• There are no regulations applying to runners concerning the type of clothing they choose to wear.
• But organizers recommend to use long trousers for Long distance and Relay.

It is forbidden to use shoes with spikes in the sprint competition.

Organizers recommend the use of track running shoes.

• The used eletronic punch system wil be SPORTIdent.
• On all events with SI-Card 10/11 compatible Control Stations.
• Everybody should provide the number of their SI cards along with the entry.
• SI cards can be rented from Organizers for 5,00€ / for the event (50,00€ deposit).

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Sprint

Long

Relay

All maps were updated in 2013.

Sprint

Map: Óbidos (updated Jun 2013, Original Map 2005)

Scale: 1:4000, 5m contours.

Map maker: Luís Sérgio

Description: Urban, the old town of Óbidos contains many narrow streets, often on steepslopes with steps leading up and down. The ground will be hard throughout the whole race.

Long distance

Map: Ferrel (Updated Jun 2013, Original map 2005)

Scale: 1:15000, 5m contours.

Map maker: Luís Sérgio

Description: Sand dunes, of middle height, covered by pine forest usually with goodvisibility and easy running but some slower zones due to undergrowth (gorseand bracken). Regular path network.

Relay

Map: Vale Benfeito (updated Jun 2013, Original map 2005)

Scale: 1:10000, 5m contours.

Map maker: Luís Sérgio

Description: Sand dunes, of middle height, covered by pine forest usually with goodvisibility and easy running but some slower zones due to undergrowth (gorseand bracken). Regular path network.

There are some training maps in close proximity to the competition arenas, at extra cost, available on 23th October:

• Pedreanes, at Marinha Grande
• Pataias, at Alcobaça
• Pedrógão, at Leiria.
• Nazaré, at Nazaré

Major events in Portugal prior to EYOC 2013 (in similar terrains):

• 4^th and 5^th May - National Long Distance and Sprint Championships, at Pombal
• 25^th and 26^th May - National Middle Distance and Relay Championships, at Mira
• 22th June - XV Grande Prémio do RA4, at Nazaré

The embargoed areas are the following:

• Óbidos
• Ferrel

Entry to the embargoes areas is prohibited for potential team members, leaders and others, who through the knowledge of the terrain could influence results of the EYOC competition. However, paved public roads passing through the area may be used.

The European Youth Orienteering Championships are open to:

• Women - 16 (W16) up to 16 years old, born in 1997 and later

• Women - 18 (W18) up to 18 years old, born in 1995 and later

• Men - 16 (M16) up to 16 years old, born in 1997 and later

• Men - 18 (M18) up to 18 years old, born in 1995 and later

All competitors must have a valid passport of the country they are representing.

Each nation is allowed a maximum of 4 officials (team leaders).

Sprint event and long distance event:

Each nation may enter a maximum of 4 competitors in each class.

Relay (3 legs):

Each nation may be represented by one relay team of 3 competitors in each class.

The event will follow the Competition Rules for International Orienteering Federation (IOF) Foot Orienteering Events (January 2013) and the Special Rules for European Youth Orienteering Championship (2012).

Anti-Doping

All competitors will follow the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) Anti-Doping Rules (February 2010.). Please consult http://orienteering.org/anti-doping/.