Israel Open Championships 2024

Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, 2024 

Note: The Israel Open orienteering competitions have been moved to locations in central Israel.

Day 1  Megiddo – Middle distance

Day 1 info (in Hebrew – use translator tool)

Day 2  Ben Shemen – Long distance

Day 2 info (in Hebrew – use translator tool)

Event Director: Shalev Feldman

Course Planner: Itai Manor

Course Checker: Shalev Feldman

WAZE Driving Instructions  (from mobile phone):  TBD

Map scale:  1:10,00 for Long/Medium courses, 1:7500 for Short courses

Start Times

Competition Day 1:  9:00 to 11:00
Competition Day 2:  9:00 to 11:00.
Start lists will be published several days prior to event.

Registration

Price / TBD  for 2 days (includes SI card if required).
To guarantee your start time and use of an electronic punch, you must register no later than 4 days prior to the event.
All competitors from abroad must register by submitting the Registration form.
Registration deadline: March 31, 2024

Punching System

All events will be organized using the SPORTident electronic punching system. Competitors who have SI cards can bring and use their own cards.

Health and Safety

ISOA will provide first-aid at each competition site. Emergency care and major hospitals are within a 60-minute drive from the competition sites. ISOA will not bear responsibility related to medical costs for participants.

Awards Ceremony

Winning scores are a cumulative two-day total. Medals will be awarded for each category at the conclusion of the second day of competition.

AWARD CEREMONY – Saturday at 12:30

Contact Info

For more information, and to register, send email to: Israel Orienteering Office

Courses & Categories

DAY 1:
Courses /
Categories

Length
(km)
Controls Climb
(m)
Expected Winning
Time (min)
Long
H21A, H35A
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Medium +
D21A
H18A, H21B, H40
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Medium A
H50A, H55, H60A
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Medium B
D18A, D21B, D35,
H21C, H35B, H45
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Medium Y
D16A, D18B
H16A, H18B
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Short + D
D21C, D40, D45,
D50, D55, D60, D65A
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Short + H
H50B, H60B, H65, H70
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Gold
D65B, D75
H75, H80, H85, H90
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Short
D14A, D16B
H14A, H16B, 
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Shorty
D12, D14B
H12, H14B,
TBD TBD TBD TBD

D=Women | H= Men

Recreational (family) course during the championships.
On-site registration available, depending on weather conditions.

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O-Training and Travel in Israel

Come and enjoy additional days O-training and sightseeing in Israel.Contact Oded (office@nivut.org.il

Inexpensive Accommodations in Israel

Israel Youth Hostel Association – Network of guesthouses and youth hostels throughout Israel.
Israel Hostels (ILH) – Independent Travelers’ Accommodation
Abraham Hostels – Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Eilat  locations