Berget 5 is a large-scale airsoft event intended to give people from all over the world the opportunity to have a great airsoft experience and meet friends from all over the world. We will release a total of 1200 tickets, of which the first three hundred (300) will be released at 2000 CET on the 17th of September. The game will take place in and around a decommissioned military complex at Hemsö Island and on several other locations in Härnösand.

Location: Sweden - Härnösand & Hemsö Island
Date: Friday the 15th - Sunday 17th of June, 2007
Check in: In main Safezone between 10.00 and 21.00 on the 14th.
Pre-game muster: All players shall gather in main Safezone 22.00 the 14th.
Game On: 00.01 Friday morning the 15th.
Game Off: 15.00 Sunday the 17th.

We want everyone to arrive as early as possible, the check in will open 10.00 the 14th.

Location of Härnösand (click link)
Location of island Hemsö (click link)
Location of Safezone on Hemsö island (click link)

Age:

You must be atleast 18 years old to take part in Berget 5.


Traveling:

The closest airport to Härnösand and the game area is Midlanda (Sundsvall), and the closest bus/train station is Härnösand central station. We can arrange shuttles from both.

When you travel by airplane to Sweden, you should travel to Arlanda (Stockholm) and then take a plane to Midlanda. The price is about 500 SEK to travel from Arlanda to Midlanda.

You can travel from Arlanda (Stockholm) to Härnösand by bus, it takes 6 hours and costs around 300 SEK.

The game sites will be signposted from Härnösand.

You will have to take a ferry to get to the island. The ferry is free of charge and leaves every hour, 24 hours a day. It takes 10 minutes to reach the island and carries up to 25 cars.

Arrivals & Departures

Berget Crew´s transport service will be at your disposal at all hours, given you have booked and paid for this transportation in advance. For your own convenience we need to know specific times and dates when you are planning to arrive and depart from Midlanda airport or at Härnösand Busstation. We also need to know when you will be leaving the event.

Send this information to info@berget-events.com with the topic "travel-service"



Weapon transport

Customs in Sweden will not confiscate airsoft weapons. The transport within Swedish borders will not be a problem either. We will contact and inform Customs about Berget 5 in advance. Still, if any problem arise, just ask Customs to contact us and we will do our best to sort it out.

It is worth noting that German Customs often confiscate airsoft weapons. Therefore, if you are planning to travel through Germany, there is an option to send your guns to us and collect them at check-in. Contact info@berget-events.com for more information about how to send airsoft weapons to us.

Sending your weapons

To avoid problems or delays with customs we have arranged an option to send your guns to Sweden by mail/speed post.

You must pack your guns properly and place a paper inside the package with contact info to you, name, phone, complete address and booking numbers. Please also add a clearly visible note on the outside of the package with your Team name and the name on your contact person.

Send the package to:

Berget-events
Gunnar Nilsson
Aspvägen 4
87152
Härnösand
Phone: +46 70-6692160 (This is for transport company only)

When you arrive at the game-site & check in you will receive your package un-opened. You will have to show proper photo-ID/passport and booking number. (Remember to check the delivery time before sending, if you don't use speed post it can take over 4 weeks before the package arrives to us.)

There is an administrative fee "200 SEK" for this service and you will have to pay this at check in.

There is also an option to send your guns back to desired address in your country. More about this will be explained on site.

If you want prices about the costs for this. Estimate the total weight of the package and talk to your local post office.

Parking:

There will be two car parks for participants, located on Hemsö island & in Härnösand. We will not be responsible for vehicles left in these parking areas and will not provide security for them, and therefore ask you to ensure that valuables are not left in them. We have informed police and local security companies, who have agreed to check these areas as they pass by. The car parks are marked on the map.

A map will be posted soon.

Storage:

There will be storage space available in the main Safezone, for equipment you don’t want to carry around in the field. This will cost 20 SEK, for which you get supervised storage and a ticket to collect your kit. If you lose your ticket, you will need to show your identification to retrieve your gear.


Checkin:

All participants must carry valid identification, such as a driving license, ID card or passport. We also recommend that you write down your booking reference to expedite the check-in process.
Check-in will open at 10.00 on Thursday the 14th for early arrivals.

All material you rent or borrow from us will be given to you at check in.

Immediately following check-in, players will be shown to the relevant base and can then set up their tents and prepare for the game. We expect the game to begin at 00.01 on Friday the 15th, and players arriving after this will simply join their groups as they arrive.


Water:

All bases and main Safezone will have drinking-water 24/7 available in large tanks. We will have staff taking care of filling these 1000 liter tanks when necessary.


Food and vending

Since we will have no facilities to accept credit cards during Berget, make sure you bring cash if you intend to buy anything. All those who have ordered and paid for food will get it delivered to the game area on four occasions; 1100 and 1700 on the Friday and Saturday. The food will be delivered to the respective bases in Hemsö Island & Härnösand. At check in, those who have ordered food will get meal tickets, which will then be used to collect rations. The food will be delivered in insulated boxes and should stay warm for around 4 hours after delivery. If you are several hours late the food can be eaten cold or, to some extent, warmed up in a microwave (depending on supply).
Personally supplied food may be cooked in designated areas in the field or in the base.

Berget will provide a shop where provisions can be purchased in the main Safezone. The shop will supply soft drinks, sweets, coffee, snacks, tobacco products and a limited range of hot snacks.

Sleeping

All participants must bring their own tents if not sleeping in hotels.
Those who are sleeping in-game will be assigned a place to set up their tents within their team’s camp. All facilities will be pre-built; all you need to do is pitch your tent. Those who do not have green, dark blue or black tents are kindly requested to bring green tarpaulins to avoid ruining the atmosphere with non-military tents.
There will be some provision for off-game camping.

Those who have booked off-game accommodation have certain special rules. Before check-in you will be installed in your respective hotels or other accommodation, where you may find yourself in shared accommodation. If you are quartered in a dorm, you will be expected to decide amongst yourselves who will be responsible for keys. Organize a list of mobile numbers so you can be reached when you require access to the room. A simple breakfast will be provided at 0900 on Friday and Saturday.

Waste Disposal

Any waste, of whatever kind, must be disposed of responsibly; dustbins will be provided at designated points. If you stop in the woods for a snack you will be expected to remove all your rubbish to the nearest dustbin. If we caught anyone throwing trash in the forest we will ban this player from game area.

Power supply

There will be limited access to electricity during the event, and it will be primarily used for lighting and battery charge in the bases.

We can only promise very few 220V sockets in the main Safezone and, to some extent in the Allied, Russian and Swedish base. We recommend that you bring fully charged spare batteries and chargers compatible with vehicle lighter sockets.

Hygiene

We will supply toilets in the main Safezone and the Russian, Swedish and allied base´s. Showers and saunas are available free of charge in Härnösand at Högslätten sports center. We strongly recommend that everyone washes daily, since poor hygiene can lead to skin and stomach problems. There are large bodies of water around the game area which can be used for washing; bring towel, soap and shampoo.

Swedish Laws

Swedish laws, naturally, apply during the event and apply above all other rules before, during and after Berget 5. If you are one of our overseas players and have questions about rules and laws check with the Swedish Police or contact us.


The Right of Public Access

In Sweden, everyone has the right to be out in the countryside - visitors from abroad as well as Swedish citizens. We call this "the Right of Public Access", Allemansrätt, a benefit not found in many other countries. However, it is not only a great freedom, it is also a great responsibility; our freedom in the countryside must not infringe upon the freedom of others.

The Right of Public Access requires consideration, responsibility and good judgment. We must not damage the landscape or animal life, and we must show consideration for both landowners and for others who are out in the countryside.

The essence of this Right is concisely expressed by the phrase, "Do not disturb, do not destroy".

The Right of Public Access applies on the game areas on Hemsö Island & in Harnosand, and this means amongst other things that no damage may be done to the area or its flora and fauna.


Personal Safety

With participant numbers approaching 1200, a high degree of safety consciousness is vital to avoid major injuries.

In an emergency you should phone 112, the emergency number for use when an immediate response is required. Use this number to contact police, ambulance, fire brigade and the other emergency services in situations where there is an imminent risk, a casualty (watch out for the call "skarp skada") or a crime in progress.

In non-emergency situations you should usually contact the local police in the area where the crime has occurred. To contact local police you should either phone them at 114 14, or go to the nearest police station. If you phone from abroad in non-emergency situations, the number is +46 77 114 14 00.

In conjunction with local authorities and rescue services, we have implemented a number of safety measures. We have conducted a safety meeting, arranged by the local council, which involved representatives from the emergency services, the council and local and regional authorities. We have also consulted with a number of other bodies to develop a set of rules and measures to protect the participants as far as possible.


Insurance/Responsibility

All participation in Berget 5 is at your own risk; it is considered a hobby activity entered into of your own free will, and is therefore not covered by the event’s insurance. In the case of injury or accident, your own insurance should apply; we strongly recommend that you check your policy to ensure that you are covered.

All participants must carry valid identification, such as a driving license, ID card or passport.


Alcohol and Drugs

We have an absolute zero tolerance policy for any form of alcohol or drugs; any players found using either during the event will be ejected from the area without recompense. We have a good relationship with local police, and will have trained security personnel on duty. If anyone abusing substances refuses to leave, police will be called.
We are of the opinion that weapons - real or replica - and alcohol should never be combined, so leave any alcohol or drugs at home. If you will be carrying any medication, inform the organizers before the event or at check-in.


Fire Hazards

There will be a blanket ban on fire at Berget 5, meaning that no fire will be permitted except in specially designated areas. This ban covers anything with a flame, including camping stoves and candles. No pyrotechnical devices like smokes & grenades may be brought into the game area; any pyros used will be provided by Berget 5. We encourage all participants to keep an eye on both themselves and others; particularly smokers must be careful to completely extinguish any cigarettes.
Special safety regulations will be in force at camps, particularly those with tents. Fire extinguishers will be available at all camps, and everyone will be fully briefed on their use and location.


First Aid

In the event of minor injuries like strains, sprains and friction burns we will have a medical team in the main Safezone. This team is led by a GP, assisted by a number of trained medics. All marshals (wearing hi-vis yellow waistcoats) have some degree of first aid training and can help in the event of an accident.

In the event of more serious incidents, you should help the injured person if you are confident that you can do so safely. At the earliest possible opportunity, call the emergency services by dialing 112 and give the address as ”Berget 5”. Then inform a marshal, by radio or telephone if necessary, and help guide the emergency services to the site.

We encourage everyone to carry a small first aid kit or field dressing in their right leg pocket, since quick help is a major factor in determining recovery. It may also be wise to bring blister tape and Aspirin for your own use, but remember never to give water or oral analgesics to anyone who may have suffered injuries to the head or stomach. If you require prescription medication, we recommend that you carry more than you expect to need, and distribute the doses about your equipment, to minimize loss.


Allergies and Diseases

If you are diabetic, asthmatic, allergic or suffer from any medical condition that could affect your performance during the game or that mean you require medical attention, be sure to notify your teammates and tell them how to help you if you should need it. Carry any medicine with you and inform your teammates where to find it.


Eye Protection and Other PPE

Everyone on the game area must wear eye protection, including while asleep. It is essential that you wear eye protection suited for airsoft and that you have tested it by shooting it at close range before the game. We also recommend players to wear dental shields to avoid tooth injuries. Naturally this rule also applies to the LARP contingent.


The Game Area

There is always a risk that real civilians find their way into the game area. While we have taken all possible measures to inform the public, everyone will be expected to help reduce the risk by explaining to them that the area is being used for an airsoft game and that it is dangerous to be there without eye protection.

If you see a civilian during a firefight, or when a firefight is imminent, immediately shout ”Cease fire – game off! Civilian!” This should be repeated by all other players to make sure that everyone knows. Make your weapons safe and ensure that the civilian is informed about the event and politely escort the off the area before calling Game On.


Make Safe

Before entering a Safezone you must make your weapons safe. Remove the magazine and fire a few rounds in a safe direction (marked) to clear the chamber. It is absolutely prohibited to point a weapon at anyone inside a Safezone, and the marshals will take a very dim view of any careless behavior. If necessary the person concerned will be asked to leave.

Those groups using their own radios operating on the PMR 446 band will be given all necessary settings at check-in or at the start of the game. The LPD and SRBR bands will be used for communications at company level, and the PMR band at platoon and squad levels. This will require some units to have two radios.

On the PMR band there are 8 channels, which in combination with 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Control Squelch System) codes allow for 304 channel/code combinations for CTCSS-compatible radios.
In the case of CTCSS codes, the squelch only works by not allowing radios with another CTCSS code to open your squelch; this means that if someone else is talking on the same channel but with a different code, you will not hear them. However, if someone transmits at the same time as someone on your code, your squadmates' CTCSS code will have opened the squelch so you will hear the third party as well. Since PMR only has eight frequencies, and the CTCSS system has these shortcomings, those using PMR must expect to hear intermittent radio chatter from other nets.

Other options include dispatch runners/riders and hand signals.
Soviet and the Allied forces each have 20 frequencies at their disposal on various bands, to ensure that the two sides will not – deliberately or inadvertently – disrupt each others communications.

We will have near-complete radio coverage over most of the game area, with repeaters deployed to aid coverage. We have rented radios and equipment, including accessories and batteries that will be distributed to company commanders for issue to signalers.

All concerned will be instructed in the use of the radios and issued with a network diagram detailing:

• Stations
  
• Channels & Frequencies
  
• Call signs
  
• Telephone Numbers
  
• Monitoring Protocols