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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C.4.6 If the Ski <strong>Orienteering</strong> Committee authorizes an exception to these rules these<br />
exceptions shall be clearly stated in the Invitation. In addition the Chairperson of<br />
the Ski <strong>Orienteering</strong> Committee shall notify the <strong>Orienteering</strong> <strong>USA</strong> Executive<br />
Committee and the Chairperson of the <strong>Rules</strong> Committee as to the exceptions that<br />
were authorized.<br />
C.5 Key Personnel<br />
C.5.1 The Meet Director is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning<br />
application and is responsible <strong>for</strong> overseeing all aspects of the event. The Meet<br />
Director shall insure that all the officials and assistants know and abide by these<br />
<strong>Rules</strong>. The Meet Director shall obtain all necessary permission from landowners,<br />
and <strong>for</strong>estry, state, and other pertinent officials and should aim <strong>for</strong> a good<br />
relationship with other users of the event site and site officials.<br />
C.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 />
C.5.3 The Course Vetter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning<br />
application and is responsible <strong>for</strong> checking all aspects of the course setting,<br />
including:<br />
i) 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 />
j) Checking the correct position of the start, map issue point, control flags<br />
and finish location.<br />
k) Checking the correct codes on the control flags against the codes on the<br />
map, and the location and visibility of the marking equipment (i.e.<br />
punches).<br />
l) Making sure that the control locations are appropriate and that they<br />
correctly describe the positions of the control flags.<br />
m) Making sure that the courses and other in<strong>for</strong>mation pre-printed on the<br />
maps are properly drawn.<br />
C.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 />
C.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 />
C.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).