A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA

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A.17.10 Courses shall be set so that swimming will be neither necessary nor tempting as a route choice. A.17.11 Control Proximity A.17.11.1 Controls shall be separated by a minimum of 30 meters on features that are distinctly different in the terrain and on the map (15 meters for map scales 1:4000 or 1:5000). A.17.11.2 Controls shall be separated by a minimum of 60 meters on similar features (30 meters for map scales 1:4000 or 1:5000). A.17.12 Course Length and Climb A.17.12.1 The course length shall be measured without regard for elevation change as the shortest possible route a runner could fairly take - i.e. around lakes and impassable and out of bounds areas as well as following any compulsory marked routes. A.17.12.2 The expected winning time for an orienteer with a ranking score of 100 (or the average of the top three ranked US orienteers in the classes assigned to a course) shall be decisive in determining course lengths. For all formats it is desirable to design the best course possible within the given time range, rather than striving for the exact middle of the time range. A.17.12.3 The course climb shall be measured as the climb in meters along the optimum route. A.18 Sprint A.18.1 Definition A.18.1.1 EMPHASIS: Sprint format emphasizes high speed orienteering. A.18.1.2 COMPETITON: Sprint races are individual competitions. A.18.2 Course/Class structures A.18.2.1 Sprints shall have three or more courses with the standard Orienteering USA classes spread reasonably among the courses offered. When offering the standard class structure, the sprint format must be available to all advanced level classes. Courses for White/Yellow/Orange may be sprint or an alternate format, clearly stated in the event announcement. A.18.2.2 The Sprint format will be included in the United States Individual Orienteering Championships event. A.18.3 Technical Rules
A.18.3.1 MAP: Sprints use map Scale 1: 4,000 or 1: 5,000 with an appropriate contour interval, typically 2.5m, or other intervals if explicitly approved by Sanctioning Committee. Maps should endeavor to meet the specifications of ISSOM (Sprint mapping), especially for denser, urbanized settings. Otherwise ISOM standards shall be used. A.18.3.2 TERRAIN SELECTION: Sprint terrain must be very runnable, with geometry that is complex at high speed. This can include urban, campus, parkland, and some forested terrains. Denser and more urbanized settings can create additional concerns with mapping, permissions, and policing. A.18.3.3 COURSE TYPE: A Sprint course will be a point to point course. A.18.3.4 COURSE PLANNING: A Sprint course should combine high speed map reading and quick decision making with technically easy controls. The challenge should be in navigating through complex environments at high speed, to control sites that are technically easy for advanced level orienteers. Controls should be primarily on advanced beginner (Yellow) level, or Intermediate (Orange) level sites with nearby relocation options. Courses should include changes of direction, route choice as the terrain allows, and promote spectator opportunities. Unlike other formats, organizers may allow spectators throughout the course. A.18.4 Scoring and timing A.18.4.1 The start interval for Sprints must be no less than 30 seconds, with 1 minute recommended. A.18.4.2 The time limit for Sprints will be 1 hour A.18.4.3 WINNING TIME: Sprint winning time should be 12-15 minutes for all classes, preferably in the lower end of this range. If part of a multiple-course day, winning times should be reduced to 5–15 minutes. A.18.4.4 Lowest elapsed time determines a Sprint race winner. A.18.4.5 Sprints may be timed to the tenth of a second. A.19 Middle A.19.1 Definition A.19.1.1 EMPHASIS: Middle format emphasizes technical orienteering. A.19.1.2 COMPETITON: Middle format races are individual competitions. A.19.2 Course/Class structures A.19.2.1 Middle format races will have the standard Orienteering USA course class structure.
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G Rules for OUSA Rankings G.1 Foot-
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