General Information
Please read all the information below BEFORE contacting Match Director
GENERAL MAIN MATCH Squadding – Click HERE
TIME SCHEDULE – Pre-Match – Click HERE
COMPETITORS BY SQUAD MANUAL ACTION BOLT – Click HERE
COMPETITORS BY SQUAD SAO_SAS_CON – Click HERE
Stages
Download the Official Match Booklet with Stages – Click HERE
Rifle Equipment Check Manual
IPSC Rifle Equipment Check Manual 2024 Version – Click HERE
Contact Information
Match Director +358 45 1348 349
Range Master +45 26 81 00 33
First Aid at range +358 40 935 8016
Emergency Number 112 (You do not need an area code, just dial 112. Calls are free from all telephones.)
Match Ceremonies
Last Update: July 27, 2024
Opening Ceremony – August 3:
We will convene at 3 pm in Hollihaka Park, (address Saarankatu 2, 90100 Oulu) form up, and take a short walk to Kiikelinsaari, where the City of Oulu will officially welcome you to the match.
Awards Ceremony – August 10:
Starting at 6 pm in Ouluhalli (address Ouluhallintie 20, 90130 Oulu): dinner, music, speeches, medals, and much merriment
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IPSC Region Finland has negotiated some good offers for your convenience, right in the city centre. Distance to Ruutikangas range is 36 km.
Main match hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel in front of market square, 300 meters from city center, and next to the sea. Room quota is 140 rooms. You may book rooms from the quota by using the reservation code WSR24R. You may use on-line reservation system, or contact the sales service: tel. +358 20 1234 730, or via email [email protected] Room rates 80-150 euros/night/person.
Scandic hotels, Oulu City and Oulu Station
Oulu City is located 150 meters from the market square, and 200 meters from the centre. Oulu Station is located next to the city center, and 500 meters from the railway station. Distance to the market square is 400 meters.
Competition guests can book their room at the following address: http://www.scandichotels.fi/?bookingcode=BKIV250723
Reservations can also be made using the reservation code BKIV250724 by phone or email, using the hotels´ contact information listed below.
Scandic Oulu City Saaristonkatu 4, 90100 Oulu Tel: +358 300308464 Email: [email protected] More information: https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/oulu/scandic-oulu-city
Scandic Oulu Station Kajaaninkatu 17, 90100 Oulu Tel: +358 300308463 Email: [email protected] More information: https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/oulu/scandic-oulu-station Room rates 80-200 euros/night/person.
Original Sokos Hotel Arina (available 2.-11.8.2024!, quota 40 rooms) Located right in the city center, this hotel is in the middle of all that Oulu has to offer Oulu; restaurants, bars, clubs. Distance to the market square is 300 meters. Room rates 80-140 euros/night/person. |
Schedule of Events
Last Update: July 9, 2024
Firearm Permit Information
Official Match Ammo
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Ammunition will be delivered to the match venue.
Range Information
Information of Interest
Weather
Expected weather during the event: day 22 C/72 F, night 15 C/59 F
Sunrise at 4 am, sunset 10.30 pm
General information about Finland
- Finland is a safe country with a low crime rate
- Most Finns speak English and some Swedish
- Grocery stores are typically open between 7 am and 10 pm
- Wines and strong liquors are sold in Alko stores that are typically open from 9 am to 6 pm (Mon-Sat)
- There is no particular risk of infectious diseases – there are, however, ticks in the Oulu area and they can spread Lyme disease
- Tap water is safe to drink
- There is no tipping practice in restaurants, you can simply pay the list prices
- Adhere to speed limits. The fining system means that getting caught speeding is very expensive
- Corruption is virtually non-existent: you can, and should, trust authorities. Do not attempt bribery, it will only get you into trouble.
- Health care:
- Nordic countries & Australia: present your passport
- EU/ETA countries & Switzerland: present your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
- Other countries: traveller’s insurance
- Emergency care is always available to everyone. Costs covered as listed above.