Ver.03/29/2005 The Japan Wild Rogaining Navigation Challenge 2005 in Sugadaira Nagano Japan Rogaining Challenge 2005 in Sugadaira The brand-new outdoor sports “Rogaining” in Japan. The vast extent of highland “Sugadaira”is waiting for wild rogainers. [Date] May 28-29 2004 Sat&Sun [Place] Sugadaira,Nagano　JAPAN [Class] 12 hours (6hours + 6hours) 3 hours [Meet place] Sugadaira Kogen Ski area Schneider slope (plan) [Organizer]Japan Rogaining Challenge EXCO http://orienteering.hp.infoseek.co.jp/rogaine/ [Operation Club] Team Shirakaba http://www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete-Sparta/9528/team_sirakaba.html [Sponsors]Sanada town, Sanada town educational committee, Suzaka city, Sugadaira Kogen tourist association, Sugadaira Kogen hotel association, Sugadaira Bokujo, Davos Bokujo, Nirei-kai, Nagano-ken orienteering association, Japan Rogaining association, Sugadaira rogaining club [Co-Sponsor]Shinetsu Pepsi Cola Hanbai Co. [Schedule] May 28 (Sat) 12:00-15:00 [pre event]Nagano-ken association presents “mini-orienteering race” Meet place & registration: Sugadaira FUREAI meadowland Area: Sugadaira Kogen cross country course in meadowland （about 20 min. walk from Sugadaira FUREAI meadowland） Information center: the lobby of hotel Shirakaba-so, good opportunity to get friendly with Sugadaira Kogen 11:00-14:00 Check in open for 12 hours （rental e-card, number card, to sign a pledge） at Hotel Shirakaba-so 14:30 meet start area 15:00 Start 12 hours (first stage) 21:00 Finish 12 hours (first stage) （Every 12 hours competitors must return finish area at once) May 29 (Sun) 5:30 meet start area 6:00 Start 12 hours (second stage) 7:00〜9:00 Check in open for 3 hours （rental e-card, number card, to sign a pledge） at Hotel Shirakaba-so 9:40 meet start area (3 hours) 10:00 Start 3 hours 12:00 Finish 12 hours 13:00 Finish 3 hours 11:00 Start 3 hours (map distribution 10 minutes advance) 14:00 Finish 9 hours / 3 hours [Class] 1. individual competition for 3 hours class 2. 2-5 people team for 12 hours class. The team members should together during competition. [Competition rule] 1. The competitor gets as many scores as possible to visit the control points which are shown on provided rogaine map within the time limit. The score which is higher on more difficulty to approach, are shown as the number of control circle on map. 2. to reduce the score if you return past the limit time. The reduction score will be notice just before start. 3. All team members on 12 hours shall simultaneously approach to within 30 meters. 4. To use electric equipment (e-card) produced by EMIT. If you don't have an e-card, you can rent it from organizer. If you have an e-card, please fill your number in entry form. Each team on 12 hours will use only one e-card. 5. All competitors must bring the following items. Competition map (provided by organizer), compass, water, light foods, bear bell, cellar phone, rain wear, etc. 6. No food or equipment shall be discarded on the course unless retrieved by the team during the event and brought by the team with them to the finish. However, you can leave your food or equipment on hash house in the finish area. 7. All competitors on 12 hours shall keep competition map between first stage and second stage. You can read the map for second stage between them. [Award] 3hours: top 3 competitors each category of men, women and junior(-19), open, senior(50-) 12hours : top 3 teams each category of men, women or mix. [Entry fee] (The age based on event date) Japanese Yen Only Code#　competition fee 01 3 hours without accommodation 3,000 Yen / person 02 3 hours with accommodation and three meals 9,000 Yen / person 03 3 hours（under 18 years old） 2,000 Yen / person 04 3 hours（under 18 years old）with accommodation and three meals 8,000 Yen / person 05 12 hours with accommodation, supper and lunch 15,000 Yen / person Optional items 10 e-card two days available rental 300 Yen / card (need one card per team) 11 The charge for mailing of bulletin（free of by email) 500 Yen / mail above fee includes prize for participation and gate admission of guest ranch. The competitors of 12hours should accommodate on the eve of event because your start time is early and competition area is high altitude. No breakfast serving for 12hours, only dinner and lunch included. Organizer strongly recommend to bring your breakfast and light foods during the race by yourself. [Registration] 1. by web "Sports Entry" (deadline May 3rd) Contact address and mail to: Hotel Shirakaba-so Sugadaira Kogen Sanada-machi Chiisagata-gun Nagano-ken 386-2201 FAX: +81-268-74-2552 email: info@shirakaba.com by internet “Sports Entry(TM)” (deadline May 3rd) http://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event.php3?tid=7020 credit card (VISA, Master, etc.) [Accommodation] Hotel Shirakaba-so FAX:+81-268-74-2552 Email:info@shirakaba.com Web http://www.shirakaba.com/ （Sugadaira Kogen, Sanada town, Chiisagata-gun Nagano Japan 386-2201） Belle fleur Suzuran-kan FAX:+81-268-74-2471 Email:suzurankan@sugadaira.gr.jp Web http://www.suzurankan.com/ （Sugadaira Kogen, Sanada town, Chiisagata-gun Nagano Japan 386-2201） Your hotel will be subject to the status of availability. Please tell your personalized requests, such as late check-in or accompanying person, above hotels. [Notices] Only 400 people will be allowed to register for this event because of equipment limitation. Using modified topo map (1/25000 10m contour int.) for 12 hours class, originally produced by Geographical Survey Institute Japan. Providing a map for each competitor. Using modified Orienteering map (1/15000 5m contour int.) for 3 hours class, originally produced by Nagano Orienteering Association. The competitors with the greatest score, or in the event of a tie the team that finished earlier, shall be awarded the higher placing. The competition area includes high altitude mountains such as Mt. Omatsu(1649m), Mt. Nekodake(2207m) or Mt. Azumaya(2354m). Every competitor should wear full gear for Rogaining. Please bring your head light for 12 hours because your finishing time will be dawn. Ref. Sunset 18:57 May 28. Organizer might call off the race on account of heavy rain. In this case, organizer would not pay back your entry fee. Please be aware of accident on the road because the competition area has much trafficky road, such as national highway or prefectural highway. All competitors should bring your health insurance ID card. All competitors must sign a pledge card before the race. Using any map except organizer provided is prohibited during the race. Competitors finishing more than thirty minutes late shall be deemed ineligible for a placing.