ECO-Race 2023 | DadsNetworkhk

【低碳足跡】城市定向賽由政府之環境及自然保育基金，DADs Network主辦及定向屬會山海公城作技術支援，以推廣環保低碳生活訊息並認識「碳足印」及「碳中和」議題為目的，期待召集熱愛運動和戶外活動的家庭、學生及定向愛好者，按不同組別進行城市定向透過徒步定向方式宣揚及實踐低碳生活，透過運動和探索社區增進家庭間的關係。

Eco-Race is funded by the Government's Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF), organized by DADs Network and affiliated by MOPC as technical support. The race aims to promote the message of environmentally friendly and the "carbon footprint" issues. We look forward to gathering families, students and orienteering enthusiasts who love sports and outdoor activities to compete in city orienteering in different classes. We expect participants to practice a low-carbon lifestyle by competing by-foot, and enhance relationships among families through exercise and exploring the communities.

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【ECO-Race】Orienteering Competition

Event details

Date: November 25, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Event Locations: Lok Fu and Wong Tai Sin
Assembly Point: HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity

Competition Format: Urban Orienteering (Foot Orienteering)

Teams must use the orienteering map provided by the organizer to plan their own routes and visit as many checkpoints as possible to earn ECO-points. They must return to the finish line within the specified time. Team with the highest ECO-points and shortest completion time will be the winner.

Registration Deadline: November 5, 2023 (Sunday)【Registration Closed!】
Inquiries: registration@dadsnetworkhk.org / WhatsApp 5545 3364 (Mavis LAM)

The first 80 registered teams will receive finisher medals and limited edition gifts.
There will be a carnival in the afternoon.
All participants will receive souvenirs and finisher certificates.

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Registration details

Classes

Qualifications

Registration Fee

Race Information

Classes' Event Time

Souvenirs and Awards

Special gifts for the first 80 registered teams

Commemorative tote bag designed by local illustration JasonTommy (小塗蛙)
Commemorative T-shirt designed by local illustration JasonTommy (小塗蛙)
"ECO-Race" finisher medal

Participant’s Pack

Each Participant’s pack includes the following items:

"ECO-Race" bib
Reusable timing chip (attached on the bib)
"ECO-Race" eco-bag
Acti-Tape and Flexi-Patch sponsored by NUTRIWORKS
ZB Biodegradable Refreshing Body Wipes sponsored by Zionburg
"Carbonopoly" board game published by DADs Network
Finisher certificate

Awards and Prizes

Each group has a champion, runner-up, and third runner-up including trophies and prizes. In the Challenge group, a champion, runner-up, and third runner-up for men’s, women’s, and mixed teams including trophies and prizes. Winning teams will receive trophies, generous prizes, and sports brand vouchers. No prizes will be given in the CATI.

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FAQ & Acknowledgment

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is orienteering? Will I need to take a vehicle for this city orienteering race?

Orienteering is a sport that tests intelligence and mental agility. Using an orienteering map provided by the organizers, participants plan their own routes within a time limit, visiting the most pre-designated checkpoints and returning to the finish line on time. At each checkpoint, participants must check off their progress to earn points. The team with the highest total score and the shortest completion time wins. The orienteering map provides more accurate information than other navigation tools (such as Google Maps) and includes all necessary data for the competition, including the start, finish, and checkpoint locations. Participants must complete the activity on foot and are not allowed to use any form of transportation.

2. Can people with no prior experience participate? Does participation require an exhaustive run or exceptional physical fitness?

Even those with no orienteering experience can participate in urban orienteering. The organizers will hold an online introductory session and orienteering instruction before the event, welcoming first-timers and families to join the children's group. While participants with good physical fitness or athletic backgrounds may have some advantages, each participant can plan their own route based on their abilities and explore Lok Fu and Wong Tai Sin with teammates. The difficulty and scope of the activity will be divided into different groups, allowing participants to choose the team that best suits their abilities.

3. Does the event offer luggage storage?

The event will begin with a meeting and registration at the HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, the event center. Luggage storage will be available on-site for your convenience, ensuring you have a great time.

4. Are the exclusive gifts and player packs for the first 80 teams counted per team? When will they be distributed?

Each participant will receive one race pack, and the first 80 teams to register will each receive a limited-edition gift. Race packs will be distributed upon registration, and participants who have registered for a physical finisher's certificate will receive one upon completion of the race. Limited-edition gifts will also be distributed after the race.

5. What activities are happening at the carnival afternoon?

The afternoon carnival celebration will feature several activities for participants, all free of charge, from 13:30 to 17:00. Participants can relax or have a meal after completing the races before joining the activities. Various booths will be available, including experiences with emerging sports, a mini orienteering maze, and eco-themed games. Additionally, a tote bag screen printing workshop will be available, where each member of the first 80 registered teams can have a limited-edition commemorative tote bag printed. A photo area with a backdrop and an awards ceremony will also be held.