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.20.2 Course/Class structures<br />
A.20.2.1 Long <strong>for</strong>mat races will have the standard <strong>Orienteering</strong> <strong>USA</strong> course class<br />
structure.<br />
A.20.2.2 The Long <strong>for</strong>mat will be included in the United States Individual <strong>Orienteering</strong><br />
Championships event.<br />
A.20.2.3 The Classic <strong>for</strong>mat is the basis <strong>for</strong> the United States Two Day Classic<br />
<strong>Orienteering</strong> Championships. Awards are based on two-day total time results.<br />
A.20.3 Technical <strong>Rules</strong><br />
A.20.3.1 MAP: Scale 1: 15,000 is encouraged <strong>for</strong> M/F-21+ courses, but if not practical,<br />
1:10,000 is acceptable. For all other classes, 1:10,000 is standard, with<br />
Contours 5m or 2.5m, or other intervals if explicitly approved by Sanctioning<br />
Committee. ISOM standards apply.<br />
A.20.3.2 TERRAIN SELECTION: Long course terrain can vary by region, but should<br />
contain some technical interest. Variety is always desirable. It is also desirable<br />
to have either pleasant vegetation, or route choice possibilities around thick<br />
vegetation. The terrain should not be excessively hilly, thick, or dangerous. It<br />
should be large enough to accommodate a suitable M-21+ course, but also<br />
must contain a section suitable <strong>for</strong> beginner courses.<br />
A.20.3.3 COURSE TYPE: A Long <strong>for</strong>mat course will be a point to point course.<br />
A.20.3.4 COURSE PLANNING: Long courses should provide as many challenges, and<br />
variety as the terrain allows. Route choice and long legs should be featured, as<br />
well as changing conditions and leg lengths. Technical difficulty should be<br />
generally high, but easier sections can contribute to change of pace.<br />
A.20.4 Scoring and timing<br />
A.20.4.1 The start interval <strong>for</strong> Long shall be no less than 2 minutes.<br />
A.20.4.2 The time limit <strong>for</strong> Long shall be 3 hours<br />
A.20.4.3 WINNING TIMES: The competition times <strong>for</strong> an orienteer with a ranking<br />
score of 100 <strong>for</strong> Long and Classic Courses are:<br />
COURSE LONG CLASSIC<br />
White 20-30 min 20-30 min<br />
Yellow 30-45 min 25-40 min<br />
Orange 40-55 min 35-50 min<br />
Brown 45-55 min 40-50 min<br />
Green 50-65 min 45-55 min<br />
Red 70-90 min 60-75 min<br />
Blue 80-100 min 70-80 min