10 – 12 October 2025
INFO
Competition Details
Brașov O-Meeting The Brașov O-Meeting, now in its third edition, is a significant event in Romania’s orienteering calendar. In this edition, the competition includes four stages. Two stages are part of the World Ranking Event (WRE), featuring a Sprint race in Brașov city and a Middle Distance race. The first stage is a Middle Distance – Prologue and the final stage is a Long Distance – Pursuit race adding an extra layer of strategy and endurance to the competition.
DAYS UNTILL BRASOV O MEETING 2025
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Details
Event center
The event center of Brașov O-Meeting, whose location will be announced in Bulletin 2, will facilitate the collection of race numbers before the competition (except for the Open, Open Children, and Family categories, which can register on-site), while daily validation will take place between 08:00 and 09:30 at each competition location, and the event secretariat will respond to email inquiries within 24 hours.
Fee
For participants from the Southeast European Orienteering Association (SEEOA) countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey, we offer a 20% discount through the national federations, provided the registration is made through the federation.
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MW > 18 |
till 01.09.2025 52€ all stages, 13€/stage |
till 02.10.2025 60€ all stages, 15€/stage |
| < MW 16 | 40€ all stages, 10€/stage | 40€ all stages, 10€/stage |
| OPEN(+15), FAMILY | 52€ all stages, 17€/stage | 60€ all stages, 15€/stage |
| OPEN CHILDREN | 40€ all stages, 10€/stage | 40€ all stages, 10€/stage |
Fees in lei:
| till 01.09.2025 | till 02.10.2025 | |
| MW > 18 + OPEN (+15, FAMILY) | 260 all stages, 65 lei / stage | 300 lei all stages, 75 lei / stage |
| < MW 16 + OPEN CHILDREN | 200 all stages, 40 lei/stage | 200 lei all stages, 40 lei / stage |
Timing System
The electronic timing system Sportident will be used. Competitors with a standard Sportident card will check in as usual, while SIAC users will be able to use the contactless system.
Sportident Card
Rental SI cards are available at no additional cost for participants who do not have their own chip. The fee for a lost Sportident card is €80.
Live Results
Online live results will be available, and the overall results will be published on the website after the final stage.
Classes
M10, M12, M14, M16, M18, M20, M21E, M21A, M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M70, M75, M80+, W10, W12, W14, W16, W18, W20, W21E, W21A, W35, W40, W45, W50, W55, W60, W65, W70, W75, W80+, OPEN (category dedicated to adult beginners), OPEN CHILDREN (category dedicated to beginner children up to 16 years old), FAMILY.
Competitors in the M18 and M35 categories who wish to participate in the Sprint race in the M21E category and other events in their respective categories can inform us via email, as the registration system does not allow entry into two different categories.
Fee payment
Registrations are valid only after the fees have been received in our bank account, and the payment list is updated once a week, on Tuesdays. Please indicate the name and category on the transfer.
Cancellations: In the event of a complete or partial cancellation of the event due to reasons beyond our control, we reserve the right to retain part or all of the registration fees.
Additional note: Payment at the event center is only accepted for the Open, Open Children, and Family categories, which are the only categories still open for registration. Unpaid registrations by October 2 will be invalidated. The last day for registration is October 2, 2024.
For the Open, Open Children, and Family categories, registrations should be made using the form below.
Bank details
LEU
IBAN: RO30 RNCB 0303 1383 3155 0006
SWIFT: RNCBROBU
BANK: Banca Comerciala Romana
ACCOUNT HOLDER: CLUBUL SPORTIV BABARUNCA
ADDRESS: Str. N.Colceag 8, Săcele 505600 Brașov
EUR
IBAN: RO39 RNCB 0583 1383 3155 0006
SWIFT: RNCBROBU
BANK: Banca Comerciala Romana
ACCOUNT HOLDER: CLUBUL SPORTIV BABARUNCA
ADDRESS: Str. N.Colceag 8, Săcele 505600 Brașov
Award ceremony
The WRE categories will be awarded at the end of each competition day, with prizes for the top 6 positions. The BVOM awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, and the rankings will combine the results of the three stages (the prologue will not be included in the cumulative ranking). The top three competitors in each category will be awarded.
Registration Open / Family
We kindly ask that registrations for the Open, Open Children, and Family categories be made using the attached form. Payment will be made in the same way as for the other categories. Thank you!
ABOUT BRAȘOV
Brașov, Romania, is the perfect destination for participants of the “BVOM.” Nestled in the Carpathians, the city combines medieval architecture with stunning natural landscapes. In addition to orienteering, you can visit attractions such as the Black Church, Râșnov Fortress, and Bran Castle, explore nearby hiking and biking trails, and enjoy local culinary delights. Brașov offers a complete experience, blending competition with the discovery of a fascinating city.
Travel
Airport
București Henri Coandă
The distance between Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni) and Brașov is approximately 160 kilometers. There are several options for traveling from the airport to Brașov:
By Car: You can rent a car at the airport and drive to Brașov. The journey takes about 2-3 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions. It is recommended to use a navigation app like Waze to choose the fastest route, as this is one of the busiest roads in Romania.
By Train: From the airport, you can take a train to Gara de Nord in Bucharest (about 20-30 minutes). From Gara de Nord, you can take a direct train to Brașov. The Intercity (IC) and InterRegio (IR) trains are the fastest and most comfortable, with a journey time of approximately 2-3 hours.
Transfer Services: Another convenient option is to use transfer services that offer direct transport from Henri Coandă Airport to Brașov.
Recommended: MarkSen Tour +40 721 439 439
Brașov Ghimbav
Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (AIBG) is located approximately 12 kilometers from the center of Brașov. Here are some options for traveling from Ghimbav Airport to Brașov:
Taxi
Availability: Taxis are available at the airport and are one of the most convenient transportation methods. The journey takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. Cost: Fares can vary, but generally range around 40-60 lei.
Ridesharing Services
Uber/Bolt: If these services are available in the airport area, you can order a car through the app.
Private Transfer
Transfer Companies: There are companies offering private transfers from the airport to Brașov. You can book in advance to have a driver waiting for you upon arrival.
Advantages: Comfort and personalized service.
Cost: Varies depending on the company and type of vehicle.
Accommodation
Pensiune Nueva Park - Brașov
Pensiunea Nueva Park offers 12 double rooms, either with a double bed or with two single beds. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. Details.
Price BVOM – 220 lei/night Reservations: 0722/764.641
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The team
Organizing Committee
Mădălin Iacob
Event Director
Ionut Zinca
Course Planner & Mapping
Tamas Bogya
IOF Event Adviser
Olimpiu Alexa Pop
Tehnical Manager & IT
Diana Dopovecz
Event Coordinator & Secretary
Cornel Spiridon
Volunteers Coordinator
ANCA STUPU
Start TL
Florin Zbarcea
Course Setter Team leader
Gyuszi Dopovecz
Start Finnish set up
PARTNERS
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BVOM REGISTRATION!
Deadline for registration and payment of the competition fee: October 2nd, 2024