A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA
A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA
A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA
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A.14.2 When maps are available it should be possible to order, in advance, maps of<br />
terrain similar to that of the event. If and only if the competition map has<br />
previously been used at a public meet it shall be made available <strong>for</strong> inspection and<br />
when possible advance purchase. (Section <strong>for</strong>bids the distribution of a new<br />
unused map prior to the event.)<br />
A.14.3 The organizer may charge a reasonable fee <strong>for</strong> maps and training.<br />
A.14.4 Adequate free instruction shall be provided <strong>for</strong> non-competitive novices.<br />
A.15 Terrain<br />
A.15.1 The area shall be complex and varied enough to suit the requirements of the<br />
event. It shall offer adequate possibilities <strong>for</strong> setting the technically difficult<br />
courses as well as the novice courses represented at the event.<br />
A.16 Maps<br />
A.16.1 Maps shall be prepared in accordance with the International Specification <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Orienteering</strong> Maps (ISOM) or the International Specification <strong>for</strong> Sprint<br />
<strong>Orienteering</strong> Maps (ISSOM) as appropriate to the event <strong>for</strong>mat. Deviant or<br />
additional symbols necessary because of local conditions may be used with the<br />
permission of the sanctioning committee. Any such symbols shall be published<br />
be<strong>for</strong>ehand in the Event In<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
A.16.2 Applicable map scale varies with the event <strong>for</strong>mat and is detailed in the separate<br />
<strong>for</strong>mat sections.<br />
A.16.3 Terrain conditions which are not visible on the map and map corrections or<br />
amendments that may influence the outcome of the event must be clearly<br />
communicated in writing to the competitors. Overprinting on the competition map<br />
is preferred, but simple corrections may be drawn on a sample map when<br />
displaying of the competition map is permitted.<br />
A.16.4 The map shall be printed on good quality and if possible waterproof paper. (80-<br />
120 g/sq.m)<br />
A.16.5 The organizer shall provide protective cases <strong>for</strong> the maps.<br />
A.16.6 When the map <strong>for</strong> the event has not been used in competition it shall not be<br />
displayed, sold, or distributed prior to the event. (This does not prohibit display of<br />
sections of the map where the competition will not be held.)<br />
A.16.7 When the competition map has been previously used in a competition or<br />
otherwise distributed to potential competitors it shall be posted in the competition<br />
center and shall be sold at a reasonable and customary price prior to and at the<br />
event.
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