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

Accreditation process

Accreditation takes place at the Event office. For the EMTBOC & EJYMTBOC participants one team official should collect the accreditation for the whole team. As part of this process, the team members’ passports or ID cards must be shown to prove the nationality and full passport-holding citizenship of the country of their Federation.

Junior and Youth riders will get personalised Bib numbers (set of two). The same Bibs will be used for all
three individual competitions, the replacement of the lost number will cost EUR 10.
Elite athletes will get new Bibs for each competition.
For additional lunch at the Finish arena, ask the Event Office for coupons and Banquet tickets.
Each team will get a team bag with:

  • Bulletin 4
  • SIAC (SI active card) for all competitors who don’t have their own SIAC
  • SIAC (SI active card) rented
  • Model event maps for all team members
  • Accreditation cards
  • Bib numbers for Junior and Youth athletes
  • Starting group allocation form
  • Small gifts from the organisers and event sponsors

Event office contact:

Sandra Marcolino
+351968293959
emtboc2026@fpo.pt

Office open hours

The names of the competitors, their start group allocation (for EJYMTBOC only) and, if required, their cycling order within a relay team should be submitted via official forms, available at the event office.

    Date           Office in V. Formoso

Sat, May 23 ………… 15:00 – 19:00
Sun, May 24 ……….. 10:00 – 19:00
Mon, May 25 ………. 14:00 – 19:00
Tue, May 26 ………….. 8:30 – 19:00
Wed, May 27 ………… 8:30 – 19:00
Thu, May 28 …….…. 14:00 – 16:00

    Date                 Office in Arena

Mon, May 25 ………. 8:30 – 13:00
Thu, May 28 …….…. 8:30 – 13:00

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.
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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.

Competition Entry Deadlines

The names of the competitors, their start group allocation (for EJYMTBOC only), and, if required, their
ycling order within a relay team should be submitted via official forms, available at the event office.
The deadline to hand in the form – the competition entry deadline – is stated in the program overview
If the form is not received by the deadline, the allocation will be done by the organisers.

Team leaders meeting (TLM)

The EMTBOC, EJYMTBOC and World Cup TLM will take place in Event Centre (EC):

  • Sunday, 24th May, at 3:30pm
  • Monday, 25th May, at 5:00pm
  • Tuesday, 26th May, at 5:00pm
  • Wednesday, 27th May, at 5:00 pm.

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)

Time zones

Please be aware that Portugal follows Western European Time (WET/WESZ), which is one hour behind Central European Time (CET/CEST). All schedules in this Bulletin are expressed in local Portuguese time.

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.

Catering service

Every day between the 25th and 27th of May, the organisation will provide lunches at moderate prices at the Event Centre.

Mealtimes: between 13:00 and 15:00
We will have 2 menu options (only available to those who register by May 16th):
Menu 1 – €13.00 – soup + main course*+ drink + salad or dessert (two main courses* for each day).
Menu 2 – €7.50 – 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.

* Main courses of the day (Changes may occur due to difficulties in acquiring food):
25th May: Spaghetti with meat Bolognese sauce, & Tuna with russian salad
26th May: Beef stew with peas and potatoes, & breaded hake fillets with tomato rice
27th May: Spaghetti with meat Bolognese sauce, & Cod rice with chickpeas and watercress
28th May: Party – Banquet (See Banquet tab)

Ceremonies

In line with IOF guidelines podium finishers are requested to dress in team uniforms with matching shoes (no flip-flops etc.) and refrain from taking to the podium items such as hats, sunglasses, headbands and other similar items. No accompanying persons should be brought to the podium.

Opening Ceremony:

The opening ceremony will be held on Sunday, 17:00 and it will take place in the centre of Almeida
meeting at 16:40 at 40°43’21.2″N 6°54’13.9″W). National teams (athletes and team members) dressed in
Nationally approved uniforms, please gather at the designated area at 16.40.
Please help to make MTBO visible and participate in the parade and the ceremony.

Banquet / Party

28th May: Party – Banquet (Buffet of grilled pork meats, Transmontana-style feijoada (bean stew), salads, soup, desserts and drinks).

The party/banquet will take place in the event center, coinciding with the awards and closing ceremony. All athletes and team members are invited to the EMTBOC, EJYMTBOC & WC Banquet to celebrate victories and relax in the company of their best colleagues and competitors. For only 20 euros, you will be entitled to an excellent meal. Request your access wristbands at the secretariat.