A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA
A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA
A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
A.5.2 The Course Setter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning<br />
application and is responsible <strong>for</strong> designing and overseeing the setting of all<br />
courses.<br />
A.5.3 The Course Vetter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning<br />
application. The Course Vetter shall be a different person than the Course Setter.<br />
The Course Vetter is responsible <strong>for</strong> checking all aspects of the course setting,<br />
including:<br />
a) Checking the quality of the map in relation to the specific courses and<br />
control locations and assisting with any overprinting which may be<br />
required.<br />
b) Checking the correct position of the start, map issue point, control flags<br />
and finish location.<br />
c) Checking the correct codes on the control flags against the codes on the<br />
control description cards, and the location and visibility of the marking<br />
equipment (i.e. punches).<br />
d) Making sure that the control descriptions are appropriate and that they<br />
correctly describe the positions of the control flags.<br />
e) Making sure that the courses and other in<strong>for</strong>mation pre-printed on the<br />
maps are properly drawn.<br />
A.5.4 The Meet Registrar is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning<br />
application and is responsible <strong>for</strong> handling the entries <strong>for</strong> the event.<br />
A.5.5 The Map Coordinator is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning<br />
application and is responsible <strong>for</strong> insuring the accuracy, appropriateness, and<br />
proper <strong>for</strong>matting of the maps used <strong>for</strong> competition.<br />
A.5.6 The five positions listed above must be covered by no fewer than three different<br />
people (Course Setter, Course Vetter, and one other key staff member).<br />
A.5.7 A Course Consultant is appointed by the Course Consultant Committee once the<br />
event is sanctioned and is responsible <strong>for</strong> reviewing the course designs and<br />
providing advice to the course setter:<br />
a) To make sure that the courses will be proper <strong>for</strong> their level and consistent<br />
with these rules.<br />
b) As to the suitability of the courses <strong>for</strong> the particular event and area.<br />
c) As to the suitability of the start, the map issue point, and the finish<br />
location.<br />
A.5.8 An Event Consultant may be appointed by the Sanctioning Committee depending<br />
on need and availability and coordinates with the Meet Director as follows:<br />
a) Ensure that all rules are followed.<br />
b) Check that the map is progressing satisfactorily.