The 7th Asian Orienteering
Championships&The 5th Asian Junior and YouthOrienteering Championships
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
20-26 December 2024
Pre-Bulletin

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Welcome Message

Sawadeekrap. Welcome to Chiang Mai, Thailand – a city with beautiful nature blended with historical
Lanna Culture. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the land of smiles and of course theAsian Orienteering Championships (AsOC) and Asian Junior & Youth Orienteering Championships(AsJYOC).
The city of Chiang Mai is a popular destination for many Thai locals and foreigners. Popular activities
include paying homage to the famed Phra That DoiSuthep, which is an important landmark for people
in Chiang Mai. (the mountain itself is named after it) Other than worship, the city is also known for
its handicraft and many people visit here for the interesting souvenirs that they can bring home for
their families. Try the Thapae Walking Street or the Sunday Market in the old city!
This year’s championship is the first time that the whole of Asia converge on a Southeast Asian city
and we are very thankful for the support from all Asian friends to make this event a success. The
race venue features fast running pristine forest and manicured flower gardens that showcases theflora and fauna of this city.
On behalf of the organizing team, I look forward to welcoming you in December and cheering all
athletes in their strive for their excellence.
Thank you.
Kiatniyom Theepprasan (Bill)
President, Thailand Orienteering Federation

Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai
Competitions

AsOC and AsJYOC 2024

Royal Park Rajapruek

Date of Event

21 Dec 2024 to 26 December 2024

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2Event Officials

IOF Senior Event AdvisorAssistant IOF Event Advisor
National Controller
Event Director

Preliminary Program

Fri 20 December 2024
Sat 21 December 2024
Sun 22 December 2024
Mon 23 December 2024
Tues 24 December 2024
Wed 25 December 2024
Thurs 26 December 2024

Mr. Shin MURAKOSHI (Japan)
Mr. Eugene CHOW (Singapore)
Mr. Daniel Antonio PEREIRA (Hong Kong, China)
Mr. Kiatniyom Theepprasan
Arrival, Registration
Model Event (AM – Middle, PM – Sprint)
Sprint DistanceMiddle DistanceRest Day
Middle Relay, Banquet & Closing Ceremony
Departure

Hotel
Train Sta9onSprint

CNX Airport

MiddleMiddle Relay

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3Competition Classes for Sprint & Middle-Distance EventsClasses
W16 & M16
W18 & M18
W20 & M20
W21 & M21E

Age of Competitor
Up to 16 years old, born in 2008 or after
Up to 18 years old, born in 2006 or after
Up to 20 years old, born in 2004 or after
No Age Limit

Additional competition classes that cater for the younger and senior runners may be announced later.

Competition Classes for Middle Relay Event (3 legs)
Classes
M/W16
M/W18
M/W20
M/W21EAge of Competitor
Up to 16 years old, born in 2008 or after
Up to 18 years old, born in 2006 or after
Up to 20 years old, born in 2004 or after
No Age Limit

Relay orienteering is a competition for teams of three runners running on a virtually head-to-headbasis with a first-past-the-post winner. Exciting for spectators and competitors.
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Minimum age of participation is age 13, born in or 2011.

2.

In each class, each Federation may enter a maximum of 10 men and 10 women in theM/W21E class and a maximum of 6 men and 6 women in M/W16, M/W18, M/W20class.

3.

The relay is a middle-distance event, and each team shall contain 3 leg runners.
In each relay class, each Federation may enter 2 teams in each class but only the betterplaced team will be counted in the prize list.

4.

Competitors must represent member Federations of the IOF and as defined by the International
Olympic Committee as belonging to the Asian continent, can compete in AsOC & AsJYOC.

5.

Competitors representing other member Federations of IOF or other Asian countries canparticipate in AsOC & AsJYOC as Open class but will not be eligible for the AsOC &AsJYOC titles, medals or diplomas.

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The winners of the M/W21 class will be the Asian Champions of the AsOC. The winnersof the M/W 20 class will be Asian Junior Champions of the AsJYOC and M/W18 andM/W16 will be the Asian Youth Champions respectively.

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Competition & Embragoed Areas
Sprint Distance Event
22 Dec 2024 Sunday: Royal Rajapruck Park 15 km/15-20 mins from Chiang Mai city
Middle Distance Event
23 Dec 2024 Monday: Wat Nam Bo Luang 28 km/25-30 mins from Chiang Mai city
Team Relay Event
25 Dec 2024 Wednesday: Wat Nam Bo Luang 28 km/25-30 mins from Chiang Mai city

Sprint Distance @ Royal Rajapruek Park

Middle / Middle Relay @ Wat Nam Bo Luang

The above competition areas have been embargoed with immediate effect (1st January 2024).
To view map on google maps, click the link athttps://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_ZP6rwTSgu-tilMJ7QLszsr2gNrvt2k

Maps

Newly surveyed in 2024, according to ISOM 2017-2 for Middle Distance and Relay andISSprOM 2019-2 for Sprint Events.

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Terrain description & Competition maps informationSprint – 22 December 2024 (Sunday)
Organizer:
TOF
Map:
Royal Park Rajapruek Chiang Mai, Thailand
Scale:
1:4000, 2.5m contour interval,Mapper:
HUI Yau Chiu (HKG), DOU Tianshuang (CHN) in ISSprOM 2019-2
Course planner:
HUI Yau Chiu (HKG) / Syoya Banno (JPN)
Sprint: The park is approximately 600m north/south and 700m east/west and is made for the2006 World Horticultural exhibition. The park consists of network of garden paths, artificial
ponds, and small hills, with buildings, small sculptures, maze like constructions, and shrubs.
It has a variety of different buildings and pathways. The running surfaces are primarily paved
streets and grass which requires runners to read the map while in high-speed running. The height
difference of the competition area is about 30 meters.

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6Middle Distance - 23 December 2024 (Monday)
Middle Relay – 25 December 2024 (Wednesday)
Organizer:
TOF
Map:
Wat Nam Bo Luang
Scale:
1:10000, 5m contour interval,
Mapper:Dou Tianshuang (CHN), JI Zhenguo (CHN), HUI Yau Chiu (HKG)
in ISOM 2017-2.
Course planner:
Kimiya OCHIAI (JPN) / Areef (THA)
Middle: Gentry undulating hills, whose height difference is 60m, consists of several shallow hill
tops, many complex re-entrants, and relatively wide valleys whose bottom are flat. The area iscovered by plantation of teak trees with some undergrowth. Visibility is relatively not high but mostly
runnable. There are very few man-made objects in the forest. Tracks are few and the dense vegetation
includes indistinct paths.

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Punching System
The Sportident AIR+ punching system will be used in all competitions. All cards will be provided
for competitors for the duration of the competition. Lost or damaged cards will be chargeable to thefederation.

Clothing
There are no clothing restrictions for Sprint Events. However, for the middle and middle relay,
competitors must wear clothing that fully cover their legs.
Shoes with studs / spikes are not permitted for sprint events. For middle and middle relay, thechoice of footwear is free.
Organizers may mandate on the addition of a whistle for middle and middle relay. (See Bulletin 1)

Competition Rules
IOF Competition Rules for Foot Orienteering (including appendix for AsOC and AsJYOC) willapply.

Model EventThere will be a model event held on 21st December 2024 for both the Middle and Sprint distances.
The chosen location will be alike to the actual competition ground. Technical model will also beheld at the same place. Transportation will be catered for all participants.

Training Opportunity
TOF will be organizing an ASEAN O-league on 14-15 September 2024 in Chiang Mai city.
There will be a WRE Sprint and WRE Middle on that weekend. The location of these two races
will be alike to the AsOC / AsJYOC.
More details can be found on this event’s site on IOF Eventor.
An additional 2 days of training are planned for 16-17 September 2024. More details be sharedin Bulletin 1.

Entries & Entry Fees
Details of preliminary entry with entry fees will be available in Bulletin 1.
Entry forms and registration will be made available via IOF Eventor.

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8Transportation
Official team transportation will be provided for the whole duration of the event. Participants should
use official transportation to get from hotel to the various venues.
Airport transfer can be arranged at additional cost for team upon request. (Use form in Eventor).

Accommodation
Athletes and officials will use the Official hotel-- Duangtawan Hotel - Address: 132 Loi Kroh
Road, Tambon Chang Khlan. Chiang Mai City 50100
Hotel room types (Single/Twin) will be arranged by the Organizer.
Booking details will be available in Bulletin 1, booking forms will be available at Eventor
thereafter.
Halal food and Vegetarian Food are available at the dining room (breakfast).
Distance from Chiang Mai International Airport 5.5 km. / 15 mins.
Distance from Chiang Mai Train Station 4.5 km./ 10-12 mins

Accreditation
Passports for all athletes shall be produced on arrival. The organizer reserves the right to deny entry
for athletes until their passport has been inspected.

Visa Requirement
The information for visa requirement to visit Chiang Mai, Thailand, please check with the websiteof the Department of Consular Affairs : https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/cate-7393-generalinformation?menu=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e0
or Immigration Bureau Thai Police : https://www.immigration.go.th/en/?page_id=2771

Invitation letter
Teams or individuals who require documentation will be issued upon request.
Please email to : Thaiorienteering@gmail.com
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Climate
Average 18-28 degree Celsius, wind 4 km/h., humidity 81%, precipitation of rain 3% 18 mm.

Anti-Doping
The IOF Anti-Doping Rules are valid at the time of the AsOC & AsJYOC2024. The IOF Fair
Play Principle will be adopted.

Other Information
Bulletin 1 will be issued in May 2024
Bulletin 2 will be issued in October 2024
Bulletin 3 will be issued in December 2024

Contact
Email:
thaiorienteering@gmail.com
Tel:+(66) 959 089 888 [Bill]
Follow us at: http//www.facebook.com/thaiorienteering

Sponsors and Partners
Organized by
Thailand Orienteering Federation
Co-organized by
VSANO Adventure
Sponsor bySports Authority of Thailand
National Sports Development Fund

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