A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA

C.33.3 Each competitor must ski with the same skis and poles from the start via the
controls to the finish, with exceptions as below.
C.33.4 At the option of the organizers, an equipment control(s) may be designated where
competitors can deposit spare ski equipment, wax and waxing equipment for use
during the competition. Arrangements for an equipment control should be
described in Event Information. A competitor may change ski equipment only at a
designated equipment control, and can change no more than one ski and one pole
at a given equipment control. An original ski must accompany the competitor at
all times on the course.
C.33.5 At championship or international events, or otherwise when required by the
organizers, the skis of the elite competitors shall be marked by the organizer. The
competitors shall see to it that their skis are marked. No more than one pair of
marked skis is allowed per competitor. The markings will be controlled at the start
and finish.
C.33.6 During the competition only a compass and the map provided by the organizer
may be used for navigation. Personal aids not used directly for navigation are
permitted. (e.g. magnifying glass, flashlight, eyeglasses)
C.33.7 Any equipment may be carried provided that it is not used for navigation or
communication. (e.g. phones for safety, GPS devices for tracking and post-race
analysis)
C.33.8 Competitors shall travel on skis or by foot, but must transport their own skiing
equipment at all times.
C.34 Appendix – Course/Class Structure
C.35 Appendix – Change History