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Appendix 6: Competition FormatsSUMMARY TABLE Sprint Middle Distance Long Distance RelayControls Technically easy. Consistently technicallydifficult.A mixture of technicaldifficulties.A mixture of technicaldifficulties.Route ChoiceDifficult route choice,requiring highconcentration.Small and medium scaleroute choice.Significant route choiceincluding some largescaleroute choices.Small and medium scaleroute choice.Type of Running Very high speed. High speed, but requiringrunners to adjust theirspeed for the complexityof the terrain.TerrainPredominantly in veryrunnable park or urban(streets/buildings) terrain.Some fast runnable forestmay be included.Spectators are allowedalong the courseTechnically complexterrain.Physically demanding,requiring endurance andpace judgement.Physically tough terrainallowing good routechoice possibilities.Map 1:4000 or 1:5000 1:10000 (or sometimes1:15000)Start Interval 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes Mass startTiming1 second (0.1 seconds inthe WOC final)Winning Time (forSenior Elite competition)Summary12-15 minutes 30-35 minutesQualification races areshorter.Sprint orienteering is afast, visible, easy-tounderstandformat,allowing orienteering tobe staged within areas ofsignificant population.High speed, often in closeproximity to other runnerswho may, or may not, havethe same controls to visit.Some route choicepossibilities and reasonablycomplex terrain.1:15000 1:10000 (or sometimes1:15000)1 second 1 second Mass start so the finishorder is the order across theline.Middle distanceorienteering requires fast,accurate orienteering for amoderately long period oftime. Even small mistakeswill be decisive.Men 90-100 minutesWomen 70-80 minutesQualification races areshorterLong distanceorienteering tests allorienteering techniquesas well as speed andphysical endurance.30-40 minutes per legMen Total 90-105 minutesWomen Total 90-105minutesRelay orienteering is acompetition for teams ofthree runners running on avirtually head-to-head basiswith a first-past-the-postwinner. Exciting forspectators and competitors.Page 38 IOF Foot Orienteering Competition Rules 2013
1. SPRINT1.1 The profileThe Sprint profile is high speed. It tests the athletes’ ability to read and translate themap in complex environments, and to plan and carry out route choices running at highspeed. The course must be planned so that the element of speed is maintainedthroughout the race. The course may require climbing but steepness forcing thecompetitors to walk should be avoided. Finding the controls should not be thechallenge; rather the ability to choose and complete the best route to them. Forexample, the most obvious way out from a control should not necessarily be the mostfavourable one. The course should be set to require the athletes’ full concentrationthroughout the race. An environment that cannot provide this challenge is notappropriate for the Sprint.1.2 Course planning considerationsIn Sprint spectators are allowed along the course. The course planning shall considerthis, and all controls must be manned. It may also be necessary to have guards atcritical passages alerting spectators of approaching competitors and making sure thatcompetitors are not hindered. The start should be at the Arena and spectator sites maybe arranged along the course. The spectator value could be enhanced by buildingtemporary stands and by having an on-course announcer. Both spectator sites andsites for media/photographers shall be announced at the Arena. The course must beplanned to avoid tempting competitors to take shortcuts through private property andother out-of-bound areas. If there is such a risk, a referee should be at such locationsto prevent possible attempts. Areas so complex that it is doubtful whether acompetitor can interpret the map at high speed should be avoided (e.g. when there arecomplex three-dimensional structures).1.3 The mapThe ISSOM specification shall be followed. The map scale is 1:4000 or 1:5000. It iscrucial that the map is correct and possible to interpret at high speed, and that themapping of features that affect route choice and speed are accurate. In non-urbanareas, the correct mapping of conditions reducing running speed, both to degree andextent, is important. In urban areas, barriers hindering the passage must be correctlyrepresented and drawn to size.1.4 Winning time, start interval and timingThe winning time, for both women and men, shall be 12 – 15 minutes, preferably inthe lower part of the interval. In WOC and World Cup there is no difference betweenqualification and final races. The start interval is 1 minute and a time-trial, individualformat is used. Timing is normally to 1 second accuracy, but in the WOC final, timingis to 0.1 second using electronic means of timing with start gates and a beam finishline. The competitor shall have passed the start gate before having access to the map.2 MIDDLE DISTANCE2.1 The profileThe Middle distance profile is technical. It takes place in a non-urban (mostly forested)environment with an emphasis on detailed navigation and where finding the controlsconstitute a challenge. It requires constant concentration on map reading with occasionalshifts in running direction out from controls. The element of route choice is essential butshould not be at the expense of technically demanding orienteering. The route in itselfshall involve demanding navigation. The course shall require speed-shifts e.g. with legsthrough different types of vegetation.2.2 Course planning considerationsThe course should be set to allow competitors to be seen by spectators during the courseof the race as well as when finishing. The start should be at the Arena and the courseIOF Foot Orienteering Competition Rules 2013 Page 39
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