Carnikavas Legends rogaining

1. GOAL

1.1   Determine the best rogainers of Riga and Latvia in different age groups and distances.
1.2   Increase the number of active rogainers and promote the growth of sportsmanship.
1.3.   To promote a healthy and nature-friendly lifestyle for residents and guests of Latvian cities. To involve the population in physical activities and encourage them to focus on a healthier way of life.
1.4.   Increase the visibility of rogaining sport in Riga and Latvia
1.5   Combine cycling, running and team orienteering in the sport of orienteering.
1.6   Involve participants of different ages by offering different types of sports (running and cycling), distances (2h, 4h, 6h, Individual 2h run, individual 3h MTB) and age groups (Juniors, Seniors, Families, Mixed).

2. TIME AND ORGANIZER

2.1. Legends of Carnikava rogaining will take place on August 17, 2025.

2.2. The association “Adventure competition association” is responsible for organizing rogaining. (xEvents) in cooperation with SIA XEvents. Contact information: e-mail: xevents@xevents.lv.

3. GENERAL TERMS

3.1   Rogaining is a competition where teams (in MTB and rogaining running distances - individuals), orienting themselves in the area, visit checkpoints marked on the map in a selected order, with different point values, trying to collect the largest possible total of points during the control time of their distance.
3.2   During the distance, participants move only on foot (in MTB distances by bicycle), using the map issued by the competition organizers for navigation. During the distance, it is allowed to use electronic navigation devices only in case of getting lost.
3.3.   During Rogaining, the traffic is not stopped, and when participating in the competition, it is the responsibility of the participants to comply with the road traffic regulations of the Republic of Latvia, follow the instructions of the judges and organizers of the competition, and observe the specially marked places in the distance and in the center of the competition.
3.4.   The organizers of the competition reserve the right to delay the start, change the course of the competition, stop the teams at a distance or stop the competition if it is related to dangerous weather conditions or other conditions related to the safety of the participants of the competition.
3.5   Within the competition, it is allowed to include the company or organization's name or brand in the team name, stickers on the inventory, participants' clothing in accordance with the regulations. Any type of advertising activities of companies or organizations not coordinated with the organizers is prohibited in competitions and related events. The penalty for non-compliance with point 1 is 2000 EUR. Advertising is allowed on participants' clothes, shoes and competition equipment (backpacks, etc.).
3.6   The organizers reserve the right to change and correct the šs rules, procedures and requirements at any time before and during the competition.

4. COMPETITION DISTANCES

2h rogaining, 4h rogaining and 6h rogaining take place in teams of 2-4 participants, at least one of whom has reached the age of 18 on the day of the competition.

2h rogaining run takes place individually, where the participant plans his distance and tries to collect as many points as possible while running for 2h.

3h bicycle rogaining takes place individually, where the participant plans his distance and tries to collect as many points as possible while riding a bicycle.

Rogaining hike is a distance that can be traveled by anyone who is not in a hurry and wants to see the more beautiful places indicated on the map, take pictures in them and enjoy the orienteering elements. Marks will not be fixed at checkpoints for participants of short distances, and the start and finish times have not been determined either. Like the participants of other distances, the participants of the hike will receive commemorative medals and supporter's goodies at the finish, as well as participate in a raffle for Garmin watches and other prizes. Just remember - the distance can be completed at any time, but if you want to participate in the lottery and get a medal, you will have to finish no sooner than before the start time of the last distance and no later than 30 minutes after the control time of the last distance.

2h children's walk (3~5km) for children up to 12 years old (inclusive). You can go on Rogaining walks using the application or with an instructor provided by the competition organizer. If a child under the age of 7 participates in Rogaining's walk, he must be accompanied by one adult who accompanies and takes responsibility for the child. The accompanying adult does not have to pay for participation.

5. MEMBER GROUPS

5.1 Participant groups are determined by the age reached in the year of the competition. The exception is the family group, where the group is determined by the age on the day of the competition.

MJ, WJ, XJ (only for 6h distance) - menšušušu or mixed junior groups, age of all team members from 13 to 22 years (inclusive);

MV, WV, XV (only for 6h distance) - menšušušu or mixed senior groups, all team members age from 40;

MSV, WSV, XSV (only for 6h distance) - menšušušu or mixed super senior groups, all team members age from 55;

MO, WO, XO (for 2h, 4h and 6h distances) - menšušušu or mixed open groups, all team members age from 13;

VS, SS (for 2h rogaining run) - menšu, vieviešu.

GIM (for 2h, 4h and 6h distances) - family group, the age of at least one participant in the team on the day of the competition is 5 to 12 years and at least one participant is 23 years old and older.

6. REGISTERŠPROCEDURE FOR EXTENSION AND CHANGES

6.1   Applications for competitions on the website are available until Thursday of the week of the stage (including). It is also possible to register on the day of the stage at the competition center, paying with a bank payment card or another electronic payment method.
6.2   By filling out the registration form on the website and participating in the competition, all participants confirm that they have read the regulations and take full responsibility for their health and possible injuries during the distance. Underage participants are the responsibility of an adult team member or parents upon submission of written parental permission. A sample permit can be found here.
6.3   On the day of the competition, upon receiving the team's start package (a set of team numbers, SI cards, wristbands, ordered rental equipment), the team representative, without leaving the delivery place, makes sure that there is nothing missing. If it is missing, the organizers must be immediately requested to issue the missing document. The participants are responsible for handing over the issued inventory to the organizers immediately after the finish in an undamaged form.
6.4   Revoking participation in the competition for a team or an individual participant, not coming to the competition, in case of disqualification of the team, the participation fee is not returned or transferred.
6.5   If the laws and regulations in force at the time of the event allow only a non-contact event, then the format and range of services of the event is modified to meet the requirements of the laws, but takes place on the same date. In that case, the participation fee is not returned or transferred to another stage.
6.6   If the competition is postponed or canceled due to force majeure and the laws of that time prohibit holding a non-contact event as well, then the participation fee is transferred to the postponed date or one of the next stages at the choice of the team.
6.7 You can make changes in the composition of the participants or add a participant by sending information to the organizers by e-mail xevents@xevents.lv. On the day of the race, changes can be made in the Info tent. As a result of the changes made in the last week, participants will be assigned numbers without names. Until the Monday of the race week, changes will be made free of charge, after that 5 EUR.

In order to make changes, you must do the followingši:
1) write an e-mail to the organizers at xevents@xevents.lv and send changes about the team's distance, name or followši data of the new participant:
- name, surname (required)
- gender (required)
- birth data (yyyy-mm-dd) format (required)
- email (required)
- phone (mandatory)
- country
- city
2) If changes are made after Monday of the competition week, a payment of EUR 5 must be made to Adventure Competition Association, reg. no.: 40008154479, bank account: LV39PARX0021201040001, bank: Citadele banka AS, purpose of payment: Team name / change. the change would happen faster, send a payment order), we will make the change.

To add a member to an existing team, you must do the following:
1) payment must be made in the amount of the current participation fee for one participant (participation fees are indicated in the regulations) to the Association of Adventure Competitions, reg. no.: 40008154479, bank account: LV39PARX0021201040001, bank: Citadele banka AS, purpose of payment: Team name / additional participant.
2) write an e-mail to the organizers at xevents@xevents.lv and send the following data of the new participant:
- name, surname (required)
- gender (required)
- birth data (yyyy-mm-dd) format (required)
- email (required)
- phone (mandatory)
- country
- city
After receiving the payment (for the change to happen faster, send a payment order), we will make the change.

7. MEMBERSHIP FEE AND SUBSCRIPTION

7.1 The participation fee includes a medal for each finisher, chips marking the competition in the SI (except for participants who have not yet reached the age of 3 in the year of the event, 2h for a children's walk and 3h for a rogaining hike), card making, wristbands, participant number, clips, equipment for recording results and processing results, drink and energy pack, medical assistance, winners' prizes, lottery and other organizational expenses. ISOSTAR sports drinks, gels and bars and GARMIN watches will be available for purchase at the competition center.
7.2 Participation fee (per participant – fee includes SIAC ID):

17.08.2025 Carnikava - līdz	28.07	10.08	15.08	17.08
6h un 4h rogainingam	28	32	37	42
Up to 18 years and seniors from 62 years	18	22	26	30
Children up to 12 years old	7	8	9	15
Business teams (only 4h dist.)	35	40	45	50
2h un 3h velo un 2h skrējienam	24	28	32	37
Young people aged 12-18 and seniors aged 62	18	20	24	32
Children up to 12 years old	7	8	9	15
Children's walk (for children under 18)	5	6	7	10
Rogaining hike (no result)	16	22	27	30

Sezonas abonementa maksa:

On all stages up to	31.12	31.01	16.03
6h un 4h rogainingam	105,00	112,00	126,00
Uz 1 rogainingu	21,00	22,40	25,20
2h un 3h velo rogainingam un 2h rogaininga skrējienam	90,00	96,00	108,00
Uz 1 rogainingu	18,00	19,20	21,60
3h rogaining hike (no result)	60,00	64,00	72,00
Uz 1 rogainingu	12,00	12,80	14,40

*The age of participants up to 12 years is determined taking into account the age of the participant on the day of the event.
7.3   With the "Honorary Family" participants receive a 20% discount from the specified stage price by registering in advanceš (the discount does not apply to subscriptions). To receive a discount, please send your family card photo and registration number to: xevents@xevents.lv. After receiving the data, we will send you a discount coupon code.
7.4   The season subscription discount can be received by registering a team for all rogainings on the dates indicated in the table below. You can register a team even if you don't know all the team members. If you don't know a team member, check the box "Specify a member later" at registration.
7.5   Clarification of participant data can be done free of charge by sending changes until the Tuesday of the week of each stage to xevents@xevents.lv (see section of the regulations on making changes).
7.7   In case of cancellation or postponement of the event, the participation fee can be refunded in full or transferred to another stage of your choice.

8. DISTANCES ARE MADEŠANA AND MARKŠANA

8.1   The competition takes place in accordance with the rules of the rogaining competition approved by the LOF, unless stated otherwise in the regulations. The Latvian version of the rules is published on the Latvian rogaining website: http://rogaining.lv/?ucat=3.
8.2   Before the start, a set of cards is issued – one competition card for each participant.
8.3   The participant's number must be worn in a visible place during the competition – to the bag or competition clothing.
8.4   Marking at checkpoints is done with the SPORTIdent marking system, using the SI card issued by the organizers for each team member. SI cards are not allocated to specific members, but to the team, so it does not matter which SI card each member of the team uses.
8.5   In order for the checkpoint to be counted, all team members must mark themselves at the checkpoint within two minutes, and when marking the CP, only the first marking time is taken into account. If a participant checks in multiple times, each team member's first specific KP mark is taken into account, so do not approach the checkpoint until you are sure that the entire team will be able to check in within the allotted time.
8.6   Using the issued wristbands, the team members need to firmly fasten the SI card around the arm before the start of the competition in such a way that it cannot be removed without damaging the wristband, and take care that the SI card is not damaged and torn from the hand until the finish, where it can be removed by the competition judge. Starting with an unapproved SI card may result in a disqualification or other punishment at the discretion of the head judge.
8.7   If, when marking a KP, there is no signal or the red marking signal does not flash, there is no SI station at the KP location or the KP is damaged, you must follow the appropriate instructions on the map.
8.8   The time of the team at the finish is fixed after the last mark of the participant at the finish CP. After marking, the SI card wristband must be removed, the SI card and the rest of the rented equipment must be handed over in the finish area under the supervision of the referee.
8.9.   For each missed minute after the Competition control time, the team receives 1 penalty point, which is deducted from the number of points collected by the team. If a team finishes more than 30 minutes after the Race Control Time, all points will be deducted from the team. CPs visited after the control time are not counted.
8.10.   For each broken SI card bracelet, the team receives 5 penalty points, which are deducted from the number of points collected by the team.
8.11.   It is the responsibility of the participants to observe the principles of fair play both in running the distance and in the use of equipment and other unauthorized aids. Running with a dog is allowed only on a leash. If, in the opinion of the judges, it creates advantages, it is also considered an aid and for the participants, in such cases the result is calculated, but in the results it is indicated as starting out of turn.
8.12.   If one of the team members has an accident or for other reasons the team is unable to continue the distance, it is necessary to contact the referees and coordinate the further action.
8.13.   After the team finishes or withdraws, the participants must hand over the rented SI card and other equipment, if used, to the competition organizers. At the time of handing over the equipment, the participant must make sure that the referee receiving the equipment has marked all the handed over equipment. The participant must pay a fine for the undelivered rented equipment in accordance with the relevant regulations.
8.14.   Participants in the competition are prohibited from leaving any kind of waste in the distance, š crossing fields, homestead yards, prohibited areas, as well as violating the prohibitions of private areas, motorized transport tools, as well as using any help from the outside, except for cases when first medical aid is necessary.
8.15.   At the judge's discretion, penalties may also be awarded for other violations not mentioned in the regulations, which, according to the judge's assessment, have created advantages, disturbances or threats in relation to other participants. For example, moving or damaging KP, etc. Penalties to be imposed are penalty points or disqualification.

9. INVENTORY AND INVENTORY RENT

9.1   A compass with degree divisions, a writing pad (waterproof marker for planning and notes), a ruler, a watch, a sports drink, energy food, weather-appropriate clothing will be useful for distance planning and execution.
9.2   Participants have the opportunity to rent compasses, they are previouslyš by booking at the time of registration on the website or by writing to the e-mail xevents@xevents.lv.
9.3   Participants are obliged to treat rental inventory with care and hand it over to the organizers undamaged. If the rental inventory is damaged or lost during the distance, the participant must cover the losses incurred by the organizers in the amount of: SI card – 80 EUR; Compass – 20 EUR; GPS - 80 EUR. The participant must cover the losses within 3 working days after the end of the competition by transferring the money to the bank account of the organizers.
9.4   A mobile phone (in a waterproof case if necessary) and/or a whistle is recommended, but not required, to call for help in an emergency.

10. RESULTS AND REWARDSŠANA

10.1   The result is made up of the sum of the KP points registered in the SI cards, minus the penalty points. If one of the teams (3h MTB and 2h O-Run - individually) has the same number of points, the team that collected the specific amount of points in the shortest time wins.
10.2   Confirmed competition results are published on the competition website not later than 3 days after the competition.
10.3   Competition prizes are awarded to the first three places in each group. The competition organizers reserve the right to congratulate only the first places, if the number of teams or participants in a certain group does not exceed 6 teams. Teams will be evaluated and awarded only within their age groups, thus neither junior, nor veteran, nor superveteran teams compete and are not awarded within the Open group.
10.4   Protests must be submitted in writing no later than 15 minutes after the announcement of the results, by paying a EUR 30 security deposit. It will be returned if the protest is upheld. The protest is considered immediately, if no additional information and investigation is necessary. All interested parties are informed about the decision taken. The head judge's decision is final and binding on all participants.

11. TVNET+ Enterprise Challenge Award

11.1. The purpose of the TVNET+ Enterprise Challenge Awards (hereinafter referred to as the Enterprise Award) is to provide the best enterprise teams in rogaining, to promote the collective cohesion, endurance and mutual cooperation of enterprises, offering exciting and sporting adventures to the teams. The award gives companies a unique opportunity to come together, build their strategy and compete in friendly competition, where the main emphasis is placed on the joy of participation, making new contacts and strengthening the collective, not just the element of competition.

The team participation fee is determined in clause 7.2 of the regulations. The business class membership fee additionally includes:

Separate rogaining and challenge prizes.
Link/logo in the list of commands to the homepage of the company.
Company photo collage in the season overall.
Special offers from cooperation partners.

11.2 The company award takes place within a 4-hour distance and their teams can be of any composition – mixed, womenšu or menši.

11.3. The Enterprise Award includes competition for individual awards between teams representing companies or organizations. All the points mentioned in the šth regulation apply to the Enterprise Award class, unless otherwise mentioned in point 8 and its sub-points.

11.4. In the company class, in each rogaining over a distance of 4 hours, the result of the participants is determined taking into account the total number of points obtained by the team at the checkpoints in the shortest possible time. In the event that two or more teams have the same number of points, the higher place is awarded to the team that finished faster.

11.5. Company awards are calculated by summing the points obtained by the respective company's team (by name) in the given distance in all rogainings together, except for 1 stage with the lowest result (also a skipped stage is considered as such). In case of the same amount of points, a higher place is determined by the sum of the time spent on the shorter distance. If the sums of the times are also the same, then the higher place is determined by the higher result of the last rogaining of the season.

11.5. The teams of the first three places of the company award, regardless of the group, are awarded with separate prizes. The result of the company class team is counted in the overall ranking of the Legends rogaining results for the corresponding class and group in which the team has competed, thus also participating in the overall award.

12. Legends Club Award

12.1. To participate in the “Legends Club Award” in the competition, participants can apply for clubs (eg orienteering, running clubs) consisting of 4-12 participants. To register for the club test, you must send the list and name of club members to rogainaklubukauss@gmail.com by March 20. If you want to add to the club's composition during the season, you can do so by writing to an e-mail until the Thursday of the competition week before each competition.

12.2. To participate in the club competition, at least 4 participants from one club must start in each rogaining, who participate in teams in one of the distances “2, 4, 6 hours”.

12.3. One member can be registered as part of only one club. The clubs represented during the season cannot be changed!
12.4. The club's rank is calculated by evaluating the points won by club members in each competition, the rank is credited depending on the place taken in the absolute rating of each distance.
12.5. Points won in all 5 stages of the season are taken into account in the evaluation of the Legend Clubs award.

12.6. The last rogaining of the season awards the three best clubs after of points earned. The winners will receive valuable prizes from our supporters at the awards ceremony!

13. Publicity and Privacy

13.1. Photos and videos will be taken during the competition.
13.2. When applying for the competition, the participants confirm that they do not object to the use of photos and video materials taken during rogaining for any marketing and advertising activities of the organizer and that the organizers have the right to use them for public relations and advertising purposes without coordination with the people appearing in them, as well as to offer other participants the opportunity to download the materials.
13.3. When applying for the competition, the participants confirm that they do not object to the publication of the list of participants and the results on the competition website.