A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA

D.12.3 Paralympic competitors shall be simultaneously entered in the Open class.
D.13 Training
D.13.1 The organizer should, when possible, offer model controls for the competitors.
The terrain, map, and control setup should be as similar as possible to the
competition area. Correct solutions for model controls with explanations should
be available at the model control site.
D.13.2 The organizer should, when possible, offer at least one model timed control for
the competitors. The timed control procedure should be as similar as possible to
that to be used in the competition. Correct solutions should be available at the
model control site.
D.13.3 When maps are available it should be possible to order, in advance, maps of
terrain similar to that of the event. If and only if the competition map has
previously been used at a public meet it shall be made available for inspection and
when possible advance purchase. (Section forbids the distribution of a new
unused map prior to the event.)
D.13.4 The organizer may charge a reasonable fee for maps.
D.14 Terrain
D.14.1 The terrain shall be suitable for setting competitive trail orienteering courses of
the appropriate standard.
D.14.2 The terrain must be chosen so that the least mobile competitors, the person
confined to and propelling a low fixed wheelchair and the person who walks
slowly and with difficulty, can negotiate the course within the maximum time
limit, using official assistance where provided.
D.15 Maps
D.15.1 Maps, course markings and additional overprinting shall be drawn and printed
according to the IOF International Specification for Sprint Orienteering Maps or
the IOF International Specification for Orienteering Maps.
D.15.2 The map scale shall normally be 1:5000 or 1:4000. All maps for a competition,
including those for the timed controls, shall use the same scale.
D.15.3 The control circles and courses should be integrated into the map prior to printing.
Hand drawing of courses is not permitted. Overprinting of courses on already
printed maps is not recommended.
D.15.4 Errors on the map and changes which have occurred in the terrain since the map
was printed shall be corrected on the map if they have a bearing on the event.
D.15.5 Maps shall be protected against moisture and damage.