The Scottish Sprint Championships provides a championship at sprint distance orienteering. Sprint orienteering tests rapid decision making while running at close to full speed.
A sprint race is a course aimed at a winning time of 12-15 minutes. The course may be held in any type of terrain, the main requirement being good runnability and a high density of accurately mapped features.
The area to be used shall be approved by the Competitions Convenor and thereafter the event should be registered with the Fixtures Secretary.
There will be competitions for juniors (18-), seniors and veterans (40+).
Clubs should bid to the competitions convenor to host the event. Novel formats (chasing sprints, qualifiers + final) may be considered.
Runnability and visibility should be consistent enough that no significant time is lost due to unmapped features. The fastest route should not offer the possibility of physical injury
Junior, senior and veterans classes are the minimum which should be provided. If courses are combined, the winning time shall pertain to the fastest competitors.
The event may be staged in conjunction with another major event (e.g. SOL, 6-day etc.).
Other events are permitted in Scotland on the date of short race championship. Organisers are advised to attempt to avoid clashes.
Sprint orienteering incorporates the discipline formerly known as park racing. If the event is held in an urban setting the International standard for sprint orienteering mapping is recommended.
Areas suitable for sprint orienteering frequently have many uncrossable and out of bounds areas. These must be clearly mapped - map legends should be available in advance, especially if ISSOM standard is in use.
There is no embargo on sprint championship areas, although competitors may not enter the competition area on the day of the event.
Where possible, courses should cater for spectators.
Posted by on 22nd Jun 06 Filed under: Fixtures/Events •