Championship Eligibility

A.12.2 Championship Eligibility

A.12.2.1The title of U.S. Orienteering Champion in any class as determined at an officially designated U.S. Orienteering Championship Event shall be limited to any person who meets both of the following criteria: 

a) Is a member in good standing of Orienteering USA

b) Is either a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States of America

A.12.2.2Requests for clarifications based on eligibility criteria may be submitted to the Orienteering USA Headquarters in writing 30 days prior to a championship/s.

A.12.2.3Eligibility rulings will be made by vote of the Orienteering USA Executive Committee. Requests for eligibility rulings received by the Orienteering USA Office at least 30 days in advance of an event registration deadline will be ruled upon prior to the entry deadline.