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Riga, Latvia
29-31 August 2023

Terrain

Trainings in different kinds of forests

For any age

Perfect for kids from 6 to 14 years old

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Programme

 

Tuesday 29th of August

(Both morning and afternoon training locations can be reached by public transport from Riga)

Morning: Welcome and Training (Forest).
Direction training “Šmerlis” (Bus stop “Alfa” if using public transport).

Afternoon: Training (forest). Summer Magnēts, Mežaparks, 8 different courses depending on length and difficulty.
Start from 16:00 to 19:30, Finish closes at 21:00. Meet at 18:30 at training centre (possibility to participate in physical training with Magnets team before or after the race)

 

Afternoon training centre Mežaparks:

www.magnets.lv   stage 64 Mežaparks

Sample map Mežaparks:

 

Wednesday 30th of August
For both trainings on Wednesday, a car will be needed (Magnets team can help with car sharing for those without a car)

– Morning: Training (forest). Technical contour training  – Bumbukalns

Sample map Bumbukalns:

 

-Afternoon: Training (forest). Summer Magnēts, Vilkukalni R. 8 different courses depending on length and difficulty. Start from 16:00 to 19:30, Finish closes at 21:00. Meet at 18:30 at training centre (possibility to participate in physical training with Magnets team before or after the race)

Afternoon Training Centre Vilkukalni R:

www.magnets.lv  stage 65 Vilkukalni R

 

sample map Vilkukalni R:

 

Thursday 31st of August

Possible to reach both training locations by train or bus.

– Morning: Training (forest). International relay – map Vecāķi

-Afternoon: Training (forest). Summer Magnēts, Silakrogs. 8 different courses depending on length and difficulty. Start from 16:00 to 19:30, Finish closes at 21:00. Meet at 18:30 at training center (possibility to participate in physical training with Magnets team before or after the race).

Goodbye activities

 

Afternoon Training Centre Silakrogs:

www.magnets.lv  stage 66 Silakrogs

Sample map Silakrogs:

 

 

*Some corrections might
happen to agenda, as well as exact timings for trainings to be specified

 

 

Additional info for training courses

SPORTident electronic punching system will be used at all training courses. Please bring your SI cards, compass as well as description holders.

Possibilities for lunch or dinner:

Tuesday 29 August: shopping mall “Alfa” nearby the training location in the morning

Wednesday 30 August: shopping mall “Spice” on the way back from the morning training

During afternoon trainings, food for purchase (cash only) available – pancakes and soup at event center

Also lots of other options available in Riga

 

Travel Info

By plane

Riga is within easy to reach by flights. Riga airport is located within 15 minutes’ drive to city center

Public transport (bus No 22) allows you to reach Riga city center from Riga Airport.  

Public transport schedule: www.rigassatiksme.lv select EN for English

www.1188.lv select EN for English, intercity bus and train schedules.

Google maps is also helpful with transport options.

A car is necessary to reach the training areas on Wednesday. Magnets team can help with car sharing and you are welcome to join us in our cars& minibus. 

Camp Center

Park Albatros
The swimming pools are free for guests.
You’ll find a wide range of services, from bars to restaurants and pizzerias, local shops, bike hire, sports and children’s facilities, etc.
The houses are like mobile homes, basically equipped for cooking (there is only the minimum!).
There’s a supermarket where you can buy food and cook yourself, or just pick up some delicacies ( from the market as well).
We have asked and are discussing special rates for continental breakfasts, packed lunches and full Italian dinners.

Nearby activities

Spice up your stay with more orienteering!

Extend your training camp by a few days and take part in the orienteering nearby Ventspils – Latvian Championship in Middle Distance and Relay on 2-3 September, 2023.

All classes available:

MW12,14,16,18,20,21E,21A,21B,35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75, 80, 85

OPEN 1 – technically easy and short course

OPEN 2 – middle length and average difficulty course

Latvijas čempionāti orientēšanās sportā (lof.lv)

Holiday ideas

– Visit | LiveRiga

– mammadaba – Home

Accommodation

Riga and surroundings offerplenty of opportunities for accommodation. Let us know if you need any assistance or guidance! 

Any question? Ask!

Contact the team Magnēts at magnets@magnets.lv