Spectators

Here you will find complete information for spectators who want to come to the arenas, including arrival, ticket sales, accompanying programme and other organizational matters.

1. General information about WOC 2021
2. WOC 2021 programme
3. Tickets and capacity
4. Epidemic measures
5. Training opportunities
6. Possibility of accommodation
7. Other accompanying programme
8. Arrival schedules and organizational information
9. Programme for the TV audience

General information about the 2021 World Championships

The World Orienteering Championships will be held in the Czech Republic for the fourth time. The very first one, in 1972, was held in Staré Splavy. It is in Staré Splavy and in the vicinity of Doksy that the upcoming one will take place, and the best orienteers in the World will return here from 3rd to 10th July 2021 after almost 50 years. The World Orienteering Championships is the biggest sporting event of the Liberec Region for the year 2021, organized by the Czech Orienteering Association and the IOF. Individual races will take place in Terezín, Doksy, Jizera Mountains and Kokořín. Spectators can be present in the individual arenas and are very welcome.

WOC 2021 Program

Tickets and capacity

Due to limited capacity (to meet all the covid-19 measures) you will need to purchase a ticket for each arena – primarily online via TicketPortal. There will be also very limited number of tickets  available on-site (if left from online sales) and only in the case of unfilled capacity. It is not possible to get into the arenas without a printed ticket or one downloaded on your mobile phone. Each participant will receive a wristband at the entrance, which they are required to wear throughout the day. The ticket portal will be open on Sunday 20 June 2021 from 20:00.

Entrance fee: 100 CZK/person/day. The ticket price includes parking.
Children up to and including 6 years of age do not pay admission.

Audience capacity:
Terezín (Saturday 3 July 2021) – 1000 spectators
Other locations – 2000 spectators

Epidemic conditions for spectators

Upon entering the arena, spectators are required to have:

• Wear a respirator (or other similar device with a filtration efficiency of at least 94% according to the relevant standards, e.g. FFP2, KN 95) and do not make unnecessary noise with other visitors
• The person must not show clinical signs of covid-19
• Confirmation of one of the following conditions (this can be in the form of showing a text message, certificate on a mobile phone or printed confirmation for example):
  • Max. 72-hour old antigen test (health facility, employment, school testing or self-test – affidavit instead of the certificate) for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus.
  • Max. 7 days old negative PCR test for SARS-CoV-2
  • Laboratory confirmed covid-19 disease and no more than 180 days have elapsed since the first positive test
  • The person has been vaccinated against covid-19 disease and meets one of the following conditions:
    • at least 22 days have elapsed since the first dose in a two-dose schedule, but not more than 90 days if a second dose has not been administered no longer accaptable on 9. 7. 2021
    • at least 22 days, but not more than 9 months, have elapsed since the first dose was administered in a two-dose regimen if a second dose was administered
    • at least 14 days but not more than 9 months have elapsed since the application of the dose in the case of a single-dose regimen

When moving in the arena:

• Spacing will need to be maintained by spectators, if they do not maintain a two metre separation from another person (outside members of the same household), wearing a respirator (or other equivalent device with a filtration efficiency of at least 94% according to relevant standards, e.g. FFP2, CN 95) is required
• They will not congregate with competitors or MS organisers. If necessary for objective reasons, only at a minimum distance of 2 metres and always with a respirator or similar device on.

Possibilities of training

During the whole week of 3 – 10 July 2021, we will prepare six training sessions in 6 different locations, with 4 different courses to choose from. There will be controls throughout and you are free to run any workout individually with your own timing.
The price of one map with a built training is 40 CZK if ordered in advance by Monday 28 June. Maps will be available at the WOC info stand in the individual arenas of the World Championships. They will be available in limited quantities without ordering, but for 60 CZK.

Order form and more information: https://forms.gle/2ktevu3HiKVBfhma7

Contact information: Šimon Mareček, simon.marecek@woc2021.cz

Bulletin for trainings: here

Locations / maps:

• Vrchbělá (Doksy region)
• Selská gorge (Doksy region)
• Forest hotel (Doksy region)
• Zahájí (Doksy region)
• Špičák (Jizera Mountains)
• Karolína (Doksy region)

Accomodation possibilities

We highly recommend staying in Doksy region all the time, we offer accommodation in Poslův Mlýn for a discounted prices.

Price list (stay 3.-10.7.2021):

• tent 700 CZK/person/stay
• cottages 1400 CZK/person/stay
• building 2100 CZK/person/stay
• apartment 2800 CZK/person/stay
• caravans 700 CZK/person/stay (without electricity, water)

It is possible to arrange meals for those interested directly in the premises. If you are interested, write to: camping.accommodation@woc2021.cz until 28 June 2021.

Other accompanying programme

A rich accompanying programme is prepared for the spectators in the arenas. In addition to the arena in Terezín, there will always be O-maze (a fun labyrinth for participants of all ages). A variety of WOC 2021 merch and souvenirs can be purchased in the WOC fan shop. There will also be a big screen where important information, results and also suggestions for trips will be shown in addition to the live broadcast on the course. Refreshments will be available at our partners’ stands. And most importantly: you will be within easy reach of the world’s top orienteering stars. You will see their last metres, but also their feelings at the finish line. You will be close to the top commentator duo Per Forsberg – Matěj Klusáček, who will draw you into the action.  Not enough? On Sunday, July 4, right after the sprint relay race, in addition to the opening ceremony, there will be a concert by the Big O-Band. Admission to this concert (taking place in the Doksy Arena) will be free after 20:30.

Arrival schedules and organizational information

Arrival plans for the arenas, parking, entrance gates and other information will be published in the week of 21 June 2021

Saturday, 3 July – SPRINT

Arena locaton: Terezín (50.5116358N, 14.1457006E) 

Arena opens at: 8 AM

Arrival to parking

From parking to the arena

Sunday, 4 July – SPRINT RELAY

Arena location: Doksy (50.5646150N, 14.6527533E)

Arena opens at: 16:00

Arrival to parking

From parking to the arena

Tuesday, 6 July – MIDDLE DISTANCE

Arena location: Smržovka (50.7523922N, 15.2415283E)

Arena opens at: 8:00

Arrival to parking

From parking to the arena

Thursday, 8 July – RELAY

Arena location: Heřmánky (50.5830694N, 14.4831219E)

Arena opens at: 14:00

Arrival to parking

From parking to the arena

Friday, 9 July – LONG

Arena location: Heřmánky (50.5830694N, 14.4831219E)

Arena opens at: 10:00

Arrival to parking – same as for Long distance 8 July

From parking to the arena – same as for Long distance 8 July

Programme for the TV audience

Can’t get into the arena? No problem, here is the ČT Sport programme for watching all the competitons:

Day Time TV Programme