1. Orienteering is a sport in which the competitors navigate independently through the terrain. Competitors must visit a number of control points marked on the ground aided only by map and compass. In standard orienteering competition the task is to run this course in the shortest possible time. Individual competitors are divided into classes by gender (M for male, and F for female) and ability level. 

2. Course Designations 

a. White level courses are intended for novice orienteers. 

b. Yellow level courses are intended for advanced beginners. 

c. Orange level courses are intended for intermediate level orienteers. 

d. Green level courses are technically advanced and of longer distance. 

3. Team event: Coaches must designate team competitors prior to competition start. The three competitors must compete in the same color course so their times will be cumulative and ranked accordingly to be considered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in each course and by gender. No substitutions are allowed once the race starts. 

4. Maps: shall be prepared in accordance with the International Specification for Orienteering Maps (ISOM) or the International Specification for Sprint Orienteering Maps (ISSprOM) as appropriate to the event format. Applicable map scale varies with the event format and is detailed in the separate format sections. The Event Organizer shall use all reasonable efforts to mark hazardous terrain features that are known to the organizer both on the map and in the terrain. The method of marking in the terrain shall be clearly visible to competitors, and shall be explained in the Event Information. 

5. Courses: The characteristics of the courses, in particular the map reading and route choice requirements, shall be appropriate to the classes for which they are intended. The navigating ability and concentration of the competitors shall be tested. The progression from White to Yellow to Orange then Green is one of increased length, technical difficulty and physical requirements. When courses cross deep water or dangerous gorges, control locations shall be located at safe crossing points. Courses shall be set so that swimming will be neither necessary nor tempting as a route choice. Controls shall be separated by a minimum of 30 meters on features that are distinctly different in the terrain and on the map (15 meters for map scales 1:4000 or 1:5000). Controls shall be separated by a minimum of 60 meters on similar features (30 meters for map scales 1:4000 or 1:5000). Course Length and Climb. The course length shall be measured without regard for elevation change as the shortest possible route a runner could fairly take - i.e. around lakes and impassable and out of bounds areas as well as following any compulsory marked routes. The course climb shall be measured as the climb in meters along the optimum route. 

a. Report to the registration tent to verify your information, start time and receive a 

fingerstick. 

b. Proceed to the start point at your assigned relay time with a compass, water 

source. 

c. Receive your map. 

d. The 90 minute timeline starts when you insert your fingerstick in the clear and 

start SPORTident station. 

e. Time stops when you insert your fingerstick in the Finish SPORTident station. f. Insert your fingerstick into the score station. 

g. Ranking will be according to your time between start and finish and you must 

locate all the controls in the correct order. 

h. Turn in your map and fingerstick at the registration tent. 

i. Awards will be given to 1st through 3rd place in each category and according to 

gender. 

1. Individual Equipment: Each team/individual participating must have required a compass, refillable water container (canteen, camel back or other form of durable refillable water container that can be affixed to their person (belt, shoulder strap or harness, before-during-after the competition. Competitors are strongly encouraged to fully hydrate during the week prior to the competition and during the competition to prevent any heat related issues/conditions. Disposable plastic water bottles are discouraged due to the environmental clutter caused when persons empty the bottle and thoughtlessly discard the plastic bottle in the brush or along the trail they are traversing. Teams will not be allowed to start the course without the required equipment items. 

2. Uniform: Instructor discretion. However, long pants, rain gear just in case, small pack to keep your gear, and bug repellent is recommended. Dress for the weather. 

3. Entry and fee: Instructors will complete and submit the required entry form, Enclosure 1, with the accompanying individual $20 entry fee (Includes t-shirt). Make checks payable to: Canyon Lake JROTC Booster Club. 

4. Start times: Will be randomly selected unless otherwise requested by the instructor with a minimum of two minutes between. First competitors step off at 0800 hrs. 

The actual start times and rotation of events will be determined after all schools have registered. The competition schedule will be distributed via email one week prior to the competition