Updated: March 4
Competition date: June 21-22, 2025
Competition Location: Tome parish, Ogre municipality, Latvia
Competition venue: Tomes Tautas nams (Tome community center) Address: Tomes iela, Tomes p. (Ķeguma l.t.), Ķeguma pilsēta, Ogres novads, LV-5020, Latvia
ORGANIZER: Association K-PUNKTS in cooperation with the Latvian Orienteering Federation and the Tome Parish Administration
SUPPORTERS: SIA “MASTAKS”, Ezītis miglā, Pašdarinātas brošas
Competition DIRECTOR: Elīna Krēmere
Competition map, DISTANCE: Krišjānis Krēmers
Competition is included in LOF competition calendar
Rules
Competition format: Rogaining, with a control time of 3 hours or 9 hours. Teams consist of 2-5 participants.
The competition will be held according to the IRF and LOF approved rogaining competition rules. The rules are published on the Latvian Rogaining website: https://www.rogaining.lv/jaunumi/data/augsuplades/files/DOKUMENTI/LV_Rogaininga_noteikumi_2024.pdf
During the competition, participants are only allowed to use a compass, watch, and the competition map provided by the organizers for navigation. Movement is allowed only on foot, without using any assistive devices.
Failure to follow instructions, rules, or additional instructions from the organizers may result in the disqualification of the participant/team. It is also forbidden to participate in the rogaining competition under the influence of alcohol or drugs, behave recklessly, or show disrespect to other participants or organizers.
The participant agrees not to make claims against the organizers for any injuries sustained due to overestimating their abilities, not assessing the circumstances, negligence, or lack of experience. Participants are responsible for their own health and safety, which they confirm by signing up for the competition.
By registering for the competition, participants confirm that they have read the competition information and agree to follow all rogaining rules, the competition regulations, and any additional instructions from the organizers.
Participants, by registering and participating in the competition, agree that any photos and videos taken during the event may be used for the publicity of this and other events, the promotion of an active lifestyle, as well as for using the personal data provided in the registration for the publication of team compositions, compilation and publication of results in print, electronic media, and social networks.
Special Instructions for Participants
It is the participants' responsibility, while in the forest, to adhere to forest fire safety regulations, not damage the forest soil and infrastructure, avoid littering the forest, follow the established rules for using rest areas, not disturb bird nests or ant nests, and otherwise not harm the forest plants and animals. Participants should also avoid entering areas marked by the organizers as prohibited (marked on the map with a purple grid).
Respect and protect both natural and human-made values!
Participants may encounter dogs and wildlife during the event.
Team numbers in A5 format, personalized, are provided for participant identification. Numbers must be attached in a visible location on the participant’s clothing or bag using pins or a number band.
Each participant is required to carry a mobile phone with a charged battery during the event, in case of an emergency, to contact the organizers. The organizer's mobile phone number will be provided on the rogaining map.
If a participant wishes to withdraw from the rogaining event, they must inform the organizers, even if no separate evacuation is necessary. The participation fee will not be refunded if the participant withdraws from the event.
Safety Recommendations for Participants:
When moving along public roads, participants must follow traffic rules.
During night hours, each participant is advised to have a headlamp and a reflective vest.
Each participant must carry a whistle on the course. In case of need, the participant should use the whistle to signal their location with several short bursts.
If you are unsure of your swimming ability, please avoid crossing deep bodies of water, such as marshes, ditches, rivers, etc.
Participant Groups
The age of the participants is determined as of December 31, 2025 (included).
Children under the age of 14 (included) may participate in the competition only with at least one parent. Participants (aged 16 and over) or their parents/guardians (for participants under 16 years old) are responsible for their health condition and insurance against accidents and possible injuries. If the participant is under 16 years old, verbal or written permission from the parent/guardian is required to participate in the competition. Written permission is required if the parent/guardian is not present at the registration time and should be written in free form.
3-hour distance
J3 – junior group, all team members must be 23 years old or younger (included).
MO3, WO3, XO3 – open male, female, and mixed groups that do not meet the criteria for other groups.
V3 – veteran group, all team members must be 45 years old or older (included).
FAM3-8 - family group, the team must have at least two generations of family members, and at least one participant must be 8 years old or younger.
FAM3-14 - family group, the team must have at least two generations of family members, and at least one participant must be 14 years old or younger.
9-hour distance
MJ9, WJ9, XJ9 – male, female, and mixed junior groups, all team members must be 23 years old or younger (included).
MO9, WO9, XO9 – open male, female, and mixed groups that do not meet the criteria for other groups.
MV9, WV9, XV9 – male, female, and mixed veteran groups, all team members must be 45 years old or older (included).
MSV9, WSV9, XSV9 – male, female, and mixed super-veteran groups, all team members must be 55 years old or older (included).
MUV9, WUV9, XUV9 – male, female, or mixed ultra-veteran groups, all team members must be 65 years old or older (included).
FAM9 - family group, the team must have at least two generations of family members, and at least one participant must be 14 years old or younger.
Competition Program
16:00 arrival of participants for the 3-hour and 9-hour races at the competition center, registration
17:00 orienteering training, Q&A session
18:00 distribution of maps for the 3-hour and 9-hour races
19:00 start of the 3-hour and 9-hour races
22:00 finish of the 3-hour race
22:30 end of the 3-hour race and awards ceremony
Sunset: 22:30
4:00 finish of the 9-hour race
4:00 finish of the 9-hour race
Sunrise: 4:30
6:00 closure of the competition center
Terrain
The competition terrain, approximately 62 km², is located in Zemgale, Ogres municipality, Tome parish. The highest point of the terrain is Rata Hill, 68m above sea level. The area is diverse, with large areas of both young and old forested masses alternating with open and semi-open spaces, including some agricultural lands.
The relief is highly varied, with several mountain ranges, where the elevation can rise up to 30m in places. The forest is mostly pine trees with several beautiful scenic views. There are also various-sized ditches and streams (Līčupe, Vilpīte). A wide network of trails is present across nearly the entire map. The area features an extensive network of forest roads and paths. The competition area includes several marshes and wet forests.
Prohibited areas:
Plantations
Micro-reserves and prohibited, particularly dangerous areas, marked on the map with a purple grid
Cemeteries, houseyards, and gardens (marked in olive green) unless a path passes through them. It is recommended to avoid homes so as not to disturb the residents.
Map
Scale: 1:20,000, contour lines every 3 meters. The rogaining map is prepared in 2025 using topographic materials from the Latvian Geospatial Information Agency (LĢIA), orthophotos (2020), data from Latvian State Forests (LVM GEO), field reconnaissance, and other sources.
Distance, Checkpoints (CP), and Punching
Around 50 checkpoints will be placed in the competition area — orienteering prisms with reflectors and punching stations. The checkpoints (CP) are valued between 2 and 9 points. The point value is determined by the tens digit of the checkpoint number. For example, a CP with number 35 will give the team 3 points, and a CP with number 71 will give 7 points. The punching system is Sportident (SI). The organizers will provide contactless SI cards to participants who indicate in their registration that they will rent a SI card. All team members must punch at the checkpoint using their SI card within 60 seconds. If any team member has a broken (or torn) SI card strap, the team will be disqualified.
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations with water reservoirs placed in the competition area. One of the water stations will also have a toilet, a rest area, a campfire, and snacks.Registrations
Registration for the competition is open from March 24, 2025, to June 15, 2025. A limited number of teams will also have the option to register on the day of the competition (by notifying via email at [email protected] beforehand). Participants should submit their registration online by filling out the registration form on the website https://www.k-punkts.lv/.
Participation Fee (EUR) is per TEAM MEMBER.
| Age Group |
24.03 - 27.04 | 28.04 - 08.06 | 09.06 - 15.06 | 21.06 (competition day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children up to 14 years old (included) |
5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
| Youth up to 23, senioris from 65 (included) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | |
| Adults | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | |
Payment for the team should be made to the following account:
K-PUNKTS ASSOCIATION
Registration Nr. 40008293335
Olaine municipality, Olaine parish, ''Ceplīši'', LV-2127
Bank: Luminor Bank AS, LV87RIKO0001080196068
E-mail: [email protected]
In the payment reference, please include the competition and team name. For example, "Solstice Rogaining, AmberFoxes."
The participation fee covers competition preparation, printing of participant cards and numbers, prizes, and other organizational expenses. The participation fee must be paid via bank transfer to the account specified during the registration process by the deadline for the respective fee. Unpaid registrations will be deleted within 3 working days after the deadline.
If a team wishes to withdraw from the competition, and notifies the organizers by June 15, 100% of the participation fee will be refunded. If the withdrawal is made by June 20 (inclusive), 50% of the fee will be refunded. If the withdrawal is made on the day of the competition, the participation fee will not be refunded.
Awards
The best teams in each time and participant category will be awarded. The number of teams to be awarded may be adjusted by the organizers depending on the number of teams in each category and the competition budget.
Pre-Start Information
The pre-start information will be published no later than June 15, providing details about the rogaining event — such as the competition center layout, the number of control points in the area, available services, map size and specifics, etc.
Contact Information: Elīna Krēmere, (+371) 22022054, [email protected]