1. What's new in the IOF Competition Rules?
David Rosen
Chair IOF Rules Commission
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Where are the rules?
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Reasons for changes
Continuous improvement
Harmonisation with other disciplines
Changes to the programme of High Level Events e.g. Split WOC
Expansion of IOF events
Technological advances
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7. Continuous improvement
1.5 Types of orienteering competition may be distinguished by:…….
• the starting method for the race:
• an interval start (the race is a time trial; the competitor with the fastest time is the winner)
• a mass start (the competitors start together; the first across the finish line is the winner)
• a chasing start (the competitors start at intervals depending on results from previous race(s); the first across the finish line is the winner)
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8. Continuous improvement
Section 6 (Participation) Qualification rules moved to Section 12 (Starting order, heat allocation and qualification).
7.2, 7.3, 7.4 Late entries.
12.15 WOC JWOC Heat allocation no longer has to be kept secret.
25 (Prizes) Certificates renamed diplomas.
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9. Changes to the programme of High Level Events
3.2 WOC Alternating programme from 2019 onwards.
3.3 WCup Relay World Cup reintroduced.
4.5 WOC Organiser appointed by IOF Council every year.
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10. Expansion of IOF events
New Appendix 8 The European Youth Orienteering Championships.
New Appendix 12 The South American Orienteering Championships.
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11. Technological advances
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12. Technological advances
Old rule:
21.4 Competitors may not use or carry telecommunication equipment between entering the pre-start area and reaching the finish in a race, unless the equipment is approved by the organiser. GPS data loggers with no display or audible feedback can be used. The organiser may require competitors to wear a tracking device.
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13. Technological advances
New rule:
21.4 Competitors shall not use or carry telecommunication equipment between entering the pre-start area and reaching the finish in a race, unless the equipment is approved by the organiser. GPS-enabled devices (watches etc.) can be carried provided that they have no map display and are not used for navigation purposes. However, the organiser has the right to specifically forbid the use of such equipment. The organiser may require competitors to carry a tracking device and/or a GPS data logger.
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Comments/Questions?
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