A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA

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D.4.6 If the host requests exceptions to these rules, or if after sanctioning is received the host does not follow these rules and the procedures of the Trail Orienteering Committee, then the Trail Orienteering Committee may deny or remove sanctioning, or in extenuating circumstances authorize exceptions to these rules or Trail Orienteering Committee procedures. D.4.7 When the Trail Orienteering Committee authorizes an exception to these rules these exceptions shall be clearly stated in the Invitation. In addition the Chairperson of the Trail Orienteering Committee shall notify the Orienteering USA Executive Committee and the Chairperson of the Rules Committee as to the exceptions that were authorized. D.4.8 Decisions of the Trail Orienteering Committee may be appealed to the Executive Committee of Orienteering USA by sending a letter stating the reasons for the appeal to the President of Orienteering USA and a copy to the Chairperson of the Trail Orienteering Committee. D.4.9 In the event the meet is sanctioned before the map is completed, the Trail Orienteering Committee will oversee and assist with the production of the map to assure it is suitable. D.5 Key Personnel D.5.1 The Meet Director is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning application and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the event. The Meet Director shall insure that all the officials and assistants know and abide by these Rules. The Meet Director shall obtain all necessary permission from landowners, and forestry, state, and other pertinent officials and should aim for a good relationship with other users of the event site and site officials. D.5.2 The Course Setter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning application and is responsible for designing and overseeing the setting of all courses. D.5.3 The Course Vetter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning application and is responsible for checking all aspects of the course setting. D.5.4 The Meet Registrar is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning application and is responsible for handling the entries for the event. D.5.5 The Map Coordinator is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning application and is responsible for insuring the accuracy, appropriateness, and proper formatting of the maps used for competition. D.5.6 The five positions listed above must be covered by no fewer than three different people (Course Setter, Course Vetter, and one other key staff member). D.5.7 An Event Consultant may be appointed by the Trail Orienteering Committee.
D.6 Reports and Fees D.6.1 Within one week the official results shall be sent to the Trail Orienteering Committee and made publicly available. D.6.2 Within four weeks sanctioning fees shall be remitted to Orienteering USA for each sanctioned race for each competitor entered in a competitive class. Fees are as for Foot Orienteering events (see A.6.2 through A.6.4) D.7 Secrecy and Embargo D.7.1 All those who are involved with the organizing of the event shall maintain the strictest secrecy regarding aspects of the venue, terrain and courses not officially publicized. D.7.2 Team officials and spectators shall not influence the competition, and shall remain in the areas that are assigned to them. D.7.3 The organizers shall ensure that unauthorized people stay out of areas where they would interfere with the competition. D.7.4 When a sanctioned event is placed on the Orienteering USA Event or Planning Calendar, the area is closed to orienteering competitions and training for any purpose prior to the event for individuals or groups wishing to retain competition eligibility. D.8 Bulletins D.8.1 All information shall be supplied electronically or in writing in at least English. D.8.2 Preliminary Information (Bulletin 1) should be published immediately upon sanctioning. Details can be found in the Orienteering USA Sanctioning Guidelines. D.8.3 An Event Invitation (Bulletin 2) including all details necessary for event registration shall be published at least three months before the event. Details can be found in the Orienteering USA Sanctioning Guidelines. D.8.4 If a host chooses to have a registration cutoff or late registration penalty deadline, the date may not be earlier than 21 days before the first day of the meet (or meet series if there is a common registration deadline). The effective date for mailed registrations and payment shall be the postmark and for electronic registrations and payments the time stamp of confirmation messages. Organizers should be specific about the effect of time zones on electronic time stamps and late registrations. D.8.5 Course Lengths shall be published with the invitation or as soon thereafter as they are known
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