Event Centre

Pavilhão Multiusos de Vilar Formoso

Address:
Av. dos Combatentes da Guerra Colonial 6
6355-264 Vilar Formoso

GPS: 40°36’35.2″N 6°50’02.2″W

Distances from main airports:
Lisbon International Airport – 350 km (4h00min)
Porto International Airport – 240 km (2h30min)

Tourist information:
https://www.cm-almeida.pt/espacos-municipais/localizacao-do-concelho-de-almeida

Entries

Participants may only be entered by their federations. Entries are made in IOF Eventor:

EMTBOC & World Cup: https://eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/8557
EJYMTBOC: https://eventor.orienteering.org/Events/Show/8558

Entries will open in early 2026.
For updates, please follow our Facebook page or website.

Entry Deadlines

TEAM SIZE DEADLINE: 24 31 March 2026

  • number of competitors for each class,
  • number of relay teams,
  • number of team officials,
  • team manager’s name, email address and phone number.

Confirmation of payment of accommodation, meals and transport fees.

TEAM NAMES DEADLINE: 14 May 2026

  • each competitor’s family name and first name, year of birth, gender and class, and the competition/s in which he/she will compete,
  • each competitor’s electronic punching card’s number (if competitors want to use their own SIAC),
  • family name and first name of each team official(s)

Late entries

Late entries and changes will be accepted, but an additional fee will be charged.
After the team size deadline, additional entries may be made with a surcharge of 20%, and withdrawals receive an 80% refund. After the team names deadline, additional entries incur a surcharge of 50%, withdrawals receive a 50% refund, and name changes incur a 10 EUR fee.

LAST ENTRIES: 20 May 2026

After 20 May 2026, no entries will be accepted.

Fees

All fees are in Euros and (except for the Relay) per person.

EMTBOC

up to 31st March1st April to 14th May (+20%)after 14th May (50%)
Accreditation fee90110135
Entry fee Sprint607290
Entry fee Middle distance607290
Entry fee Mass Start607290
Entry fee Relay (per team)150180225
Training map (each)10
Participation fee for the banquet202430

EJ and EYMTBOC

up to 31st March1st April to 14th May (+20%)after 14th May (50%)
Accreditation fee7590110
Entry fee Sprint404860
Entry fee Middle distance404860
Entry fee Mass Start404860
Entry fee Relay (per team)100120150
Training map (each)10
Participation fee for banquet202430

Team Officials

up to 31st March1st April to 14th May (+20%)after 14th May (50%)
Accreditation fee7590110
Participation fee for banquet202430

SIAC rental

SIACs will be available to rent for 4€/day.

Payments

  • Full payment of all entry and accreditation fees (and possible other fees, e.g. rental fee for punching card) must be made no later than 12 April 2026.
  • Late payments will be subject to an additional fee of 10% of the total amount.
  • Competitors or teams may be excluded if their entry fee is not paid.

Please make your payment in EUR to:

IBAN: PT50003504410004259693027
Account holder: FEDERACAO PORTUGUESA ORIENTACAO FPO
SWIFT/BIC: CGDIPTPL
Bank: CGD
Charges and bank fees are to be paid by the sender.

Accomodation

For accommodation options at an extra cost, please contact organisers or check: https://www.cm-almeida.pt/espacos-municipais/localizacao-do-concelho-de-almeida

Transport

We recommend car rental as the best way to move during the event.
For transport special requests, please contact the organisers.

Visas

Portugal is a full Schengen member state. Citizens of some countries must obtain a visa in order to enter Portugal. Check if you need a visa by contacting the nearest Portuguese embassy. If a personal invitation from the organisers is required for the visa, please contact us.
Please make sure that you allow for sufficient time (at least 3 months) for invitation letters and visa processing. Please note that visa regulations are subject to change. Please double-check your specific visa requirements.

Media Services

Media representatives are cordially invited to come to Almeida to cover the event. Registration for media entry should be made by email to emtboc2026@fpo.pt no later than 20th May 2026.
Media facilities will be available only to registered media representatives

Health Care

The Organizers will provide first aid at the competition centre and at the arenas of each event. The Organizers will not bear the costs connected to the health insurance of participants.
We recommend that each individual arrange their own personal health insurance. Participants take part at their own risk.
The nearest hospital is in Guarda (GPS: 40°31’52.0″N 7°16’40.1″W)

Weather

During May, you can expect temperatures from 15º to 30º Celsius during the day and from 8º to 16º at night. We strongly recommend that sufficient water is carried during competitions, as the areas are dry. Sun protection is highly recommended.

Meals

Every day between the 24th and 28th of May, the organisation will provide lunches at moderate prices at the Event Centre.

We will have 2 menu options (only available to those who register by May 16th):

€11.00 – soup + main course+ drink + salad or dessert

  • We will soon announce the two main courses for each day.

€6.00 – soup + bifana (pork sandwich) + drink + salad or dessert

We will also have light meals.

Registration with the organisation will be mandatory by May 16th, 2026.