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2 PROGRAMME O-RINGEN VÄRMLAND 2017
O-Ringen is back in Värmland
for the first time in 20 years!
Now it’s our turn!
We orienteers in Värmland have been planning
and planning, preparing and preparing,
pre-running and pre-running, building and rebuilding
(a little bit), in other words everything
that needs to be done before a big event. We
have been working on this in one way or another
for over three years. Now we are full of
expectations and ready for the orienteering
party to begin!
We are all guests
In the context of such a huge event, it is clear
that we are all guests. Guests in the forests and
fields, guests in private homes, and guests as
tourists. We members of the organizing committee
are thankful that we are welcomed by
the landowners and that we can show our finest,
wildest, and most detailed areas to the orienteering
world. We are also glad that the people
of Värmland have shown great hospitality
and opened up their private homes and cabins
to orienteers. Thanks to them, O-Ringen can be
the world’s largest orienteering adventure.
O-Ringen is certified as an environmentally
friendly event. This means needing to think
about minimizing our effect on the environment.
This year we have decided to include
bus tickets in the price of entry. We hope that
this step gets more people to ride buses out to
the arenas in order to shorten the travel time
to the arenas and reduce the number of car
trips. We have also worked hard to secure local
providers for various goods and services. We
can proudly announce that all bread used in
our sandwiches available for sale in kiosks and
stands is freshly baked in Arvika; and all salads
are made in Värmland. This also reduces the
need for additional transport.
A living event.
Without out partners and providers, O-Ringen
would not be itself. We have partners
and providers who are completely engaged
in our effort to create a living event. This year
we have many different exhibitors and booths
on the shopping street, spanning the distance
from exciting industrial firms to quality handicrafts
and everything in between. Come by
the shopping street and let yourself be entertained,
motivated, and inspired!
A new hideaway?
During the O-Ringen week you are going to
visit several different municipalities. Arvika is
the hosting municipality and contains O-Ringen
City; however, Eda, Sunne, Kil, and Karlstad
municipalities are also involved in a variety
of ways. We hope that during this week you
find yourself a new favorite place to remember
in Värmland when the winter chills arrive.
As I write this, I am crossing my fingers for
beautiful, warm summer weather, perfect for
swimming. We have many great swimming
spots along our lakes in western Värmland. But
if it doesn’t turn out that way… we don’t let
weather stop us! Regardless of weather, Värmland
offers plenty to do for any taste. Stop by
one of the tourist offices on the shopping
street and get some ideas.
Excited officials
Over 1300 officials are working hard to make
sure that O-Ringen runs smoothly during the
entire week. We all want for you to experience
WILD BEAUTIFUL VÄRMLAND and we will do our
best to make that happen. Värmland is a small
district in Sweden’s orienteering community,
and finding officials and volunteers for all tasks
has been somewhat of a challenge. Besides
our 21 orienteering clubs in Värmland, we
have been cooperating with local sports clubs.
A huge thank-you to all volunteers who have
invested time and vacation to create O-Ringen
Värmland 2017. This year we have introduced
a number of technical innovations to keep up
with the latest developments in technology.
For example, you can register for direct entry
courses from your phone, without standing in
line. We believe that this will help provide even
better service for our competitors.
Now all the controls are sitting out in the
forest and waiting for the runners to come. We
are ready for O-Ringen Värmland 2017. Now
the orienteering party can begin.
Welcome to Wild Beautiful Värmland and
good luck in the forest!
CHRISTINA GABRIELSSON
General Secretary
Wild, Beautiful Värmland
Takes Care of the Environment
As an environmentally certified
event, O-Ringen puts a high priority
on a well thought-out and easily accessible
waste management system,
of which you are an important part!
Together we can make sure that
our impact on the environment is
minimal.
Arvika in Värmland cherishes the global and
local environment, everything from the small
things in your immediate surroundings to the
large things in nature. These are the principals
that O-Ringen’s trash sorting and recycling systems
follow.
Recycling stations can be found at the personal
hygiene stations at the campground.
O-Ringen Värmland 2017 Programme
2 Welcome to Arvika
3 Program
Ceremonys, Activities
4 O-Ringen A-Z
8 Pre-register
9 Bagheera maze
10 Camping
11 O-Ringen Square
12 Activities
13 Travel
14 Transport to stages
15 Training race and maps
15 Bagheera youth relay
16 String-O/Miniknat
There, you can recycle plastic bags, packaging,
metal, glass, newspapers, food waste, and other
waste. Food waste should be placed in paper
bags available at the personal hygiene stations.
The bags should then be placed in the
designated containers. The campground also
has specified grilling locations, where you can
find containers for disposable grills and ashes.
Each arena will have containers for paper
and plastic packaging, cans and bottles, food
waste, and other waste.
There are several recycling stations where
you can return cans and bottles and also recycle
packaging and newspapers.
Other trash items, such as electronics, batteries,
etc., can be deposited at Mosseberg’s
trash disposal. For more information see
16 Elite tour
17 Stage Start
17 Personal Program
18 MtbO
20 Trail-O
Orienteering school
Child care
21 Stage 1
22 Stage 2
23 Stage 3
24 Stage 4
25 Stage 5
26 Competition information
30 Competition data
arvika.se/byggaboochmiljo/avfallochatervinning
There, you can also find a guide to sorting
your waste.
The more you sort, the more can the waste
be recycled and become new products! This
saves energy, carbon dioxide emissions, and
natural resources by reusing materials multiple
times. All waste management is done
in cooperation with the Arvika municipality,
Västvärmlands LBC , and Returpack.
We can all help by picking up after yourself
and others, keeping your surroundings clean
and nice, and making sure to leave Wild, Beautiful
Värmland as beautiful as when we came!
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Payment options at O-Ringen
In order to increase security both for you as
a competitor and for all O-Ringen officials,
we are working to minimize the use of cash
during O-Ringen. Other payment options,
such as credit card payment or swish, will be
available at nearly all shops and locations accepting
payment. It is, of course, still possible
to pay with cash, but such options are more
limited than in prior years. If you want to pay
with cash, make sure that your bills are still in
circulation. Unfortunately, we cannot accept
expired bills or coins.
Thank you for helping us make O-Ringen a
safer event for everyone!

PROGRAMME O-RINGEN VÄRMLAND 2017
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Program July 19 juli – July 28
Wednesday, July 19
12:00pm
O-Ringen City and campground open
Friday, July 21
2:00pm-5:00pm O-Ringen Training Race, Stålsberga
Saturday, July 22
2:15pm-2:30pn
2:30pm-3:00pn
3:15pm-3:45pm
4:00pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
Sunday, July 23
8:30am
8:30am
10:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Monday, July 24
8:30am
8:30am
10:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Malte Hallqvist opens O-Ringen’s opening ceremony.. Main square, Arvika.
Sing-along together with Charlotte and Anders Wihk, main square, Arvika.
Popular Top Cats entertain, main square, Arvika.
Opening ceremony O-Ringen 2017 Värmland, main square, Arvika.
Sweden’s World Championship team members sign autographs by the
stage, main square, Arvika.
Sweden’s World Championship team members are introduced and
interviewed, main square, Arvika.
Bagheera Youth Relay, main square, Arvika.
Opening of Stage 1, sponsored by Klässbols Linneväveri textiles
Foot Orienteering Stage 1, Arena Skjutsbol
MtbO Stage 1, Arena Brandsbol
Trail-O Stage 1, Arena Styckåsen
Bagheera maze, O-Ringen Square
Entertainment on the stage, O-Ringen Square, Hallqvist hörna & Hebbe Sisters
Prizegiving ceremony, Stage 1, stage at O-Ringen Square
Open stage, performances by local artists, stage at O-Ringen Square
Opening of Stage 2, sponsored by Karlstad’s municipality
Foot Orienteering Stage 2, Arena Skjutsbol
MtbO Stage 2, Arena Selma Spa
Trail-O Stage 2, Arena Falleberget
Bagheera maze, O-Ringen Square
Volleyball tournament, Youth Tent
Entertainment on the stage, O-Ringen Square, Hallqvist hörna &
Musikhögskolan Ingesund, Oskar Persson, etc.
Prizegiving ceremony, Stage 2, stage at O-Ringen Square
Open stage, performances by local artists, stage at O-Ringen Square
Tuesday, July 25 – Activity Day
8:00 O-Ringen Golf, Eda golf course
10:00am-12:00pm Try Trail-O, Arena Falleberget
10:00am-1:00pm Try MtbO, Arena Selma Spa
11:00am
Bagheera maze, O-Ringen Square
1:30pm
Try golf, Eda Golf course
2:45pm
Elite Tour Sprint DH18–DH20E, Arena Arvika Square
5:15pm
Prizegiving ceremony DH18E, DH20E, Arvika Square
5:30pm
Elite Tour Sprint DH21E, Arena Arvika Square
7:30pm
Prizegiving ceremony HD21E, Arvika Square
Wednesday, July 26
8:30am
8:30am
10:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Thursday, July 27
8:30am
8:30am
10:00am
1:00pm
2:00pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
Friday, July 28
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
10:00am
5:30pm
4:00pm
6:00pm-8:30pm
9:00pm-12:00am
9:00pm-2:00am
Opening of Stage 3, sponsored by Eda’s municipality
Foot Orienteering Stage 3, Arena Boda
MtbO Stage 3, Arena Frykstahöjden
Trail-O Stage 3, Arena Falleberget
Bagheera maze, O-Ringen Square
Football/soccer tournament, Youth Tent (Vik stadium Arvika)
Entertainment on the stage, O-Ringen Square, Hallqvist hörna & Mathias Holmgren
Prizegiving ceremony, Stage 3, stage at O-Ringen Square
Open stage, performances by local artists, stage at O-Ringen Square
Opening of Stage 4, sponsored by OKQ8
Foot Orienteering Stage 4, Arena Boda
MtbO Stage 4, Arena Frykstahöjden
Trail-O Stage 4, Arena Ingestrand
Bagheera maze, O-Ringen Square
Football/soccer tournament, Youth Tent (Vik stadium Arvika)
Entertainment on the stage, O-Ringen Square, Hallqvist hörna & Ida Hallquist
Prizegiving ceremony, Stage 4, stage at O-Ringen Square
O-Ringen anthem – contributed by orienteers, stage at O-Ringen Square
Quiz competition, Youth Tent
Opening of Stage 5, sponsored by Arvika municipality
Foot Orienteering Stage 5, Arena Rackstad
MtbO Stage 5, Arena Rackstad
Trail-O Stage 5, Arena Minneberg
Entertainment on the stage, O-Ringen Square, Hallqvist hörna &
Musikhögskolan Ingesund, Elin Zampieri , etc.
Prizegiving ceremony for overall class winners, stage at O-Ringen Square
Disco for those up to 12 years old, restaurant tent, O-Ringen Square
Disco for those between 13-17 years old, restaurant tent, O-Ringen Square
Disco for those 18 years old and older, Olssons Brygga, Arvika
Award ceremony / Prizegiving
Flower ceremonies for DH21E take place at the arenas for stages 1-5.
Prizegiving ceremonies for stage winners in each class for stages 1-4 take place on the large
stage at O-Ringen Square every evening. Class winners should assemble according to the schedule
below at the tent located next to the stage.
At Friday’s prizegiving ceremony (4:00pm), we will honor overall class winners in all classes, as
well as 2nd and 3rd, and in some cases down to 10th place finishers, according to the list below.
Other prizes can be picked up at Competitor Services at O-Ringen Square about two hours
after each class winner has finished. Prizes can be picked up Friday between 12-7pm and Saturday
between 9am-12pm.
Group 1 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 5:40pm
Foot Orienteering: H21E, D21E, H20E, D20E, H18E,18E, H10, D10, H11, D11, H12, H12K, D12, D12K,
H13, D13, H14, H14K, D14, D14K, H15, D15, H16, H16K, D16, D16K.
TrailO: Pre-Elit.
MtbO: H12, D12, H14, D14, H16, D16.
Group 2 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 6:00pm
Foot Orienteering: H18, D18, H17-20K, D17-20K, H20, D20, H21L, H21-1, H21-2, H21K, D21L, D21,
D21K, H35, H35K, D35, D35K, H40, H40K, D40, D40K, H45, H45K-1, H45K-2, D45, D45K.
MtbO: H20, D20, H21, D21, H40, D40.
TrailO: Pre-A, Pre-B, Pre-C.
Group 3 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 6:20pm
Foot Orienteering: H50-1, H50-2, H50K, D50, D50K, H55, H55K, D55, D55K, H60, H60K, D60, D60K,
H65, H65K, D65, D65K, H70, H70K, D70, D70K, H75, D75, H80, D80, H85, D85, H90.
MtbO: H50, D50, H60, D60, H70, D70.
STAGE 5
Group 1 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 3:40pm:
Place 1-3 Foot Orienteering: H10, D10, H11, D11, H12, D12, H12K, D12K, H13, D13, H14, D14, H14K,
D14K, H15, D15, H16, D16, H16K, D16K.
Place 1-3, MtbO: H12, D12, H14, D14, H16, D16.
Group 2 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 4:00pm:
Place 1, Foot Orienteering: H17-20K, D17-20K, H21K, D21K, H35K, D35K, H40K, D40K, H45K, D45K,
H50K, D50K, H55K, D55K, H60K, D60K, H65K, D65K, H70K, D70K.
Place 1, TrailO: Pre-A, Pre-B, Pre-C.
Place 1, MtbO: H20, D20, H21, D21, H40, D40, H50, D50, H60, D60, H70, D70.
Group 3 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 4:25pm
Place 1, Foot Orienteering: H18, D18, H18L, D18L, H20, D20, H20L, D20L, H21, D21, H21L, D21L,
H35, D35, H40, D40, H45, D45, H50, D50, H55, D55, H60, D60, H65, D65, H70, D70, H75, D75, H80,
D80, H85, D85, H90.
Group 4 – gather at the tent next to the stage at 4:40pm:
Place 1-3, Foot Orienteering: H18E, D18E, H20E, D20E.
Place 1-3, TrailO:, Pre-Elit.
Place 1-10, Foot Orienteering: H21E, D21E.
Introduction Classes/Inskolning
Every participant gets a prize at the finish each day.
Youth (U1 and U2) classes
U1 and U2 do not have prizegiving ceremonies each day. Instead, prizes are awarded by random
drawing on the last day of competition.
Personal Program and Stage Start classes
All participants who have turned 18 years old and who complete at least three of the first four
stages in the “Personal Program” or “Stage Start” competitions qualify to enter in a contest to win
trips to Spain. Two winners, one male and one female, each win a trip for two persons to Alicante
in Spain. The package includes travel and accommodations at a 4-star spa hotel with Bergvikflyget
September 26-29, 2017. Departure and arrival from/to Karlstad airport (KSD). On the return
trip, there is a possibility to get off at Oslo (Gardemoen). More information about the contest can
be found at Competitor Services at O-Ringen Square.
In order to participate in the contest you must satisfy the requirements above, as well as send
in the following details to oringen.alicante.2017@gmail.com no later than Thursday, July 27, 2017,
7:00pm:
Name, personal number, telephone number, and email address;
A picture of your best memory from O-Ringen Värmland 2017 and a motivation behind the
picture of no more than 40 words. The picture has to be your own.
The winners will be announced arounf 11:00am during stage 5, July 28, by the speaker at Arena
Rackstad. The winners must then appear at the prizegiving ceremony between 4:00-5:15pm at
O-Ringen Square in order to collect prizes, which will be handed out by representatives of Bergvik
Köpcenter. Otherwise, the prize will be given to another (present) winner. The jury’s selection of
prize winners cannot be appealed; prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or a different trip. Competitors
give O-Ringen AB full rights to publicize all submitted pictures in the media, as well as
the photographer’s name.
Start lists and live results:
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O-Ringen A-Z
Accommodations on hard floor
Hard floor accommodations for those competitors
who signed up for them are located at
the Centralskolan school in Arvika. Its address
is Tingsgatan 34-36, 671 81 Arvika. The school
is located approximately 4km from O-Ringen
Square. No designated transport will be provided
from the school to O-Ringen Square.
Hosts will be available at the accommodations
to help with checking in and out and to answer
questions about the accommodations.
Portable stoves or similar appliances are not
allowed to be used indoors. Shoe washing indoors
is also prohibited.
Please show courtesy to others staying at the
school when it comes to cleanliness and order.
Quiet hours being at 10pm in the evenings.
Adress for O-Ringen City
O-Ringen Värmland 2017
Westlanda flygplats
67192 ARVIKA
Sweden
Mail: info@oringen.se
Anniversary plaques
If you have completed 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 O-Ringens,
you can order an anniversary plaque via
oringen.se. Pre-ordered plaques can be picked
up at an official ceremony during Thursday’s
prizegiving. Competitors completing their 30th,
40th, or 50th O-Ringen will be specially recognized
at this ceremony. Report to the tent behind
the stage 15 minutes before the start of
prizegiving. If you cannot attend the ceremony,
you can pick up your plaque from Competitor
Services at O-Ringen City.
Bagheera youth relay
The Bagheera youth relay will take place at the
square in Arvika. It will start at 5:00pm after the
opening ceremonies.
Bib numbers
Competitors can pick up their individual
bib numbers as well as a competitor packet
at Competitor Services at O-Ringen City.
Pre-printed bib numbers are provided for
entries made through 9pm, Saturday, July 22.
Uncollected bib numbers can be picked up
at Competitor Services at competition arenas
during the O-Ringen week. Bib numbers for
competitors who registered after 9pm on July
22 will be printed out when competitors come
to the Pre Booked Start Start area of Competitor
Services at the arenas.
Bib numbers for Mountain Bike-O and
Trail-O competitors can be picked up at Competitor
Services at O-Ringen City through 9pm
on Saturday, July 22. After that, they can be
picked up at the competition arenas.
Bicycles and bicycle parking
Bicycle parking is located adjacent to the competition
arenas and to O-Ringen Square. It is
not allowed to ride bicycles inside O-Ringen
Square. Bicycles can be rented and repaired at
O-Ringen Square.
Bus parking for club buses
Infromation will available from Competitor
Services at O-Ringen Square. Club buses over
3.5 tons must park in specially designated
parking spots. No separate signage will be
provided for club buses.
Bus transport
Buses will go every day from O-Ringen City
and the competition arenas. We recommend
getting an early start if you want to avoid congestion
and long queues.
Bus tickets are not necessary; their cost is included
in the entry fees. Traveling companions
and spectators ride for free. Event officials will
be present to organize passengers into lines,
help with strollers, loading passengers, etc.
Follow the officials’ instructions and be ready
to board when the buses arrive.
Café
Several kiosks selling snacks and beverages are
located at the arenas and at O-Ringen Square.
Bröderna Olssons restaurant is also located at
O-Ringen Square. Several cozy cafés can be
found in central Arvika.
Campers and RVs
Designated campsites are available for RVs at
O-Ringen City. Additional day parking is available
at the harbor in Arvika, Larstomta B&B in Gunnarskog
and Ingestrand just south of Arvika.
Camping
See separate information on page 8.
Car travel
Car traffic will be directed to the competition
arenas along specific roads. More information
and maps can be found on page 9. Try to carpool
whenever possible to help minimize traffic
jams and harm to the environment.
Childcare
Childcare for children between ages 3 and 8 is
available at all stages between 7am-4pm. You
can sign up through the registration portal at
oringen.se, at Competitor Services at O-Ringen
City, or at the arenas. The price is 100 SEK/
day. Show your receipt/confirmation when
you come to the childcare area.
Clothing return
Warm-up clothing will not be transported
back from the starts.
Competition office
See Competitor Services.
Competitor Services
A Competitor Services kiosk is located both in
O-Ringen City and out at the arenas. This is a
place where you can get help with most matters
related to O-Ringen: registration, changes,
lost and found, general information, etc.
The Competitor Services locations at the
arenas are mostly meant for issues related to
the competition itself. The arena locations of
Competitor Services consist of three parts:
competitor services, pre-registered runners,
and day-of registration. Similar services are
also available at the arenas for Trail-O and
Mountain Bike-O races.
Opening hours at O-Ringen City
Wednesday, July 19: 12pm–9pm
Thursday, July 20 – Friday, July 28: 9am-9pm
Saturday, July 29: 9am-12pm
Opening hours at the arenas
Each competition day: 7:30am –2pm
Day-of registration / Direct entry
See the Stage Start section
Directions and parking
O-Ringen City is located at the Westlanda
airport in Rackstad Northeast of Arvika. Road
signs directing competitors to O-Ringen City
will be posted along road 61 and Gunnarskogsvägen.
Once you arrive at O-Ringen City,
please follow directions given by traffic and
parking personnel.
Electronic punching / SportIdent (SI) chips
It is essential for the smooth running of O-Ringen
that every competitor has his or her own
SI chip with a number corresponding to the
number recorded in our data system. The
number of an SI chip used by a competitor can
be changed at oringen.se/stamplingsbricka
or at Competitor Services. This year SI chips
will be checked on the way to the start for all
competitors. Make sure to pass the SI control
station before you leave the arena on the way
to the start.
You can rent an SI chip at Competitor Services
(50 SEK per day, or 250 SEK for the whole
week). Rented SI chips must be returned at the
end of the rental period or after downloading.
Competitors will be charged 600 SEK for an
unreturned rented SI chip. The chip will then
not be usable at any other competition.
Entry on the day
If you did not pre-register via oringen.se, you
can get help registering for the competitions
at Competitor Services at the arenas. At some
times of day, this can lead to longer lines..
Environmental concerns
O-Ringen is an environmentally friendly event.
It is important that all participants contribute
to our effort to protect the environment by:
• using public transport and bicycles as much
as possible to get around the area and get
to and from the arenas;
• conserve water and electricity;
• sort trash and recycling: sorting bins can be
found under the “Håll Sverige Rent/Keep
Sweden Clean” signs by the hygiene stations;
• reuse or return your plastic bottles;
• purchase ecological, locally-sourced, and
environmentally certified foods and products
as much as possible;
• use environmentally certified dishwashing
soap, shampoo, conditioner, and soap. All
shampoo and soap provided by O-Ringen
at the showers at the arenas is environmentally
certified;
• pick up after yourself and others: clean surroundings
improve life for everyone;
• conduct an inspection of your club’s area
when you leave it, both at the campground,
at the arenas, and in the showers;
• respect all areas marked “out of bounds” in
terrain before, during, and after the competition;
• always act as an ambassador for an environmentally
friendly orienteering sport by
following all the recommendations listed
above.
Fires and grilling
At the campsite, grilling is only allowed at specifically
designated grill locations, which are
equipped with containers for disposable grills
and ash.
Gas and cooking stove fuel
Propane gas and cooking stove fuel can be
purchased at Arvika Hyrtjänst, Verkstadsgatan
12; OKQ8 Arvika, Blästervägen 2; Shell/7-Eleven
and in Brunskog at the Coop Nära Vikene
grocery store.
Golf
The O-Ringen golf competition will take place
on activity day, Tuesday, July 25, at 8am. A
singles competition, consisting of stroke play
over 18 holes, will take place with a shotgun
start at 8:00am. The entry fee is 450 SEK per
person, including lunch. Register via golf.se.
The event is limited to 102 participants.
Groceries
The nearest grocery store is Coop Styckåsen,
about 4km from O-Ringen City.
Healthcare
Call 112 in the event of a medical emergency
or acute injury. Each arena will be equipped
with a mobile clinic with doctors, physical
therapists, and nurses, open between 7:45am
and 4:30pm. First aid is available at the finish
line, as well as out in the forest. Its location is
marked with a red cross on the maps. Medical
advice can be provided by telephone at 1177
twenty-four hours a day.
Information about illnesses and injuries related
to the orienteering competitions will be
recorded anonymously during the O-Ringen
week as part of a research effort to improve
medical care for future events. Consent will be
asked for during registration. Please contact
the competition doctor, Alexander Moberg,
at alexander.moberg@liv.se, if you have any
thoughts or questions.
Laundry
Laundry facilities, courtesy of Folksam, are
available at O-Ringen Square. Stop by to book
a washing time.
Massage
The Dala Massage Team will be present at the
arenas each competition day between 8am-
3pm. Opening hours for massage at O-Ringen
Square will be Saturday, July 22, 12pm-6pm;
Tuesday, July 25, 10am-8pm; Sunday, Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, 2pm-8pm. You
can select from among sports massage, injury
treatment, and rehab and taping.
Maze
The Bagheera Maze at O-Ringen Square is
open for youth under 16, who can compete
and record their times every day during O-Ringen
week. Each day’s final competition will
be broadcast live on Radio O-Ringen. You can
also complete the maze informally, without
an Punching Card, each day that O-Ringen
Square is open. All maze courses will be available
for viewing in Livelox, at livelox.com. Radio
O-Ringen will provide course analysis Sunday-Thursday
at 5pm.
Open Courses
See Stage Start / Purchase Start
Opening ceremonies
The O-Ringen 2017 opening ceremony will
take place on Saturday, July 22 at 4pm at the
square in central Arvika. Entertainment begins
at 2:15pm.
Orienteering school
We are available at each competition arena
every competition day and are open between
9am-3pm.
oringen.se
The website can be used to smoothly and
quickly register for a variety of services in
conjunction with O-Ringen. You can get information
about the variety and difficulty levels
of courses, sign up for accommodations or
String-O, and register for fun activities during
the week.
Parkng
Free parking is available at the bus stop at
O-Ringen City. At stages 1-4 you can park your
car for 20 SEK per day. At stage 5, there are two
options for parking: red parking (free) and blue
parking (paid).

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Payment options
In order to increase security, we are working
to minimize the use of cash during O-Ringen.
Other payment options, such as credit card
payment or swish, will be available at nearly all
shops and locations accepting payment.
Pharmacy
The closest pharmacy to O-Ringen City is Apotek
Hjärtat at the local hospital and Kronans
apotek at the Coop Styckåsen grocery store.
The shopping street at O-Ringen City will have
an OKQ8 convenience store with a small selection
of pharmacy items. Please see the advertisements
for Apotek Hjärtat and OKQ8 in this
brochure for more information.
Police
Phone number 114 14. In the event of an
emergency, dial 112.
Posting bills and messages
Marketing and advertising materials for upcoming
competitions and personal messages
to other competitors can be posted in indicated
locations at Competitor Services at O-Ringen
City, as well as at the specifically designated
tent on the shopping street. Posting and
handing out any other marketing and promotional
materials within O-Ringen City and at
the arenas is forbidden, with the exception of
O-Ringen promotional materials.
Pre Booked Start stage start
If you pre-registered for individual courses via
oringen.se or at one of the competition arenas,
then all you need to do in order to get out
on your course is collect your bib number and
rented Punching Card, if you need one. These
can be collected from the Competitor Services
tent at the arenas.
Press / media
The press center, a work place for accredited
representatives of the media, is located at Taserudsgymnaiset.
A section of the finish tent
at each stage will also be designated as a work
place for the media.
Prizegiving ceremonies
Prizes will be awarded for both individual
stage victories and overall results. See information
on page 3 about the times of prizegiving
ceremonies and about which classes get
prizes. Overall prizes that are not collected on
Friday between 4-7pm will become property
of the organizers.
Radio O-Ringen 89.3 MHz
A daily radio channel for O-Ringen hosted by Per
Forsberg and his colleagues will run throughout
the week. During competition times, the
channel will broadcast commentary from the
arenas. In early mornings, afternoons, and evenings
the channel will have special programs
from the studio. Stop by Radio O-Ringen’s studio
at O-Ringen Square to see the broadcasts
being recorded. Radio O-Ringen is O-Ringen’s
official channel for important and last-minute
information about the event. Tune in to stay up
to date! The program for Radio O-Ringen can
be found on oringen.se.
Registration service
O-Ringen’s registration service is available to
answer questions, provide support, and make
changes to existing reservations by phone at
08 – 409 06 408. This service is available between
9am-5pm. Please have your registration
number available when you call.
Fire and emergency services
Make sure you always know where your nearest
fire extinguisher is located and how to use
it. Instructions are located on every fire extinguisher.
In an emergency, call 112.
Restaurants and food service
Restaurants, food trucks, and kiosks are located
at O-Ringen Square. A large selection of coffee,
soft drinks, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers,
wok dishes, ice cream, and candy is
available each day at the arenas.
Results
Results are published continuously on
oringenonline.se. On that page you can also
find start lists, live results, club results, and split
times. Paper copies of results will be available
at O-Ringen Square. No results screens are located
at the arenas. Instead, free wi-fi is available
for visiting the above webpage and seeing
the results.
Shopping street
O-Ringen’s shopping street is located at O-Ringen
Square and includes over 30 vendors as well
as booths for upcoming editions of O-Ringen.
Shopping street opening hours
Friday
10am-9pm
Saturday
10am-9pm
Sunday
3pm-9pm
Monday
3pm-9pm
Tuesday
10am-9pm
Wednesday 3pm-9pm
Thursday 3pm-9pm
Friday
3pm-6pm
Showers
Showers are available adjacent to all three
competition arenas. Additionally, showers are
provided at the campsite at O-Ringen City.
O-Ringen provides environentally friendly soap
and shampoo at all the arena showers. Note:
only environmentally friendly personal hygiene
products can be used in these showers!
Snacks
Well-stocked stands and kiosks selling food,
ice cream, fruit, candy, etc. are located at each
of the arenas and at O-Ringen Square.
Split times
Each competitor will get a split time printout
at the download station after finishing. Split
times for each class can be found at oringen.se
and oringenonline.se after each stage.
Sports goods
The athletic supply store Team Sportia has
a well-stocked sporting equipment store at
O-Ringen Square. See their advertisement in
this brochure regarding offers, promotions,
and opening hours.
Stage start / direct entry
It is easiest to register for single stages of
O-Ringen vis oringen.se. If you would like additional
customer support through the registration
process, you can also register by telephone
through the registration service, at the
Customer Service kiosk at O-Ringen City, or at
the competition arenas. If you registered in advance,
you have to pick up your bib number at
Competitor Services at O-Ringen City or at the
competition arenas. No prizes are awarded for
stage start / direct entry courses.
Start lists
Full start lists are published atoringenonline.se.
Toilets
See information for each stage. Mountain
Bike-O and Trail-O competitions will have toilets
at each arena.
Tourist information
Information about sightseeing in the area is
available at O-Ringen Square.
Training race and training maps
A training race and training maps are available
to help you better prepare for O-Ringen’s
challenges. See the separate page on training
in this brochure.
String-O
String-O is available at all stages between
8:30am-2:30pm. Prizes will be given to all children
who participate. The easiest way to register
is online through O-Ringen’s registration
portal. You can also pre-purchase an entry
at Competitor Services or at the start of the
String-O. Price for the whole week: 200 SEK;
individual start; 40 SEK. Read more on page 47.
Trash and recycling
Garbage and recycling stations are located at
the restroom stations at the campsite. Read
more about environmental concerns on page
12 of this brochure.
Vaccination
You can vaccinate your whole family against
tick-borne encephalitis at the final arena after
the last stage of O-Ringen. Adults 310 SEK, children
290 SEK. You can pay with card or swish.
Information is available at 070-611 30 16.
Youth tent
The Youth Tent, located at O-Ringen Square,
offers wifi, games, and activities between
1-9pm each day.

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Upcoming years
The four upcoming years will give you four
different and unforgettable experiences.

tent
Welcome to our tent at
the O-Ringen Square!
Experience the adventure 2019!
• Fantastic Kolmården terrain in a well preserved nature
reserve.
VACATION TIPS
COMPETITIONS
PRIZES
A lot of happenings in our tent. Every day.
Watch movies, compete, enter for O-Ringen 2018, pre book experience package,
get information and especially meet representatives of tourism in the area.
Welcome to our tent. See you
• Your family and club all in one place during the
week, regardless of participation in Foot O or MtbO.
• A lot of vacation experiences - from sun and bath
In the archipelago to the Kolmården Zoo.
• A compact, urban and pleasant O-Ringen City with
a high level of service and focus on social activities.
• Smooth and affordable travel options from all over Europe.
Come to our tent at O-Ringen in Arvika. We will
reveal everything about our unique concept! In
addition, there is the chance to meet Bamse the
teddy bear and run Virtual-O!
”To run around in a landscape with
white moss, as taken directly from
a fairytale, is simply like magic.”
Annika Björk
Welcome to Uppsala and O-Ringen Uppsala 2020
Here you are close to everything. Stroll
along the scenic space by the Fyris river,
relax on any of the the city’s cozy cafes or
let yourself be astonished by the majestic
cathedral, which is only one of many historical
sights in Uppsala. Lively shoppingstreets
blend fashionable malls and shops with
restaurants and bars. Uppsala also plans for
several summer activities and entertainment
during O-Ringen 2020. From major
concerts to smaller exhibitions and shows.
Everyting is nearby! The O-Ringen City as
well as Uppsala’s hotels and hostels, you
will find within a short distance from the
competition arenas, city life and the beach.
The orienteering experience will be in
beatiful and lightly run terrain on detailed
maps in the wilderness close to the city.
Begin planning your summer in Uppsala
2020 now. We would love to welcome you
and your friends!
Distance to Uppsala from:
• Stockholm, 38 minutes
• Arlanda, 18 minutes
• The O-Ringentown, 4 km
• Beaches, 3km
Will mountain orienteering in Åre
attract over 25 000 participants?
Getting to know the Åre mountains
is a dream for many orienteers. In
2021 that dream become reality
when O-Ringen will be held in Åre.
The O-Ringen City will be located
in the village of Åre. The village is
situated with the mountain on one
side and Åre lake on the other side.
Åre is know for high mountains (in
Swedish measures) and exciting
adventures. Both the adrenaline
seekers and the ones looking for a
hike in the peaceful mountains will
find plenty to experience here.
Åre is also known for its good
food with over 70 restaurants. One
of them, Fäviken Magasin, has two
stars in the Guide Michelin.
As one of Sweden’s biggest ski
resorts there will be plenty of comfortable
accommodation in hotels,
cottages and apartments.
Traveling to Åre is easy with
Östersunds airport just one hour
away and Trondheim airport in
Norway only a two hours away. It is
also possible to travel by train and
the station is right in the center of
Åre village.

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Pre-register for your races
– get more time to hang out
This year, for the first time, you can
pre-register for your races all the
way until the start of the competition.
You can purchase your entry
or any additional services whenver
you like: right now; the evening before;
or on the way to the arena.
Even if you wait until you see the queue at
the “Köp Start” / ”Purchase Start” tent, you can
still sign up via oringen.se. Then, just go by
the ”Förbokad Start” / “Pre Booked Start Starts”
tent and pick up your bib number and rented
Punching Card, if you need one, before heading
out to your start. If you registered after
9pm on July 22, you will need to have your bib
number printed out here.
If you need support through the registration
process, you can visit Competitor Services
at O-Ringen City, where you can get help with
your registration for competitions, accommodations,
and activities. Competitor Services
tents at the arenas are available to provide
you with help registering for some of our
services, such as childcare. Here you can also
get help renting or changing Punching Cards,
replace a lost bib number, or submit or pick
up lost and found items. The ”Förbokad Start”
/ “Pre Booked Start Starts” tent for those who
have pre-booked but not picked up their bib
numbers, and the “Köp Start” / ”Purchase Start”
tent for those who need to register are located
nearby. At the “Köp Start” / ”Purchase Start”
tent you can get help registering for any still
available classes and competitions: everything
from Stage Start and Personal Program to Try-
It-Out. String-O courses for kids are most easily
booked through oringen.se. That is also the case
for the Training Race, MtbO, Trail-O, as well as
MtbO and Trail-O Try-It-Out activities on Activitiy
Day, Tuesday, July 25.
oringen.se always gives you access to all
available options, including competition options
and services. You can book whenever is
convenient for you. The only thing left to do at
the arena is to pick up your bib number before
you head out for the day’s adventure.
Competitor Services
This is where you can register for childcare,
change Punching Card numbers, rent an
Punching Card, submit lost items, get help
with lost bib numbers, and most other things
related to the competition itself.
Pre Booked Start Starts / Förbokad
start
If you registered prior to 9pm on July 22, you
should be able to pick up your pre-printed
bib number here. Bib numbers for those who
signed up after this time are printed out for
you when you visit this tent.
Purchase Start / Köp start
If you did not register ahead of time, you
should go to the Purchase Start / Kör Start
tent at the arena and register there. If there are
long queues, it is recommended that you try
to register via oringen.se. Event officials will be
available to help with your questions.
1
Go to oringen.se/book
and book your start.
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Basket
Review and if needed change your booking
When you are done, click
CONTINUE
2
Click Add under competition
Competition
Book your competition entry
+ Add
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Main traveller information
For each participant enter class/course, punching card, name
and club.
When you are done, click
CONTINUE
3
BOOK NOW
Choose competition and click
You can choose from:
Learn and try Stage Start Personal Program
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Pay with card
CONFIRM & PAY
When you are done, click
(your card need to be open for Internet purchase)
Try and learn more about orienteering.
You will find courses
for all levels, e.g. Introduction
and Miniknat for the youngest.
Take part at one or several
stages. With Stage Start you
have the freedom to choose
course every day.
Create your own competition
over 3 or 5 days. Here you will
find Motion and Challenge.
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You will now receive a booking receipt via email. You are
done with your booking.
4
Choose date, discipline and which age groupe you want to
book. You can book for several persons at the same time.
Go to the tent Pre Booked Start at the Arena to pick up your
bib and if rented your punching card.
When you are done, click
BOOK
Go to start. Good luck in the forest!
5
Per participant chose which Add-ons you want,
e.g. punching card.
You will see your choises in the top right corner.
When you are done, click
CONTINUE

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Bagheera maze
The Bagheera maze is, first and foremost
and fun and exciting youth
activitiy. It is also a competition!
Competitors and spectators are
asked to be nice and show respect –
both within the maze and outside!
Times
Sunday, July 23
Qualification: 2pm-3:45pm
Finals: 4pm-4:50pm
Monday, July 24
Qualification: 2pm-3:45pm
Finals: 4pm-4:50pm
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5
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Tuesday, July 25
Qualification: 11am-12:45pm
Finals: 1pm-2pm
Wednesday, July 26
Qualification: 2pm-3:45pm
Finals: 4pm-4:50pm
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Thursday, July 27
Qualification: 2pm-3:45pm
Finals: 4pm-4:50pm
Registration
Only on location, from about 30 minutes before
the qualification races start (for example,
on Tuesday, 10:30am). No cost. By registering
you confirm that your name and result can be
presented on the internet as well as on Radio
O-Ringen broadcasts.
Classes
Two classes. DH-12 and DH13-16.
For others who are interested, see below.
Each competition day is independent, and no
combined results will be recorded.
Punching system
SportIdent Air (SIAC). You can run with your
own SIAC-chip if you have over. Otherwise you
can borrow one for free.
Competition
The Bagheera Maze O-Ringen 2017 is raced
through head-to-head duels. Challenge a
friend or rival in the Bagheera Maze. There will
be two Mazes this year, identical but mirror images
of each other. Competitors start two at a
time: one has Course A and the other Course
B. Competitors run through the first maze (A or
B, depending on the one you have), come out
the back of the maze to a turn-around control
outside the maze, and then go through the
other maze from the back and then run to the
finish.
This setup gives the public a very clear
understanding of the standings at the turnaround
control and then allows them to see
who is first to the finish.
See the attached sketch of what a maze
map might look like.
Setup – Qualification
Each competitor can run a maximum of two
times (once with Course A and once with
Course B). You can run with anyone you want,
as long as they are from the same class (DH-12
or DH13-16). If there is no one you want to run
with, the organizers will add a competitor in
the vacant spot.
Start intervals will be 30 seconds between
each pair. If there is a lot of crowding, the organizers
reserve the right to change the start
interval.
In order to go through to the Finals, you
have to be fast. It doesn’t matter if you run
Course A or B, since they are the same. The four
fastest boys and girls in DH12 and DH13-16
go through to the Quarter-finals. This will be
announced right after the qualifiers, around
3:50pm (12:50pn on Tuesday).
Setup - Finals
All 16 finalists (8 in DH12 and 8 in DH13-16)
must be in place by 3:50pm (12:50pm on Tuesday)
in the special tent for finalists. If you are
not there in time, you forfeit, and your opponent
moves on by default.
Finals have a knockout format. The maze is
the same as in the qualification races, but the
course is new for each round. The fastest time
in the qualifier (regardless of gender) competes
against the 8th fastest, the 2nd against
the 7th, and so on.
The fastest time from the qualification can
choose their course (A or B) in each round.
Heat order:
1.QF DH12 1-8, 4-5, 3-6 and 2-7
2. QF DH13-16 1-8, 4-5, 3-6 och 2-7
3. SF DH12 1/8-4/5 and 3/6-2/7
4. SF DH13-16 1/8-4/5 and 3/6-2/7
5. FINAL DH12
6. FINAL DH13-16
The winners in each heat in the QF and SF will
immediately go back to the finalist tent and
wait there for the next round.
Radio O-Ringen
The finals will be broadcast LIVE on Radio
O-Ringen from 3:50pm-5pm each day that
the Bagheera Maze is operating (Tuesday between
12:50pm-2pm).
The commentator and speaker during the
Bagheera Maze is Anton Sjökvist.
Prizegiving
Prizes will be awarded immediately after the
finals, approximately 5pm (Tuesday 2pm) in
Radio O-Ringen’s studio at O-Ringen Square.
Shadowing
No shadowing is allowed in either the qualification
or the finals. On the other hand, shadowing
is allowed during Maze for All times, see
below.
Example of how the Bagheera maze will look like.
Only competitors can be in the mazes, as well
as in the designated areas behind the mazes.
Maze for All
The mazes with finals courses will remain open
until 8pm each evening, but without timing
and results. Anyone can try the Bagheera
Maze! Race a duel against your grandchild,
your mom or dad, or a friend from a neighboring
club.
Several laminated maps will be available at
the entrance to the Bagheera Maze. Feel free
to borrow a map, but make sure to return it
once you have run.
Contact
Competition Chief: Kalle Dalheimer, IK Vikings
OK, +46 (0)70-647 64 50

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Camping at O-Ringen City
In order to simplify the traffic
situation and minimize congestion
during O-Ringen, there are a number
of one-way sections and zones
of reduced speed. Respect these
restrictions and follow all directions
from the traffic officials. Take it
easy and show consideration when
driving, especially within O-Ringen
City itself. Keep in mind that there
is a large number of people moving
around in this area, both adults and
children. Drive safely and carefully!
The doors to the O-Ringen City campground
open on Wednesday, July 19. This is an entire
temporary city that has been planned and
prepared for several years. The camping area is
spread out on and around the Arvika airport’s
runway, with O-Ringen Square as the obvious
center.
The community feeling is an important reason
why nearly half of O-Ringen’s participants
have chosen to stay at the campground. Its
compact setup gives O-Ringen Värmland 2017
all the possibilities to create a sense of community
and camaraderie both within and between
all clubs and participants.
The campground is divided into five different
areas (A-E). These areas contain approximately
7 personal hygiene stations, where
campsite residents have access to flushing toilets
and areas for washing up and doing dishes.
If you have booked a camping spot, you
can find the location of your spot on oringen.
se about a week before your arrival.
There are altogether 2400 camping spots,
including 600 with access to electricity. With a
few weeks to go to opening day, nearly 2100
spots have been booked.
Traffic overview in O-Ringen City
In order to simplify the traffic situation and
minimize congestion during O-Ringen, there
are a number of one-way sections and zones
of reduced speed. Respect these restrictions
and follow all directions from the traffic officials.
Take it easy and show consideration
when driving, especially within O-Ringen City
itself. Keep in mind that there is a large number
of people moving around in this area, both
adults and children! See the map on page 36.
O-Ringen City’s Bus Stop
The bus stop is located close to O-Ringen City.
There is a designated bicycle parking about 300
meters from the bus stop. If you are arriving at
O-Ringen City by car in order to get on a bus to
the arena, the distance from parking to the bus
stop is about 200-800 meters. Parking is free.
Follow signs and directions from traffic officials.
Traffic to and within O-Ringen City
In order to simplify the traffic situation and
minimize congestion during O-Ringen, there
are a number of one-way sections and zones
of reduced speed. Respect these restrictions
and follow all directions from the traffic officials.
Take it easy and show consideration
when driving, especially within O-Ringen City
itself. Keep in mind that there is a large number
of people moving around in this area, both
adults and children. Drive safely and carefully!
Sites with electricity
There are 600 campsites with electricity at
O-Ringen City. In order to be sure to get access
to the designated outlet, bring a 25-meter extension
cord.
Oneway traffic
A, B, E,
Parking Blue
Visitor parking
stage 5
Visitor parking
O-Ringen City
C
Bike way
to Arvika
To Arvika
D
From Arvika
Forbidden entrence
from north
Campsite distribution
You can get information about which camping
spot you have been assigned at oringen.
se from July 11.
Distribution of camping spots is done by
club, district, and country. Sites with and without
electricity are located in separate places.
That means that those who booked place with
electricity cannot live together with others in
their club. On the other hand, the internal distribution
of campsites with electricity is done
by club/district/country as well.
For extra large camping spots there is no
guarantee that you will be located together
with your club.
If you book a camping spot after June 1,
there is no guarantee that you will be located
together with your club.
Look ahead of time to see which area (A-
E) your spot is in; choose the corresponding
A, B, E, Parking Blue Stage 5
D
Parking Blue Stage 5
C
O-Ringen
Square
B
A
E
Arena Rackstad
Stage 5 OL & MtbO
Oneway traffic
Walk to
buses
To Arvika
entrance to the campground according to the
overview map; and follow the signs.
Fire and safety information for
O-Ringen City
Open fires are forbidden throughout the
O-Ringen City area. Grilling can take place, but
only at the approved permanent grill locations
in O-Ringen City. Fire extinguishers are placed
throughout the area.
Think about the risk of theft and do not
leave valuables unattended.
Personal hygiene stations and showers
There are 7 different personal hhygiense stations
throughout O-Ringen City. See the overview
map for their locations. Personal hygiene
stations have flushing toilets and running water
for washing up and doing dishes. The personal
hygiene station in area C also contains showers.
Buses
Way out
Barbecue place
Campsite
Campsite with electricity
Kiosk
Hygine station
Car parking
Bike parking
Buses
Shower
Walk path
Camping area limit
Parking for bus passengers
Parking Red Stage 5
Parking for bus passengers
Parking Red Stage 5
Wastewater from trailers can be dumped at
the hygiene stations. RVs should do that at Ingestrands
camping about 4k south of Arvika.
Did you know that…
O-Ringen City’s campground with its approximately
2400 campsite is probably Sweden’s
largest in terms of number of sites? For example,
there are approximately twice as many
spots here as at Böda camping on Öland.
A single camping spot is approximately 81 m2.
There are approximately 2500 meters of water
and sewage hoses and one sewage tank under
ground.
Nearly 3000 meters of cable have been installed
in order to supply electricity to the 600
campsites and meet O-Ringen Square’s electricity
needs.

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O-Ringen Square
Orienteringsskytte
Restaurant
Competitior
service
Arvika
Municipality
Entrence
Laundry
Radio O-Ringen
Youth tent
Scene
scene tent
Shopping street
Upcoming years
O-Ringen Höga Kusten 2018
O-Ringen Kolmården 2019
O-Ringen Uppsala 2020
Maps and results
Entrence
See you on the shopping street
AGA
Arla
Arvika Kanot och Turistcenter
Bagheeralabyrinten
CCS
Centerpartiet
Dala Massage
Eda Kommun
Flowlife
Honda
Ingesunds Folkhögskola
Italienska Orienteringsförbundet
Jukola
Karlstads Kommun
Klässbols Linneväveri
Kronägg
Landstinget Värmland
Memira
Moelven
OKQ8
PWT
Region Värmland
Remförsäljning
Sia Glass
Selma Spa, Sunne Kommun
Semmeltid
Smycken av glas
Socialdemokraterna
Sportident
Suzuki
Svenska Kyrkan
Svenska orienteringförbundet
Swebus
Teknik Collage
Torsby Skidtunnel
Vidasal
Volvo Hjullastare
Opening hours at the O-Ringen Square
Wednesday
19 july
Thursday
20 july
Fredag
21 july
Saturday
22 july
Sunday
23 july
Monday
24 july
Tuesday
25 july
Wednesday
26 july
Competitor service 12–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–21 9–12
Bib number pick up* 12–21 9–21 9–21 9–21
Shopping street 10–21 10–21 15–21 15–21 10–21 15–21 15–21 15–18
Activities 10–21 10–21 15–21 15–21 10–21 15–21 15–21 15–18
Radio O-Ringen 9–21 9–21 6.30–21 6.30–21 9–21 6.30–21 6.30–21 6.30–21
Team Sportia 10–21 10–21 12–21 12–21 10–21 12–21 12–21 12–18 10–13
Restaurant 10–21 10–21 10–21 10–21 10–01 10–21 10–21 10–21 10–01
Massage 12–18 14–20 14–20 10–20 14–20 14–20
Folksam laundry 12–20 10–20 10–20 10–20 10–20 10–20 10–20
Kiosk O-Ringen Square 12–21 8–21 8–21 06:30–21 06:30–21 06:30–21 06:30–21 06:30–21 06:30–21 8–12
Service kiosks camping 14.30–21 08–10.30 08–10.30 6.30–10.30 6.30–10.30 6.30–10.30 6.30–10.30 6.30–10.30 6.30–10.30 8–12
14.30–21 14.30–21 14.30–21 14.30–21 14.30–21 14.30–21 14.30–21 14.30–21
Visit Arvika 15–21 15–21 10–21 10–21 15–21 15–21 10–21 15–21 15–21 10–18
Youth tent 13–21 13–21 13–21 13–21 13–21 13–21
Thursday
27 july
Fredag
28 july
Saturday
29 july
*Bib number pick up
Competitors can pick up their numbers, as well as a competitor packet, next to Competitor Services
at O-Ringen Square. Pre-printed bib numbers are available for competitors registered no
later than Saturday, July 22. Bib numbers that were not picked up can be collected at Competitor
Services at each of the arenas. Competitors who registered after 9pm on Saturday, July 22 can get
their numbers printed as they go through the “Förbokad start” / “Pre Booked Start runners” tent. If
you are renting an Punching Card and paid for it ahead of time, you can pick it up together with
your bib number.
Competitors in MtbO and Trail-O can pick up their bib numbers at Competitor Services at
O-Ringen Square through Saturday, July 22. After that, bib numbers can be picked up at the
arenas.
Start lists and live results:
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Activities in O-Ringen City
Youth Tent
The Youth Tent ”Vänerhamntältet,” featuring
Wifi, games, TV, table tennis, cell phone charging
stations, etc., is located at O-Ringen Square.
This can be a fun place to hang out with your
friends and try out a number of activities.
The Youth Tent is open for all youth from 1pm
to 9pm each day from Sunday to Friday.
Every day various big and small activities will
be organized for youth between 15 and 20
years old. Great prizes will be given out! You
can take part in competitions such as “best
mistake” on Livelox, where you can get a prize
for the biggest mistake out in the woods. Several
tournaments will be organized as well. You
can read about those below.
Volleyball tournament
Assembly across from Fallängsvägen 33, about
40 minutes walking or 15 minutes biking from
O-Ringen Square.
When
Monday, July 24, 5pm-9pm. Assembly at
4:45pm.
How
You compete in teams of 6-10 players, with 6
players on the field at a time. It can be a team
from a club, district, country, or simply a group
of friends. The tournament is limited to 32
teams. The games are played to 11 points, 2
out of 3 or 10 minutes. Register at oringen.se.
Football / soccer tournament
Assembly at Viks stadium, Arvika, Blankenfjeldsgatan
2, approximately 35 minutes
walking or 10 minutes biking from O-Ringen
Square.
When
Wednesday, July 26, 5pm-9pm. Assembly at
4:45pm.
How
You compete in teams of 7-12 players, with
7 players on the field at a time. It can be a
team from a club, district, country, or simply a
group of friends. The tournament is limited to
48 teams. The games are 5 minutes, with two
halves. Register at oringen.se.
Quiz Tournament
Assembly at the Youth Tent at O-Ringen
Square
When
Thursday, July 27, 7pm-9pm.
How
You compete in teams of 3-5 players. It can be
a team from a club, district, country, or simply
a group of friends. The tournament is limited
to 20 teams. Register at oringen.se.
Guided tours and
café at the Segerfors mill
Rackstad’s volunteer mill organization is open
during the entire O-Ringen week (22-28 July),
serving snacks and refreshments, showing
exhibits, and leading tours of the mill and its
surroundings.
The Segefors mill is located within walking
and biking distance of O-Ringen City (approximately
1km Northeast). Follor signs or see the
map at rackstadkvarnforening.se.
Program:
Sun July 23 – Sat July 29, 2pm-6pm
Art and craft exhibit with Birgitta Nordström
(fabric), Marita Olsson (wood), Leif Haglund
(pictures), Joel Stuart-Beck (ceramics), Ernst-Ludvig
(glass). Refreshments and lottery
will be availavle during the same time.
Mon July 24 and Tis July 25, 2pm-6pm
Felting. Eva-Lena Tullborg and Görel Hjelm
Tue July 25, 6pm
Fröding evening with Urban Andersson & Rasmus
Andersson
Tue July 25. 10am, 1pm, 4pm
Nature and culture walk along the river with
nature teacher Anders Ljunggren (2 hours)
Tue, July 25, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
We walk in the remnants of Segerfors factory.
Lennart Wettmark (1 hour)
Bicycle rental
It is possible to rent bicycles at O-Ringen
Square
Radio-controlled airplane club
The Arvika model airplane club is holding
activities just south of O-Ringen Square, on
Tuesday, July 25, between 10am-4pm. Flight
demonstrations and showings will take place.
Cost: 20 SEK.
Orienteering biathlon
Among the many activities available at O-Ringen
Square is Orienteering Biathlon. We are
located on the north side of the Square, outside
the fence. We have a short orienteering
loop and shooting. Everyone is welcome to
try! Cost: 10SEK.
On Activity Day, Tuesday, July 25, between
2-5pm, a score orienteering event will be organized
with shooting as conclusion. For more
information see www.orienteringsskytte.se.
Days you can try orienteering biathlon:
Saturday 7/22 - Monday 7/24,
Wednesday 7/26 – Friday 7/28.
Opening hours: see the announcement on the
stand.
Try MtbO
On Activity Day, Tuesday, July 25, you can try
Mountain Bike Orienteering. The courses go
on nice trails around the arena Selma Spa approximately
50km from O-Ringen City. Courses
are open between 10am and 1pm. Map holders
are available to borrow. You can combine a
visit here with some nice food at the spa hotel,
swimming at Vattenlandet in Sunne, and a visit
to Selma Laferlöf’s home Mårbacka.
Classes
MtbO D21, 20 km
MtbO H21, 25 km
MtbO Short Difficult, 6,0 km
MtbO Long Easy, 15,0 km
MtbO Long Difficult, 15,0 km
MtbO Medium Easy, 10,0 km
MtbO Medium Difficult, 10,0 km
MtbO Short Easy, 5,0 km
Cost
Up to 16 years 70 SEK
17 or older 120 SEK
Try Trail-O
You can try Trail-O in Arvika at the Falleberget
arena. Trail-O enthusiasts will be present to
help you get started if you need it. Opening
hours 10am-12pm.
Classes
Pre-A, Difficult
Pre-B, Medium
Cost
Up to 16 years 70 SEK
17 or older 120 SEK
A Festival Atmopshere
at the End-of-the-Week Parties
Finish the O-Ringen week in the
best possible style by attending
one of O-Ringen’s legendary parties
with your friends. Celebrate a
great week of fighting in Värmland’s
forests! Regardless of whether you
reached the podium, everyone can
be proud of taking on the challenge
of O-Ringen at their own level.
For the young
Do you have some energy left after five days
in the woods? Then the youth disco is a must
for you! On Friday evening the restaurant tent
at O-Ringen City will undergo a makeover and
become a disco. Between 6 and 8:30pm the
tent belongs to those under 13, and later in
the evening (9pm-12am) the 13-17 year olds
take over. Both discos are, of course, alcohol-free.
During the evening you can purchase
popcorn, candy, and soft drinks.
For the grown-ups
The Olsson Brothers invite you to a full evening
in their fine restaurant and nightclub Olssons
Brygga, a short distance from Central Arvika.
A portion of the restaurant will be reserved
for O-Ringen participants, where you will be
served a light meal, and provide with music
and your own bar and DJ. Everything is in
place for an unforgettable evening with old
and new friends. After dinner, partygoers will
be treated to live music from two stages and a
nightclub. An extra party tent will be provided
to accommodate the O-Ringen party crowd.
This will be a preview of the big Harbor Party
that gets going the weekend after O-Ringen
moves on from Arvika and Värmland.
You can sign up for the parties through oringen.se.
Prices
Kids’ disco (

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O-Ringen week travel information
Gräsmark
NORGE
Eda
Fredros
ARENA BRANDSBOL
MTBO STAGE 1
Uddheden
Charlottenber g
Åmotfors
Gunnarskog
Sunne
ARENA SELMA SPA
MTBO STAGE 2
Rottneros
Koppom
ARENA BODA
OL STAGE 3-4
Sulvi k
Jössefors
Arvika
ARENA TORGET
Elite sprint
Bagheera youth relay
ARENA RACKSTAD
OL & MTBO STAGE 5
O-RINGEN CITY
Camping, aktiviteter,
O-Ringentorget
Edane
Västra
Ämtervik
Glava
Questions and answers
ARENA SKJUTSBOL
OL STAGE 1-2
Klässbol
Högboda
Fagerås
ARENA FRYKSTAHÖJDEN
MTBO STAGE 3-4
Kil
What bus lines are available?
O-Ringen’s buses run during competition time
(approximately 6:30am-4:30pm), and make
circuit trips between O-Ringen City’s bus stop
and the corresponding arena. They do not
stop at any other bus stops along the way.
How can I bike or walk to central
Arvika?
There is a special walking and biking path
from O-Ringen Square to central Arvika. The
distance is approximately 3km. The path starts
from O-Ringen Square and heads west. A portion
of the walking and biking path follows the
same road as the one-way car traffic. Barriers
separate the different traffic lanes. Use caution,
especially when crossing this road.
How can I find my camping spot
when I arrive at O-Ringen City?
Camping spot assignments will be published
on oringen.se well ahead of the time
when O-Ringen City’s campground opens on
Wednesdaym July 19. There you can see which
spot has been assigned to you and in which
of the areas (A-E) you live. Follow signs to the
correct area from the entrance to the campground.
Each “street” in the campsite is signed
with the numbers of the spots it leads to.
How can I get to O-Ringen City’s
bus stop if I am staying at the
campground?
O-Ringen City’s bus stop is located about 500
meters east of O-Ringen Square. If you are
camping, you can either walk or bike to the
bike parking, which is located 300 meters from
the bus stop. It is not allowed to bike the last
part of the way up to the bus stop. Follow the
marked way so that buses have clear access to
and from the stop. See the overview map of
O-Ringen City in this brochure.
How can I get to O-Ringen City’s bus
stop if I am driving?
If you are traveling by car, follow signs to
O-Ringen City’s campground and then signs
to parking for bus passengers. Parking is located
about 200-800 meters from the bus stop.
See the overview map of O-Ringen City in this
brochure.
Is there visitor parking for O-Ringen
City / O-Ringen Square?
Yes, visitor parking with approximately 250
spots is available next to camping area C. Follow
signs from the roundabout Gaterondellen
in Arvika. See the overview map of O-Ringen
City in this brochure.
When are most competitors starting
and traveling?
Under normal circumstances, most competitors
per hour start between 10am and 12pm,
but this also depends on outside factors, such
as weather. If you have free start times and
want to minimize the risk for queues at bus
stops and parking lots, you can choose to start
outside this time range.
Can I ride the bus to the arenas if I
am not competing?
Yes, traveling companions and spectators can
ride O-Ringen buses for free.
Which route should I take to get to
the arenas each day?
Always follow the recommended directions
according to the overview maps and corresponding
information. If you are coming from
a direction other than Arvika, join the indicated
directions as early as possible. Using the
recommended travel directions improves traffic
flow for both cars and buses. Current traffic
information can also be found in the program
brochure on oringen.se and in the app O-Ringen
Play.

Adolfsfors
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Rv 177
Solberga
Transport to the arenas
Rv 61
Koppom
Rv 177
Bus Transport to the Arenas
Bus transport to Arena Skjutsbol (stages 1-2
foot orienteering) and Arena Boda (stages 3-4
foot orienteering) is included in the entry fee.
Free bicycle and car parking is located close to
O-Ringen City’s bus stop. No bus transport is
provided to stage 5, which takes place at Arena
Rackstad, adjacent to O-Ringen City.
Car Transport to the Arenas
It is easy to drive to the arenas and park at a
cost of 20 SEK per day (stages 1-4). For smooth
and safe traffic flow, always follow indicated
roads to the arenas and follow directions given
by traffic officials! In some case, indicated car
travel directions follow longer routes in order
to create a better, faster, and safer traffic flow.
Therefore, always follow the given directions!
For the sake of protecting environment and
minimizing traffic volume, try to carpool with
others as much as possible! Traffic signage for
cars starts at the Gaterondellen roundabout in
Only Arvika buses(road 61).
Cars
You can expect to take the same route back
from the arena, but follow traffic officials’ instructions
when exiting the parking areas.
For stage 5, two different parking options
Rv 172
are available. Red parking (free) and closer
blue parking (for a fee).
Note that your parking pass must always
be purchased ahead of time at oringen.se or at
Competitor Services!
Confirmation of purchase or the reservation
number for the parking pass must always be
displayed under your car’s windshield. Otherwise,
you can be charged 150 SEK.
ARENA SKJUTSBOL
OL STAGE 1-2
Rv 172
Arvika
Bus O-Ringen City–Arena Skjutsbol:
Car Arvika–Arena Skjutsbol:
O-Ringen Town
Rv 61
Rv 175
Only buses
Cars
30 min
40 min
ARENA BODA
OL STAGE 3-4
Adolfsfors
Bus O-Ringen City–Arena Boda:
Car Arvika–Arena Boda:
35 min
40 min
Klässbol
Arena
Skjutsbol
Stage 1–2
Rv 177
Solberga
Koppom
Arena
Boda
Stage 3–4
Rv 61
Rv 177
From Karlstad
Only buses
Cars
Rv 172
Arvika
O-Ringen Town
Rv 61
Forbidden entrence
from north
To Arvika
ARENA RACKSTAD
OL & MTBO STAGE 5
Arena Rackstad
STAGE 5 OL & MtbO
Rv 172
PARKING BLUE
STAGE 5
Bus Schedule
Rv 175
The time table shows the planned transportation schedule.
Please note that changes in the time table may occur. Latest
information is received from Radio O-Ringen and oringen.se.
Oneway traffic
kl 6 kl 7 kl 8 kl 9 kl 10 kl 11 kl 12 kl 13 kl 14 kl 15 kl 16
Arvika to Skjutsbol
Only buses
Cars
PARKING RED STAGE 5
Skjutsbol to Arvika
Arvika to Boda
Boda to Arvika
Klässbol
PARKING BLUE
STAGE 5
O-Ringen
Square
Times and distance Arena Skjutsbol
Transport Travel time Walking distance to arena
Bus O-Ringen City-Arena Skjutsbol 30 min 300 m
Car Arvika-Arena Skjutsbol 40 min 300-1000 m
Times and distance Arena Boda
Transport Travel time Walking distance to arena
Bus O-Ringen City-Arena Boda 35 min 300 m
Car Arvika-Arena Boda 40 min 200-800 m
Times and distance Arena Rackstad
Transport Travel time Walking distance to arena
Car Arvika-Blue parking (paid) 5 min 200-300 m
Car Arvika-Red parking (free) 10 min 1200-1500 m
No traffic, bus driver
break
Traffic every 6 min
4 buses per convoy
Traffic every 12 min
4 buses per convoy
Travel times are calculated
without taking
cues in to account.
Gaterondellen
Traffic signs starts
PARKING BLUE
STAGE 5
From Arvika
PARKING RED
STAGE 5
Arvika–Blue parking (paid):
Arvika–Red parking (free):
PARKING RED
STAGE 5
5 min
10 min
Bus Schedule
The first bus departs from O-Ringen City at
6:30am, and the last bus back departs from
the competition arena at 4:30pm. Buses will
mostly depart every 6th or 12th minute, according
to the planned bus travel density in
the graphic. Note that, due to the legally required
rest periods for bus drivers, there will
be some longer breaks in bus traffic, especially
on the way back to O-Ringen City (at approximately
11:30am for stages 1-2 and 11:00am for
stages 3.4).
During periods of highest travel volume
out to the arenas (normally 8-10am), queues
are like to form at the bus stop. Make sure to
give yourself ample time to complete the journey
to the arena or travel outside the hours of
highest volume if you are able.
Make sure that you are prepared to get on
the bus when it arrives and follow the officials’
instructions, so that the loading process goes
smoothly. If you get on the bus through the
rear entrance, always go to the left in the bus if
any places there are available.
Animal and allergy buses
Each convoy of buses has special buses designated
for people with allergies and for pets.
Follow signs and directions.
Transport to MtbO arenas.
You have to use your own transport to get to
the MtbO arenas. See additional instructions in
the competition information for MtbO. Pekring
is free. Stage 5 takes place at Arena Rackstad,
with two parking options: free (red) and paid
(blue). See the overview map of O-Ringen City
for details.
Transport to Trail-O arenas.
You have to use your own transport to get to
the Trail-O arenas. All stages of Trail-O competitions
take place in Arvika or in its immediate
proximity. The municipality’s local parking
rules apply.
Times and distances
Travel times are calculated taking queues into
account. They are calculated from O-Ringen
City’s bus stop (bus) or the Gaterondellen
roundabout in Arvika (car).

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Training race and training areas
There are a number of opportunities
available to train and sharpen
the skills you will need in the challenging
terrain found in Värmland.
There are several maps to choose
from, as well as a training race that
will take place just before O-Ringen’s
start.
Training race
The race will take place Friday, July 21 with
open start time between 2-5pm. Pre-register
through oringen.se. You can also register at
Competitor Services at O-Ringen City or at the
training race arena, which is located in Stålsberga
about 2km north of O-Ringen City. Direction
sides for walking/biking start at O-Ringen
Square. Very limited parking possibilities
are available for cars. Additional information
can be found on oringen.se.
Courses
Difficulty Scale Length (km)
Very easy 1:10 000 1.5
Easy 2 1:10 000 2.4
Easy 4 1:10 000 3.5
Medium 3 1:10 000 3.1
Medium 4 1:10 000 4.0
Medium 5 1:10 000 4.9
Difficult 3 1:10 000 3.1
Difficult 5 1:10 000 5.0
Difficult 7.5 1:10 000 7.2
Services
Bicycle parking and toilets adjacent to the
training race arena. Very limited car parking.
Terrain
The area is typical of western Värmland and features
three large hills. The shorter courses (those
up to 3.5km) will only visit one of them. The area
has a relatively well-developed trail network and
a number of other large features. Climb is moderate
to steep, and runnability is mostly good.
Map
Scale 1:10000 with 5m contour interval
Start
It is easiest to get to Stålsberga by foot or bicycle.
From the northern part of O-Ringen City it
is only 1.5km. Registration, start, and finish are
located at the same spot.
Do you want to take a chance
to try out other disciplines of
orienteering?
On Activity Day, Tuesday, July 25, you can test
out MtbO or Trail-O. Or maybe both? See additional
information under each discipline’s
respective information documents.You can
sign up through oringen.se, by clicking on the
menu “Activities”.
Training maps
We offer 4 different training areas for orienteering
and one for MtbO. The maps are printed
with all control locations and with suggested
courses corresponding to different lengths
and difficulty levels.
Maps can be purchased through the registration
portal at oringen.se or at Competitor
Services at O-Ringen City. Controls are out in
the forest for varying durations of time, depending
on the specific map, but the longest
is from May 1 to September 30. Purchased
maps can be picked up at Competitor Services.
If you would like to receive them by mail
earlier, send an email with your request to
info@oringen.se.
Controls are marked with poles with letter
codes that can be registered in the mobile app
“Stolpjakten” or at oringen.stolpjakten.se.
Training areas for orienteering
1. Karsbol: 30 controls of varying degrees of difficulty.
The terrain is most relevant for stages 1
and 2. Parking in central Fagerås. From there,
800m to the start of the training courses.
2. Koppom: 27 controls of varying degrees of
difficult. This area is adjacent to the maps
used for stages 3 and 4. Parking at Koppom’s
sports hall, which is also the start location
for the training courses.
3. Taserud: 31 controls of varying degrees of
difficulty. The area is adjacent to the west
side of O-Ringen City, and the trail-rich terrain
is most similar to that of the final stage.
Parking at O-Ringen City’s visitor parking.
4. Kil (sprint map), map released July 19. This is a
good option for those who want to train for
sprint races. Parking at the Kil train station.
MtbO Training Map
Two training courses are available: Vik/
Styckåsen and Ingestrand. Both maps are
released on July 19. Both areas are located
3-5km south of O-Ringen City and are printed
on the same map.
Bagheera Youth Relay
In conjunction with the opening ceremonies
of O-Ringen 2017 on Saturday,
July 22, the traditional youth
competition Bagheera Youth Relay
will take place. It will be located at
the Square in central Arvika and will
start at 5:00pm. Start and finish will
be located next to the stage used
for the opening ceremonies.
Classes
One class is offered, for teams containing both
girls and boys and running four total legs as
follows:
Leg 1: Girls up to and including D16
Leg 2: Boys up to and including H14
Leg 3: Girls up to and including D14
Leg 4: Boys up to and including H16
Teams may be composed of Nordic district
teams or “national teams” for non-Nordic
youngsters. Each district, area and country is
allowed to participate with a maximum of two
teams. Combined teams, e.g. from two districts,
areas or countries are allowed, but that
does not mean that a district / area / country
can enter three teams in this way.
Register via oringen.se by 9pm on
Friday, July 21.
Teams that do not provide Punching Card
numbers will be issued Punching Cards. Teams
that do not returned Punching Cards that
were issued to them will be charged 500 SEK.
Course lengths
All legs are approximately 1.5-2.0km with an
expected race time of 8-12 minutes.
All legs are forked. Keep in mind that a lot of
spectators and public may be in the competition
area. Be careful and check your control
codes and make sure your punch registers at
each control.
Services
Toilets are located adjacent to the assembly
area.
Final information
Final information will be published at oringen.
se no later than Tuesday, July 18.
Assembly
Parking is one bloack east of the Square in Arvika.
Team packets can be picked up there as well.
Terrain description
The terrain consists of city streets, include pedestrian
streets and streets open to car traffic.
Some open areas among the buildings will
also be passed by the competitors. Moderate
climb. The surface is mostly asphalt, with occasionall
grassy areas.
Map
Sprint map drawn to sprint standards. Scale
1:4000, contour interval 2m.
Start
Start at 5:00pm at the Square in central Arvika.
When entering the start area, make sure to
clear and check your Punching Card.
Changeover
The incoming runner hands over the map
to the outgoing runner. Teams that take the
wrong map will be disqualified. Teams whose
map is missing at changeover will be issued a
new map, but no time compensation. When
entering the exchange area, make sure to clear
and check your Punching Card.
Finish
At the stage on the square in Arvika. Finish officials
with make the final decision over who
crossed the finish line first in the event of a
close finish sprint.
Showers
There are no showers in the arena area.
Team line-ups and Punching Cards
Team compositions and the competitors’
Punching Card numbers must be submitted
according to instructions provided to team
leaders by email and in final information. These
must be submitted no later that 12pm on Saturday,
July 22.
Results
Final results will be published on oringen.se.
Course setter: Helen Skoog
Course setter: Per Forsberg
Mapper: Nils-Göran Olsson
Competition chief:
Peter Risberg +46 (0)70-2925718 and
Per Petterson +46 (0)70-6390173

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Welcome to String-O/Miniknat
A String Orienteering course, a fun
adventure course for the youngest
kids, will be available each day next
to the competition arena.
Each participant gets to run around a string
course with a map, an Punching Card, and bib
number.
After completing the course, each participant
receives a prize.
Each String-O course has a different theme,
which will be visible along the course. Each
day competitors get to meet Ringo and other
characters related to that day’s theme. Kids
can run at any speed they like, and each kid
must have a responsible parent/adult with
them while on the course.
String-O Themes
Stage 1: Goliath
Stage 2: Wizards and trolls
Stage 3: Lilla Anna, Långa Farbrorn, Spöket Laban,
and Tummen
Stage 4: Nils Holgersson
Stage 5: Rally
Bib numbers
You get a new adhesive bib number each day.
Charcaters depicted on the bib numbers are
from children’s books, as well as the dragon
Kjetil and Prince Pralin. Bib numbers are designed
and sponsored by Semmeltind, who
also have a booth at O-Ringen Square.
Assembly
String-O takes place in a forested area next to
each arena. Look out for signs featuring Ringo,
or look at the arena map.
Registration and cost
In order to avoid queueing, it is simplest to
register for String-O through O-Ringen’s online
registration portal. You can do that ahead
of time or on the day. If you know that a kid will
participate in String-O all five days, then you
can sign up for the whole week at once (200
SEK). Each start costs 40 SEK. You can also purchase
String-O starts at Competitor Services.
Pre Booked Start String-O runners have their
own start chute. You can also register at the
String-O start. Payment is accepted by card,
Swish, or cash.
Sportident
Whenever possible, we ask that String-O runners
have their own Punching Cards. It is ok to
use a competing parent’s Punching Card. A
Photo: Andreas Davidsson
number of Punching Cards will be available for
kids who don’t have their own.
Openng hours
String-O is open between 8.30am-2.30pm.
Elite Tour
Runners in the junior and senior elite
classes compete in the Elite Tour.
This is a tough competition with two
long distance races, a shortened
long distance, a middle distance, and
a sprint in central Arvika.
The top favorite in D21 is current World Champion
in the middle and long distances Tove Alexandersson
from Sweden, who will be challenged
at the top by her teammates on the
Swedish national team Emma Johansson and
Karolin Ohlsson, as well as some international
stars and veterans, such as Simone Niggli from
Switzerland and Anne Margrethe Hausken
Nordberg from Norway.
The H21 class has a very strong starting
field, where we can expect exciting battles
between such starts as multiple World Champion
Olav Lundanes from Norway, Tiomila and
Jukola winner Norwegian Eskil Kinneberg, and
local boy and Swedish national team star Jonas
Leandersson, just to mention a few of the
many stars in this class.
The junior classes will feature many Swedish
and international JWOC runners.
For the first time this year, the junior elite
classes will also compete in the Elite Sprint
that takes place on Tuesday (Activity Day)
in central Arvika. We can expect thousands
of spectators and large crowds at one of the
year’s most well-attended competitions.
The week concludes with a chasing start in
tough and demanding terrain. You can expect
some exciting battles at the top in the woods
around the Arena Rackstad.
Program
Stage 1: Arena Skjutsbol, Long Distance.
Classic long distance courses with somewhat
fewer controls than usual. The terrain is varied,
mostly good running with some shrub-covered
marshes and open hilltops.
Stage 2: Arena Torget Arvika, Sprint. Typical
city sprint with some sections of park/forest.
Expect a lot of spectators and a great atmosphere
all along the course. Finish in the middle
of Arvika’s central square.
Stage 3: Arena Boda. Shortened Long Distance.
An exciting stage in spectacular terrain.
It will be important to recover quickly from
yesterday’s sprint. Orienteering technique,
route choices, and strength will all be crucial
to succeeding on this stage.
Stage 4: Arena Boda, Middle distance. This
area, just to the East of Wednesday map, offers
a highly detailed hillside, where all your orienteering
skills will be tested.
Stage 5: Arena Rackstad, Long distance. This is
perhaps the most physically demanding stage
of the week, combined with detailed contours
and tricky route choices. This challenging final
stage will crown worthy total winners in all
eight Elite Tour classes.
Selection for elite classes
For the DH21 Elite classes, 80 runners will be
selected. DH18-20 Elite will have 120 runners
in each class. Selection criteria are posted on
oringen.se/ under Competition/Our Competitions/Elite
Tour.
Withdrawal
If you need to withdraw from one of the elite
classes, you need to notify elit@oringen.se by
3pm on Saturday, July 22, and a reserve runner
will be placed into your spot. If you withdraw
after that time, no reserve will be placed into
the elite class. In order to be eligible to move
from the reserve list to the elite classes, you
have to confirm your interest by emailing elit@
oringen.se by 3pm on Saturday, July 22.
Special information for elite classes
Special information for elite classes will be
posted on oringen.se and in Eventor no later
than Thursday, July 20
Prize money Elite Tour
DH21E
Prize money total results
1:a total 80 000 SEK
2:a total 50 000 SEK
3:a total 20 000 SEK
4:a total 15 000 SEK
5:a total 10 000 SEK
6:a total 5 000 SEK
7:a total 4 000 SEK
8:a total 3 000 SEK
9:a total 2 000 SEK
10:a total 1 000 SEK
Prize money stage result
1:a 4 000 SEK
2:a 2 000 SEK
3:a 1 000 SEK
DH20E & DH18E
Gift card at Team Sportia
1:a total 5 000 SEK
2:a total 3 000 SEK
3:a total 2 000 SEK

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Stage Start
If you want to pick and choose
which stages and courses to run,
then the Stage Start option is for
you. Every day a number of courses
will be available to choose from,
ranging from short and easy to long
and difficult. If you prefer to compete
and get a total time over three
or five days, then you can find the
same selection of course under the
Personal Program option. For the
Stage Start option, no total time is
computed for you.
Registration
For the first time this year, you can register for
the Stage Start option in one of the following
ways: via oringen.se, through O-Ringen’s registration
service, or at Competitor Services at
O-Ringen City. If you register through oringen.
se, you just need to pick up your bib number
(and an Punching Card if you are renting one)
at Competitor Services at the arena before you
head out to the stat.
You can also register at the “Köp start” /
“Direct entry” tent at the arena’s Competitor
Services. This may require waiting in line before
you can register. Registration is open until
1pm on each of the competition days.
Equipment
You need your bib number and an Punching
Card for electronic punching before you head
to the start.
The bib number can be picked up at Competitor
Services, either at O-Ringen City or at
the arena.
You can either rent an Punching Card or
use your own. Note that the same Punching
Card can only be used once per stage! When
you leave the arena on the way to the start,
you will pass through a control station, where
you can check whether the correct Punching
Card is registered in our system. You can also
check that ahead of time by going to oringen.
se/stamplingsbricka. For more information see
“From registration to start”.
Start
The logo on your bib number corresponds to
the start for your course. The same goes for the
finish chute: run down the chute that has the
same logo as is printed on your bib number.
You can start anytime between 8:30am and
1:30pm.
Take the correct map at the start
You can see which course you are running
both at oringenonline.se and on your bib
number.
Note that the courses Medium 3.0, Medium
3,5, and Medium 4.0 are expected to have so
many competitors that they have two variations
each. The variation that you are running
depends on whether you are competing in the
Stage Start or Personal Program classes. If you
are running Stage Start, take the map labeled
“ES”. If you are running a Personal Program and
have chosen one of the courses listed above,
take the map labeled “EU”.
Win a trip
If you complete at least three of the first stages
in the “Stage Start” or “Personal Program” options,
you can enter a competition to win a trip
for two to Alicante, sponsored by the Bergvik
shopping center. More information and rules
can be found under “Program/prizegiving”.
Course Difficulty Scale midle distance Start
Lätt 2,5 Gul 1:10 000 Volvo CE
Lätt 3,5 Gul 1:10 000 Volvo CE
Lätt 5,0 Gul 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Lätt 10,0 Gul 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 2,5 Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 3,0-ES Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 3,0-EU Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 3,3 Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 3,5-ES Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 3,5-EU Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 4,0-ES Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 4,0-EU Orange 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 5,0 Röd 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 6,0 Röd 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 7,5 Röd 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Medelsvår 10,0 Röd 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Svår 2,5 Blå 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Svår 3,0 Blå 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Svår 3,5 Blå 1:7 500 Tork/SCA
Svår 4,0 Blå 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Svår 5,0 Svart 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Svår 6,0 Svart 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Svår 7,5 Svart 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Svår 10,0 Svart 1:10 000 Tork/SCA
Personal Program
The Personal Program option allows
you to choose from a number of
pre-defined course and class packages
(corresponding to the Challenge
or Motion/Recreational classes
used in the past), or select your own
custom combination of courses to
compete on. The course options are
the same as for the Stage Start option,
with the only difference being
that you get a combined time at the
end. In addition to looking at results
for an individual stage, you can also
compare your standings with others
running the same course combination
on oringenonline.se.
You can also create a team tag to select those
you want to compare results with within the
Personal Program option. This can be done by
logging onto oringen.se/teamtag with your
reservation number. The Personal Program
option can be selected for three or five days,
and you can start whenever you like between
08:30am and 1:30pm each day. It is also possible
to select pre-defined course packages,
corresponding to the Challenge or Motion/
Recreational classes used in the past.
You can register for the Personal Program
option until 1pm on Sunday (for the 5-day
option) or 1pm on Wednesday (3-day option).
You can register via oringen.se, at the “Köp
start” / ”Purchase Start” tents at the arenas, or
at Competitor Services at O-Ringen City.
Equipment
You need to have a bib number and an Punching
Card for electronic punching in order to start.
You can collect your bib number at Competitor
Services, either at O-Ringen City or at one of the
arenas.
You can either rent an Punching Card or
use your own. Note that the same Punching
Card can only be used once per stage! When
you leave the arena on the way to the start,
you will pass through a control station, where
you can check whether the correct Punching
Card is registered in our system. You can also
check that ahead of time by going to oringen.
se/stamplingsbricka. For more information see
“From registration to start”.
Start
The logo on your bib number corresponds to
the start for your course. The same goes for the
finish chute: run down the chute that has the
same logo as is printed on your bib number.
You can start anytime between 8:30am and
1:30pm.
Take the correct map at the start
Note that the courses Medium 3.0, Medium
3,5, and Medium 4.0 are expected to have so
many competitors that they have two variations
each. The variation that you are running
depends on whether you are competing in the
Stage Start or Personal Program classes. If you
are running Stage Start, take the map labeled
“ES”. If you are running a Personal Program and
have chosen one of the courses listed above,
take the map labeled “EU”.
Photo: Peter Holgersson

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Competition Information for
Mountain Bike Orienteering at O-Ringen
O-Ringen 2017 is the first time that
MtbO competition takes places over
five stages at O-Ringen!
The competition takes place on trails and
roads in Värmlands deep woods and is contested
across a number of different competition
classes. The key to success in MtbO is to
maintain high speed while keeping contact
with the map.
Stage start
You can sign up for any of 6 different stage
start classes each arena during each competition
day (9am-1pm) or through oringen.se
or Competitor Services at O-Ringen Square no
later than the evening before the race.
Parking
Parkins is available adjacent to all arenas. There
are also parking places for campers/RVs. Stage
1, Brandsbol, is located immediately adjacent
to the Brandsbols campground. Stage 2, Selma
Spa, is located 400 meters away from Kolsnäs
camping. Stages 3 and 4 are located approximately
2km from the Fryksta campground, and
some places are also available at the arena. No
parking fee or parking ticket is necessary. Travel
to the competition arenas must be done with
your own transport, as no joint transport from
O-Ringen City or other places is available.
Competitor services at the arenas
Competitor services at the arenas include results,
information, access to rented Punching
Cards, registration for stage starts, outdoor
showers, sale of snacks and refreshments, bicycle
wash, and toilets.
Prizegiving
Prizes for stage winners will be handed out at
the prizegiving ceremony at O-Ringen Square.
Competition rules
The Swedish Orienteering Federation’s Competition
Rules 2016-02-22 apply.
Special notes:
• During MtbO competitions at O-Ringen
Värmland you are only allowed to ride on
trails and roads marked on the map, as well
as on asfalt- and gravel-covered areas and on
100% yellow areas. You are not allowed to either
ride or run with your bike through forest.
You are not allowed to bike through white,
50% yellow, or clear-cut areas on the map.
• The competitor must have the bike with
him/her the entire time. For example, the bicycle
cannot be left so that the competitor
can quickly run to a control, punch, and then
return to the bicycle.
• Many of the trails are narrow, and a risk for
collisions exists. Make sure to stay to the right
and use caution! Whenever possible, notify
other riders that you are coming.
• During stages 1, 3, 4, and 5 all competitors
will pass a couple of larger roads used by car
traffic. Cars will have a lower speed limit of 40
km/h, but all other regular traffic rules apply
when biking on the road.
• Be careful, keep to the right, and follow all
instructions given by event officials!
• Forbidden trails and roads are marked with
red crosses on the map and blue-and-yellow
streamers across the trails in terrain. Respect
the forbidden trails. Show consideration to
nearby residents.
• The bib number must be attached to the
front of the bike.
• Equipment requirements include a bicycle
(not electric-powered) and helmet. Otherwise,
there are no additional requirements
on clothing.
• Competitors in all classes are called up 2
minutes before the start and get their map 1
minute before the start.
• The map is printed on plasticized paper using
a laser printer.
• Control codes are printed on the map next
to the control numbers. No separate control
descriptions are available. Rented Punching
Cards can be collected at Competitor Services
at each MtbO arena on the morning of the
competition. Rented Punching Card must be
returned after finish. See detailed information
under “Rules for Punching Cards” in a
different location in the program brochure.
Punching
SportIdent’s (SI) electronic punching system
is used for all races. SI-chips 5-11 can be used.
The competitor must be in possession of the
Punching Card throughout the duration of
the competition, but it does not have to be
attached to the bicycle.
Additional information
Additional information for each stage, describing
specifics applicable to that stage, will be
made available at each arena. The way to the
start will be described in this additional information
and posted at the arenas. Only stages
3 and 4 will have toilets at the start.
Chasing start for stage 5 will be used for all
competitors with a combined time (from stages
1-4) less than 60 minutes behind the class
leader. Competitors with longer total times
or those who do not have a combined time
start after the chasing start with an interval of
1 minute.
Map size
A3 for all classes and all stages.
Stage 1: Sunday, July 23
Long distance, arena Brandsbol
Assembly: Brandsbols IP in Hedås; direction
signs from Gräsmark (Uddheden) 19 km
Northwest of Sunne.
Start: First start 10:00am. Competitors in stage
start classes can start from 10am until 2pm.
Direct entries for stage start classes: 9am-1pm.
Distance to the start: 600 m on a trail.
Terrain description: Stage 1 takes place in open
pine forest. The ground consists of a thin soil cover
on top of sand and heath. The area is crossed
by a number of easily bikeable trails and roads.
The difference in the trails’ ridability is insignificant.
As a contrast to this, the eastern part of
the map features a steep slope of 40-50 meters
down to the river Rottnan. Stage 1 is long distance
and is going to be very speedy with some
tricky route choices along the steep slope.
Stage 2: Monday, July 24
Middle distance, arena Selma Spa
Assembly: Selma Spa, direction signs from
RV45 in Sunne
Stage 2: Måndag 24 juli Medeldistans, arena
Selma Spa
Start: First start 10:00am. Competitors in stage
start classes can start from 10am until 2pm.
Direct entries for stage start classes: 9am-1pm.
Distance to the start: 0 meters.
Terrain description: The competition area is
crossed by a number of larger and smaller
trails that are occasionally used for cross-country
skiing in the winter. The area is steep. The
squiggly ski trails and steep slopes with ridges
and ravines will make correct route choices especially
important.
Stage 3: Wednesday, July 26
Sprint distance, arena Frykstahöjden
Assembly: Frykstastugan Kil, direction signs
from central Kil.
Start:: First start 10:00am. Competitors in stage
start classes can start from 10am until 2pm.
Direct entries for stage start classes: 9am-1pm.
Distance to the start: 2500 meters on roads
and large trails.
Terrain description: the sprint is close to town
with many quick route choice decisions necessary
for success. The end of the courses features
a very dense trail network in beautiful
pine forest.
Stage 4: Thursday, July 27
Middle distance, arena Frystahöjden
Assembly: Frykstastugan Kil, direction signs
from central Kil.
Start:: First start 10:00am. Competitors in stage
start classes can start from 10am until 2pm.
Direct entries for stage start classes: 9am-1pm.
Distance to the start: 1200 meters on trails and
forest roads.
Terrain description: this stage 4 middle distance
race begins in a large forested area with
a relatively sparse trail network. Some of the
trails here are trickier to ride. The last part of
the courses features a denser trail network
with challenging orienteering all the way to
the finish.
Stage 5: Friday, July 28
Long distance, arena Rackstad
Directions: west of the motor stadium in Arvika,
direction signs from RV61 directly east of
Arvika.
Start:: First start 8:30am. Chasing start for stage
5 will be used for all competitors in classes
for age 14 and higher with a combined time
(from stages 1-4) less than 60 minutes behind
the class leader. Competitors with longer total
times or those who do not have a combined
time start after the chasing start with an interval
of 1 minute.
Competitors in stage start classes can start
from 10am until 2pm.
Direct entries for stage start classes: 9am-1pm.
Distance to the start: 3800 meters on roads.
Terrain description: Technically challenging
terrain with stones and roots on many of the
trails. Variable steepness and trail ridability. The
beginning of the chasing start long distance
courses is on the edge of town and will feature
a lot of trails. Soon after that the courses will
enter a steeper area with large variation in trail
quality. The last part goes through cultivated
areas, finishing at the motor stadium parallel
with the foot orienteering races.
Competition chief: Anders Forsberg.
Assistant competition chief:
Maria Marinopoulou
Course setter: Stages 1 and 2: Tobias
Öström. Stages 3 and 4: Pontus Kullin. Stage 5:
Andreas Blomgren.
Mapper: Stages 1, 2 and 5 Andreas
Blomgren. Stages 3 and 4 Pontus Kullin.
Map and course controllers: Pontus Kullin,
Tobias Öström and Andreas Blomgren.

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Competition data O-Ringen MtbO
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale*
To start 600 m 0 m 2500 m 1200 m 3800 m
H70 11,5 5,7 3,5 6,0 9,8 10:30 1:10 000
H60 13,2 6,5 3,9 7,9 11,0 10:00 1:10 000
H50 15,0 7,9 3,9 8,3 14,2 09:10 1:15 000
H40 17,9 8,3 4,3 9,0 15,3 08:35 1:15 000
H21 25,7 11,0 5,8 11,8 21,8 08:30 1:15 000
H20 19,9 8,7 4,8 10,0 16,0 09:10 1:15 000
H16 13,2 6,5 3,9 7,9 11,0 09:30 1:15 000
H14 8,7 5,2 3,3 5,5 7,7 10:20 1:10 000
H12 5,5 3,1 2,4 3,4 5,3 10:40 1:10 000
D70 7,8 3,6 2,7 4,4 5,9 1:10 000
D60 8,7 5,2 3,3 5,5 7,7 10:55 1:10 000
D50 11,5 5,7 3,5 6,0 9,8 10:50 1:15 000
D40 13,2 6,5 3,9 7,9 11,0 10:35 1:15 000
D21 19,9 8,7 4,8 10,0 16,0 08:40 1:15 000
D20 14,7 7,3 4,2 7,8 12,0 08:45 1:15 000
D16 11,5 5,7 3,5 6,0 9,8 10:05 1:15 000
D14 8,7 5,2 3,3 5,5 7,7 10:45 1:10 000
D12 5,5 3,1 2,4 3,4 5,3 11:00 1:10 000
Öppen lång svår 18,2 8,7 4,9 9,0 15,3 1:15 000
Öppen lång lätt 17,1 6,9 4,7 7,2 12,0 1:15 000
Öppen mellan svår 12,2 6,7 3,6 6,9 9,1 1:10 000
Öppen mellan lätt 10,0 5,3 3,8 5,2 7,8 1:10 000
Öppen kort svår 7,8 3,6 2,7 4,4 5,9 1:10 000
Prova på 5,7 4,2 3,0 4,1 5,0 1:10 000
Map symbols MtbO
Väg 100% fart
Snabb bred stig/väg 75-100% fart
Snabb stig 75-100% fart
Medelsnabb bred stig/väg 50-75% fart
Medelsnabb stig 50-75% fart
Långsam bred stig/väg 25-50% fart
Långsam stig 25-50% fart
Svår bred stig/väg 0-25%
Svår stig 0-25% fart
Förbjuden väg, förbjudet att passera krysset
Svårt hinder som får passeras. Bom, trä, trappa etc.
Öppet område. Tillåtet att cykla
Halvöppet område. Ej tillåtet att cykla
Skog. Ej tillåtet att cykla
Tät skog. Ej tillåtet att cykla
Description of the Personal Program / Stage Start Courses
Class Course length Technical difficulty: cycling Technical difficulty: orienteering Suitable for
Try-It-Out Short Gravel and tarmac roads, larger
paths. Easier climbs.
Open: short
- difficult
Open: medium
- easy
Open:
medium -
difficult
Open: long -
easy
Open: long -
difficult
Short
Medium
Medium
Long
Long
Roads and paths without too many
roots and stones. There may be occasional
steeper hills, otherwise easier
climbs.
Paths have roots, stones and cross
marshes. Steep climbs and descents.
Roads and paths without too many
roots and stones. There may be occasional
steeper hills, otherwise easier
climbs.
Paths have roots, stones and cross
marshes. Steep climbs and descents.
Paths have roots, stones and cross
marshes. Steep climbs and descents.
Fewer, clear route choices between
control. Junctions are clear.
Clear route choices. May be direction
changes at controls.
Fewer, clear route choices between
control. Junctions are clear.
Many difficult route choices, direction
changes. Orienteering using
contours and terrain objects will be
useful.
Clear route choices. May be direction
changes at controls.
Many difficult route choices, direction
changes. Orienteering using
contours and terrain objects will be
useful.
Beginners at cycling and orienteering.
For those who have orienteered
before but don’t want to cycle
far.
For those who cycle on forest
tracks but are inexperienced
orienteers.
For those who are inexperienced
MtbO cyclists but are good
orienteers.
For good MtbO cyclists who are
inexperienced orienteers.
For those looking for a real challenge
with both the cycling and
orienteering.
Description: Cycling technical difficulty
Gravel and tarmac roads, larger paths. Easier climbs.
Roads and paths without too many roots and stones. There
may be occasional steeper hills, otherwise easier climbs.
Paths have roots, stones and cross marshes. Steep climbs
and descents.
Description: Oienteering technical difficulty
Fewer, clear route choices between control. Junctions
are clear.
Clear route choices. May be direction changes at controls.
Many difficult route choices, direction changes. Orienteering
using contours and terrain objects will be useful.
Are you someone who doesn’t normally do MtbO, but wants to try?
Try MtbO at Selma Spa on the activity day, Tuesday, July 25! You can register for your start in advance under the heading “activities” on oringen.se,
or sign up on the spot. You can choose from among 8 different courses from stage 2. Start times are between 10am-1pm on Tuesday, July 25.

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Competition Instructions O-Ringen Trail-O
What is Trail-O?
Trail-O (or Pre-O in Swedish) refers to precision
orienteering, where everyone can participate,
regardless of gender, age, and disability. Participants
move through gentle and easily passable
terrain, usually on trails and roads. Trail-O
at O-Ringen is organized as a separate 5-day
competition.
Middle distance. Steep, open forest terrain of
park-like character. Distance from O-Ringen
City to the arena is approximately 3km. Road
signs start from the intersection of roads 61
and 175 (Gaterondellen roundabout).
Distance from parking to the arena: 400m.
Parking for vehicles with handicapped tags
adjacent to the arena.
Stage Start
At each stage participants can sign up for the
direct entry courses Open Pre-A and Open
Pre-B.
Registration takes place at the arena. Start
times are between 1-3pm during stages 1-4
and 10am-12pm during stage 5.
Try Trail-O
On activity day, Tuesday, July 25, you can try
Trail-O at the Falleberget arena. Two courses of
different difficulty levels are available. You can
start between 10am-12pm.
Competition area
Stage 1 goes from the Styckåsen arena, stages
2 and 3 from the Falleberget arena, stage 4
from the Ingestrand arena, and stage 5 from
the Minneberg arena.
O-Ringen does not organize any joint transport
to the Trail-O arenas. Private transport is
recommended.
Route and stage descriptions
Stage 1: Sunday, July 23
Arena Styckåsen
Stage 2: Monday, July 24
Arena Falleberget
Long distance. Steep forest terrain. Distance
from O-Ringen City to the arena is approximately
3km. Road signs start from the intersection of
roads 61 and 175 (Gaterondellen roundabout).
Parking adjacent to the arena. First regular start
at 1:00pm. Start adjacent to the arena.
Stage 3: Wednesday, July 26
Arena Falleberget
Middle distance. Forest terrain with occasional
steep slopes. Distance from O-Ringen City to
the arena is approximately 3km. Road signs
start from the intersection of roads 61 and 175
(Gaterondellen roundabout). Parking adjacent
to the arena. First regular start at 1:00pm. Distance
to the start approximately 800m.
Stage 4: Thursday, July 27
Arena Ingestrand
Long distance. Moderately steep forest terrain.
Distance from O-Ringen City to the arena is
approximately 7km. Road signs start from 5km
south of the intersection of roads 61 and 175
(Gaterondellen roundabout), along road 175.
Parking adjacent to the arena. First regular
start at 1:00pm. Distance to the start approximately
200m.
Stage 5: Friday, July 28
Arena Minneberg
Middle distance. Very steep deciduous forest
terrain. Distance from O-Ringen City to the
arena is approximately 4km. Road signs start
from the intersection of roads 61 and 175
(Gaterondellen roundabout). Parking adjacent
to the arena. First regular start at 10:00am. Distance
to the start approximately 200m.
Course setters and controllers
Stage 1: Eva Björkman
Stage 2: Nils-Olov Andersson
Stage 3: Nils-Olov Andersson
Stage 4: Rudi Olvenmyr
Stage 5: Nils-Olov Andersson
Controller: Owe Fredholm
Classes
Pre-Elit (very dfficult), Pre-A (difficult), Pre-B
(medium) and Pre-C (easy).
Stage information
Detailed information for each stage will be
available at oringen.se and at each arena.
Maps
Scale 1:5000 for stages 1, 2 and 4, scale 1:4000
for stages 3 and 5. Contour interval 2m for
stages 1 and 5; 5m for stages 2 and 3; and 2.5m
for stage 4.
Competition rules
The Swedish Orienteering Federation’s competition
rules and guidelines for Trail-O.
Competition Chiefs
Rudi Olvenmyr, Eva Björkman, Nils-Olov Andersson
and Owe Fredholm.
Orienteering School
Have you never tried orienteering
but want to give it a shot? Or have
you already tried it but feel that you
need a refresher of some of those
map-and-compass skills?
It doesn’t matter what skills and experience
you already have: we at the Orienteering
School have the time and desire to help everyone.
You can decide yourself how much help
you need. Our hope is that after a visit with,
you will feel the confidence and interest to set
out into the woods on an orienteering course.
At the Orienteering School, we will cover all
the basics of orienteering and what happens
at an orienteering event. We will explain to you
how a map is created and how you can use it.
We will also help you learn to use the compass
to orient yourself in the woods. We have a little
training course at the Orienteering School
that you can try out and test your newfound
knowledge on.
If you then feel ready, you can register for
an O-Ringen direct entry course. We will help
you choose the best course that matches your
skills. Start personnel will be available to help
you through the start procedure, and to head
in the right direction to the first control. Once
you finish, please come back and tell us how
it went, show us your routes, and maybe get
a few more tips for improving your orienteering
technique. The Orienteering School can be
found in a tent at each stage of O-Ringen and
is open between 9am-3pm.
Look for the sign that says “Orienteering
School”! The Orienteering School is open for
anyone over the of 9 and is free of charge.
Do you want to try O-Ringen and
the Pole Hunt?
We are offering a Pole Hunt class at every stage
of O-Ringen Värmland 2017. In that class, there
are 20 controls of varying difficulty placed in
the beautiful wilderness of Värmland. You can
decide which controls you want to visit and in
what order. You can also choose whether you
want to run one or more stages.
This is how it works
The Pole Hunt is available at each of O-Ringen’s
five stages. Stages 1 and 2 are at the Skjutsbol
arena, stages 3 and 4 at the Boda arena, and
stage 5 at the Rackstad arena.
At each of the arenas you can find experienced
officials who can take care of you if you
want to try the Pole Hunt class.
You will get instructions on the spot about
how everything works, as well as help with
registration, maps, and the Punching Card
used for electronic punching. We also have our
own, well-marked, assembly area at the arena
where you can hang out during the day.
All participants must have an Punching
Card so that the organizers know that no one
has been left behind in the forest. Your start is
at one of the regular O-Ringen starts. When
you are done Pole Hunting, download at the
finish, so that we know that you have come
back. There is no time being recorded in the
Pole Hunt class, and you can decide how many
of the 20 controls you want to visit.
The poles are located at existing controls
that are also visited by competitors in other
O-Ringen classes. Each control has a letter
combination that you can note and a QR-code
which you can scan on the Pole Hunt app.
You can drive your own car to the arena
or take a bus from O-Ringen City in Arvika. If
you choose to drive, you must pre-purchase a
parking ticket via oringen.se. If you choose to
park at O-Ringen City and ride the bus, then
both the parking and the bus ride are free.
It might be a good idea to bring some food
and drink with you, but there are also many
choices of refreshments for sale at the arenas.
Everyone is welcome, and we will take care
of you!
Childcare
Child care will be available at the
main arenans at all stages of O-Ringen
2017. You are very welcome to
drop off your kids with us while you
orienteer. Our goal is to make both
parents and children feel welcome
and comfortable, and to make sure
the children are safe and have a
good time in our wild, wonderful
Värmland.
Registration
If your child is not pre-registered, you can buy
a ticket via the Registration Portal or at Competitor
Services at O-Ringen City or at the
arenas. A receipt/confirmation of registration
must be shown at child card. Take a screenshot
of your confirmation in case the network
in the arena becomes overloaded. Child care
cannot be paid for with card or cash.
Check-in
When you check in your child for child care,
you will be asked to fill in a form describing the
child’s allergies and other useful information.
You can get this form at Competitor Services
ahead of time, or on the spot. (It can also be
printed out from our homepage, see the link
below.) After check-in, your child will be given
a vest with a bib number, name, and other information.
Every child will be provided with a
bag, in which you can leave additional clothes
and toys. We then show you and the child the
various available activities and locations. and
eventually leave him or her with our child care
officials.
Activities
The child care area will contain a number of
different activities and experiences. We have a
puzzle station, a woodshop, toy cars and legos,
a quiet tent with story time and rest, and an
outdoor playground. This year’s child care area
is divided into five themes: Stone Age, Wizards
and Trolls, Sandberg’s characters (Little Anna,
the ghost Laban, etc.), Nils Holgersson, and
Rally. Each day the children will be served a
small meal. Toilets are available in the area.
Other
Keep in mind that the child care area is mostly
outdoors. On a sunny day, please make sure to
put sunscreen on your child and provide him/
her with a sun hat before leaving the child at
child care. If it is rainy or windy, make sure to
provide rain clothes, a warmer shirt, a hat, and
mittens.
If your child has dietary restrictions besides
lactose-free and gluten-free, please provide
it, and we will keep it separate from the other
meals.
Opening hours
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
You can leave your child with us for up to 3
hours at a time (while you race).
Ages: 3-8 years.
Cost:
100 SEK/day.
Child care can only be booked via the registration
service or Competitor Services at O-Ringen
City or at the arenas.
More information at oringen.se/barnpassning

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Stage 1 - Klässbols Linneväveri Stage
ARENA SKUTSBOL
TO/FROM
BUSES
At the arena
1. Kiosks
2. Competitor Services/Stage start
3. Orienteering school
4. O-Ringen Academy
5. Miniknat / String course
6. Childcare
7. Massage
8. Medical care
9. Team Sportia sporting goods
10. Stage host
11. VIP/Press
12. Tent for DH21 Elite
Distance to arena
Bus stop: 300 m
Bike parking: 500 m
Car parking: 300-1000 m
COMPETITION AREA
Sit
2.
1.
Club tents
Sit
1.
Sit
11.
12.
Club tents
TO/FROM:
BIKE PARKING
CAR PARKING
Sit
Sit
1.
1.
9.
TO START
TO/FROM::
SHOWERS
CHILDCARE
MINIKNAT
COMPETITION AREA
10.
3.
4.
7.
Remember to pass through
the verification station on
your way to start
6.
5.
8.
Wilderness terrain with
interesting route choices
The competition area for Stage 1 can simply
be described as beautiful Värmland wilderness.
This is a place where roads and trails grow
less and less distinct, and eventually disappear
deep into the forest. And right in the middle
of the great forest, on its highest hilltop, sits
the large cairn “Storröset”. Several of the longer
courses, in fact, have a viable route choice that
would take them directly past the cairn.
Starts Bagheera, CCS, Moelven, SIA Glass,
Team Sportia, and Tork/SCA are located a ways
up the hillside right where the nice pine forest
begins. The courses climb in the beginning
before getting to areas of open, runnable
forest covering smaller and larger hills. Route
choices can take runners across valleys with
rather difficult terrain, and finding the best
ways to climb up and down can be decisive. A
number of larger swamps can be found in the
lower parts of the terrain, while smaller and
medium-sized marshes are located up on the
hills, where the runnability is superb, and the
blueberry and rosemary bushes grow dense.
Competitors whose courses start at Starts Cramo
and Volvo CE will encounter varied terrain
with smaller hills in an area that is crisscrossed
by trails. Some recently made trails connect
the ancient paths that mostly travel from the
southwest to the northeast, and all the trails
are used heavily by the easier courses. The
shorter difficult courses will reach areas of
challenging navigation, and many class winners
are likely to be determined by difficult
controls along the final hillside.
Stage 1 courses are designed in the classic
tradition of long distance courses. On almost
every course you are guaranteed to encounter
at least one tricky longer leg, which will be
analyzed a great deal in Livelox after the race.
It will not be easy to determine whether going
around and avoiding the climb was fastest, or
whether you had enough strength left for the
shorter route along the straight line.
These courses do not suffer from the recent
trend of inflation in the number of controls,
and many runners will notice that their
courses contained significantly fewer controls
than what they are used to. During this stage,
many competitors will finish feeling like they
have orienteered really well. In this terrain, it is
not hard to find good flow, following along on
the map at full speed, without the navigation
seeming too easy. Quite simply, a great feeling!
This is Värmland’s wilderness at its best.
Mapper: Per Bengtsson
Course setter: Jan Olm
Distances to start stage 1
Bagheera
CCS
Moelven
SIA Glass
Team Sportia
Tork/SCA
Cramo
Volvo CE
2250 m
2150 m
1900 m
1750 m
1750 m
1750 m
700 m
400 m

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Stage 2 - Karlstad’s municipality Stage
ARENA SKJUTSBOL
12.
11.
Sit
Sit
COMPETITION AREA
TO/FROM
BUSES
At the arena
1. Kiosks
2. Competitor Services/Stage start
3. Orienteering school
4. O-Ringen Academy
5. Miniknat / String course
6. Childcare
7. Massage
8. Medical care
9. Team Sportia sporting goods
10. Stage host
11. VIP/Press
12. Tent for DH21 Elite
Distance to arena
Bus stop: 300 m
Bike parking: 500 m
Car parking: 300-1000 m
Distances to start stage 2
CCS
Moelven
SIA Glass
Team Sportia
Tork/SCA
Cramo
Volvo CE
2650 m
2650 m
2650 m
2650 m
1400 m
650 m
650 m
COMPETITION AREA
1.
Sit
2.
Club tents
1.
Sit
Club tents
TO/FROM:
BIKE PARKING
CAR PARKING
Sit
1.
1.
9.
TO START
TO/FROM::
SHOWERS
CHILDCARE
MINIKNAT
10.
3.
4.
7.
Remember to pass through
the verification station on
your way to start
Elite Sprint tuesday july 25
The Elite Sprint will take place on Tuesday, July 25 in central Arvika
with the finish located in the central square. For the first time this
year, all elite classes, including DH18E and DH20E will also run the
Elite Sprint, in addition to DH21E.
DH18E and DH20E will start beginning at 2:45pm. DH21E will
start after 5:30pm. The start order will be reversed from stage
1.The Arvika square is located about 3km from O-Ringen City.
Come along to the square for a fun afternoon with the Elite Sprint!
6.
5.
8.
Beautiful and pristine
nature in highly detailed
orienteering terrain
The terrain for Stage 2 is located to the east of
Stage 1 and is dominated by several large hills.
Their hilltops and upper parts of the slopes are
covered with stately mature pine forest, blueberry
bushes, and a variety of mosses and lichens.
These areas offer excellent visibility and runnability
for competitors. The open summit of one
of the larger hills used to be a gathering place for
local villagers, where they would dance and sing
during the long summer evenings. The beautiful
and detailed slopes of this hill, known traditionally
as Party Hill, will be visited by most of the courses
and will offer some of the day’s most enjoyable
orienteering challenges. The valleys separating
the large hills are often covered by younger forest
with limited visibility, where it is still possible to
maintain good speed while paying close attention
to your compass.
The early parts of the courses that start from
Starts CCS, Moelven, SIA Glass, and Team Sportia
climb up a gradual, and somewhat bland,
slope. While such a hillside is fairly simple to
navigate as long as you maintain map contact,
it is very difficult to relocate the moment you
lose focus. After passing through a green valley,
many courses will end up in a very difficult
and fun area. Here, it might be tempting for
you to stop for an extra moment or two and
just admire the glorious old forest around you,
where with a little extra luck you might even
spot a rare wood grouse. The longer courses
continue from here, going over several hills,
and featuring tricky route choice legs and
slope orienteering. The final parts of the courses
pass through some very fast terrain. On the
way back to the finish, you will cross a couple
of gradual hills and the find yourself running
at full speed on rocky trails, navigating using
green areas and cultivated fields.
The courses that start at Starts Tork/SCA,
Cramo, and Volvo CE spend a greater portion
of time in the flatter hills, but also wander a bit
into the detailed areas. A number of controls
here might seem simple at a glance, but are
surprisingly easy to miss on the somewhat
vague hillsides. The ancient trail network is
supplemented by a number of new trails that
help the easier courses make their way between
and over the hills.
Even though Stage 2 is a shortened long distance,
most courses still have some challenging
route choice legs, where difficult decisions
have to be made. However, going straight on
the line is the fastest route for many of the legs
located along the tricky hillsides. A good strategy
here would be to keep a precise bearing
while traversing the slopes (both on the way
up and down) and carefully read all the contour
and rock features as you navigate into the
control circle. And when the navigation gets a
bit simpler, don’t forget to turn up the speed!
Mapper: Per Bengtsson
Course setters: Jonas Bergenfur and Ann Hyvönen

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Stage 3 - Eda kommun Stage
ARENA BODA
BUSES
CAR PARKING
Club tents
Sit
Sit
Sit
1.
3. 4.
2.
TO
SHOWERS
Club tents
Sit
Sit
1.
9.
10.
1.
7.
8.
1.
Sit
6.
Sit
11.
Club tents
COMPETITION AREA
Stand
12.
5.
COMPETITION AREA
TO START
STAGE 3
Remember to pass through
the verification station on
your way to start
Spectacular steep ridges that offer
challenging route choice options and beautiful views
After a fun activity day, it is time to head out to
the ancient village of Boda, where people have
lived for thousands of years. This history of this
region is evident from the many artifacts found
here, including axes from the Stone Age and
gold amulets from the Iron Age. A 200-year-old
grave right on the map contains the remains of
over 100 Swedish soldiers who died from disease
during the war against Norway and Denmark.
With height differences of up to 175 meters
from the arena to the highest parts of the map,
you might be forgiven for mistaking Boda for a
much larger mountain as you are huffing and
puffing up its slopes. Mercifully, a lot of the
climbing will be done on the way up to the
starts, which are located on top of the mountain
for the longer courses. These courses start
out on the relatively flat mountaintop, covered
with large, open marshes. The visibility is very
good, and your main obstacles will be blueberry
bushes and the soft, mossy ground underfoot.
You will experience some delightful
forest orienteering here!
Once the courses turn to the west or north,
they will enter a large area of steep hillsides
and long lines of cliffs. The longest courses
will traverse the cliffs head on, providing a
multitude of route choice options. It will be
important to find your way through and not
get stuck above or below a dangerous cliff.
The shorter courses will go parallel to the long
ridgelines heading to the north. For these
courses, the main challenges will consist of
being able to stay on the correct elevation, or
deciding to drop down to the road and attack
controls from below. The long cliff-covered
ridges are separated by thin lines of marshes,
where it is easy to make a parallel error. The
terrain here is detailed and truly wild. In the
northern part of the map, the forest opens
up, allowing the competitors who look up to
glimpse a panorama of Värmland’s forested
wilderness stretching for dozens of kilometers.
Competitors on the shorter courses will
spend a lot of time orienteering along hillsides.
The most reliable handrail features here
will be streams, vegetation boundaries, or
edges of clear-cut areas. Trails are infrequent
here, but those that do exist can be very useful.
Those competing on the shortest courses
will become well acquainted with the farmers’
fields down in the valley and will cross a
stream running along a gully towards the end
of their courses. All the courses will cross the
old railroad tracks just before the finish.
Mapper: Nils-Göran Olsson
Course setter: Joakim Mellkvist
Distances to start stage 3
Bagheera
CCS
Moelven
SIA Glass
Team Sportia
Tork/SCA
Cramo
Volvo CE
1950 m
1550 m
1950 m
1950 m
1750 m
1430 m
1300 m
500 m
At the arena
1. Kiosks
2. Competitor Services/Stage start
3. Orienteering school
4. O-Ringen Academy
5. Miniknat / String course
6. Childcare
7. Massage
8. Medical care
9. Team Sportia sporting goods
10. Stage host
11. VIP/Press
12. Tent for DH21 Elite
Distance to arena
Bus stop: 300 m
Bike parking: 300 m
Car parking: 200-800 m

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Stage 4 - OKQ8 Stage
ARENA BODA
BUSES
CAR PARKING
TO
SHOWERS
Club tents
Club tents
Sit
Sit
Sit
Sit
1.
Sit
3. 4.
2.
1.
9.
10.
1.
7.
8.
TO START
STAGE 4
Remember to pass through
the verification station on
your way to start
1.
Sit
6.
Sit
11.
Club tents
COMPETITION AREA
Stand
12.
5.
COMPETITION AREA
Lovely forest and challenging hillside orienteering
This stage will truly put your orienteering skills
to a test on Bodafjället’s extremely detailed
north slope.
By Stage 4, most competitors should have
become accustomed to orienteering in the
great forests of Värmland, which is good, since
this stage will put their technical orienteering
skills to a whole new test. This stage takes
place on Bodafjället’s extremely difficult northern
slopes, just to the East of Wednesday’s
long distance.
The walk to the start heads east from the
arena down into the valley and along the old
railroad tracks that still hold memories of this
region’s vibrant industrial past. When the railroad
was closed in 1985, the Boda station was
also torn down. You can see some remnants
from that time by visiting the Koppom station
house, which has been left intact both inside
and outside. But when the start whistle blows
for O-Ringen’s Stage 4, you’ll have no time left
to reminisce about history: challenging orienteering
will start from the very first steps of
your course. Be sure to arrive at the start focused,
or mistakes will pile up from the very
beginning.
Since the courses start out far down on the
slope, you will find yourself climbing for the
first few controls. Your heart will be pounding
and your legs will be screaming for mercy,
while your energy will be drained by the
deep blueberry bushes and the soft mosses
underfoot. Eventually the climbing will stop,
and the courses will cross the slope in every
direction: up, down, across, and in every direction
in between. The courses cross over themselves
many times, and it will be important to
keep track of where you are going and to pay
attention to all the contour and rock features.
In order to succeed here, you will have to find
the right balance between physical effort and
mental focus on the details inside the control
circle. In addition to detailed orienteering, the
courses will also present you with some route
choice problems: contour along the slope or
take a shorter route through a green patch? Or
perhaps take the extra climb early in the leg
in order to save some distance. Steep cliffs will
also need to be taken into account when planning
your routes.
After many controls, short legs, and direction
changes, you will welcome the downhill
finish. At the end of the course you will cross
the now-familiar railroad, and be sure to orienteer
all the way to the finish. This will be a
true middle distance experience in wonderful
terrain, and the feeling of self-satisfaction will
be guaranteed for those who manage to get
through their courses mistake-free.
Mapper: Nils-Göran Olsson
Course setter: Magnus Nordström
Distances to start stage 4
Bagheera
CCS
Moelven
SIA Glass
Team Sportia
Tork/SCA
Cramo
Volvo CE
2250 m
2250 m
1550 m
1400 m
1400 m
1400 m
1000 m
350 m
There might be a little crowded at some of the
starts at stage 4.
At the arena
1. Kiosks
2. Competitor Services/Stage start
3. Orienteering school
4. O-Ringen Academy
5. Miniknat / String course
6. Childcare
7. Massage
8. Medical care
9. Team Sportia sporting goods
10. Stage host
11. VIP/Press
12. Tent for DH21 Elite
Distance to arena
Bus stop: 300 m
Bike parking: 300 m
Car parking: 200-800 m

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Stage 5 - Arvika municipality Stage
ARENA RACKSTAD
COMPETITION AREA
At the arena
1. Kiosks
2. Competitor Services/Stage start
3. Orienteering school
4. O-Ringen Academy
5. Miniknat / String course
6. Childcare
7. Massage
8. Medical care
9. Team Sportia sporting goods
10. Stage host
11. VIP/Press
12. Tent for DH21 Elite
13. Finish chute Foot O
14. Finish chute MtbO
Distance to arena
Bike parking: 0 m
Car parking blue: 200-300 m
car parking red: 1200-1500 m
TO/FROM
CAR PARKING
BLUE
14.
Sit
1.
Sit
1.
9.
11.
12.
1.
Sit
13.
1.
Sit
Sit
Sit
COMPETITION AREA
TO
START
OL
Remember to pass through
the verification station on
your way to start
TO START
MTBO
Club tents
10. 4.
3.
2. 8.
7.
6.
COMPETITION AREA
TO/FROM
O-RINGEN TOWN
Enjoyable and challenging orienteering,
all within a stone’s throw of O-Ringen City
The final stage’s fun and challenging orienteering
will be based out of the Rackstad Arena,
within biking distance from O-Ringen City. The
arena, that includes a motor sports stadium, is
normally home to rally and motor cross races,
but this time it will be home to the final stage of
O-Ringen’s orienteering and mountain bike orienteering
races. Runners and orienteers will be
sprinting into the finish in parallel chutes, and
the announcers will have a hard time keeping
up with all the finishing athletes.
On the way to the start competitors will
pass through the village of Rackstad, famous
for the Rackstad artist colony that lived and
worked here around 100 years ago. This group
included such well-known Swedish artists at
Gustav and Maja Fjaestad, Christian Eriksson,
Björn Ahlgrensson, and Fritz Lindström.
On all the courses the orienteering will start
right from the get-go, so hold on to your hats!
Competitors starting from starts SIA Glass
and Team Sportia will very quickly become
very familiar with the mountain Oxberget. Oxberget’s
slopes feature runnable open hilltops
interspersed with areas of blueberry and juniper
pushes and surrounded by towering pine
trees. There is a fair amount of contour and
rock features on these slopes, and the secret
to success will be the ability to find the right
elevation and read the map detail all the way
in to the control. Some areas of open forest
will allow you to increase your speed and fly
through the woods, but don’t forget to slow
down again when the terrain gets more detailed
and tricky. Many an orienteer has fallen
victim to Oxberget by running too fast and losing
map contact.
Starts Bagheera, CCS, and Moelven are
located next to OK Jösse’s picturesque clubhouse.
These woods are part of a future nature
preserve, and the forest here is grandiose, wild,
and impressive. Also wild and impressive is the
climb the competitors will face right out of
the start. Competitors on the longest courses
will climb over 150 brutal vertical meters before
reaching a more moderate plateau. Here
orienteers will encounter rosemary-covered
marshes hiding amongst tree-covered knolls.
The best strategy here is running close to the
straight line while maintaining good speed
and map contact. This wilderness area will offer
truly fun orienteering. Competitors will face
more route choice options as they leave the
mountainside. Will you climb straight down
the steep slope or run around through flatter,
faster woods? Or a little bit of both? After passing
the bottom of the ski slopes the competitors
will climb up to the top of Oxberget, and
only the strongest won’t be feeling the heavy
climb in their legs.
Mercifully, the last part of most courses will
be flatter but with slightly more undergrowth.
Some of the route choices here can prove
decisive during the chase start, and the orienteering
will be fast and challenging till the very
end. Try to keep up the speed even if the body
refuses: you are almost done! By the time you
feel the motor stadium’s asphalt under your
feet, you will be very, very tired but also full
of impressions, stories, and experiences from
a week of orienteering in beautiful Värmland
wilderness. Well done!
Mapper: Erik Sundberg
Course setters: Kristin Johansson
and Kristina Löfvenholm
Distances to start stage 5
Bagheera
CCS
Moelven
SIA Glass
Team Sportia
Tork/SCA
Cramo
Volvo CE
2700 m
2700 m
2650 m
1800 m
1450 m
950 m
900 m
1050 m
TO/FROM CAR PARKING RED
5.

26 PROGRAMME O-RINGEN VÄRMLAND 2017
Competition Information for Foot Orienteering
O-Ringen’s Competitions
O-Ringen Värmland 2017 contains the following
competitions in foot orienteering: the
Elite Tour, the 5-Days, Personal Program (3 or
5 days), Introduction and Development, Stage
Start, Try-It-Out, the Bagheera Youth Relay,
and the Training Race. Information about the
last two events named above is available in a
separate place in the program brochure, while
information about the rest is contained in this
document.
Competition Arenas
• Stages 1-2: Arena Skjutsbol, about 20km
south of O-Ringen City
• Stages 3-4: Arena Boda, about 25km west
of O-Ringen City
• Stage 5: Arena Rackstad, adjacent to O-Ringen
City
Registration
You can register for the competitions via oringen.se
or at Competitor Services at O-Ringen
City. You can also register at the arenas at the
”Köp Start”/”Open Entry” tent at Competitor
Services. You can also call the registration service
at 08-409 06 408 during opening hours
to make changes to existing reservations or
make new registrations.
You can save time by pre-booking your entry
at oringen.se. This can be done until the deadline
for each particular competition. If you register
via oringen.se, then you can pick up your
bib number and rented Punching Card, if you
need one, at Competitor Services at the arena
before heading to the start. See the section on
Competitor Services in the program brochure
for more information.
The entry deadline for each competition is as
follows:
Elite Tour
July 21, 12pm
5-Days
July 22, 9pm
Personal Program (5 days) July 23, 1pm
Personal Program (3 days) July 26, 1pm
Introduction and Development, current competition
day, 1pm
Stage Start, current competition day, 1pm
Try-It-Out, current competition day, 1pm
Competition rules
The rules of the International Orienteering
Federation (IOF) and the Swedish Orienteering
Federation (SOFT), as well as rules mentioned
in this information document, apply to all
competitions. You participate in O-Ringen at
your own risk. O-Ringen AB has insurance for
competitors and spectators covering unforeseen
events. O-Ringen AB is not responsible
for any injury that competitors or spectators
may incur during the competition.
Healthcare
Beasides a mobile clinic at the arenas, first aid
tents are available at the finish line and in the
forest, marked on the map with a violet cross.
Separate information for the Elite Tour
The Elite Tour includes classes DH18E (120 competitors
per class), DH20E (120 competitors per
class), and DH21E (80 competitors per class).
Additional information for the Elite Tour will
be posted on oringen.se on Thursday, July 20.
A separate information document for the Elite
Sprint that takes place on Tuesday, July 25 will
be published no later than Monday, July 24.
Selection for the Elite Tour takes place according
to rules published on oringen.se. Send
any withdrawals from the elite classes or the
reserve list to elit@oringen.se as soon as possible.
Competitors who withdraw by 3pm on
Saturday, July 22 will be replaced by a reserve.
Competitors who withdraw after that point
will not be replaced. A reserve list for each
class will be published on oringen.se. In order
to be able to be moved up from the reserve
list, the runner must express interest in writing
to elit@oringen.se no later than 3pm on Saturday,
July 22. It is each competitor’s responsibility
to express their interest in being promoted
to an elite class.
Transport and parking
All vehicles traveling to O-Ringen’s competition
arenas must follow general traffic instructions
and follow all directions given by O-Ringen’s
traffic officials, as well as information provided
on oringen.se and in the program brochure. For
more detailed information, see the information
documents on travel and transport.
Bus transport to the arenas
Buses will travel from O-Ringen City to the
corresponding arenas during stages 1-4. The
bus schedule follows the competitors’ expected
start times and takes into account queues
no longer than 15 minutes. The heaviest load
of bus travelers is expected between 7:30am-
8:30am on the trip to the arenas and between
11:30am-1pm on the way back to O-Ringen
City. If you are able to travel outside of these
peak times, you will likely experience shorter
wait times. More detailed information about
bus transport and bus schedules can be found
in the travel information section of the program
brochure.
Car transport to the arenas
During stages 1-4 you can park at the arenas
for 20 SEK. A parking pass must be purchased
in advance via oringen.se or at Competitor
Services. A confirmation or registration number
must be displayed in the car’s windshield
at all times. Owners of vehicles that are found
not displaying a confirmation or registration
number will be fined 150 SEK. Carpool whenever
possible!
For stage 5, two different parking options are
available: red parking is located approximately
1000-2000 m from the arena. Its cost is included
in the registration fee. Blue parking is located
300 m from the arena and costs 150 SEK. A
confirmation or registration number must be
displayed in the car’s windshield at all times.
Note: You cannot pay for parking upon arrival;
a parking pass must be purchased in advance.
Bib numbers
A bib number is a competitor’s proof of start
and must be checked at the control station
before starting. Bib numbers can be picked
up at Competitor Services at O-Ringen City
until 9pm on Saturday, July 22. After that, bib
numbers must be picked up at the competition
arena. Competitors who lose their bib
numbers must purchase a new bib number at
Competitor Services.
Competitors racing in multi-day competitions
must use the same bib number during
each stage, with the exception of the first 15
starters for stage 5 in classes with chasing
starts. Those competitors pick up a new number
at the start. That number corresponds to
the competitor’s placing in the overall standings
in their class. Competitors who purchase
individual stage starts receive a new bib number
for each stare. For detailed information,
see further under the heading Competitor
Services.
GPS-units and tracking
The organizers have the right to distribute
GPS-units to any competitors in regular or elite
classes. The decision about which competitors
will carry GPS-units will be made the evening
before the race. For the selected competitors,
it is obligatory to carry GPS-units on the
course. All courses will be available for analysis
using the Livelox tool from 2pm on the competition
day, with the exception of stage 2 of
the Elite Tour (Elite sprint), which will be published
at 8pm on competition day.
Clothing and shoes
According to SOFT’s competition rules, all
competitors must wear full body covering
during their races. Clothing should not be torn
or have gaps. Socks/gaiters must be pulled
up during the entire race. Competitors are
responsible for following competition rules
regarding clothing when they come to the
start. Start officials have the right to deny start
to any competitor who does not follow these
rules. Self-service stations for taping clothing
and covering gaps are available at each start.
Shoes with full-length spikes are forbidden for
all stages. Breaking this rule leads to immediate
disqualification.
Maps
All maps were drawn between 2015-17 according
to ISOM2000 map standards and were
approved for Level 1 competition. The maps
are offset-printed and are placed in map cases.
Courses are overprinted in violet.
Mappers
Stages 1 and 2:
Stages 3 and 4:
Stage 5:
Per Bengtsson
Nils-Göran Olsson
Erik Sundberg
Contour interval is 5 meters on all maps. The
scale depends on the class and course. For detailed
information, see the section of Competition
Facts and Tables.
Any necessary last-minute map adjustments
will be shown at each start and in the
affected start chutes.
For classes Introduction, U1, and U2, extra
maps will be available for individuals interested
in shadowing competitors.
Classes and courses
Certain classes with expected high numbers
of competitors have been split. This applies to
classes H21 (H21-1 and H21-2), H45K (H45K-
1 and H45K-2), and H50 (H50-1 and H50-2).
Check the class you are registered for on
oringenonline.se.
Class and course data, as well as course
lengths, distance to the starts, scales, start locations,
etc. are presented in the section on
Competition Facts and Tables.
Terrain
Terrain descriptions are published together
with information for each stage.
Start
There are eight different starts. It is the competitor’s
responsibility to go to the correct
start. Information about which start corresponds
to which class, as well as distances to
the starts, is available in the section on Competition
Facts and Tables, as well as on each
competitor’s bib number.
All competitors must pass the control station
on the way to the start. Control stations
are located on the edges of the arena (see arena
maps for each stage). The following takes
place at the control stations:
• clearing your Punching Card;
• checking your Punching Card;
• self-check that the correct Punching Card is
being used. It is the competitor’s responsibility
to make sure that the Punching Card
being used is the same as the one registered
in O-Ringen’s competition system. The
competitor can do this by checking that
the number displayed in the SI unit at the
control station matches the Punching Card’s
number. If it does not match, the competitor
must go to the Red Start, where necessary
corrections can be made. The Red Start
is located next to the control station;
• check that you are wearing your bib number.
The Punching Card number that you have registered
can be checked at oringenonline.se.
You can change your Punching Card number
for free at any time at oringen.se/bytbricka.
The competitor is responsible for taking the
correct map. This can be done by checking
that the correct class name is printed on the
map. The class name is printed on the front of
the map. For those classes where the maps are
not shown until the start signal, the map container
has a lid with an open corner, where the
class name can be seen before the start. Competitors
in the Personal Program competitions
may be competing in a different class and on
a different course each day. It is the competitor’s
responsibility to pick up the map with the
correct course each day. The correct course for
each stage can be seen on oringenonline.se
and on the competitor’s bib number.
There will be no clothing return from the start
by the organizers.
Start methods
O-Ringen’s competitions allow four different
start methods, depending on class and competition
format. Detailed information about
the different start methods can be found in
the section “From registration to start”.
Assigned start times
Regular and Elite Tour classes have assigned
start times for stages 1-4. Classes DH10 also
have assigned start times for stage 5. Updated
start lists can be found at oringenonline.se.
Competitors will be permitted to start late up
to 30 minutes after their assigned start time
and must be done from a special start chute
marked “Sen start” / “Late start”. Race time will
be counted from the assigned start time.
Free interval starts
For short classes in the 5-Days competition,
stages 1-4 feature free interval starts. This
means that, when arriving at the start, each
competitor must select an available start time
by picking up a corresponding sticker and attaching
it to the bib numbers. The competitor
must then come up the start chute according
to the selected start times. Start intervals
within a given class are 1 minute. However, if
necessary, start officials can decide to shorten
the interval between starts within a particular
class. Start times are available between 8:30am
and 1:30pm.
The clock starts running when the competitor
punches the start. It is the competitor’s
responsibility to remember to punch the start.
Free starts
The Personal Program, Stage Start, Introduction
& Development, and Try-It-Out competitions
will have free start times for stages 1-5.
This means that the competitor can choose
when to start. No start interval will be observed.
The clock starts running when the
competitor punches the start. It is the competitor’s
responsibility to remember to punch
the start.
Chasing start
The Elite Tour and regular and short classes
running 5-Days will feature a chasing start for
stage 5. The exception to this are the HD10
classes, which will have assigned start times
for all five stages. A chasing start means that
the competitor with the lowest total time after
four stages starts first. Other competitors
in that class start later, with the start time determined
by their time difference to the class
leader’s total time. Competitors who are more
than 90 minutes behind the leader or do not
have a total four-day time start at the end of
the start field at 15-second intervals. The first
15 starters in each class that has a chasing start
must wear special bib numbers showing their
class and place in the class. These bib numbers
can be picked up at the stage 5 start.

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Refershments
Water is available on the way to the start, as
well as in the competition areas for stages
1,2,3, and 5. Refershment stations that are
passed by elite classes also have sports drink.
Refershment points in the competition area
are marked on the map with a violet cup
symbol. Please dispose of used cups by putting
them in designated trash bags or placing
them upside down on designated poles by
the refreshment point.
Control descriptions
Control descriptions are printed on the map
and are also available at the start in loose form.
Control descriptions follow IOF’s most current
standards.
Controls
Controls are marked with orange-and-white
flags and are placed very close together in the
forest. Check your code numbers very carefully!
A control’s code number is located next to
the SI-unit on top of the control stand. Controls
must be visited in the correct order.
Shadowing
Competitors in the Introduction & Development,
Stage Start, Personal Program, and
Try-It-Out competitions can be shadowed by
adults or run with others. Shadowing before
your own race cannot be done by competitors
racing in ranked classes, that is DH18, DH20,
and DH21.
Punching system
SportIdent’s (SI) system for electronic timekeeping
and punching is used. All types of
Punching Cards can be used, but not touchfree
functionality is present in the SI-units.
Note! The same Punching Card can only be
used for one competitor / one start per a given
stage. This means that you cannot lend your
Punching Card to anyone else, if you use it yourself
for that stage. Any competitor who uses an
Punching Card that has already been used for a
given stage will be disqualified.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to take the
right Punching Card to the start. Your Punching
Card can be checked at the control stations located
on the way from the arena to the start. If
the Punching Card number you have does not
match the one registered in O-Ringen’s data
system, you must report to the Red Start at the
control station for changes.
You can check which Punching Card you
registered with ahead of time via oringenonline.se.
You can change your Punching Card
number for free at any time at oringen.se/bytbricka.
Keep in mind that the same Punching
Card can only be used for one start per stage.
Punching at a control
It is the competitor’s responsibility to make
sure that a sound and/or light signal was registered
from the SI-unit when punching.
Be especially careful when another competitor
is punching at the same time at a nearby SIunit,
so that you do not interpret their signals as
a confirmation of your own successful punch.
If you do not receive a sound or light signal
after repeated attempts, you must use the
manual punch located on the control stand.
Manual punching must be done in the reserve
boxes located on the map. Manual punches
must then be shown to officials at the Red Exit
after the finish.
Remember to punch at the last control that
is located near the entrance to the finish chute.
The Punching Card must be carried around
the entire course. If you do not have your
Punching Card with you at the finish, you
will be disqualified, even if you used manual
punching for all the controls you visited after
losing your Punching Card.
Competitor’s responsibility when punching
• To punch at the right control in the right
order
• To wait for a sound and/or light signal from
your own punches so the punch registers
• To use manual punching in a reserve box
on the map if no sound or light signal is observed
• To carry your Punching Card with you from
start to finish regardless of whether any controls
were punched manually
Renting Punching Cards
Punching Cards rented in advance can be
picked up at Competitor Services at O-Ringen
City until 9pm on Saturday, July 22. After
that point, rented Punching Cards can be
picked up at Competitor Services at the arenas.
Punching Cards can also be rented at any
Competitor Services location.
Returning rented Punching Cards
The competitor is responsible for returning
his or her rented Punching Card after the last
stage for which the rented Punching Card was
used. This can be done at the download station
after finishing.
Failure to return rented Punching Card
Competitors who do not return a rented
Punching Card will be charged 600 SEK. Rented
Punching Cards that are not returned will
then be registered in SportIdent’s block list
and will not be able to be used in further competitions.
Finish
The finish chute is divided into eight different
chutes. You must cross the finish line in the
chute that is indicated on your bib number.
Your finish time is taken when you punch at
the finish line, which is located about 10-15
meters before the actual finish tent.
Competitor’s responsibilities when finishing:
• To run in the correct finish chute. The name
of the chute is printed on the bib number;
• To punch the finish at the end of the chute,
regardless of whether or not you finished
the course;
• To download your Punching Card, even if
you quit the race;
• To return your rented Punching Card;
• To make sure that any manual punches are
seen by officials in the Red Exit.
Download of Punching Card
After crossing the finish line the competitor
must proceed to the download station. At the
download station the competitor receives a
printout of his or her split times. If data in the
Punching Card shows that not all correct controls
were punched, the competitor must then
go to the Red Exit in the finish tent in order to
figure out the reasons.
Special finish for DH80 and older
For classes DH80, finish time for stages 1-4
will be taken when punching the final control.
Competitors must then continue down their
finish chute, punch the finish, and download,
but the time from the last control to the finish
is not included in the racing time. For stage 5,
a normal chasing start finish is used for these
classes.
Finish procedure for stage 5 chasing starts
For classes with a chasing start for the final
stage, final placing is counted as the order in
which the finish line is crossed. The finish line is
placed approximately 15-20 meters before the
finish tent, and the finish punch is located a
few meters further. In the case of a close finish
sprint between two or more competitors in a
class, finish line judges decide in which order
the competitors should punch the finish.
Internal finish sprint races (comparisons of
split times from the last control to the finish
punch) are not recommended for stage 5, as
it may lead to confusion over the correct order
of finishing.
Finish chutes for elite classes are divided
into two tracks in order to create fairer sprint
battles. Competitors choose either the left or
right track and cannot switch once the choice
is made.
Red Exit
If data in the Punching Card shows that not
all correct controls were punched, the competitor
must then go to the Red Exit in the
finish tent in order to figure out the reasons.
If you used manual punching at any controls,
you must also go to the Red Exit, where your
punches will be checked by officials.
The Red Exit can also be used to notify
event officials of any technical problem related
to the competition, such as a non-functioning
SI-unit.
Out of bounds areas
All cultivated and private land is out of
bounds. Respect this rule before, during, and
after the competition. There are also additional
out of bounds areas marked on the map.
These marked in terrain with blue-and-yellow
streamering. If the boundary of an out of
bounds area is marked on the map with a solid
line, the corresponding streamering in terrain
is continuous. If it is marked on the map with
a dashed line, the streamering in terrain will
consist of shorter, hanging series of streamers.
If the boundary of an out of bounds area is not
marked with a distinct line, then no streamers
are placed in terrain. Crossing an out of
bounds are results in disqualification.
Streamers in terrain
Out of bounds areas are marked in terrain with
blue-and-yellow streamers. Indistinct trails are
marked in terrain with white streamers.
Results
Current results are shown at oringenonline.se.
You can use that website to easily follow your
and others’ results on a computer or mobile
device. Note that no results will be displayed
at the arenas, either on screens or on paper.
Instead, internet access through wifi and/or
4G connections will be available at the arenas.
A list of all stage winners in all classes that
receive prizes will be posted at approximately
5:30pm at the results board at O-Ringen
Square.
Complete results lists for all classes will be
displayed no later than 7pm at the results
board at O-Ringen Square. Results lists and
split times will be published on Eventor and
WinsplitsOnline no later than 8pm of each
competition day.
Prizegiving
See the “Program and Ceremonies” section of
the program brochure
Reporting wildlife encounters
Competitors who encounter wildlife during
the competition must report these encounters
to the Viltrapport area in the back of the
finish tent. Animals that must be reported are
moose, deer, and any predators.
Toilets
Toilets are located at the arenas and on the way
to the start for all stages. For detailed information
about toilets on the way to the start, see
the overview sketch under Stage Information.
Showers
Warm outdoor showers are available at all
arenas. See corresponding arena sketches for
location.
String-O
String-O courses offer themed orienteering
along a streamered course for the youngest
kids (ages 3-8). Registration includes Punching
Card rental. This is not a competitive activity,
and every participant gets a prize each day.
You can register via oringen.se or at Competitor
Services locations at the arenas.
Childcare
Childcare is available at all competition arenas
and can be booked via oringen.se or at Competitor
Services.
Incomplete races
Competitors who quit the races must, as soon
as they are able to, pass through the finish and
have their Punching Card downloaded. If a
competitor cannot have their Punching Card
downloaded for any reason, such as an accident,
their number and/or name should be
messaged as soon as possible to finish official
Håkan Lindberg at +46 (0)70-276 01 39.
Maximum time
The maximum allowed competition time for
stages 1, 2, 3, and 5 is 2.5 hours. The maximal
allowed time for stage 4 (middle distance) is 2
hours. If you take more than the maximum time
for any stage, you are considered overtime.
Search and rescue
Event officials will organize search parties for
the people who did not download or inform
event officials that they quit the race after the
end of the competition time. Family members
and clubmates of the missing competitors are
asked to provide relevant information to event
officials in the event of a search.
Rule violations
Notifications of any rule violations that took
place must be submitted in writing to event
officials or to the Red Exit within two hours of
the end of the competition.
Protests
Protests against the event officials’ decision in
the case of a rule violation can be submitted
in writing to the Red Exit or to Competitor
Services at O-Ringen City or at the arenas no
later than two hours after the original decision
is presented.
Competition jury
Mats Blom (jury’s chairman), Jan Åhlund (competition
chief for O-Ringen Höga Kusten 2018),
and Johan Fröberg (competition chief for
O-Ringen Kolmården 2019)
Competition chief
Jan Troeng (competition chief O-Ringen AB)
and Magnus Albinsson (competition chief for
O-Ringen Värmland).

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Det är Södertälje-Nykvarns och landslagets Jonas Leandersson
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men du måste få ett flyt. Det är häftigt med sprint, säger Jonas, som
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så blir det en hel del ren sprintträning. Jag försöker träna sprint i olika
former för att komma så väl förberedd som möjligt. Men jag tränade
mer renodlad sprint tidigare än vad jag gör i dag.
– En viktig del i min utveckling har varit att analysera loppen jag
gjort. Jag försöker hitta utvecklingsmöjligheter. Det handlar mycket om
små marginaler och sekunder hit och dit. Ska man lyckas får man
aldrig bli självsäker. Att behålla skärpan hela loppet är oftast
avgörande.
Sprint går ruskigt fort, hur långt före hinner du läsa in dig på kartan?
– En kontroll före vill jag ha full koll på. Det är nödvändigt. För att
hålla tempo och rytm måste jag ha tagit beslut om vägvalen ett steg
framåt – hela tiden.
Det låter som du tycker sprint är roligast?
– Men så är det inte alltid. Ibland kan jag vara grymt less på sprint,
när det varit mycket och intensivt. Då är det gott att kunna springa
klassiskt. Jag tror att sprinten gynnar min klassiska orientering – och
tvärtom.
teamsportiaonline.se
ÖPPETTIDER I TÄLTET
FRED 22/7: 10-21
LÖRD 23/7: 10-21
SÖND 24/7: 12-21
MÅND 25/7: 12-21
TISD 26/7: 10-21
ONSD 27/7: 12-21
TORS 28/7: 12-21
FRED 29/7: 12-18
LÖRD 30/7: 10-13
Hur är du när du förlorar?
– När jag var yngre var jag en dålig förlorare. Nu tänker jag mer
vad jag kunde gjort annorlunda. Jag vill påstå att jag är en bra förlorare.
–
Och när Jonas Leandersson vinner, vem är han då?
– En god vinnare. Är nöjd och glad för att jag vunnit och över min
insats. Men jag är ödmjuk inför mina konkurrenter.

30 PROGRAMME O-RINGEN VÄRMLAND 2017
Competition data
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 2250 1200 1950 2250 2700
D18E 6,5 2,4 5,6 3,8 6,4 09:00 1:15 000
D20E 8,4 2,6 6,1 3,9 7,3 10:45 1:15 000
D21E 11,6 2,6 9,1 4,4 10,3 11:30 1:15 000
H18E 7,8 2,8 6,2 4,2 7,4 09:15 1:15 000
H20E 10,1 2,9 8,2 4,4 9,7 10:00 1:15 000
H21E 13,3 3,0 10,4 4,9 11,5 11:45 1:15 000
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 2250 2650 1550 2250 2700
D21 7,8 6,8 7,4 3,7 7,5 08:50 1:15 000
D21L 10,0 8,3 9,0 4,2 9,1 09:30 1:15 000
H20 6,9 6,2 6,6 3,7 6,9 11:47 1:15 000
H21-1 9,4 8,7 9,2 4,4 9,0 10:40 1:15 000
H21-2 9,5 8,9 9,1 4,5 9,1 11:10 1:15 000
H21L 12,5 10,3 11,5 4,8 11,2 11:30 1:15 000
H35 8,0 6,7 8,1 4,2 7,6 08:30 1:10 000
H40 7,5 6,6 7,0 4,1 7,3 08:32 1:10 000
H45 7,1 6,0 6,4 4,0 7,1 10:25 1:10 000
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 1750 2650 1950 1400 1800
D21K 4,6 4,2 4,7 3,3 4,5 09:20 1:15 000
D35K 4,0 3,9 3,9 3,1 4,1 11:30 1:10 000
D40K 3,9 3,7 4,0 3,1 3,9 08:30 1:10 000
D45K 3,7 3,5 3,7 2,9 3,8 08:31 1:10 000
D50K 3,5 3,4 3,4 2,7 3,3 10:59 1:10 000
D55K 3,3 3,1 3,2 2,5 3,3 08:35 1:10 000
D60K 3,2 2,8 3,0 2,4 3,0 08:36 1:7 500
D65K 2,9 2,7 2,7 2,2 2,8 11:00 1:7 500
D70K 2,6 2,6 2,6 1,9 2,5 11:29 1:7 500
H21K 6,6 6,3 6,2 3,9 6,5 09:02 1:15 000
H35K 6,0 5,5 5,7 3,7 5,8 09:37 1:10 000
H40K 5,3 5,0 5,2 3,5 5,3 11:29 1:10 000
H45K-1 4,6 4,4 4,7 3,3 4,5 11:34 1:10 000
H45K-2 4,7 4,5 4,7 3,3 4,6 08:32 1:10 000
H50K 4,6 4,3 4,5 3,1 4,4 08:50 1:10 000
H55K 4,3 4,0 4,2 2,9 4,2 09:15 1:10 000
H60K 4,1 4,0 4,1 2,7 4,2 10:40 1:7 500
H65K 3,5 3,3 3,5 2,5 3,6 09:20 1:7 500
H70K 3,1 2,8 3,0 2,3 2,9 11:10 1:7 500
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 1900 2650 1950 1550 2650
D18 5,5 4,8 5,3 3,3 5,2 08:40 1:15 000
D20 6,0 5,3 5,5 3,4 5,5 10:30 1:15 000
D35 6,4 5,7 5,9 3,5 6,2 10:33 1:10 000
D40 5,6 4,7 5,2 3,4 5,1 09:30 1:10 000
H17-20K 5,2 4,5 4,9 3,3 4,9 09:35 1:15 000
H18 6,1 5,6 5,6 3,5 6,4 09:15 1:15 000
H50-1 6,1 5,3 5,6 3,8 5,8 10:23 1:10 000
H50-2 6,0 5,3 5,7 3,7 5,7 11:25 1:10 000
H55 5,5 5,0 5,3 3,5 5,2 11:30 1:10 000
Map scales
Note that the ”Map scale” column indicates the scale for long distance races (Stages 1-3 and
Stage 5). Classes with scale 1:15000 for those stages have a 1:10000 scale for stage 4. Other clases
and courses have the same scale for all stages.
Classes in the Elite Tour have a 1:4000 scale for the sprint (Stage 2).
No results displays
This year we will not have results displays out at the arenas. Instead, results will be posted continuously
on oringenonline.se, where you can quickly go in and find your and your friends’ and
clubmates’ results. The website works equally well on computers and mobile devices.
Results lists on paper will be posted at O-Ringen Square each afternoon/evening.
Control station when you leave the arena
Control stations are used to check that each competitor uses the correct Punching Card during his
or her race. All competitors must pass the control station on the way to the start. Control stations are
located on the edges of the arena (see arena maps for each stage). It is the competitor’s responsibility
to make sure that the Punching Card being used is the same as the one registered in O-Ringen’s
competition system. The competitor can do this by checking that the number displayed in the SI
unit at the control station matches the Punching Card’s number. If it matches, the competitor can
proceed to the start. If it does not match, the competitor must go to the Red Start, where necessary
corrections can be made. The Red Start is located next to the control station.
The Punching Card number that you have registered can be checked at oringenonline.se. You
can change your Punching Card number for free at any time at oringen.se/bytbricka. If you have
the wrong chip number registered, make the change for free ahead of time so you can quickly
and easily pass through the control station on the way to the start.
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 1750 2650 1750 1400 1450
D15 4,6 4,4 4,4 3,4 4,8 12:05 1:15 000
D16 4,8 4,5 4,6 3,5 4,9 08:45 1:15 000
D17-20K 4,7 4,3 4,3 2,9 4,7 08:48 1:15 000
D45 4,7 4,3 4,4 3,3 4,6 08:55 1:10 000
D50 4,3 4,0 4,3 3,1 4,3 08:30 1:10 000
D55 4,3 3,7 4,1 2,9 3,8 08:30 1:10 000
D60 3,8 3,5 3,6 2,7 3,8 08:35 1:7 500
D65 3,6 3,3 3,5 2,5 3,3 10:15 1:7 500
D70 3,0 3,0 3,2 2,4 3,0 10:20 1:7 500
D75 3,0 2,9 2,9 2,1 2,8 10:25 1:7 500
D80 2,4 2,5 2,2 2,0 2,6 10:45 1:7 500
D85 2,1 2,4 2,1 1,7 2,3 10:45 1:7 500
H15 5,5 5,2 5,3 3,5 5,6 10:50 1:15 000
H16 5,6 5,4 5,5 3,5 5,8 09:11 1:15 000
H60 5,2 4,3 4,7 3,3 5,4 09:15 1:7 500
H65 4,7 4,1 4,5 3,1 4,7 09:16 1:7 500
H70 4,2 3,8 4,2 2,9 4,0 11:15 1:7 500
H75 3,6 3,4 3,4 2,8 3,3 11:20 1:7 500
H80 2,8 3,0 2,8 2,4 2,9 11:35 1:7 500
H85 2,3 2,5 2,5 2,0 2,7 09:41 1:7 500
Control station when you leave the arena
Clear
Control
To start
Red start
If you do not have the coorect Punching Card with you, that can be
corrected in the Red Start tent, located next to the control station.

PROGRAMME O-RINGEN VÄRMLAND 2017
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Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 1750 1400 1300 1000 900
Lätt 10,0 10,1 9,3 9,4 9,9 9,8 - 1:10 000
Lätt 5,0 5,1 4,6 4,8 5,0 5,1 - 1:10 000
Medelsvår 10,0 9,8 9,4 9,6 9,7 10,0 - 1:10 000
Medelsvår 2,5 2,6 2,4 2,6 2,5 2,6 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 3,0-ES 2,9 3,0 2,9 3,0 3,2 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 3,0-EU 3,0 2,9 3,0 2,9 3,1 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 3,3 3,3 3,3 3,4 3,2 3,3 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 3,5-ES 3,5 3,5 3,5 3,4 3,5 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 3,5-EU 3,5 3,6 3,5 3,5 3,5 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 4,0-ES 4,1 4,0 3,9 3,9 4,1 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 4,0-EU 4,0 3,9 3,9 3,9 4,0 - 1:7 500
Medelsvår 5,0 5,2 5,0 4,9 5,0 5,0 - 1:10 000
Medelsvår 6,0 6,2 5,7 5,8 5,9 6,0 - 1:10 000
Medelsvår 7,5 7,5 7,3 7,1 6,9 7,4 - 1:10 000
Svår 10,0 10,0 9,6 9,6 9,9 10,0 - 1:10 000
Svår 2,5 2,6 2,4 2,5 2,4 2,7 - 1:7 500
Svår 3,0 3,1 2,9 2,8 2,9 3,2 - 1:7 500
Svår 3,5 3,6 3,6 3,4 3,4 3,7 - 1:7 500
Svår 4,0 4,2 4,1 3,8 3,9 4,1 - 1:10 000
Svår 5,0 5,1 4,9 5,0 5,0 5,1 - 1:10 000
Svår 6,0 6,2 5,8 5,9 6,0 5,9 - 1:10 000
Svår 7,5 7,5 7,5 7,3 7,4 7,6 - 1:10 000
* EU = Eget upplägg/Personal Program, ES = Etappstart/ Stage Start
Queue number system for
short classes.
Short classes will have a new start system this
year. When you arrive at the start, pick up a
sticker with your class and a selected Call-up
Time printed. Attach the sticker to the designated
box on your bib number and come up
to the start when your Call-up Time is called.
This way you do not need to wait in line, but
can instead calmly warm up while waiting for
your start time.
If you want to start outside peak times, take
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 700 650 1300 1000 900
D11 2,9 2,7 3,0 2,3 2,9 08:36 1:10 000
D12 3,0 2,9 3,2 2,4 2,9 10:20 1:10 000
D12K 2,4 2,4 2,2 1,9 2,4 12:05 1:10 000
D13 4,1 3,6 3,6 3,0 4,4 10:05 1:10 000
D14 4,3 3,7 3,7 3,0 4,4 10:45 1:10 000
D14K 3,2 2,8 3,2 2,4 2,9 12:00 1:10 000
D16K 4,0 3,7 3,6 2,9 4,3 09:30 1:10 000
D90 1,9 1,9 1,8 1,5 1,8 08:50 1:7 500
H11 3,0 2,8 3,2 2,4 2,9 10:07 1:10 000
H12 3,1 3,0 3,3 2,4 2,9 08:30 1:10 000
H12K 2,5 2,4 2,3 1,9 2,3 12:08 1:10 000
H13 4,2 3,9 3,7 2,9 4,3 08:30 1:10 000
H14 4,2 4,0 3,9 3,0 4,4 08:45 1:10 000
H14K 3,0 2,8 3,3 2,4 2,9 09:30 1:10 000
H16K 4,2 3,7 3,8 2,9 4,4 11:28 1:10 000
H90 1,9 1,9 1,8 1,5 1,7 09:08 1:7 500
Klass Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Start S5 Map scale
To start 400 650 500 350 1050
Getting from the arena to the start line
Remember to pass control stations on the way to the start. And make sure to read which start method your class has and how it works.
ASSIGNED START TIMES
Shown Time – Call-Up Time
-3 minutesr
7,0%
6,0%
5,0%
4,0%
3,0%
2,0%
1,0%
0,0%
Startbelastning i kortklasser
08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30
a look at the graph showing when most starts
in short classes take place during a normal
O-Ringen.
Officials check your start time,
and you check your Punching
Card.
You can take your
control description.
D10 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,0 2,7 - 1:10 000
H10 2,5 2,4 2,6 2,0 2,7 - 1:10 000
Inskolning 1,8 1,6 1,3 1,5 1,8 - 1:10 000
Lätt 2,5 2,8 2,5 2,6 2,4 2,5 - 1:10 000
Lätt 3,5 3,4 3,4 3,3 3,5 3,6 - 1:10 000
Prova på 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,5 2,8 - 1:10 000
Prova på 4,0 3,8 4,0 3,7 3,9 4,4 - 1:10 000
Stolpjakten - - - - - - 1:10 000
U1 2,5 1,8 1,7 1,7 1,8 - 1:10 000
U2 2,6 2,5 2,6 2,4 2,7 1:10 000
-3 -2 -1 0
FREE INTERVAL START
Select a start time by attaching
a sticker with an available start
time to your bib number.
Officials check your start time,
and you check your Punching
Card. You can take your loose
control descriptions.
You walk up to your map box.
The lid on the map box has a
missing corner so that the class
is shown. Make sure to take the
correct map!
-2 -1 0
You walk up to your map box.
The lid on the map box has a
missing corner so that the class
is shown. Make sure to take the
correct map!
Start at the beep at 00 seconds
Start at the beep at
00 seconds or according to
officials’ instructions.
START PUNCH!
FREE START
No Call-up Time
The clock shows actual time.
Chute 1 Chute 2 Chute 3
Control punch yor Punching
Card.
You can take your
control description.
You walk up to your map box.
The lid on the map box has a
missing corner so that the class
is shown. Make sure to take the
correct map!
Start when you want.
START PUNCH!
CHASING START
No Call-up Time
The clock shows actual tme.
Call-up 3-5 minutes before your
start time.
You can take your
control description.
You walk up to your map box.
The lid on the map box has a
missing corner so that the class
is shown. Make sure to take the
correct map! You may not look
at the map
Start at your start time or
according to officials’ instructions.

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