Croatia Open 2022_25th anniversary edition

• 2nd stage (GPS 45.21169416379589, 14.551106300716807) - Beach Bar LightHause (Beach ex. Hotel Učka) - parking is not provided - park in public parking lots in the city.

• 3rd stage (GPS 45.39568186557267, 14.79497010543252) - Pansion Lovački dom - parking is not provided - park in public parking lots in the city.

• 4th stage (GPS 45.38041022102009, 14.819735704487874) - Planinski centar Petehovac - parking is not provided - park in available places.

• 5th stage (GPS 45.38041022102009, 14.819735704487874) - Planinski centar Petehovac - parking is not provided - park in available places.

Event director: Ivica Urbanc, mag. cin, phone: +385 98 1718376

Programme:

• July 31st, 2023 – 1st stage (middle distance), first start 15:00, Course planning: Tihomir Salopek.

• August 1st, 2023 – 2nd stage (sprint), first start 17:00, Course planning: Zoltán Rácz.

• August 2nd 2023 – free day.

• August 3th, 2023 – 3rd stage (sprint), first start 9:00, Course planning: Tihomir Salopek.

• August 4th, 2023 – 4th stage (short-long distance), first start 9:00, Course planning: András Kersity.

• August 5th, 2023 – 5th stage (middle distance), first start 09:00, Course planning: Zoltán Rácz.

Start list: Will be placed the finish area and in the start area.

Race bibs: Will not be used.

Punching: Sport Ident system. SI cards can be rented at a price of 2€ per stage. Youcase of SI-station failure you need to perform manual punching on the map. The place for manual punches is marked on the bottom of the each map. Miss punching results in disqualification.

Start procedure: Every competitor is responsible to „clear“ his SI card before entering the start corridors. Clear stations will be placed in start corridors. When your start time is shown on entry clock you need to enter into corridor where your SI card and start number is going to be checked. Punch clear station with SI card. In next minute you are entering for check station. In the next minute you enter the control station. In the last minute, you should stand near your category card and wait for the beep that determines the start time. Be sure to check that you have taken the correct ticket - it is your responsibility! In the last minute you should stand near your category map and wait for sound signal which defines start time. It is forbidden to turn over and look at maps before start signal!!

Distance to the start:
1st stage: 0,9 km
2nd stage:1,8 km
3rd stage: 0,4 km
4th stage: 1,5 km
5th stage: 1,1 km

Control descriptions: will be printed on maps. Please print out additional control descriptions before coming to the competition. Link: CO2023 Control descriptions – print file

Retirement: If you decide to give-up in race you are obligated to report that to the organizer in finish area.

First aid: Will be provided in the finish area on all stages (Code of Dr. Mladen).

Clothing: There are no restrictions, but we recommend that your clothing covers your entire body with the exception of head and arms.

Official transport: Will not be provided this year!

Footwear: Restrictions only for stage 2 (city sprint) – spike shoes forbidden – normal running shoes are recommended! Stage 3 (forest sprint) – spike shoes - OK! For all other stages there are no restrictions.

Transport towards the start: By foot for all stages.

Clothing transport from start to finish: Will be provided.

Toilets: In the finish area (no toilets on start!).

Trash: Please dispose trash into trash cans. Stages will be organized in areas where special care about nature is required (strict nature reserve and old town Omišalj) so take care of the environment – thank you!

Food: According to your own choice. Stages Delnice: we recommend restaurant of the Lovački dom near finish area Japlenški vrh and restaurant of the Petehovac near finish area Petehovac , Stages Omišalj: restaurant Pipo and Konoba Mulić.

Club tents: It is allowed for teams to make club tents in the finish area. Organizer is not taking any responsibility for your tent during event.

Shadowing: accompanying competitors is allowed ONLY for Beginners, M10, W10, OPEN SHORT and OPEN LONG.

Dogs: Dogs must be always on a leash.

Insects: In Croatian forests you can run across ticks, wasps and mosquitoes. We recommend you use insect repellent lotion or spray.

Protest: Should be made at finish area up to 1,5 hours after the last start. Organizer will answer on it right-away with positive or negative answer.

Foto and video: The organizer reserves the right to publish photos and videos from the competition for promotional and marketing purposes.

NOTE: When coming to the competition for the first time, you must report to the organizer in the finish area, so that we can check your registration status. Any possible changes to the SI-chip numbers or changes of another kind must be agreed with the organizer before the start.

Insurance: All participants at Croatia Open 2023 take part at their own risk. We recommend you to have travel insurance.

ponedjeljak, 9. siječnja 2023.

Croatia Open 2023

EVENT: 26th Croatia open 2023
ORGANIZER: OK "Ris" Delnice
CC: Delnice

Head of the Organization: Ivica Urbanc
Head of the Course Planning: András Kersity

IMPORTANT DATES AND ZERO START TIME
March 15th, 2023 – 1st - entry deadline
June 15th, 2023 – 2nd - entry deadline
July 15th, 2023 – 3rd - entry deadline

PROGRAMME
July 31st, 2023 – 1st stage (middle distance), first start 15:00, Course planning: Tihomir Salopek
August 1st, 2023 – 2nd stage (sprint), first start 17:00, Course planning: Zoltán Rácz
August 2nd 2023 – free day
August 3th, 2023 – 3rd stage (sprint), first start 9:00, Course planning: Tihomir Salopek
August 4th, 2023 – 4th stage (short-long distance), first start 09:00, Course planning: András Kersity
August 5th, 2023 – 5th stage (middle distance), first start 09:00, Course planning: Zoltán Rácz

LOCATION
1st stage (middle distance), Delnice I 1:7.500/5m
2nd stage (sprint), Omišalj, 1:4.000/5m
3rd stage (sprint), Delnice I, 1:7.500/5m
4th stage (short-long distance), Petehovac II, 1:7.500/5m
5th stage (middle distance), Petehovac II, 1:7.500/5m

LOCATION OF THE GATHERING PLACE OF THE COMPETITORS:

1st stage (GPS 45.39568186557267, 14.79497010543252) - Pansion Lovački dom - parking is not provided - park in public parking lots in the city,
2nd stage (GPS 45.21169416379589, 14.551106300716807) - Beach Bar LightHause (Beach ex. Hotel Učka) - parking is not provided - park in public parking lots in the city
3rd stage (GPS 45.39568186557267, 14.79497010543252) - Pansion Lovački dom - parking is not provided - park in public parking lots in the city,
4th stage (GPS 45.38041022102009, 14.819735704487874) - Planinski centar Petehovac - parking is not provided - park in available places,

5th stage (GPS 45.38041022102009, 14.819735704487874) - Planinski centar Petehovac - parking is not provided - park in available places.

CATEGORIES:

BEGINERS, OPEN L, OPEN S, W10, M10, W12, M12, W14, M14, W16, M16, W21B, M21B, W35, M35, W45, M45, W55, M55, M60, M21E, W21E, W20, M20, M18, W18, M40, W40, M50, W50, W60, M65, W65, M21A, W21A

In case of a few entries, the organizer can join certain categories.

ENTRY FEE PRICE:

ENTRIES:

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NOTE:

Each competitor performs at his own risk.

The official photographer will photograph the competition. We will publish the photos, and use them for promotion. If you have a problem with this, let us know.

PAYMENT

Via a bank transfer till July 15th.

Fees will only be valid when full payment is received.

DATA FOR BANK PAYMENT:

IBAN: HR30 2402 00611 0083 0663

SWIFT/BIC: ESBCHR22

ACCAUNT HOLEDER:

OK "RIS" Delnice

Stjepana Radića 1

51 300 Delnice

NOTE:

Make sure to include the name of the runer and the club. When we receive the payment we will send a notification via OO line service.

Dear sports friends,

We note that we as organizers were left without part of the income for the preparation and organization of the competition because some of the competitors have not paid entry fees in the past. They didn’t even let us know they weren’t going to compete which is why we lost funding. Due to such irresponsible individuals, from next year we will have to introduce stricter measures regarding the control of applications and payments. Payments will take a maximum of 10 days after the end of each application deadline, after which the right to a more favorable entry fee will be lost. When paying, you are obliged to state the name and surname of the person for whom the entry fee is paid.
CO team

Welcome to Croatia, welcome to the Green Heart of Croatia!

Gorski kotar – planinska regija Hrvatske

Gorski kotar (lat. Discrictus montanus) je smješten u zapadnom dijelu Republike Hrvatske, a presijeca ga 45 paralela. Riječ je o isključivo brdsko-planinskom prostoru, prosječne nadmorske visine od 700 do 900 metara. Samo su vrhovi Risnjaka i Bjelolasice viši od 1.500 metara. Klimatska specifičnost ogleda se u karakteristici da dio područja pripada posebnom prijelaznom klimatskom tipu primorske i kontinentalne klime. Svi oblici planinskoga turizma i aktivnog odmora daju Gorskom kotaru magičnu privlačnost, ponajprije zbog očuvane prirode i srdačnog stanovništva.

Gorski kotar – Croatian mountain region

Gorski Kotar (Latin Discrictus montanus) is located in the western part of Croatia and is crossed by the 45th parallel. It is a highland area with an average altitude of 700-900 meters. Only the peaks Risnjak and Bjelolasica are higher than 1,500 meters. Climate specificity is reflected in the characteristics that a part of the area is a special type of transitional climate of coastal and continental climate. All forms of mountain tourism and active vacations give Gorski kotar magical attraction, primarily because of preserved nature and welcoming people.

Upoznajte Gorski kotar – pet atraktivnih lokacija koje morate doživjeti!

Meet Gorski Kotar - five attractive locations that you have to experience!

Izlet u spilju „Lokvarku“

Cave "Lokvarka"

Park šuma Golubinjak i okolica bogati su speleološkim zanimljivostima od kojih je najznačajnija spilja „Lokvarka“ koja spada u najljepše spilje hrvatskog krša. Spilja je udaljena od Golubinjaka oko 1 km (10 minuta hoda). Ukupna dužina špilje iznosi 1,2 kilometara, a stalna temperatura zraka u njoj (8 OC). Špilja ima nekoliko galerija, odnosno razina, od kojih su tri dostupne turistima. Špilja je od 1961. godine zaštićena kao geomorfološki spomenik prirode. Geografske koordinate su: 45O 21΄ 42" N; 14O 45΄ 47" E.

The trip to the cave "Lokvarka"

Forest Park Golubinjak and its surroundings are rich in caves attractions of which the most interesting is the cave "Lokvarka" which is one of the most beautiful Croatian karst caves. The cave is about 1 km (10 minutes) away from Golubinjak. The total length of the cave is 1.2 kilometers, and constant air temperature is 8 °C. The cave has several galleries, or levels, three of which are available to tourists. The cave was protected in 1961 as a geomorphologic natural monument. Geographical coordinates are 45 ° 21 42 'N, 14o 45 47 "E.

Panoramska vožnja po Lokvarskom jezeru

Najveće goransko jezero možete upoznati vozeći se splavom „Čača“. Doživite spoj vode i prirode na Lokvarskom jezeru, uživajte u jedinstvenom pogledu na vrh planine Risnjak (1528 metara). Iskoristite priliku i doživite jednosatnu panoramsku vožnju!

Panoramic tour by Lokvarsko jezero

Raft "Čača" in Lokvarsko jezero

You can explore the largest lake in Gorski kotar by driving a raft “Čača”. Experience a combination of water and nature in Lokvarsko jezero, enjoy a unique view to the top of the mountain Risnjak (1528 meters). Take the opportunity and experience a one-hour panoramic tour!

Čarolija „Zelenog vira“ i „Vražjeg prolaza“

Područje Zelenog vira proglašeno je rezervatom prirodnih vrijednosti 1962. godine. Prvi se puta spominje 1884. godine kao izletište za hrabrije izletnike. Zeleni vir je snažan izvor na dnu plitke, prostrane spilje nad čijim se ulazom nadvijaju 70 metarske okomite stijene niz koje se obrušava živopisan slap stvarajući blistavu vodenu zavjesu. Zeleni vir dobio je ime po zelenkastoj boji vode u jezercu koje nastaje u spilji. Druga atraktivnost je 800 metara dugačak kanjon Vražji prolaz. Mnogi ga smatraju jednim od najljepših kanjonskih prizora u našoj zemlji.

The magic of „Zeleni vir“ and „Vražji prolaz“

Zeleni vir was declared a nature reserve in 1962. It is first mentioned in 1884 as a resort for the braver hikers. Zeleni vir is a powerful spring at the bottom of a shallow but large cave. Over the caves, entrance hangs a 70-meter cliff from which lively waterfall gushes creating a sparkling water curtain. Zeleni vir is named after the green water in the pond in the cave. Another attraction is the 800-meter-long Vražji prolaz canyon. Many consider it one of the most beautiful canyon scenery in the country.

Monumentalnost Risnjaka i izvora rijeke Kupe

National park Risnjak

Nacionalni park Risnjak je izrazit primjer visinskog raščlanjenja dinarskog planinskog sustava u reljefnom, geološkom, hidrološkom i klimatskom pogledu, biljnom pokrovu i životinjskom svijetu. Osnovu parka čini masiv planine Risnjak s vrhom na 1528 metara. 1997. godine površina parka proširuje se i na područje izvora rijeke Kupe. Izvor Kupe, jedna od mnogih još uvijek neriješenih zagonetki krša, jedno je od najjačih, najprostranijih i najdubljih hrvatskih vrela. Na 313 m nad morem vodena masa oblikovala je manje jezero tirkizno zeleno-plave boje, dužine 200 i širine oko 30 metara. Prilaz ovom lokalitetu omogućen je atraktivnom stazom iz sela Razloge ili Kupari odakle je put nešto duži, a penje se uzvodno, paralelno s tokom rijeke Kupe. Nacionali park Risnjak je jedan od manje posjećenih nacionalnih parkova u Hrvatskoj, ne zato što bi bio manje vrijedan, već zato što za uživanje u risnjačkim ljepotama treba imati poseban osjet za čari prirodnih fenomena.

Monumentality of Risnjak and source of the river Kupa

National park Risnjak is a striking example of the altitudinal dissolution of the Dinaric mountain system in relief, geological, hydrological, and climatic aspects, vegetation, and wildlife. The basis of the park is Risnjak massif with a peak at 1528 meters. In 1997 the area of the park was extended to the area of the source of the river Kupa. Source of Kupa, one of the many still unsolved karst mysteries, it is one of the strongest, widest and deepest Croatian sources. At 313 m above the sea level, water mass formed a small lake turquoise green-blue color, with a length of 200 meters and a width of about 30 meters. Accessing this site is possible following an attractive path from the village Razloge or Kupari from where the path is a little bit longer, and rises upstream, following the flow of the river Kupa. National park Risnjak is one of the less-visited national parks in the country, not because it is less valuable, but because to enjoy its beauty one should have a special feeling for the charms of natural phenomena.

Kraljevina „Bijelih“ i „Samarskih“ stijena

River Kupa

Područje Bijelih i Samarskih stijena jedno je od najatraktivnijih planinarskih odredišta u Hrvatskoj. Uključeno je u strogi rezervat prirode što znači da u njemu nije dozvoljena nikakva ljudska intervencija. Kraj je divlji, očaravajući i zahtjevan za obilazak, a samo je na pola sata od mjesta gdje možete ostaviti automobil! Ne zaboravite da su Samarske i Bijele stijene otkrivene slučajno kad je jedan lokalni lugar slijedio tragove medvjeda. I budite oprezni - penjanje po stijenama je jako zabavno, ali i opasno!

The kingdom of „Bijele“ and „Samarske stijene“

The area of Bijele and Samarske stijene is one of the most beautiful hiking destinations in Croatia. It is a part of the strict nature reserve, which means that no human interventions are allowed within its borders. The area is wild, fascinating and demanding for a visit, and only half an hour from the place where you can leave your car! Do not forget that the Samarske and Bijele stijene were discovered by accident when a local forester traced the bear. And be careful - rock climbing is a lot of fun, but also dangerous!

ACCOMODATION

For accommodation you may contact Tourism Board Offices:

https://www.tz-delnice.hr/#

and

CAMP LOKVE

CAMP PARK CRNI LUG

CAMP ROBIZONSKI TURIZAM LOKVE

http://www.gorskikotar.hr/en/

BOOKING

Orienteering club „RIS“ Delnice

The orienteering club "RIS" Delnice is established on February 12^th 2000. It promotes orienteering in Delnice, Gorski Kotar, and Primorsko – goranska county in order to someday achieve the status of the Olympic sport.

It assists Club members in quality development in order to worthily represent the club on sports and a personal level. In the area of Gorski kotar, club members organized the 1998 European military and 1999 World military orienteering championship and 2010 World radio goniometry championship.

Taking into account the regional competition Alpe Adria Cup in 2004 it may be concluded that the specific areas covered by green karst and proximity to coastal resorts are a winning combination that every year attracts a growing number of fans of this sport.

Orijentacijski sport - suvremeni oblik aktivnog odmora

Tranzitivni oblik različitih načina kretanja čovjeka u prirodi je temelj za nastanak većine sportskih aktivnosti. Orijentacijski sport je vrlo zanimljiv individualni sport koji omogućava svim zainteresiranima da osim fizičke kondicije usavrše svoje znanje iz područja čitanja i primjene karte, te upotrebe kompasa.

Orijentacijski sport zahtijeva sudjelovanje, a ne promatranje, što ga čini atraktivnim i prihvatljivim, kako sportašima tako i rekreativcima. Okružje za bavljenjem ovim sportom su široki netaknuti šumski prostori, te, posljednjih godina, urbana područja u kojima se organiziraju sprint utrke koje osim svoje atraktivnosti imaju i vrlo važnu promidžbenu ulogu.

Orienteering – the modern form of active vacation

The form of human movement in nature is the basis for the development of most outdoor sports activities. Orienteering sport is a very interesting individual sport that allows all participants not only to improve their physical performance but also to improve their map reading and compass skills. It is not a sport for passive bystanders because its attractiveness and acceptability is achieved through involvement. Orienteering mostly takes place on vast untouched wooded areas, and, over recent years, urban areas where sprint races are organized, which besides their attractiveness also have a promotional character.