Frequently asked questions
What is the scale of the training map?
Map is in the same scale as competition map, 1:40 000. The map is based on Finnish ”Peruskartta” - Basic topographical map, Competition map symbols.
I see only 4 north-south lines (in the training map) . Are these the only ones we will get? (so I will know that in prep I'll need to draw them in - and bring a long ruler to do so.)
The North-South lines will be in 5 km interwall (= 12,5 cm in the map).
Will the contours not be marked in any way - eg 50m, 100m, 150m?
Contour interval is 5 m and every 20 meters is highlighted contour. There will not be altitudes marked on the contours.
Map is in the same scale as competition map, 1:40 000. The map is based on Finnish ”Peruskartta” - Basic topographical map, Competition map symbols.
I see only 4 north-south lines (in the training map) . Are these the only ones we will get? (so I will know that in prep I'll need to draw them in - and bring a long ruler to do so.)
The North-South lines will be in 5 km interwall (= 12,5 cm in the map).
Will the contours not be marked in any way - eg 50m, 100m, 150m?
Contour interval is 5 m and every 20 meters is highlighted contour. There will not be altitudes marked on the contours.
Arrive by car. Do you have any comment for us on the roads to the north?
Roads to the north. There are not that many roads to choose from and to be on the safe side it is best to use the main roads (E-roads, roads
with at most 2 digits). Depending on where you are coming from and what are your preferences you may choose from the obvious choice road E75/4
or then the eastern one, longer and perhaps smaller road (5/E63).
https://goo.gl/maps/PA9fH
To get an idea of the roads you may use Google Street View:
https://goo.gl/maps/zm1oc
Roads to the north. There are not that many roads to choose from and to be on the safe side it is best to use the main roads (E-roads, roads
with at most 2 digits). Depending on where you are coming from and what are your preferences you may choose from the obvious choice road E75/4
or then the eastern one, longer and perhaps smaller road (5/E63).
https://goo.gl/maps/PA9fH
To get an idea of the roads you may use Google Street View:
https://goo.gl/maps/zm1oc
If we bring a motor home (RV) to the event will we be able to park in the region of the Event Center? How close to start/finish, map handout and the center of activity?
RVs will be at most 1 km from the action. Most probably within few hundred meters from the action. That would be "close by" or "near". Not too far.
RVs will be at most 1 km from the action. Most probably within few hundred meters from the action. That would be "close by" or "near". Not too far.
Is it possible to live in tent in competition center (Kiilopää Fell Center) or is it forbidden?
Living in tent at Kiilopää is permitted from Thursday 20.8.2015 18.00 to Monday 24.8.2015 12.00
Other times you need to camp at designated camping area, for example:
http://www.saariselka.fi/content/companies/ivalo_river_camping-en?set_language=en
http://www.saariselka.fi/content/companies/uruniemi_camping_ky?set_language=en
http://www.luxia.fi/luxia-saariselka-yhteystiedot-osoite (the nearest, only 5 km from event centre, but the webpage only in Finnish)
Living in tent at Kiilopää is permitted from Thursday 20.8.2015 18.00 to Monday 24.8.2015 12.00
Other times you need to camp at designated camping area, for example:
http://www.saariselka.fi/content/companies/ivalo_river_camping-en?set_language=en
http://www.saariselka.fi/content/companies/uruniemi_camping_ky?set_language=en
http://www.luxia.fi/luxia-saariselka-yhteystiedot-osoite (the nearest, only 5 km from event centre, but the webpage only in Finnish)
Is it possible to register for the competition as an amateur. I have not taken part in any pre-qualifying events?
Of course. During pre-qualification period (untli 15.1.2015) only the pre-qualified are accepted but after that anyone can be accepted. Upon availability of places.
Of course. During pre-qualification period (untli 15.1.2015) only the pre-qualified are accepted but after that anyone can be accepted. Upon availability of places.
What is the weather likely to be like for the Rogaine?
Temperature can be something in the range of 6-17°C. There might be rain during the event but there can also be some clear blue skies and sun.
Some resources to research on the climate and weather:
http://www.weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,saariselka,Finland
http://www.saariselka.fi/content/the-northernmost-living-wilderness/changing-of-the-seasons
http://lapland.nordicvisitor.com/travel-guide/climate-and-daylight/
http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-the-weather-like-in-lapland
http://www.lapland.fi/en/home
Temperature can be something in the range of 6-17°C. There might be rain during the event but there can also be some clear blue skies and sun.
Some resources to research on the climate and weather:
http://www.weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,saariselka,Finland
http://www.saariselka.fi/content/the-northernmost-living-wilderness/changing-of-the-seasons
http://lapland.nordicvisitor.com/travel-guide/climate-and-daylight/
http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-the-weather-like-in-lapland
http://www.lapland.fi/en/home
How can I pay the registration fee?
Once you are accepted you will receive an email containing invoice to pay the registration fee via bank transfer. In the same email is also a link you can use to pay the registration with credit card.
If you wish to pay multiple teams with one bank transfer state the reference numbers of all teams in the free text field of the transfer. Credit card payments you cannot combine.
The teams status should change to paid in one week if paid by bank transfer. Credit card payments are effective immediately.
Once you are accepted you will receive an email containing invoice to pay the registration fee via bank transfer. In the same email is also a link you can use to pay the registration with credit card.
If you wish to pay multiple teams with one bank transfer state the reference numbers of all teams in the free text field of the transfer. Credit card payments you cannot combine.
The teams status should change to paid in one week if paid by bank transfer. Credit card payments are effective immediately.
What other orienteering events there are nearby or in Finland close to time of WRC2015?
There will be one really close by three weeks earlier. http://tunturisuunnistus.fi/ (try google translate)
Of other orienteering events the weekends before and after and around in Finland are reserved for regional championships and Finnish championships and thus not that many orienteering events. The nationals (SM) are open so you could try those. Also I think the regional (AM) races would also take you with a smile.
Race calendar of orienteering federation:
https://irma.suunnistusliitto.fi:8443/irma/public/competitioncalendar/view?year=2015&areaId=-1&discipline=all&competitionOpen=ALL&lang=en
There is that following weekend with eGames on both days. That surely is one option. Espoo is also next to Helsinki and airport.
Swedish orienteering calendar for that period of time but not perhaps that easy to reach all areas of Sweden.
http://eventor.orientering.se/Events?startDate=2015-08-01&endDate=2015-09-14&organisations=1&classifications=International%2CChampionship%2CNational%2CRegional
There will be one really close by three weeks earlier. http://tunturisuunnistus.fi/ (try google translate)
Of other orienteering events the weekends before and after and around in Finland are reserved for regional championships and Finnish championships and thus not that many orienteering events. The nationals (SM) are open so you could try those. Also I think the regional (AM) races would also take you with a smile.
Race calendar of orienteering federation:
https://irma.suunnistusliitto.fi:8443/irma/public/competitioncalendar/view?year=2015&areaId=-1&discipline=all&competitionOpen=ALL&lang=en
There is that following weekend with eGames on both days. That surely is one option. Espoo is also next to Helsinki and airport.
Swedish orienteering calendar for that period of time but not perhaps that easy to reach all areas of Sweden.
http://eventor.orientering.se/Events?startDate=2015-08-01&endDate=2015-09-14&organisations=1&classifications=International%2CChampionship%2CNational%2CRegional
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