A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA

C.31.9 Competitors for whom the preponderance of evidence shows that they have
broken these Rules may be disqualified from the event by the organizer or, in
response to a protest, by the jury.
C.31.10 The organizer or jury may disqualify a competitor for “following” if they
cannot draw the route skied, or upon other evidence.
C.31.11 Competitors for whom the preponderance of the evidence shows that they
have intentionally broken these Rules causing a course to be voided may be
disqualified by the Jury from the current event as well as future Orienteering USA
events for a period of up to two years.
C.31.12 The organizer must void a race if circumstances have arisen which make
the race significantly unfair.
C.32 Competitor Conduct
C.32.1 Competitors must follow sections of the course marked as required routes.
C.32.2 Once competitors cross the finish line their competition is over, and they shall not
return to the competition area without permission from the organizer.
C.32.3 Competitors who do not finish (DNF) must report to the finish and return their
control card and map. They shall in no way attempt to influence the competition
or other competitors.
C.32.4 Competitors must not use outside help when waxing their skis or repairing their
equipment while competing in a race.
C.32.5 Competitors may use wax and waxing equipment offered by the control officials.
C.32.6 Competitors may carry the means for waxing and repair;
C.32.7 Competitors are obliged to give - if requested - the track to a passing competitor
when only one ski track or narrow skiable route is available.
C.32.8 Competitors may be offered drinks only at official refreshment controls;
C.32.9 Competitors are permitted to bring their own refreshment supply and renew that
supply at refreshment controls.
C.33 Equipment
C.33.1 Choice of clothing shall be up to the individual, but shall be appropriate regarding
safety for the weather conditions.
C.33.2 The organizers may require competitors to wear identifying numbers that shall be
clearly visible on the front side of the left thigh. Folding the start number is not
allowed.