| Date | November 13, 2022 |
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| Start/Finish | Okinawa Japan |
| Registration period | From August 26, 2022 12:00 Open until September 30, 2022 |
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The 34th Tour de Okinawa 2022 [Cycling Divisions] ※Service fee of 300yen and transactions fee is required with entry fee. |
| Category | Registration Fee | Status |
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| [ International road race ] | ||
| 4）International Women`s Road Race *100km（11/13） | ¥20,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Invited / Preferential country athletes (Europe, USA, Australia, Asian neighboring countries) registered with invited national teams with the classification of 25th ranking or higher, or women of high school age or older registered with her respective national bicycle federation | ||
| 4）International Women`s Road Race *100km【High school Students】（11/13） | ¥10,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Invited / Preferential country athletes (Europe, USA, Australia, Asian neighboring countries) registered with invited national teams with the classification of 25th ranking or higher, or women of high school age or older registered with her respective national bicycle federation | ||
| [ Citizen road race Events ] | ||
| 5）Citizen Road Race for Men *210km（11/13） | ¥35,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Age between 19-59 for Men | ||
| 6）Citizen Road Race for Men *140km Open（11/13） | ¥30,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 6）Citizen Road Race for Men *140km Open【High school Students】（11/13） | ¥10,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 7）Citizen Road Race for Men *140km Masters（11/13） | ¥30,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 40 y/o or older | ||
| 8）Citizen Road Race for Men *100km Open（11/13） | ¥25,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 8）Citizen Road Race for Men *100km Open【High school Students】（11/13） | ¥10,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 9）Citizen Road Race for Men *100km Masters（11/13） | ¥25,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 40 y/o or older | ||
| 10）Citizen Road Race for Men *50km Open（11/13） | ¥15,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 10）Citizen Road Race for Men *50km Open【High school Students】（11/13） | ¥10,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 11）Citizen Road Race for Men(40s) *50km（11/13） | ¥15,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Age between 40-49 | ||
| 12）Citizen Road Race for Men(50s) *50km（11/13） | ¥15,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Age between 50-59 | ||
| 13）Citizen Road Race for Men(60s-over) *50km（11/13） | ¥15,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 60 y/o or older | ||
| 14）Challenge Road Race for Men *50km（11/13） | ¥13,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 14）Challenge Road Race for Men *50km【High school Students】（11/13） | ¥8,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 16 y/o or older | ||
| 15）Citizen Road Race for Women *50km（11/13） | ¥15,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 13 y/o or older | ||
| 15）Citizen Road Race for Women *50km【High school Students】（11/13） | ¥10,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 13 y/o or older | ||
| 15）Citizen Road Race for Women *50km【Middle School Students】（11/13） | ¥6,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 13 y/o or older | ||
| 16）Male J.H.School Students’Road Race *50km（11/13） | ¥6,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| Age between 13-15 | ||
| 17）Road Race for Kids *10km（11/13） | ¥4,000 (JPY) | Closed |
| 4th-6th Graders Race for both Male and Femal Students | ||
| Date | November 13, 2022 |
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| Start/Finish | Okinawa Japan |
| Registration period | From August 26, 2022 12:00 Open until September 30, 2022 |
| Office Address | Hokubukaikan Bldg. 5-2-7 Umusanomori, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan 905-0009 NPO Tour de Okinawa Association |
| Phone number | 0980-54-3174 |
| Fax number | 0980-54-3169 |
| Email address | mailto... |
| Website | http://www.tour-de-okinawa.jp/ |
| PR | Blossom out yourself in the tropical island as free as the wind! YANBARU is the ONE! What kind of place is "Yanbaru" where the tournament is held? Yanbaru is the name given to the forested northern part of Okinawa Island in Japan. Yanbaru contains some of the last large surviving tracts of subtropical rainforest in Asia, with many endemic species of flora and fauna. In 2016, Yanbaru National Park was established and the area was included in a submission for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition to the nature, communities residing on Yanbaru have created commercial entities referred to as a “Kyodo-baiten”. It is a community cooperative of grocery stores that are operated by the local community. |
| International road race | ［210km Men’s Champion Road Race］ Maximum: 100 Participants. Candidate: Invited / Preferential country athletes (Europe, USA, Australia, Asian neighboring countries) Domestic Corporate team, student federation team. ［100km International Women's Road Race］ Maximum: 50 Participants. Candidate: Invited / Preferential country athletes (Europe, USA, Australia, Asian neighboring countries) registered with invited national teams with the classification of 25th ranking or higher, or women of high school age or older registered with her respective national bicycle federation * Overseas team invitations will be handled depending on the situation |
| Citizen Road Race 210km | Gathered up competitive racers! The highest peak of the road race in a day. [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 300 participants [Eligibility] Age between 19-59 for Men [Entry Fee] 35,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 3,000m |
| Citizen Road Race 140km | Serious battle for citizen racers in the vasty nature. ■Citizen Road Race 140km(Open) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 250 participants. [Eligibility] 16 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 30,000 yen (10,000 yen for High School Students) [Gaining Elevation] 2,600m ■Citizen Road Race 140km(Masters) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 250 participants. [Eligibility] 40 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 30,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 2,600m |
| Citizen Road Race 100km | Ride through the scenery of Okinawan dynamic course! ■Citizen Road Rac 100km(Open) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 250 Participants. [Eligibility] 16 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 25,000 yen (10,000 yen for High School Students) [Gaining Elevation] 1,900m ■Citizen Road Race 100km(Masters) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 250 participants [Eligibility] 40 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 25,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 1,900m |
| Citizen Road Race 50km | ■Citizen Road Race 50km (Open) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 200 participants [Eligibility] 16 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 15,000 yen(10,000 yen for High School Students) [Gaining Elevation] 350m ■Citizen Road Race 50km (Forty (40s)) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 200 participants [Eligibility] Age between 40-49 [Entry Fee] 1,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 350m ■Citizen Road Rac 50km (Fifty(50s)) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 200 participants [Eligibility] Age between 50-59 [Entry Fee] 15,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 350m ■Citizen Road Race 50km (Over 60) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 200 participants [Eligibility] 60 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 15,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 350m |
| Challenge Race 50km | ＜Attention! SPECIAL RULES＞ For all the Challenge Race 50km events, none of the competitors are recognized at the award ceremony as it will be the events for those who aim for completion. Those who completed the race will receive a certificate with ranking and completion times posted. (There is time limit at each Check-Point Gate.) [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 200 participants [Eligibility] 16 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 13,000 yen(8,000 yen for High School Students) [Gaining Elevation] 350m |
| Women’s Citizen Road Race 50km | 50 Km for battle of the women’s racer! Leap up by the Okinawan cheers from the roadside! [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 200 participants [Eligibility] 13 y/o or older [Entry Fee] 15,000 yen (10,000 yen for High School Students) (6,000 yen for Middle School Students) [Gaining Elevation] 350m |
| Male Junior H.School Students’ Road Race 50km | Ride through the "Yanbaru" Okinawa Grab the new star! [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 50 participants [Eligibility] Age between 13-15 [Entry Fee] 6,000 yen [Gaining Elevation] 350m |
| Kid’s Race 10km | Take your first step in this hot race! [Date] November 13th(Sun) [Maximum] 50 participants [Eligibility] 4th-6th Graders Race for both Male and Femal Students [Entry Fee] 4,000yen [Gaining Elevation] 40m |
| RULES and REGULATIONS | Follows Japan Cycling Federation competition rules and special regulations of Tour de Okinawa. |
| Contestant Instructions | 1. Competitors must be in conformity with the competition road racer rules based on Japan Cycling Federation. Note. Use of a bull-horn shaped handlebar, a clip-on handlebar or a flat bar is prohibited. Inch sizes of the front and rear wheels must be equal and disc wheels are not permitted. 2. Competitors must wear a helmet officially authorized by the Japan Cycling Federation. * Elementary school students should wear a helmet of hard material. 3. There will be no gear ratio restrictions for men and women under the age of 18 (as of January 1, 2022). 4. Neutral service (supply of wheels) can be received by neutral cars (equipment vehicles and equipment motorcycles) prepared by the organizer. The spare wheel is made by Shimano. * Equipment that supports the neutral service will be announced on the official website of the event. 5. The start time may be changed depending on the race situation. 6. Players cannot pass through the checkpoint on the courses within cut-off time is disqualified as a general rule. Therefore, those players will be excluded from the competition. Players that have been excluded from the race, be sure to leave the course in accordance with the instructions of the check point referees. Excluded athletes and bicycles will be transported to the venue by pick up vehicle. Bicycles can be received at "Bicycle Claim" provided in the race head quarter. 7. Because there are emergency vehicles and commissioners vehicles traveling in the courses during the competition, the riders in principle must run on the left side of the road. For safety aspect, if traveling on the right side of the road in the situation of unavoidable, do not prevent the running of emergency vehicles or commissioners vehicles. 8. Using mobile phones or smartphones and cameras during the competition are prohibited. (In preparation for an emergency, possession of mobile phones and smartphones, are allowed.) 9. If a mixed run with another category is confirmed, the winners will be subject to disqualification / demotion. 10. Based on the JCF regulation, lack of manners in public, especially such indecent behaviors as urination in public is prohibited. 11. Competitors, littering of the bottle in other than the depot designated by the organizer is prohibited. Throwing wastes away on the course is prohibited. |
| Participation conditions for each categories of citizen races. | 1. JPCA registered players cannot participate citizen race 140km, 100km and 50km categories. 2. Professional Keirin cyclist cannot participate in any citizen race 50km categories. 3. Those who do not have cycle road race experience cannot participate for the Citizen race 210km.* Participation experience, such as enduro, is not included in the road race experience. |
| ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM Tour de Okinawa 2022 | 1. I acknowledge that the general rules, regulations and particulars have been set by Tour de Okinawa Organizing Committee for the safety of all participants and I hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulations as set forth by the event organizer. 2. I pledge to take necessary precautions against risks, injuries and other causes hazardous to my health before and during the race; if there is any health problem arises before and during the event, I will refrain from the participation of or retire from the race/cycling. 3. I acknowledge that cycling has an inherent risk and I fully agree to assume the risk associated with participation of this event. Therefore, I agree it is my sole responsibility to follow the regulations and to take safety precautions in order to safely participate to this event. I agree to release the liability of the event holder/organizer or of any member of the organization or of personnel related with event for any injury, permanent damage or death as a sequel to an incident/accident during the event. However except where there is a gross negligence in the event organizer. Exception of where there is a gross negligence in the event organizer, I understand that the event organizer take out accident insurance for all participant but the range of insurance is limited; I agree to seek medical services within the range of insurance and if there is a need for further medical service, I pledge to use an injury insurance which I take out on my own. I also certify than any of my family or relatives, friends or business colleagues will not seek compensations for the loss of my personal properties or for my injury, permanent damage or death beyond the limitations of the insurance. 4. I understand this is my sole responsibility to take care of my personal item(s) and even if it(they) is lost, stolen or damaged in any way, I pledge not to seek any compensation for it(them) from the event organizer. 5. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during the event. 6. I hereby agree to waiver my rights to seek refund of entry fee, compensation or liability for the loss or damage of my personal item(s) on the event organizer which, in an event of weather deterioration or natural/environmental disaster or any other conditions beyond the control of the organizer, changes the schedule or content of the event. 7. I consent that my name, photos and videos, etc., will be used by various media agencies for commercial secondary use such as broadcasting and DVD production related to the Tour De Okinawa. As well as the website / publications and printed materials (including for sales purpose) created by the tournament organizer or authorized organization, I agree to freely use them. *The organizer holds the right of publishing information and the right of publicity concerning the race such as videos, photographs, records, location information, entrants' names, via TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet, etc. 8. I have read and understand the terms and conditions written in this form and I hereby certify that the date and sign are truly of my own. All the personal information you filled in will be used exclusively for the purpose of organizing Tour de Okinawa bicycle event in the year 2022 and for sending the direct mail with the entry form attached for the following years’events to your home address. |
| About raising the participation fee | It is due to further strengthening of the rescue system, the response to rising costs of personnel expenses, transportation costs, and articles required for the tournament management and safety measures. We will place a burden on the participants, but we will continue our efforts to maintain safety and security and strive to improve the attractiveness of Tour de Okinawa and the services of the convention. |
| Awards Stipulation | The 1st finisher through the 6th finisher of each citizens' road race category will receive awards. +The 1st finisher through the 3rd finisher of each citizens' road race category will be awarded on the stage at the ceremony, whereas 4th-6th finishers will be awarded at the awarding center set up in a tent (booth) separate from the stage.(Refere to the awards stipulation for Pro Tour, Elite Women, and other categories not mentioned above.) +All finishers of every road race categories will receive a certificate of completion with the organizer’s verification of the finishing time. |
| How to Apply for Race/Cycling | ・For applicants 18 y/o or younger, one of the parents/guardians need to sign to prove parental consent. ・For applicants 70 y/o or older, he/she must submit a health certificate along with an application form to the organizing committee. ・Please note that entry fee will not be refunded after the application procedure is completed. Period of Application: August 26th (Fri.)noon- September 30th (Fri.), 2022 (An entrant limit is set for each category; application will be terminated before the deadline when the entrant limit is filled.) |
| Access to Nago City | ［BICYCLE］ To north the National Highway 58 to Nago City about 67km / 100km to Okuma Beach. ［BUS］ *By Yanbal Express Bus From Naha Airport to get off at Nago Shiyakusho-mae (Nago City Hall) then walk 3 min. (1,600) (Approximate time required: 1 hr. 50 min) *By High Way Bus (Line No.111, No117) From Naha Airport to get off at Nago Shiyakusho-mae (Nago City Hall) then walk 3 min. (2,230) (Approximate travel time: 1 hr. 40 min) *By City Bus (Line No.120) Catch Bus No. 120 at Naha Airport and get off at Hokubu-Godochosha-mae then walk 10 min. (1,980) (Approximate travel time: 2 hr. 30 min) *By Okinawa Airport Shuttle From Naha Airport to get off at Nago Shiyakusho-mae (Nago City Hall) then walk 3 min. (1,600) (Approximate travel time: 2 hr.) *The travel time listed above is approximate. Please use as a guide only. Please note that there may be different from the actual time in the traffic jam and such. For information about city service, call those bus companies: Ryukyu Bus(098-863-2821), Okinawa Bus(098-862-6737), Okinawa Bus Association(098-867-2316) Toyo Bus Naha office(098-947-1040) Highway Bus only. Yanbaru Express Bus https://yanbaru-expressbus.com *Operating Yanbaru Express Bus only. Okinawa Airport Shuttle https://www.okinawa-shuttle.co.jp *Operating Okinawa Airport Shuttle only. |
| Official Tourist | Nago tour center E-mail: tourdeokinawa@nagotc.com 453-6 Miyazato Nago city, Okinawa, JAPAN 905-0011 TEL.0980-53-7500 FAX.0980-53-7508 |
| Schedule | ■Friday, Novemver 11 13:00～17:00 Entry Registration (Distributing jersey number) ・Citizen Road Races and Cycling division *Yanbaru Century Ride, Challenge Cycling, and Ie Island Family Cycling in the cycling category will be accepted only on November 11th. 18:00～20:00 Entry Registration (Distributing jersey number) ・Overtime reception Citizen Road Races and Cycling division * Pre-registered person only ■Saturday, November 12 07:00～07:30 START ・Yanbaru Century Ride ・Challenge Cycling ・Ie Island Family Cycling 08:00～17:00 Unicycle Event 09:00～15:00 Entry Registration (Distributing jersey number) ・Each race division(For the categories start on Sunday) 13:30～16:00 Shuttle bus departure to Kunigami 14:00～19:00 FINISH ・Yanbaru Century Ride ・Challenge Cycling ・Ie Island Family Cycling 17:00～20:00 Entry Registration (Distributing jersey number) ・Overtime reception * Pre-registered person only ■Sunday, November 13 06:45～08:00 START ・Men's champion race ・Citizen Road Races 210km ・Citizen Road Races 50km ・Challenge Race 50km ・Barrier free cycling 08:10～09:40 FINISH ・All 50km-Based Race 09:00～12:00 Tricycle Race Note around 09:00 Kid's Race 10km (Nago Nakao)START Note 08:30～09:30 START ・Citizen Road Race 140km (Kunigami Road Station) - Open - Masters Note 09:30～10:30 START ・International Women's Road Race 100km (Kunigami Oku) ・Citizen Road Race 100km(Kunigami Oku) - Open - Masters 11:30～14:00 FINISH ・Men's Champion Race All Other Races ・Rearmost Riders of All the Races 15:00～17:00 Awards Ceremony ・ Closing Ceremony *Event schedule may change without notice. Attention: Depending on the race situation,the START time may be changed. |
| Acceptance or Rejection of Application | Tour de Okinawa Organizing Committee has the sole and exclusive right on application decisions. We will send you the tag number exchange certificate for the at the end of October to the event participants. |
| Notes Common to All Categories | +As it is necessary for the organizing committee to inform all participants of critical locations, precautions, changes compliance rules, etc. at the opening ceremony, be sure to attend the ceremony. The committee may reject riders who failed to learn the necessary information for the safety of him/her self as well as for other riders. +The application must be completed before the official deadline. No one can participate the race/cycling without being registered. +Competitors must register to the receptionist on the designated date. (The day before starting time of each categories). The competitor would not be able to participate the event without registering. +Vehicular traffic will be closed for automobiles after 6:00 AM on Nov. 13th (Sun.). Be sure to gather at the starting area at the designated time. +Although first-aid treatment will be delivered to a participants in need, all the costs for further medical treatment will be charged to the participant. Every participants are responsible for having medical insurance for the race and be sure to carry the insurance card/note. +When being involved in an accident during the race, he/she must notify the race organizer, or event insurance will not be applied. +Disobeying race rules will result in disqualification, and the race organizer can not take any responsibility for any consequence that result. +The organizer will apply accident insurance to the participants. ・Citizen Road Race: 1,000 yen for Hospitalization, up to 5,000,000 yen for death or sequelae. ・Cycling: 1,000 yen for doctor's visit, 3,000 yen for hospitalization, up to 5,000,000 yen for death or sequelae. ※If you are not satisfied with this insurance content, please apply for different insurance in yourself. +Applications without a written signatures on the convention pledge are invalid. (In case of application online, agreement is necessary to complete.) +Automobiles that belong to participants or spectators must be parked at Nago Fishing Port during the race period (Nov. 12th (Sat.) - 13th (Sun.), 2022) +As a general rule, riders of the road races of this event must keep to the left side. Use of a cell phone while riding is prohibited. *The details here by presented are subject to change without prior notice. |
| Countermeasures for COVID-19 infection at the 34th "Tour de Okinawa 2022" tournament. | This tournament will be held in accordance with the "Guidelines for Preventing the Spread of Infections for Resuming Sports Events" issued by the Japan Sports Association and Okinawa Prefecture's response policy. We will conduct this sports event operations with maximum efforts to prevent the spread of infection. Please read and understand the following contents before applying. We appreciate for your cooperation and understanding in order to hold the tournament safely. 1. About the Standard Criteria for Holding the event ・Declaration of a state of emergency or similar situation. ・Tightness status of medical institutions in Okinawa Prefecture or the host area. ・If the event executive committee determines that it is difficult to hold the event, it may be canceled. * In the above case, the entry fee will be refunded according to the cancellation policy at that time. 2. Requirements for Participating the Events ・Wear a mask as required by the event executive committee. ・Disinfect your hands. ・Social Distancing. * If you do not follow the above infection prevention measures, we will refuse your participation. 3. Submission of Health Check Sheet ・"Health check sheet" is a self-declaration sheet to fill in your name, address, action history, and physical condition for the purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections. ・Used for Participation Qualifying Examinations in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Japan Sports Agency. * If you are unable to submit it or make a false entry, we will refuse your participation. 4. Register for a Contact Tracing APP Please participate after registering the contact confirmation app “COCOA” or, the official LINE account “RICCA” for COVID-19 infection spread countermeasure provided by Okinawa Prefecture. 5. Introduction of body temperature test and refusal to participate Body temperature will be checked when entering the venue. If a fever is confirmed at the time of arrival, even if you are not infected with COVID-19 infection, you may be refused entry to the venue or participation in the tournament. * In the above case, the participation fee will not be refunded. 6. Protection of Personal Information From the perspective of preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections, personal information may be submitted to the requesting administrative agency in an appropriate manner only when the administrative agency requests submission of personal information including health check sheets. 7. Efforts to Reduce Contact Opportunities At this tournament, various ceremonies will be simplify or eliminate to reduce the chances of contact between participants. In addition, various booths including food booths will be reduced or abolished. 8. About the Contents Described in This Guideline The matters described in this guideline may be added or changed due to the status of the spread of COVID-19 infections and requests from the government and local municipality. |
| Cancellation Policy | *If canceled from the entry start date to September 30th : 50% refund & Participation prize will be sent. *If canceled from October 1st to October 31st : 30% refund & Participation prize will be sent. *Canceled from November 1st to November 14th : Participation prizes only |