Nagato Blue Ocean Ride mini2022

• 2022.3.26: Notice of cancellation of the event and distribution of aid menus (decided at 6:40 a.m. today)
• 2022.3.16: Sending out participation information
• 2022.2.10: Entries are now being accepted

date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)

Saturday, March 26, 2022 (rain or shine)

Start/Goal

Roadside Station Senza Kitchen (4297-1 Senzaki, Nagato City)

Schedule

08:30 – 8:50 Registration
09:00 – Start
14:00 Final Finish
*Schedule is subject to change

course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)

Click here for the course map (tap or click)

entry qualifications

• Healthy men and women of elementary school age and older
• Those who are confident of completing this course within the specified time.
  (The running average is set between 13 km/h and 20 km/h, excluding breaks)
• Those who are able to respect the rules of the event and the measures and precautions against new coronavirus infection as stipulated by the organizer.

　*Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate. Please make sure to apply for participation by a parent or guardian as well. Applications without a parent or guardian will be considered invalid.

entrance fee

5,000 yen

capacity (of boat, hall, aeroplane, airplane, etc.)

80 persons

Application Period

February 10, 2022 (Fri.) 12:00 – February 28, 2022 (Mon.) 24:00 *First-come, first-served basis

How to apply

Please apply from the special “Sports Entry” entry site.

*Applications will not be accepted after the maximum number of participants has been reached. If payment is received after the maximum number of participants has been reached, it will be refunded after deducting the cost of returning the money.
*Participants are responsible for any fees or other costs associated with the application process.
*Cancellation is not possible after entry is completed.
*Prior membership registration (free) is required to use the Sports Entry system.

If you wish to apply by postal transfer, please contact the secretariat (0837-23-1295) for a transfer form.

precautions

Measurement
This event is a cycling event and is not a competition for time or rank.

◇Car type
Any type of car is acceptable. Please use a bicycle that you are used to riding. Participants can also rent bicycles (cross bikes, electric bicycles, MTBs for children) from “Tourist Information Center YUKUTE” at Senza Kitchen, Roadside Station. If you wish to rent a bicycle, please apply for it at the time of entry. Please note that there is a limit to the number of bicycles available.

Equipment

1. Please wear the equipment required by law for riding on public roads, such as front and rear brakes, bells, reflectors (tail lights are acceptable), and lights. Helmets and gloves must be worn for safety reasons.
2. The use of vehicles equipped with DH bars or only DH bars is prohibited.

Please make sure to carry a flat tire repair kit, a beverage bottle, rations, tools, small change, and a copy of your health insurance card. It is also recommended to carry a cellular phone. In addition, please bring rain gear and other items you deem necessary.

◇Precautions for driving

1. This event will be held on public roads without traffic control. All traffic signals must be obeyed and all traffic laws must be followed.
2. The course includes some tunnels. Please be sure to turn on your lights when passing through.
3. Some sections of the course are narrow. When passing or passing each other, please do not drive too hard, and be sure to pass safely by pulling out or letting other vehicles pass ahead of you.
4. Leaders should never overtake the lead staff.
5. To avoid density at the start, start every 8 to 10 people, spacing them about 2 minutes apart.
6. Please drive single file on the left side of the road.
7. If you are unable to complete the race within the time limit, or if the organizer determines during the event that there is a problem with the continuation of the event, please immediately follow the organizer’s instructions to stop the race.
8. Cheering vehicles are not allowed to enter (accompany) the course. If a cheering vehicle is found running with the cheering vehicle, the cheerer will be disqualified from the competition.
9. Use of aids by non-runners is prohibited.
10. If you must retire, please inform the staff and follow their instructions. If you retire without notifying us, we may contact your emergency contact to confirm your safety.
11. In the event of a traffic accident between participants or with other vehicles, please immediately contact the indicated contact person and follow his/her instructions.
12. If a participant does not follow the road traffic laws, precautions, or instructions of the staff, he/she will be immediately stopped from driving and prohibited from participating in the next and subsequent races, etc.

Cycling courses use the roads used by local residents. Please be careful not to ride too fast when passing through narrow streets. Also, please put your own garbage such as masks, rations, PET bottles, etc. in a plastic bag and take it home with you. As a cyclist, please help preserve the environment.

Handling of Participation Fee

1. No refunds will be made under any circumstances for personal reasons after the entry fee has been paid.
2. The event may be cancelled depending on the spread of the new coronavirus infection. If an event is cancelled, we will contact you using the contact information you provided when registering for the event. In the event that an event is cancelled or a participant voluntarily withdraws from the event due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the registration fee will not be refunded.

Others

1. If the event cannot be held as scheduled due to inclement weather or other reasons, the organizer reserves the right to change the content or cancel the event at its discretion.
2. Substitute runners other than the applicant are strictly prohibited.
3. First aid will be provided for any accidents during the event, but we will not be responsible for any subsequent treatment.
4. The organizers will provide one-day recreation insurance for all event participants, but will not be responsible for any further compensation. If you are concerned about the coverage, we recommend that you purchase your own insurance.
5. Bicycles and accompanying equipment are the responsibility of the participants. The organizer will not be responsible for any theft or damage.
6. In the event of a flat tire or other malfunction, the participants are responsible for repairing it themselves as much as possible, but if this is difficult, please do not hesitate to ask the leader for help. (Even in such cases, please carry tire levers, spare tubes, pumps, and other necessary tools.)

Application Terms and Conditions

Applicants must agree to the following terms and conditions before applying for this event.

1. I understand and will abide by the event guidelines and participate in the event.
2. I have no heart disease or illness, and I will participate in the tournament at my own risk for injury, illness, accident, loss, etc.
3. In the event of an accident in which I am the victim or the aggressor, regardless of the cause, I will handle it at my own responsibility and will not hold the organizer or any other person concerned responsible.
4. I will not make any claim for compensation other than the insurance taken out by the organizer in the event that I am injured or become ill during the event, or in the event that I suffer permanent injury or death as a result of such injury or illness.
5. I am willing to receive first aid in the event of injury or illness during the event. I do not hold the organizer responsible for the method or progress of such treatment.
6. I will not seek a refund of the entry fee in the event of cancellation for personal reasons after entry has been completed, or in the event of cancellation or reduction of the event due to inclement weather, earthquake, accident, incident, spread of infectious disease, or illness.
7. My family/relatives/guardian(s) (if participant is a minor) give their consent to participate in this event.
8. I authorize the use of any photographs or names of participants taken during the event for advertising and media coverage of the event.
9. I authorize Nagato City to use my personal information to send me information on future cycling events sponsored or co-sponsored by Nagato City. The organizer will handle the participant’s personal information in strict compliance with the laws and regulations concerning the protection of personal information.
10. I have read in advance the “Countermeasures for New Coronavirus Infections” provided by the organizer, and will cooperate with such countermeasures. I will not make any false statements on the physical condition check sheet to be submitted on the day of the event.

Please cooperate with the following items for the prevention of infectious diseases.

If a participant is found to be ineligible to participate in the event, we may request that his/her participation in the event be cancelled or that the event be run to ensure the safety of other participants and staff.

1. If you have a smartphone, please install and actively register the “Contact Confirmation Application for the New Type of Coronavirus (COCOA)” provided by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) at least two weeks before the event.
   Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Contact Confirmation App for novel coronavirus infection ” COCOA ” (Japanese only)
2. It is recommended that a PCR or antigen test be performed within one week prior to the event to confirm a negative result.
3. It is recommended that you be vaccinated against novel coronavirus infection prior to attending the event.
4. Please be sure to fill out the “Physical Condition Check Sheet” enclosed in the participant guide that will be sent out in advance and submit it at the registration desk on the day of the event.
5. If any of the following applies to you, please withdraw from the event.
   (1) Infection with a new type of coronavirus has been confirmed 3 weeks or more before the event
   (2) You have been recognized by a public health center as a person with whom you have had a close contact and the health condition observation period (10 days) has not passed
   (3) Two weeks or more before the event, you travel to a country or region where the government requires entry restriction or observation period after entry, or you have had close contact with a person residing in such a country or region
   (4) Two weeks or more before the event date, your place of residence is or was declared an emergency or subject to priority measures to prevent the spread of the disease
   (5) On the day of the event, if you are found to be unwell (fever over 37.5°C, cough, sore throat, etc.)
   (6) One week or more before the event, if you have any of the items on the physical condition management checklist. If any of the items on the physical condition check sheet are applicable to you
   ⑦ If you have a family member or close acquaintance living with you who is suspected to be infected with the novel coronavirus two weeks or more before the event.
6. Please bring your own mask and wear it when you are not running or talking with others, such as during registration and when changing clothes. Please refrain from using masks or buff masks during the race. Please take used masks home with you and dispose of them.
7. Wash hands frequently and disinfect hands with alcohol, etc.
8.  Please keep a distance (at least 2 meters, minimum 1 meter) from other participants, staff, etc. Please be mindful to open the distance even further during the ride, as exhalations will be more intense.
9. Please do not talk loudly or cheer during the event.
10. The number of supporters should be kept to a minimum, and they should take the same measures against infectious diseases as the participants before coming to the event. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that all participants are aware of this event.
11. Other measures decided by the organizer to prevent infectious diseases must be observed.
12. If you develop a new type of coronavirus infection within two weeks after the event, please report it to the organizer as soon as possible.
13. In the event of an outbreak of new coronavirus infection, information will be provided to the public health center, medical institutions, and other relevant organizations, as well as to the participants and staff, and will be posted on the Nagato City tourism website “Nanavi.

Criteria for discontinuation due to the impact of new coronavirus infection

1. If Yamaguchi Prefecture declares a state of emergency or imposes priority measures to prevent the spread of disease two weeks or more prior to the event date, or if the organizer determines that it is difficult to hold the event safely.
2. When it becomes difficult to secure medical care and staff

These guidelines have been prepared for the purpose of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection and to ensure the safety and security of all those involved in the event, including participants and staff. Please read these guidelines carefully before the day of the event and cooperate with the event management. If you are found to be ineligible to participate in the event, we may refuse your participation or request you to stop running in order to ensure the safety of other participants and staff. Please note that government and local government policies may change in the future depending on the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and these guidelines may be changed accordingly.

covenants

By submitting your application, you agree to accept and abide by the following terms and conditions.

1. Please cooperate with the organizer in confirming your health condition. (1 week before the event, on the day of the event, and 2 weeks after the event)
2. If any of the following applies to you, please withdraw from the event.
   (1) Infection with a new type of coronavirus has been confirmed 3 weeks or more before the event
   (2) You have been recognized by a public health center as a person with whom you have had a close contact and the health condition observation period (7 days) has not passed
   (3) Two weeks or more before the event, you travel to a country or region where the government requires entry restriction or post-entry observation period, or you have had close contact with a person residing in such a country or region
   (4) Two weeks or more before the event date, your place of residence is or was declared an emergency or subject to priority measures to prevent the spread of the disease
   (5) On the day of the event, if you are found to be unwell (fever over 37.5°C, cough, sore throat, etc.)
   (6) One week or more before the event, if you have any of the items on the physical condition management checklist. If any of the items on the physical condition check sheet are applicable to you
   ⑦ If you have a family member or close acquaintance who is suspected to be infected with the new coronavirus two weeks or more before the event
3. Please cooperate with the measures taken by the organizer to prevent infectious diseases (wearing masks, taking temperature on the day of the event, running the event, etc.).
4. If infection with the novel coronavirus is confirmed within two weeks of the event, please immediately report it to the organizer and cooperate with the investigation by the public health center.
5. In the event that a participant is confirmed to be infected with a new type of coronavirus infection after the event, we ask for your cooperation in identifying the route of infection. In addition, the organizer will provide personal information to third parties such as public health centers and medical institutions to the extent necessary, and will also notify participants and post information on the Nagato City tourist website “Nanavi”.
   Nagato City Sightseeing Website “Nanavi” ≪http://nanavi.jp/events/nagato-bormini2022/≫.
6. Those 65 years of age or older and those with underlying medical conditions should apply for participation with the understanding that they are at high risk of serious illness.
7. No refunds will be made in the event that a participant declines to participate.

Criteria for discontinuation due to the impact of new coronavirus infection

1. If Yamaguchi Prefecture declares a state of emergency or becomes subject to priority measures for preventing the spread of disease two weeks or more prior to the event date, or if the organizer judges that it will be difficult to hold the event safely.
2. When it becomes difficult to secure medical systems and staff

Handling of Participation Fee

The event may be cancelled depending on the infection status of the new coronavirus. If the event is cancelled due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection, we will notify you via the Nagato City Tourism Website “Nanavi” and contact you via the e-mail address you registered at the time of application. In the event that the event is cancelled or you voluntarily withdraw from the event due to the effects of the new type of coronavirus infection, the participation fee will not be refunded.

pre-event

1. Please take all possible precautions for your physical condition, such as getting a medical checkup in advance, in addition to taking care of your daily physical condition, and participate in the event at your own risk.
2. If you have a smartphone, please install and proactively register the “Confirmation of Contact with New Coronavirus (COCOA)” application provided by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) at least two weeks before the event. *MHLW New Coronavirus Contact Confirmation App (COCOA )
3. It is recommended that you be vaccinated against novel coronavirus infection prior to attending the event.
4. It is recommended that a PCR or antigen test be performed within one week prior to the event to confirm a negative result.
5. Please be sure to fill out the “Physical Condition Check Sheet” enclosed in the participant guide that will be sent out in advance and submit it at the registration desk on the day of the event.

day of the tournament

1. Common items for registration, start, and finish venues
   ① Please bring a mask or other items that prevent splashing (hereinafter referred to as “masks, etc.”) and wear them when you are not competing, such as during registration and when changing clothes, and when talking. (1) Please bring a mask or other items to prevent splashing (hereinafter referred to as “masks, etc.”), and be sure to wear them when you are not competing, such as during registration and when changing clothes, as well as when talking with others. Please carry it with you as much as possible during the competition period.
   (2) Please wash your hands frequently and disinfect your hands with alcohol.
   (3) Keep as much distance as possible from other participants and organizer staff (2m or more, but at least 1m).
   (4) Please refrain from loud conversations.
   (5) Please observe and follow the instructions of other measures decided by the organizer to prevent infections.
2. Reception and Luggage Storage
   (1) To avoid congestion, please be sure to fill out the pledge and physical condition check sheets in advance and bring them to the registration desk.
   (2) Luggage storage will not be set up. (2) No baggage storage will be set up.
3. Opening Ceremony and Start (Participants)
   (1) To avoid crowding and closeness, no opening ceremony will be held. Only a meeting will be held and the staff will explain precautions.
   (2) The start will be held every 8 to 10 participants with a 20-second interval between them.
4.  During the competition (participants)
   (1) Please carry a smartphone with the “Confirmation of Contact with the New Coronavirus App (COCOA)” installed as much as possible.
   (2) Please refrain from using masks and buff masks while driving. (If you wish to use them, you may do so at your own discretion.
   (3) Please carry masks and other masks as much as possible during the race, and wear them when resting at aid stations.
   (4) Water and food will not be handed out at each aid station. (4) Water and food will not be handed out at each aid station. Please take your own water and food from the desk and make sure there is no leftover food or drink.
   (5) Please wash your hands and disinfect with alcohol frequently at the aid stations.
   (6) Please keep a distance of at least 2 meters (minimum 1 meter) from other participants and the organizer’s staff. (6) Please keep a distance of at least 2 meters (minimum 1 meter) from other participants and staff members of the organizer.
   (7) Please refrain from spitting, sputum, or spitting drinks.
   (8) Please refrain from talking or cheering loudly.
   (9) Entry and use of aid stations by persons other than runners (cheering staff, etc.) is prohibited.
5. After the finish line (Participants)
   (1) Please leave the venue immediately after the finish line.
   (2) Please put all trash such as masks, rations, PET bottles, etc. that you brought into the race into plastic bags, etc. and take them home with you.

post-convention

1. Please take care of your own physical condition and take your own temperature for two weeks after the event.
2. If you develop a new coronavirus infection within two weeks after the event, please report it to the organizer as soon as possible.

In conjunction with the Nagato Blue Ocean Ride mini2022, a photo event called “Nagato Photo Cycling” will be held. This is a photo contest for photographing and submitting photos of the “Nagato Blue Ocean Ride mini”, including the beautiful scenery on the course, bicycles, and the interaction between event participants and citizens. There will be prizes for the best entries! Please see below for the application and how to submit photos.

Overview of Nagato Photo Cycling

• Date
  Saturday, March 26, 2022 *We will hold the event rain or shine.
• Admission
  free
• Target
  Elementary school students and older (junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
• Theme
  “Bicycles and Cherry Blossoms”
• How to apply
  Please fill out the application form in advance and submit it to the Nagato Cycle Tourism Promotion Council Secretariat (in the Tourism Policy Division of Nagato City) by bringing, mailing, faxing, or e-mailing it to us.
  
  
  
  Click or tap the image to open the PDF file.
• Awards and Prizes
  1 Grand Prize winner: A set of Nagato City’s specialties to choose from (worth 10,000 yen)
  2 Excellence winners: A set of Nagato City’s specialties to choose from (worth 5,000 yen)
• How to apply
  SNS Submission
  ①Follow one of the following official SNS accounts with your smartphone
  Official Twitter / Official Instagram / Official Facebook
  ②Take a photo along the course of “Nagano Blue Ocean Ride mini” with the theme “Bicycle and Cherry Blossoms”
  ③Post your photo with the hashtags “#NAGATO pc” and “#NAGATO BOR” and post it with these two hashtags.
• Application period
  February 10, 2022 (Thursday) – March 25, 2022 (Friday)
• Application Period (Submission Period)
  March 26, 2022 (Saturday) – April 2, 2022 (Saturday)
• Announcement of Awards
  Winning entries will be selected by mid-April and posted on the Nagato City tourism website “Nanavi”. We will also ask the winners to provide us with image data for publication on “Nanavi” by e-mail. Prizes will be sent out sequentially after the announcement.
• Handling of entries
  All entries will be used for publicity purposes on the Nagato City tourism website “Nanavi”, etc.
• Other Notes
  ・The purpose of the Photo Cycling event is to promote the event and the attractions of Nagato City, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation in setting your account to public when posting on SNS.
  If the subject of the photo is a person, please be sure to obtain the permission of the person before taking and posting the photo. If the subject is a minor, please be sure to obtain the permission of the person with parental authority before taking and posting the photo.
  Please be careful not to interfere with business or passersby in the vicinity of the shooting location.
  No one other than runners (supporters, etc.) will be allowed to enter the aids.
• Inquiry/Application
  Secretariat of Nagato Cycle Tourism Promotion Council
  Address: 1339-2 Higashifukagawa, Nagato City, Yamaguchi 759-4192 (in Tourism Policy Division, Department of Economy and Tourism, Nagato City)
  TEL: 0837-23-1295
  FAX: 0837-22-6487
  E-mail: kanko.s@city.nagato. lg.jp