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Beaconsfield Revisited
ORIENTEERING BEACONSFIELD REVISITED HISTORY Reflections on the event that started it all The event that started the present orienteering movement in Australia With two to three weeks to go, I contacted the media with the news was held on 23 August 1969 in Upper Beaconsfield, in the hills south• that a 'new sport from Sweden' was about to be introduced. Notices of east of Melbourne. invitation were sent to bushwalking and athletics clubs. My own memories of the event include: On the day about 28 starters took part. We also attracted three • an expectation, as an experienced 24-hour walker (= rogainer), that officials from the Victorian Amateur Athletics Association (VAAA), it was going to be easy (how wrong I was!); mainly to observe that the code of 'amateurism' was not tampered with. • plotting my control locations from grid references (rogaining-style) This was running and they controlled running and all Harrier activities then subsequently checking the master maps (accessible after the were the VAAA's responsibilities. However, as there were no notable start) to discover that almost all were in slightly different places; professional athletes taking part and no big monetary prizes they left us • running down a long straight stretch of road in the opposite direction alone with a warning to officially advise them of any future events that from a fit-looking athlete in track gear, and wondering which of us involved running! was wrong: The start and finish took place at the Pine Hotel in Upper Beacons• • visiting several clearings and looking at the view in order to work out field. -
An Introduction to Trail Orienteering for Organisers, Planners and Participants
IntrO Paralympic class and Open class competitors at WTOC 2013 in France An introduction to trail orienteering for organisers, planners and participants. Sept 2013 1. Introduction This manual is for organisers, planners and participants unfamiliar with trail orienteering or wishing to refresh their understanding of it. It deals with IntrO, which is the name given to a simplified introductory form of trail orienteering. Those reading this manual are almost certainly familiar with orienteering, as generally practised, and may have some idea about trail orienteering. But there can be misconceptions, so the essential elements of the discipline are re-stated here. Trail orienteering is a world sport FootO MTBO SkiO TrailO TrailO is one of the four disciplines of orienteering, governed by the International Orienteering Federation, based in Helsinki, Finland. All four disciples have annual world championships. TrailO is not yet as widespread as FootO but extends from the USA to Japan (via Europe). Trail orienteering is a sport for all Do not misinterpret the official trailO logo. Although the discipline was specially designed as a non-athletic, intellectual version of orienteering, in order that those in wheelchairs and others with mobility difficulties can take full part in competition, so can the able-bodied. TrailO events are always open to all without regard to age, gender or mobility impairment, but may also have a closed ‘Paralympic’ class, usually on the same course. The popularity of trailO is such that the majority of participants are able-bodied including world champion foot orienteers. It is particularly attractive to those orienteers who, for whatever reason, find foot orienteering becoming too physical but wish to continue participating in orienteering. -
Big Foot Prints Issue #81 February 2007 Competition and a Step up from Summer Philadelphia Times, Philadelphia, PA, Series Orienteering in the Streets to Bush Apr
Big Foot Prints Issue #81 February 2007 competition and a step up from Summer Philadelphia Times, Philadelphia, PA, Series orienteering in the streets to bush Apr. 23, 1899. orienteering, albeit slightly scratchy bush Anyone who didn©t watch the orienteering. series ªBlizzardº on SBS missed Foot orienteering©s fixture problems can be out on a treat as two teams of ameliorated with a fix of mountain bike hardy hearties, one Norwegian, orienteering (or MTBO as its known). This one British, raced each other Inside year©s MTBO super series provides 7 across Greenland recreating the weekends of orienteering, with the most race to the pole between Sydney Summer Series distant event at Raymond Terrace. The Amundsen and Scott. However that©s not what the Philadelphia Park Orienteering Series season is capped off by the Australian Championships which Big Foot will be Times was banging on about and MTBO season preview staging, so this could be the year when you its not what Big Foot Prints is about. Low emission orienteering get out that penny farthing, strap on a map board and give MTBO a try. No ± the pole we are searching Technology update for is the mysterious ªlightpoleº which has become beloved of Summer Series planners, but whose location is unknown to the On your bike map-maker, the competitors and sometimes even the planner. This summer has been great for Recent summer series controls orienteering around Sydney ± record sighted on ªlightpoleº are not numbers have attended both the only using features not marked Wednesday night Summer Series events on the map, but the control circle and the Monday night sprints. -
TV Broadcasts from Orienteering Sport in a Exciting and Understandable Way - Today and Tomorrow
TV broadcasts from orienteering TV broadcasts from orienteering sport in a exciting and understandable way - today and tomorrow This report is part of the EVINN Eventbased Innovation project from Interreg IVA Raffael Huber, Institut für Angewandte Medienwissenschaft ZHAW Winterthur EUROPEISKA UNIONEN Europeiska Regionala Utvecklingsfonden EVINN Eventbased Innovation TV broadcasts from orienteering today and tomorrow Index 1 Abstract ................................................................................................................. 4 2 Description of orienteering .................................................................................. 5 3 Challenges and exciting aspects of orienteering .............................................. 8 4 Storytelling; theoretical approach ...................................................................... 9 4.1 Perceptive media .............................................................................................. 11 5 Storytelling in orienteering; practical approach .............................................. 12 5.1 Storytelling elements ....................................................................................... 13 5.1.1 Opening sequence ....................................................................................... 13 5.1.2 Route choice preview ................................................................................... 13 5.1.3 PoV footage and pre-produced trailers ......................................................... 14 5.1.4 GPS-Tracking -
2016 ONZ Competition Rules for Foot Orienteering Events
COMPETITION RULES FOR NEW ZEALAND FOOT ORIENTEERING EVENTS (Explanatory comments are shown in italics surrounded by brackets). Sporting fairness by both competitors and organisers shall be the guiding principle in the interpretation of these rules. CONTENTS 1. Definitions 2. General provisions 3. Event programme 4. Event applications 5. Classes 6. Participation 7. Costs 8. Information about the event 9. Entries 10. Travel and transport 11. Training and model event 12. Starting order and heat allocation 13. Team officials’ meeting 14. Terrain 15. Maps 16. Courses – Updated Dec 2016 17. Restricted areas and routes 18. Control descriptions 19. Control set-up and equipment 20. Control cards and marking devices 21. Equipment 22. Start 23. Finish and time-keeping 24. Results 25. Prizes 26. Fair play 27. Complaints 28. Protests 29. Jury 30. Appeals 31. Event control 32. Event reports 33. Advertising and sponsorship 34. Media service Appendix 1: Markings on the map Appendix 2: Duties of the Controller, Planner and Coordinator Appendix 3: Principles for course planning (reprinted from IOF Rules) Appendix 4: Recommended course combinations Appendix 5: Procedures for events Appendix 6: Awards Scheme Appendix 7: Information requirements for events Appendix 8: NZ specific symbols for maps and control descriptions. Appendix 9: Controller accreditation These Orienteering NZ rules are valid from 1 January 2008 and replace all previous rules. (Updated Dec 2016) 1 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 Orienteering is a sport in which the competitors visit a number of points marked on the ground, controls, in the shortest possible time aided by map and compass. The term competitor means an individual of either sex or a team, as appropriate. -
History of Orienteering Maps
History of orienteering maps 12th International Conference on 12th International Conference on László Zentai: History of orienteering maps László Zentai: History of orienteering maps Orienteering Mapping Orienteering Mapping 21 August 2007, Kiev 21 August 2007, Kiev How did it start? Important dates 31 October 1897 • 1899, Norway: the first ski-o event near Oslo, Norway. • 1922, Sweden, the first night-o event Map of the first • 1925, Sweden, the first event for ladies orienteering event. • 1931, Sweden: the first national championships in orienteering There were 4 different maps • 1932, Norway: the first international event available: • 1936, the establishment of SOFT it is a 1:30000 scale ski map. • 1945, the establishment of Finnish and Norwegian Orienteering Federation, the first o-magazine (Suunnistaja) • 1946, the establishment of NORD • 1949, Sweden, eleven countries participate on an international conference on rules and mapping standards 12th International Conference on 12th International Conference on László Zentai: History of orienteering maps László Zentai: History of orienteering maps Orienteering Mapping Orienteering Mapping 21 August 2007, Kiev 21 August 2007, Kiev How did it start (maps)? How did it start (maps)? 30 October 1941 1948 Gupumarka, Norway. Norbykollen, Norway. The first orienteering map The first orienteering specially drawn/fieldworked map made by using for an orienteering event. airphotos. It was an illegal night event (under Made by Per Wang. German occupation). 12th International Conference on 12th International Conference on László Zentai: History of orienteering maps László Zentai: History of orienteering maps Orienteering Mapping Orienteering Mapping 21 August 2007, Kiev 21 August 2007, Kiev How did it start (maps)? The year of first o-events in different countries 30 April 1950 Norway, 1897. -
Orienteering
Orienteering Orienteering is a sport that combines both a physical and a mental element. The basic idea in orienteering is to proceed from course start to finish by visiting a number of control points in a pre-determined order, using only a detailed map and a compass. In order to choose the best possible route, orienteers look at the characteristics of the terrain, and the winner is the person who completes the course in the fastest time. Orienteering is unique in that an orienteer must navigate and make quick decisions while running at high speed. ••• Annual orienteering events include: • World Orienteering Championships • Junior World Orienteering Championships • World Masters Orienteering Championships. The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) • World Cup series is the international governing body of the sport • 100+ World Ranking Events of orienteering. The IOF governs four orienteering disciplines: 20-fold World Regional Championships take place foot orienteering, mountain bike orienteering, Champion Simone Niggli, in five out of six IOF Regions: ski orienteering, and trail orienteering. Switzerland • Asia • Europe • North America The IOF was founded in 1961 and recognised by • Oceania • South America the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1977. Orienteering Orienteering is an active participant As of 15 May 2013, the IOF has 74 member in Multisport Games: countries on all continents. • The World Games The vision of the IOF is that orienteering shall be Challenging • World Masters Games a truly global sport and included in the Olympic • CISM Winter Military World Games and Paralympic Games. outdoor • FISU organises biennial World University adventure sport Orienteering Championships. • CISM organises annual World Military Mental and Orienteering Championships. -
Maps for Different Forms of Orienteering
MAPS FOR DIFFERENT FORMS OF ORIENTEERING László Zentai Eötvös Loránd University, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A H-1117 Budapest, Hungary [email protected] Abstract: Orienteering became a worldwide sport in the last 25-30 years. Orienteering maps are one of the very few types of maps that have the same specifications all over the world. Orienteering maps are special, because to make them suitable for orienteering the map makers have to be familiar not only with the map specifications, but also with the rules and traditions of the sport. The early period of orienteering maps was the age of homemade maps. Maps were made by orienteers using available tourist or topographic maps and only after the availability of cheaper reproduction techniques started the process of special field- working. The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) was formed in 1961. The Map Commission (MC) of the IOF has introduced different specifications for the official disciplines (before 2000 the ski-orienteering and foot-orienteering were the only official disciplines). The last version of the specification, the International Standard for Orienteering Maps (ISOM) was published in 2000 and included specifications for foot- orienteering, ski-orienteering, mountain-bike orienteering. A new format, the sprint competition, required new map specifications (ISSOM) which were finalized and published in 2007. The aim of orienteering map specifications is to provide rules that can accommodate many different types of terrain around the world and various forms of orienteering. We can use the experience of the official disciplines for developing new specifications: the official disciplines and formats were developed in the past 30 years (most of them are even newer). -
Introduction to Mountain Bike Orienteering
. Introduction to Mountain Bike Orienteering Introduction Bike orienteering (“Bike-o”) combines map reading and route planning as an extra dynamic to mountain bike racing. A large number of navigational “controls” (markers) are placed on the race course. The location for each of the controls is marked on a map. The idea is to visit as many controls points as possible within the time allotted. The person or team with the most points (or, if all controls are visited, the fastest time) wins. The navigation is not as difficult as in traditional foot orienteering—all controls are placed on trails—but the challenge is in route choice and being able to navigate at speed. Bike orienteering is identical in concept to the mountain bike segment commonly used in adventure racing. An example of how the map would appear is shown below. The controls are located in the center of the magenta circle, and a control number appears nearby. Controls can be worth 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 points, depending on how hard they are to get to, or how difficult the navigation is. The leading digit of the two-digit control number indicates the number of points—for example, control “26” would be worth 20 points. Map reading, route planning and navigational efficiency are key elements of Bike-O Each competitor or team will carry a punch card with the control numbers listed. When a control is reached, the marker will have a uniquely coded punch pattern—this is how the scorekeeper determines that you did indeed visit the control. -
Whistle Free
FREE WHISTLE PDF Daisuke Higuchi | 208 pages | 03 Dec 2007 | Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc | 9781591166856 | English | San Francisco, United States Whistle | Definition of Whistle at Entry 1 of 2 1 a : a small wind instrument in which sound is produced by the Whistle passage of breath through a slit Whistle a short tube a police whistle b : a device through which air or steam is forced into a Whistle or against a thin edge to produce a loud sound a factory whistle 2 a : a shrill clear sound produced by forcing breath out or air in through the puckered lips b : the sound produced by a whistle c : a signal given by or as if by whistling 3 Whistle a sound that resembles a whistle especially : a shrill clear note of or as if of a bird Whistle. We could hear the train's whistle. Whistle could hear the low whistle of the wind through the trees. He whistled Whistle a cab. He whistled a happy tune. The teakettle started to whistle. A bullet whistled past him. Army whistle -blower, and Gavin Grimm, the Virginia high-school student who sued his Whistle district for the right to use the bathroom that corresponded to his gender identity. Auburn," Whistle Sep. Send us Whistle. See more words from the same century From the Editors at Merriam-Webster. Whetting your whistle is painful; Whistle your appetite is impossible. Dictionary Entries near whistle whist whist drive whist family whistle whistleblower whistle duck whistle past the graveyard. Accessed 21 Oct. Keep scrolling Whistle more More Definitions for whistle Whistle. -
International Specification for Ski-Orienteering Maps (Isskiom)
5 MAP SPECIFICATION FOR SKI-ORIENTEERING 5.1 General Maps for ski orienteering are based on the specifications for foot-orienteering maps. However in order to meet the specific requirements put on the map by the nature of ski orienteering, certain deviations and additions to the foot-orienteering map specification is needed. These special rules and symbols are described in this chapter. Deviations from the specifications are permissible only with the sanction of the national Ski-O 2 Commission. For international events, sanction must be given by the IOF Ski-O Commission. Complete foot-orienteering maps may be used in ski-o competitions at all levels, if the dark green (symbol 410) is replaced by light green (symbol 406). For international events, permissio0n from the IOF Ski-O Commission is required. 5.2 Content 0 Ski orienteering is a sport in which the ski-orienteer uses the map to navigate a track and route network in order to visit a number of control points. In ski-o the competitor's skiing and navigation skills shall be tested in such way that the navigation skill becomes2 the decisive element. Ski orienteering takes place in the track network, and involves as a basic element complex route choice problems, including the estimating of height differences. It is obvious that the map must concentrate on clearly depicting these features. The map must also be legible when skiing at high speed. This means that the map should omit a large partm of details in “free“ terrain in order to exaggerate the track network and to simplify the presentation of the shape of the ground. -
The New Speciafication of Orienteering Maps
Proceedings, 7th International Conference on Cartography and GIS, 18-23 June 2018, Sozopol, Bulgaria ISSN: 1314-0604, Eds: Bandrova T., Konečný M. ISOM2017: THE NEW SPECIFICATION OF ORIENTEERING MAPS (AN INSIGHT) László Zentai László ZENTAI; Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary; Address: Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; Tel. +36 1 372 2975, E-mail: [email protected] Abstract Orienteering maps are one of the very few maps where the map specification is internationally standardised. As orienteering maps are a kind of sport goods, the standardisation of these cartographic products was a must to guarantee the fairness of the sport. The latest specification of (forest) orienteering maps was published in 2000. Although there were no urgent issues, the development of the sport and the IT technologies required regular revision of the map specification. After the release of the previous International Specification on Orienteering Maps (ISOM), a new form of event, the sprint format was developed. As sprint events are regularly organised in urban environment (park, or downtown area), a new maps specification was developed in the first decade of the 20th century (ISSOM = International Specification of Sprint Orienteering Maps). The recent update of ISOM originally would include both specifications (ISOM and ISSOM), but finally only the ISOM was the focus. Keywords: orienteering maps, topographic maps, standardization, legend, cartographic symbols WHY ORIENTEERING MAPS ARE SO SPECIAL? History Orienteering maps are one of the very few maps where the map specification is internationally standardised. The standardisation was a relatively fast process, although the sport itself is more than 100 years old; there was not too much focus on maps and practically nothing on the standardisation in the first half of the progress.