common shower units, meeting rooms and social areas. Locked bicycle storage and gym access also provided.

Accommodation fees:

Room EUR 53/night (3 normal size beds)

Packages offered:
18-26 August (8 nights) EUR 385 per room
21-26 August (5 nights) EUR 240 per room

Smaller teams and individual athletes intending to share rooms should contact the organizers.

Parking

Due to city and landowners’ restriction a parking ticket system had to be introduced. Veszprém city administers a restricted parking system. To minimize potential parking related inconveniences it was requested that the registration number of all cars associated with the event submitted to the organizers.

All in EUR, *for Finish and Event Center, **up to 8 seats or 7,5t, ***over 8 seats or 7,5t.

50% discount on Parking passes for participants booking accommodation at the Event Center: 1 car per room and 1 bus per 5 rooms.

No parking is available in the Finish area on last day, only in Event Center.

Catering

Half board (dinner and next day breakfast) offered in the Event Center every day. Special dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free or diabetic) can be catered for if notice given upon booking.

Dinner and breakfast:
Ordered by the day: EUR 20/day (17-24 August)

Packages offered:
8 day – from dinner 18 August - to breakfast 26 August (including banquet on Saturday night): 160 EUR
5 day – from dinner 21 August to breakfast 26 August (including banquet on Saturday night): 100 EUR

Banquet only: EUR 35.

Media Services

Media representatives are cordially invited to come to Veszprém to cover the World Championships races.

Registration for media entry should be made in email to info@mtbo.hu by 30 June 2012. Media facilities will be available only to registered media representatives.

Entry permits to Hungary

Hungary is a full Schengen member state. The following IOF member countries require visa to Hungary: Belarus, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Kazakhstan, DPR Korea, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Visas have to be applied for at your nearest Hungarian embassy. The organizers will assist participants as required to obtain visas.

Please make sure that you allow for sufficient time (at least 3 months) for invitation letters and visa processing.

Please note that visa regulations are subject to change. Please double check your specific visa requirements.

Local Weather

End of August in Hungary is characterized by warm sunny weather: 25C in the daytime, 15C in the night, with 8 hours of sunshine on average. Over the past 100 years, the highest daily temperature was below 30C on 85% of the days, and it was below 20C on 15% of the days.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Budapest Airport can also be ordered from the Organizers for a fee of EUR 60 per person one way (including bike).

For all WOC/JWOC events from the Event Center local transportation package is available for EUR 95 per person (including bike).

Hertz offers preferential car rental rates for World Championship participants.

Payments

Payments by World Championships participants must be made by bank transfer to

Account name: Magyar Tajekozodasi Futo Szovetseg
Account number: 11763055-41843882
Bank name: OTP Bank
Bank address: Deak Ferenc utca, Budapest, Hungary 1052
IBAN: HU27 1176 3055 4184 3882 0000 0000
SWIFT: OTPV HUHB

Entries to the Elite, Junior and Masters World Championships, accommodation, catering and transport will be accepted and confirmed after the arrival of the transfer.

Deadline for transfers reaching the organizers is 30 June 2012.

Important deadlines

WOC/JWOC/WMOC/Open

• 20 May: preliminary entries, guaranteed accommodation booking deadline
• 30 June: entry of teams, full payment, request for transportation
• 31 July: name entry

Additional information

Sándor Tálas: info@mtbo.hu, M: +36-20-364-2734.