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1 27 February - 2 March 2014 is the public event running in conjuction with the IOF World Cup Event 1 Kemer Antalya, Turkey Bulletin 1&2

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3 Welcome The Turkish Orienteering Federation is proud to welcome elite orienteers from all over the world to join us in Stage 1 of the World Cup in Orienteering in Turkey has progressed at a unique pace throughout its short history and is now recognized as one of the popular countries for high-level orienteering events with its very versatile and challenging terrain. Antalya in particular, offers a choice of terrain ranging from sand dunes with small bushes challenging visibility to pine forests with steep hills challenging endurance. Antalya has hosted 6 WRE events up to now, including the Orienteering Cup for the Confederation of Orienteering Federations of the Mediterranean Countries (COMOF) in February, Antalya O Days is the public event organized every year, this time running in parallel to the World Cup Event 1 of Antalya O Days hosted more than 2000 runners from over 20 countries in 2013, in all classes ranging from age 10 to 65+. This unique region now welcomes you to witness several of its most challenging terrains with famous historical sites nearby in addition to the unique chance of swimming and sunbathing in February! As GATAB, the Association of Tourism Agencies of Southern Antalya, we are delighted to welcome the most elite orienteers from all over the world to our region where nature and history entwine. Phaselis, once one of the biggest harbours on the Mediterranean coast dating back to 500 BC will now be home to one of the most prestigious orienteering events. Our region with its antique cities, its natural beauty, its sandy beaches and creeks, islands and the historical Lycian Way attracts many from all over the world. It will be in this region that we now host the World Cup Event 1 for Welcome to Antalya! Yusuf ÜRAS Chair, Association of Tourism Agencies of Southern Antalya Dear orienteering friends, welcome to Turkey! With the combination of rivalry within the framework of fairplay and sportsmanship together with the particularities of orienteering, there emerges a wonderful scene of the struggle between man and nature. During the recent years, Turkey has increasingly been home to many international orienteering events where participants have praised the terrain and natural beauty in addition to Turkish hospitality which is indeed one of our qualities as a nation. We are proud to host the World Cup Event 1 for 2014 and welcome all orienteers from far and wide to take part in this event. Tekin ÇOLAKOĞLU President, Turkish Orienteering Federation

4 1. Organization Event Director Technical Director Course Planners Course Controller Mappers : Cihat Acar : Halil Karlık : Osman Filiz, Ömer Furkan : Yüksel Kösem : Georgi Hadzhimitev (BUL), Georgi Kartalov (BUL), Milan Bily (CZE), Jan Drbal (CZE), Jiri Danek (CZE), Ales Hejna (CZE) 2. IOF Advisers IOF Senior Event Adviser: Unni Strand Karlsen (NOR) Asst. IOF Senior Event Adviser: Göran Andersson (SWE) National Controller: Nermin Fenmen 3. The Venue The region is situated in the so-called Turkish Riviera, full of must see sites only a few steps away from the competition areas. Breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea await competitors as they run through forests of varying visibility, amongst ancient ruins dating back to 500 BC. The region was once the home of many civilizations from the Lycians, the Greek, the Romans and the Byzantine era up to the Seljuk Turks and the Ottomans. Everywhere you look you will come across ancient bridges, tombs, water channels, agoras, amphitheatres, walls, paved streets where man walked more than 2500 years ago. Make sure you allow an evening on the unique Chimera (Çıralı) slopes with its everlasting flames burning amongst the rocks. 4. The Event Centre The event center is the famous holiday site Kemer situated right by the sparkling waters and sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. The town offers a wide variety of accommodation ranging from bungalows and hostels to 5 star all inclusive luxury hotels. Many alternatives will be available very soon on our website, all within walking distance to the Event Center. The Event Center is the Grand Haber Hotel (more information under Accommodation).

5 5. Programme 25 February 2014, Tuesday Event Center Opens Arrivals, training maps available 26 February 2014, Wednesday Arrivals, training maps available The training area is Beycik, in the southwest of Phaselis. The region chosen for training offers stony ground with limited visibility, much the same as what to expect for the final. 27 February 2014, Thursday Training at Beycik Morning: Antalya O Days Stage 1 Classical distance Olympos WCup participants may also register to take part in Antalya O Days as competitors. Those who do not may use this map for training Afternoon: World Cup Event 1 - Model Event 28 February 2014, Friday Morning: World Cup Event 1- Qualification Antalya O Days Stage 2 Middle Distance Tekirova Stage 1 - Olympos The terrain is stony with varying visibility. Steep rocky slopes may challenge your pace. Evening: Opening Ceremony Kemer 1 March 2014, Saturday World Cup Event 1: Final Antalya O Days Stage 3 Middle Distance Phaselis Stage 2 - Tekirova The terrain is stony with varying visibility. You will be running among the ruins of what was once the most glamorous harbours on the Mediterranean coast. Flower ceremony for the WCup in the antique theatre at Phaselis Victory ceremony for World Cup Event 1 Victory ceremony for Antalya O Days Reception & party - Tekirova Stage 3 - The antique city of Phaselis

6 2 March 2014 Sunday Fun day and preparation for WOC2014 for the WCup participants: Sprint Relay Kemer Antalya O Days Optional Stage 4 Sprint Kemer Victory Ceremony for Sprint Relay Victory Ceremony for Sprint Departures Sprint at Kemer Ayışığı Park 7. Embargoed Areas The areas shown are embargoed for all orienteering activity. Any violations must be reported immediately to the organizer at info@wcup2014antalya.com 8. Classes and Entry Regulations Classes for Antalya O Days are: M/W10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21E, 21A, 21B, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+, Open S, Open L Online entry for Antalya O Days participants will be available on our website after 15 September, The competition the entry fee is 15 per day, 50 for all 4 days including the optional sprint on 2 March. Classes M/W10, 12 and 14 are free of charge. The last day on-line entries is 15 February, Punching System SportIdent punching system will be used for all events. 11. Travel and Transport Antalya is the nearest international airport to the competition area. Many countries have direct economic flights to Antalya. Kemer is 44 km from Antalya airport and 35 km from Antalya city center. From the airport it is possible to take the HAVAS shuttle bus to the main bus station in Antalya. There are many public buses from the Main Bus Station to Kemer.and from Kemer there are very frequent means of transport to neighbouring sites such as Çıralı, Tekirova, Olympos. You may also request private transfer from the airport. More details about how to apply for private transfer will be available on our website together with the on-line registrations. Transportation to competition venues will be arranged by the organizer. Details will be given in September, 2013.

7 12. Visa Some countries require a visa for Turkey. For more information please check the website Please note that it is also possible to obtain a visa at the airport before passing through passport control, or better still, on-line via the website Accommodation The region includes many means of accommodation of varying price and luxury level. One may find accommodation in a hotel starting from as cheap as 20 per night including continental breakfast. A detailed list of partner hotels, hostels and camping sites will be available on our website as soon as they are fixed. The Event Center is Grand Haber Hotel Kemer ***** all inclusive except alcoholic beverages Tel : pbx - Faks : info@grandhaber.com, Gsm : Prices per room per night: Single room: 50 EUR Double or twin room: 60 EUR Triple room: 80 EUR Room for 4 persons: 100 EUR Reservations to be made via info@grandhaber.com with the subject title WCup Antalya 14. Weather & Climate During the fine summer weather, the waters around Antalya quickly warm up and tend to stay around 28 C / 82 F, and so are very inviting to swimmers, while those who prefer to worship the Turkish sun can simply lie back on the beach. The climate begins to cool down slowly, from October onwards, and as the winter months approach, the likelihood of rainy weather increases. However, once the rainy weather season arrives in Antalya, anytime from November to March, it generally only lasts a matter of weeks and is interspersed with fine days and blue skies. December, January and February are the coldest months in Antalya, although with daytime temperatures averaging 15 C / 59 F or 16 C / 61 F, and nights usually remaining well above freezing, snow is virtually unheard of. 15. Insurance Competitors participate in IOF World Cup Event and Antalya O Days 2014 at their own risk. Individuals are responsible for their own insurance to cover for illness/accident. 16. Contact Information For further information please follow the WCup Antalya web site and Antalya O Days web site and or contact the organizers at info@wcup2014antalya.com Bulletin 3 will be published by 15 December 2013.