BULLETIN 2 XX LATIN CUP 2014 VIII Mercosur Orienteering Cup 2nd. International Maldonado O Meeting World Ranking Event (WRE) URUGUAY - maldonado PuNTA DEL ESTE-piriapolis
Dear Orienteer: On behalf of the Orienteering Uruguayan Federation and our country, Uruguay, I am pleased to invite you to participate in the Latin Cup 2014 to be held together with the VIII Mercosur Cup and the 2nd International Maldonado O Meeting. We are looking forward to have your presence at the event. Our organization team and myself, are working hard in order to achieve the highest levels according to the international standards. Very cordially, Víctor Pérez F.U.O. President
EVENT DATES: VENUE: 11 to 16 November 2014 URUGUAY, Departament of Maldonado; cities of Punta del Este and Piriápolis. PIRIÁPOLIS PUNTA DEL ESTE
PIRIAPOLIS: Long Distance Event IMPORTANT PLACES: Event Coordination Center: Pittamiglio Castle (Route 71 between Routes IB and 10) Training Area: Pittamiglio Castle s zone. Model Event: Gregorio Aznarez Zone (Route 9) Long Distance Event: Cerros Azules (Route 9 and IB.) DISTANCES: Event Coordination Center to Cerros Azules: 5,5 kms Event Coordination Center to Gregorio Aznarez: 9,5 kms Gregorio Aznarez to Cerros Azules: 4 kms
PUNTA DEL ESTE: Middle Distance Event and Sprint Event IMPORTANT PLACES: Middle Distance Event (W.R.E.): Sierra de Punta Ballena Zone (Route 12 and IB) Sprint Event (W.R.E.): Punta del Este Old Town (Peninsula)
TYPE OF COMPETITIONS: LATIN CUP and INTERNATIONAL MALDONADO O MEETING: Sprint, Middle Distance and Long Distance. MERCOSUR ORIENTEERING CUP: Middle and Long Distance. CATEGORIAS: XX LATIN CUP: Teams and Individuals according to the Rules of the Latin Cup. Every country is requested to present a team integrated by three females and three men, as follows: WOMAN and MAN-SENIOR Born before 1994 WOMAN and MAN-JUNIOR Born on or after 1994 WOMAN and MAN-CADET Born on or after 1996 MERCOSUR CUP: Only for athletes from Clubs and Institutions members of the Orienteering South American Confederation (Art.5 CMO Rules). Cathegories H (Men=Hombres) and D (Women=Damas): Elite: H16E, D16E, H18E, D18E, H20E, D20E, H21E, D21E. Very Difficult: H14A, D14A, H16A, D16A, H18A, D18A, H20A, D20A, H21A, D21A, H35A, D35A, H40A, D40A, H45A, D45A. Difficult: H12B, D12B, H14B, D14B, H16B, D16B, H18B, D18B, H20B, D20B, H21B, D21B, H35B, D35B, H40B, D40B, H45B, D45B. Very Difficult (Older than 50 years old and inclusive): H MASTER «A», D MASTER «A» Difficult (Older than 50 years old and inclusive): H MASTER «B», D MASTER «B» Beginners: H10N, D10N, H12N, D12N, H14N, D14N, H16N, D16N, H18N, D18N, H20N, D20N, H21N, D21N, H35N, D35N, H40N, D40N, H45N, D45N.
INTERNATIONAL MALDONADO O MEETING: Open to any country. Cathegories as follows: H-12, D-12, H-14, D-14, H-16, D-16, H-18, D-18, H-20, D-20, H-21, D-21, H-35, D-35, H-40, D-40, H-45, D-45, H-50, D-50, H- 55, D-55, H-60, D-60, H-65, D-65, H-70, D-70, H-75, D-75, H-80, D-80, H-85, D-85, H- 90, D-90. Cathegories M/W21 open to any age. Clubs and Federations must submit their applications indicating Sub-Cathegories and Courses E, A, B, C or N (Beginners). SPECIAL ATTENTION: Athletes are allowed to participate in more than one event only if she/he meets the requirements for the event. For example: Luis Perez H21A from Uruguay may be part of the XX LC, the VIII MERCOSUR CUP, and the 2nd. IMOM. The Organizer Comitee could join up Cathegories according to the number of participants. In that case, it will be properly informed to the incumbent Federations.
APPLICATIONS: TYPE OF APPLICATION THROUGH 31 AUGUST FROM 1 AUGUEST THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER FOREIGNERS U$S 40 U$S 60 U$S 100 NATIONALS ELITE $ 400 $ 600 $ 1000 NATIONALS NON-ELITE $ 600 $ 800 $ 1000 STUDENTS $ 100 $200 $ 300 CONTROL SYSTEM: SPORTIDENT. FROM 01 OCTOBER THROUGH 31 OCTOBER SI-CARD CHIPS RENTAL: U$S 4 for the entire event. In case of lost, U$S 60. PAYMENT: Foreigners (options): 1. Bank Transfer to Discount Bank Latin America (Address: 400 Rincon St., Montevideo, Uruguay), Account Number 7157983, Swift: DBLAUYMM. Name: Víctor Edgar Perez. 2. Western Union: Name: ALBERTO GONZÁLEZ; Id: 4.187.423-8. Nationals: Redpagos to VIII Mercosur Cupa from jun 20th onwards (attach information in application form inserted on the webpage, see CPL 2014). APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE XX LC, VIII MERCOSUR CUP, AND 2nd. INTERNATIONAL MALDONADO O MEETING ALREADY AVAILABLE IN OUR WEB : http://www.orientacion-uruguay.com.uy/index.php/es/copalatinos/formulario-deinscripcion
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, AND TRANSPORT The XX Latin Cup and its events will take place in the broad geographical environment of Maldonado department, from the coast line of the River Plate and the Atlantic coast, the exhuberant landscape of the Ballena Hills and Arboretum Lussich, to the tipical Gaucho sabana, including forests of valleys and hills. Attending this particularity of the department of Maldonado, we offer a variety of options and prices from hard floor sites, family houses (on voluntary basis), and municipal accommodation, to 1 to 5 stars hotels. Chiefs of delegations are kindly invited to - considering the different distances to the events sites - contact our Logistical Coordinators for each region according to the list below, who will extend their support and help in order to resolve your accommodation, food and transport issues. Logistical Coordinators: For Punta del Este: Ms. Gabriella Giusti. Email: gabriellagiusti@hotmail.com For Maldonado : Ms. María Pía Roig. Email: mapi.roig@gmail.com For Piriápolis/West Zone: Ms. Carol Fontes. Email: cf.guardaparque@gmail.com For Barra de Maldonado and East Zones: Mr. Nicolás Sánchez. Email: nicochineiter@hotmail.com
ACCOMMODATION: WEST ZONE AND PIRIÁPOLIS (Prices per day): HOTELS LOCATED DOUBLE WEB PAGE From U$S Alcion Solís Beach 88 www.alcion.com.uy Complejo Arenisca Solís Beach www.arenisca.com.uy Hostería Bella Vista Bella Vista Las Flores From U$S 84 www.bungalowsbellavista.com.uy Club de la Fuerza Aérea (Air Force Club) Hermosa Beach From U$S 30 www.clubfuerzaaerea.com Other Hotels in Piriápolis From U$S 65 www.piriapolisportal.com.uy PUNTA DEL ESTE AND MALDONADO: HOTELS DOUBLE PAGINA WEB Hotel Posada Della Balena (2 Stars) U$S 55 - Hotel Colonial (2 Stars) U$S 80 www.colonialhotel.com.uy Hotel Catedral (2 Stars) $1.950 www.hotelcatedral.com.uy Hotel Isla Gorriti (1 Star) U$S 35 - Hotel San Fernando Plaza (3 Stars) Aptos U$S 90 www.delaplazahotel.com.uy Les Chalets (3 Stars) - www.chalet.com.uy Apart Hotel Punta Sol (3 Stars) - www.aparthotelpuntazul.com Other Hotels in Punta del Este and Maldonado From U$S 50 www.puntadeleste.com/es
FOOD: WEST ZONE AND PIRIÁPOLIS: http://www.piriapolisportal.com.uy/donde_salir_a_comer_en_piriap olis PUNTA DEL ESTE AND MALDONADO: http://www.restaurantespuntadeleste.com http://www.welcomeuruguay.com/maldonado/gastronomia.html RESTAURANTS Sumo Clasic Lo Esencial Las Maravillas Don Joaquin MENU (A la carte-p/person) U$S 22 aprox U$S 15 aprox U$S 15 aprox U$S 20 aprox U$S 18 aprox TRANSPORT: WEST ZONE AND PIRIÁPOLIS: http://www.codesa.com.uy, http://www.guscapar.com, http://www.maldonadodigital.com/taxis PUNTA DEL ESTE AND MALDONADO: http://www.maldonadoturismoltda.com/maldonadotur http://www.codesa.com.uy, http://www.maldonadodigital.com/taxis
GENERAL PROGRAMME: DATE TIME ACTIVITY VENUE 11 November Arrival of Atheletes and Delegations 12 November 10:00-17:00 Training Pittamiglio Castle s Zone 13 November 10:00-17:00 Model Event Gregorio Aznárez 18:00 Meeting with Chiefs of Delegations Event Coordination Center 14 November 08:00 Opening Ceremony Cerros Azules 09:00 Long Distance Event Cerros Azules 16:00 Prizes LDE XX CPL and 2nd IMOM Event Coordination Center 18:00 Annual Meeting of the LC 2014 Centro de Eventos 15 November 10:00 Middle Distance Event (W.R.E.) Arboretum Lussich 17:00 Prizes MDE XX CPL, 2nd IMON, and VIII Mercosur Cup 18:00 Chief of Delegations and Authorities Meeting Conference Center Maldonado Conference Center Maldonado 20:00 Social Event Paseo San Fernando Maldonado 16 November 10:00 Sprint Event (W.R.E.) Punta del Este Old Town 14:00 Prizes Sprint Event XX CPL and 2nd IMOM 18:00 Farewell of Delegations Punta del Este Townhall
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS: EMERGENCY: Police: 911 Road Assistance (Road Police): 108 Medical Emergency: 105 Firefighters: 104 AERIAL TERMINALS: Carrasco International Airport (AIC-Montevideo): www.aeropuertodecarrasco.com.uy Route 101 km 19,950. Tel: (+598) 2604 0329 / Fax: (+598) 2604 0010 Transport from AIC to Piriápolis and Punta del Este: COPSA Buses (check-in at the airport parking): U$S 7 and 10 respectively. Taxi: U$S 200 y 250 respectively Punta del Este International Airport: www.puntadeleste.aero Route 93 km.113. Tel: (+598) 4255 9777 / Fax: (+598) 4255 9197 Transport from Punta del Este Airport to Piriápolis and Punta del Este: COPSA Buses (check-in at the airport parking): U$S 4 Taxi: U$S 20 BUSES TERMINALS: Tres Cruces Bus Terminal (Montevideo): www.trescruces.com.uy Piriapolis Bus Terminal (Piriapolis): www.piriapolisportal.com.uy/modules/servicios Terminal de Buses de Punta del Este (Punta del Este): http://www.viajeauruguay.com/punta-del-este/terminal-de-omnibus.php Tourist Information: 0800 8226 Electrical Power: 220 Volts Mobile Net: 3G and 4G WiFi Spots: Available at most of the Hotels, Restaurants, Malls, and Public Squares
VISAS REQUIRED: No need for citizens from : ALEMANIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHAMAS, BARBADOS, BELGICA, BELICE, BOLIVIA, BRASIL, CANADA, COLOMBIA, COREA DEL SUR, COSTA RICA, CROACIA, CHILE, CHIPRE, DINAMARCA, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, ESLOVAQUIA, ESLOVENIA, ESPAÑA, ESTADOS UNIDOS, FINLANDIA, FRANCIA, GRAN BRETAÑA, GRECIA, GUATEMALA, HOLANDA, HONDURAS, HUNGRIA, IRLANDA, ISLANDIA, ISRAEL, ITALIA, JAMAICA, JAPON, LETONIA, LICHTENSTEIN, LITUANIA, LUXEMBURGO, MALASIA, MALTA, MEXICO, MONACO, NICARAGUA, NORUEGA, NUEVA ZELANDA, PANAMA, PARAGUAY, PERU, POLONIA, PORTUGAL, REPUBLICA DE BULGARIA, REPUBLICA CHECA, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA, RUMANIA, SUDAFRICA, SEYCHELLES, SUECIA, SUIZA, TRINIDAD TOBAGO, TURQUIA, VENEZUELA, LAISSEZ PASSER COMISION EUROPEA, PASAPORTES OEA, PASAPORTES ONU. Citizens from countries not listed above, should apply for visa at the Embassies or Consulates of Uruguay in or closer to their countries. TERRAIN DESCRIPTION, CLIMATE AND POSSIBLE CLIMATE RISKS: TERRAIN CARACTERISTICS: Long Distance Event: Forest Area and Eucaliptus bush. Middle Distance Event: Forest Park, different type of trees. Sprint: Old Town. Area Image: CLIMATE CARACTERISTICS: Template. No big variations of temperature and rains. Temperature: Average of 17 ºC Winds: Average of 15 Km/h POSSIBLE CLIMATE RISKS: None. EVENT S EQUIPMENT AND DRESSING: According to the I.O.F.
MAP DESCRIPTION: According to ISOM 2000 and ISSOM 2007, dated 2014. TRAINING, LONG DISTANCE, AND MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS: Scale: 1/10.000 Equidistance: 2mts SPRINT: Scale: 1/5.000 Equidistance: 2mts FEDERACIÓN URUGUAYA DE ORIENTACION (FUO) URUGUAYAN ORIENTEERING FEDERATION Address: Canelones 982 - Montevideo Uruguay Phone/Fax: +598 43784364 Email: feduru.orientacion@gmail.com, info@orientacion-uruguay.com Web: www.orientacion-uruguay.com.uy
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