Organizers 

Latvian Orienteering Federation (Reg. Nr. 40008021960)
SIA O! Latvija,  

OK “Azimuts” 

Smiltene Municipality 

 

Organizing Team 

Event director: Matiss Ratnieks 

Results: Karlis Osis and Toms Baltacis 

Course planners: Aigars Leiboms, Vilnis Velkeris 

Map – Vilnis Velkeris 

 

Event advising 

IOF Event advisor – Guntars Mankus 

National controller – Janis Lazdans 

 

Event programme

23.05.2025 

From 16.00 till 20.00 Arrival and accreditation in Dāvja Ozoliņa Primary School, Ape 

From 16.00 till 20.00 Model training, “Apes pagrieziens” area 

 

24.05.2025 

From 11.00 Registration in the competition center “Enītes” 

12.30 Start of the Baltic Masters and open competition long distance 
12.30 - 14.30 Starts for OPEN classes in freely chosen time
16.00 Long distance medal ceremony

 

25.05.2025 

11.30 Start of the Baltic Masters and open competition middle distance 

14.00 Prize giving and closing ceremony 

 

Competition venue 

 

 

Competition arena: “Ēnītes”, Ape parish, Smiltene Municipality (Google maps, BalticMaps) 

Coordinates:  57.50077, 26.66874

Event office:  Dāvja Ozoliņa Apes Primary School (Pasta iela 26, Ape, Apes pilsēta, Smiltenes novads, LV-4337).

Model training:
Location - Apes pagrieziens, Ape parish, Smiltene Municipality (Google maps, Balticmaps)

We offer the opportunity to participate in the training of the Baltic Orienteering Championships on May 23rd from 16.00 to 20.00. Maps can be ordered in advance until May 20 at 23:59 using entry form.

Map price - 2 EUR. Payment must be made to the O! Latvija account of SIA by May 20! In case of questions write to matiss.ratnieks@lof.lv.
The maps can be picked up from Event center (D. Ozoliņa Apes pamatskola) on Friday 23rd May from 16.00 till 20.00.There will be additional 20 maps available for purchase in the Event center. The payments can be made only by card.

Distances
Competition center - parking - 300m
Competition center - start - 500m

 

Map  

Map: „Apes pagrieziens”, Mapmaker: Vilnis Veļkeris, mapped in 2024 – 2025. Old map is available here. 

Scale: Long distance – 1:15000, for classes MW16, MW18, MW20, MW21E, MW35; 1:10000 for other classes. 

Middle distance all classes scale – 1:10000. 

Contours 2.5 m.  

LĢIA digital surface model data was used in the mapping process. 
        

 

Terrain

Terrain with good and medium runnability. Mainly a pine forest with young growths of various ages and clearings. Characterized by medium and small relief features. The competition area is crossed by several newly built roads, and there is also a distinct network of forest compartment rides. In the southern part of the map, there are swamps and islets of various sizes. The maximum height difference in the area is 30 meters, with an elevation of about 150 meters above sea level. Running might be hindered by vegetation that has started to grow, including ferns, raspberry bushes, and occasionally nettles. In the new clearings, the soil has been plowed into furrows for forest planting. 

 

Climate and hazards 

The average temperature in the Ape area in May is 13°C (the highest recorded being 20°C and the lowest 6°C). On average, there are about 12 rainy days per month. Toward the end of the month, the weather is usually sunny and warm as summer approaches. 

 

Embargoed areas 

See map here

A strict embargo applies to the red indicated area, meaning that competitors, team officials, and other persons, who, through knowledge of the terrain, may influence the results of the BOC 2025, Latvian Orienteering Championships, Baltic OPEN, and Baltic Masters Orienteering Championships, are not allowed to enter the area. 

 

Classes 

Baltic Masters championships: MW35, MW40, MW45, MW50, MW55, MW60, MW65, MW70, MW75, MW80, MW85 

Baltic Open competition*: MW12, MW14, MW16, MW18, MW20, MW21E MW21A, MW21B 

OPEN1 – technically easy and short course 

OPEN2 – average complexity and longer course 

OPEN courses will start in freely chosen time. 

 

*The results for first day (excluding MW21B) will be included in Latvian Cup ranking. 

** Participants registered in LOF athlete register (ODB) and holding LOF license will also compete for Latvian Championships Long medals on May 24rd. 

 

National team athletes participating in Baltic Championships relay cannot run Masters championship or OPEN competition on the same day (May 24th) 

No Russia and Belorussia citizens can take part in those competitions

Course lengths

LONG (24.05):

Class	Length (km)	CP	Climb (m)	Refreshments points	Class	Length (km)	CP	Climb (m)	Refreshments points
M12	3,1	11	35	1	W12	2,9	9	30	1
M14	4,7	11	50	1	W14	4,2	10	45	1
M16	7,1	12	80	1	W16	5,8	11	60	1
M18	9,2	17	110	2	W18	7,6	14	85	2
M20	10,7	17	120	2	W20	9,0	17	100	2
M21	16,4	26	170	3	W21	12,3	21	145	3
M21A	8,4	16	90	2	W21A	6,9	14	70	2
M21B	6,6	13	70	2	W21B	4,9	12	55	1
M35	10,7	17	120	2	W35	7,6	14	85	2
M40	9,2	17	110	2	W40	6,9	14	70	2
M45	8,4	16	90	2	W45	6,6	13	70	2
M50	7,9	14	85	2	W50	5,8	11	60	1
M55	6,9	14	70	2	W55	4,7	10	50	1
M60	6,6	13	70	2	W60	4,7	10	50	1
M65	5,8	11	60	1	W65	4,2	10	45	1
M70	4,9	12	55	1	W70	3,5	9	40	1
M75	4,9	12	55	1	W75	3,5	9	40	1
M80	2,5	8	30	1	W80	2,5	8	30	1
M85	2,5	8	30	1	W85	2,5	8	30	1
OPEN1	3,4	10	35	1
OPEN2	6,7	13	70	2

MIDDLE (25.05)

Class	Length (km)	CP	Climb (m)	Class	Length (km)	CP	Climb (m)
M12	2,4	8	30	W12	2,4	8	30
M14	2,9	10	40	W14	2,7	10	35
M16	3,5	13	45	W16	3,1	12	40
M18	3,8	14	50	W18	3,4	12	50
M20	3,8	14	50	W20	3,4	12	50
M21E	5,5	18	80	W21E	4,3	15	70
M21A	4,5	15	65	W21A	3,6	12	50
M21B	3,5	13	45	W21B	3,1	12	40
M35	5,3	17	80	W35	4,1	14	65
M40	5,3	17	80	W40	4,1	14	65
M45	5,0	16	70	W45	3,6	12	50
M50	4,7	16	65	W50	3,6	12	50
M55	4,5	15	65	W55	3,3	11	45
M60	4,1	14	60	W60	3,3	11	45
M65	4,1	14	60	W65	2,9	10	40
M70	3,3	11	45	W70	2,9	10	40
M75	2,8	10	40	W75	2,5	10	40
M80	2,5	10	40	W80	2,0	8	30
M85	2,5	10	40	W85	2,0	8	30
OPEN1	2,6	9	35
OPEN2	3,6	15	55

 

Registration and entry fees 

Registration online: https://lof.lv/pieteikumi/?act=info&id=2025052324

Entry fees

Registration date	One day	Both days
MW21-60
03.02.25 – 11.05.25 12.05.25 – 19.05.25	18 EUR 20 EUR	34 EUR 38 EUR
MW16-20, 65-85 OPEN
03.02.25 – 11.05.25 12.05.25 – 19.05.25	13 EUR 15 EUR	24 EUR 28 EUR
MW12-14
03.02.25 – 11.05.25 12.05.25 – 19.05.25	9 EUR 11 EUR	16 EUR 20 EUR

Entry fee must be transferred to the O! LATVIJA bank account by each entry deadline.  

The payments only with the bank card will be accepted in the competition center.

Online entry is considered as a guarantee for paying entry fee. 

OPEN course registration also in the competition center for the last entry deadline price. 

 

In case of cancellation of entry up to 19.05.2025 a refund is possible. Cancellation after last deadline or not starting -  no refunds will be provided. In case of event cancellation due to force majeure, no refunds will be provided. 

 

For entry changes after the deadline please send an e-mail to lvkaos [at] inbox.lv 

 

O! LATVIJA bank details: 
 

Doping is strictly forbidden and the organisers of BOC are dedicated to supporting the anti-doping authorities in their work. Doping tests are always carried out in accordance with the procedures described in the WADA International Standard for Testing. The IOF Anti-Doping Rules and the World Anti-Doping Code apply.

  

Electronic punching system 

SportIdent AIR+ only. 

Organizers will use the SIAC punching system with a contactless finish line without backup punching at the finish. It is the competitor's responsibility to activate his SIAC card in contactless punching mode. SIAC battery test stations will be placed at the competition arena and the start area so that competitors can check out SIAC's battery level before they start.  

Competitors with their own SIAC card must indicate their card number in the application form. It is possible to rent a SIAC card from the organizers. SIAC card rental fee – 3.- EUR for two days. 

 

In case of losing hired SPORTIdent card, competitor must compensate full SI card value - 70.- EUR. 

 

Prize giving 

Baltic Masters 

3 best every day in each class are awarded with a medal.  3 best after 2 days (long + middle) in each class will be awarded with a prize 

 

Participants registered in LOF athlete register (ODB) and holding LOF license will also compete for Latvian Championships medals on May 24rd. 

 

Baltic Open competition 

3 best after 2 days (long + middle) in each class will be awarded with a prize 

 

Parking, accommodation, catering 

Parking cars is allowed only in designated areas provided by organizers. 

Please find accommodation options in attached document. 

Other options can be found on local tourism office websites: 

 

Both days catering in the competition centre by café “Tris Pipari un kūkas” will be available. It is possible to order hot meals before by contacting Agija, t. +371 29 451 73

Training opportunities
 
OK Azimuts local events (Smiltene area)
OK Aluksne training possibilities (Ape un Alūksne area). Contact Vilnis Velkeris (t. +371 29 273 114).
 

Services during competition 

First aid, cafe, WC 

 

Contact: 

Matīss Ratnieks 

mob.+371 20252282 

matiss.ratnieks [at] lof.lv  

Event website: https://boc.lof.lv