General Race Info
Climate
The competition takes place during the summer with temperatures expected in the range of 20 – 25 degree Celsius. The competitions all take place at between 1,000m and 1,400m above sea level.
Start lists
Starts lists are available at www.coc2016.ca/start-times.html
Entries & Competition Classes
As of July 16, there are 349 entries.
Prize Giving, Medals and Mementoes
Prize giving for most races will take place at the end of race. Prize giving for WCOC Middle and WCOC Long will take place after the Sunday evening banquet. Medals will be given to the top three eligible orienteers in each championship age class. The top finisher in each championship age class, regardless of eligibility, will be given a small memento prize.
Eligibility requirements to win the Canadian Orienteering Championships shall be only those who are full members of the provincial/territorial associations and who are: a) Canadian citizens or b) Permanent residents as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Eligibility requirements to win the Western Canadian Orienteering Championships shall be only those who are full members of the provincial/territorial associations and who are: a) Canadian citizens or b) Permanent residents as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and normally resident in Western Canada (MB, SK, AB, BC, YT, NWT).
All medal winners must be prepared to submit proof of eligibility.
Whistles are compulsory - any kind will do. Or purchase one from the registrar for a small donation to Orienteering Canada's High Performance Program.
Punching System
The SPORTident (SI) electronic punching system will be used for all races. SI cards can be rented when registering.
During the race, in case of SI unit failure (no flash or no beep) it's the runner's responsibility to punch the map with the backup pin-punch, which will be either hanging from the flag or attached to the control stand.
Start Procedure
Be sure to allow enough time to arrive at the start area at least five minutes before your actual start time.
Everyone will require the following at the start line:
Championship Classes – assigned start times.
There will be the usual three-line call up:
Open Classes – no assigned start times.
The competition takes place during the summer with temperatures expected in the range of 20 – 25 degree Celsius. The competitions all take place at between 1,000m and 1,400m above sea level.
Start lists
Starts lists are available at www.coc2016.ca/start-times.html
Entries & Competition Classes
As of July 16, there are 349 entries.
- Championship classes: standard Orienteering Canada age groups are used: M/W 12, M/W13‐14, M/W15‐16, M/W 17‐20, M/W21‐34E, M/W35‐44, M/W45‐54, M/W65‐74, M/W75‐79, M/W80‐84, M/W85+
- Open classes: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and Sport.
Prize Giving, Medals and Mementoes
Prize giving for most races will take place at the end of race. Prize giving for WCOC Middle and WCOC Long will take place after the Sunday evening banquet. Medals will be given to the top three eligible orienteers in each championship age class. The top finisher in each championship age class, regardless of eligibility, will be given a small memento prize.
Eligibility requirements to win the Canadian Orienteering Championships shall be only those who are full members of the provincial/territorial associations and who are: a) Canadian citizens or b) Permanent residents as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Eligibility requirements to win the Western Canadian Orienteering Championships shall be only those who are full members of the provincial/territorial associations and who are: a) Canadian citizens or b) Permanent residents as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and normally resident in Western Canada (MB, SK, AB, BC, YT, NWT).
All medal winners must be prepared to submit proof of eligibility.
Whistles are compulsory - any kind will do. Or purchase one from the registrar for a small donation to Orienteering Canada's High Performance Program.
Punching System
The SPORTident (SI) electronic punching system will be used for all races. SI cards can be rented when registering.
During the race, in case of SI unit failure (no flash or no beep) it's the runner's responsibility to punch the map with the backup pin-punch, which will be either hanging from the flag or attached to the control stand.
Start Procedure
Be sure to allow enough time to arrive at the start area at least five minutes before your actual start time.
Everyone will require the following at the start line:
- Bib - you must have your correct bib!
- SI punch - you must have your correct SI finger stick
- Whistle - more mandatory gear
- COC races - bear spray ... adults (18 and over) must carry bear spray; it is optional for those under 18. See the bear spray info page for more details.
- WRE classes - GPS devices are not allowed
Championship Classes – assigned start times.
There will be the usual three-line call up:
- Three minutes prior to your start: Go to the call-up line, and be checked-in. Punch a “Check” control and move into the first “box”
- Two minutes prior to your start: Go into the next “box", and pick up loose control descriptions
- One minute prior to your start: Go into the final “box” and wait beside your map. Write your name on the reverse of the map.
- Start time: begin your race by picking up your map and following the marked route to the start triangle. There is no punch at the start triangle. The distance to the start triangle may be marked on your map, as shown in the example below.
Open Classes – no assigned start times.
- Check-in with the Start Crew when you are ready to start.
- The start crew will let you into the “Open Box”, where you can pick up loose control descriptions.
- The wait beside your map. Write your name on the reverse of the map.
- The start crew will tell you to start at an appropriate time. Begin your race by punching the “Start” control and then following the marked route to the start triangle. There is no punch at the start triangle. The distance to the start triangle may be marked on your map, as shown in the example below.
Example of how the distance to the start may be indicated. In this example, there will be a 65m marked route from the start of timing (map pickup) to the start triangle. This route will be marked on the map and in the terrain.
Note that not all races will use this technique. In races that don't use the technique, the distance to the start triangle will be noted at the map pickup. |
Clothing Restrictions
There are no clothing restrictions for orienteering in Canada. However, leg protection is recommended for all races.
Transport
No official transport will be offered. Competitors are advised to hire a car. Roads are good and all events are accessible by paved roads.
Accommodation
Accommodation info is available on www.coc2016.ca
There are no clothing restrictions for orienteering in Canada. However, leg protection is recommended for all races.
Transport
No official transport will be offered. Competitors are advised to hire a car. Roads are good and all events are accessible by paved roads.
Accommodation
Accommodation info is available on www.coc2016.ca
Shadowing
- Shadowing is allowed on the Open "Beginner" and Open "Sport" classes and in the championship classes M/W12 and M/W13-14. In the championship classes however, all participants who run on their own will be placed ahead those who were shadowed.
- Here is an example to help explain how this applies to M/W12 and M/W13-14: If a shadowed kid has the second fastest time of three kids, the results will show the shadowed kid in 3rd place behind the two who were not shadowed – all three will earn a medal, if eligible, in this example.
- For people who will do the shadowing, if you are entered in a championship class you must run your race first and then do the shadowing. In addition, regarding shadowing in the COC Long distance race: since the COC Sprint is in the same competition area on the following day, if you are competitive in your Sprint championship class then in the spirit of fair play we encourage you to find someone else to shadow your kids in the Long. The organizers reserve the right to declare shadowers in the Long race ineligible for medals & prizes in the Sprint.
Rules
The competition takes place under the rules of Orienteering Canada and the International Orienteering Federation.
GPS devices
A reminder for those competing in the WRE classes that IOF Competition Rules forbid the use of GPS devices unless there is "no display or audible feedback". If you are wearing one of these devices at the start it can be removed and left with the start crew. You will obviously be disqualified if you are found on the course with a forbidden device. Note - there is no such ban for non-WRE classes.
Map Standards
The IOF’s mapping standards will apply
Control descriptions
IOF symbolic control descriptions are printed on all maps, with the following exceptions:
Complaints and Protests
A competitor may make a complaint about infringements of the applicable rules.
Any competitor wishing to make a complaint should go to the trouble desk where a printed version of the Orienteering Canada and IOF rules will be available. He/she will be able to discuss their issue with an event official.
If the issue is not resolved by discussion, the competitor will be given a complaint form, which must be completed and submitted to the Event Director as soon as possible and no later than 15 minutes after final results are posted. Complaints received after this time limit will only be considered if there are valid exceptional circumstances (which must be explained in the complaint). The Event Director will take the complaint to the Event Committee, which usually consists of the Event Director, the Course Planner and the Controller, but any experienced orienteer can be included, to reach a decision, which is given to the complainant.
A protest can be made against the event committee’s decision about a complaint. The protest shall be made on a protest form within 15 minutes of receiving the decision about the complaint. The protest will be taken to the Jury for resolution. The Controller or IOF Event Advisor will chair the Jury, but may not vote. The Event Director can attend the Jury’s deliberations, but may not vote.
There is a no cost for making a complaint. There is no cost for making a protest on a WRE class. A protest on any other class must be accompanied by a fee of $30 which shall be returned if the protest is upheld.
Jury
If a jury is required it will be made up of three individuals from the jury pool consisting of the following, plus other qualified officials if required:
The competition takes place under the rules of Orienteering Canada and the International Orienteering Federation.
- International Orienteering Federation rules apply to the WRE classes
- Orienteering Canada rules apply to all other classes.
GPS devices
A reminder for those competing in the WRE classes that IOF Competition Rules forbid the use of GPS devices unless there is "no display or audible feedback". If you are wearing one of these devices at the start it can be removed and left with the start crew. You will obviously be disqualified if you are found on the course with a forbidden device. Note - there is no such ban for non-WRE classes.
Map Standards
The IOF’s mapping standards will apply
Control descriptions
IOF symbolic control descriptions are printed on all maps, with the following exceptions:
- M/W12 - in addition, English-language control descriptions are printed on the map
- Sport - only English-language descriptions are printed.
Complaints and Protests
A competitor may make a complaint about infringements of the applicable rules.
Any competitor wishing to make a complaint should go to the trouble desk where a printed version of the Orienteering Canada and IOF rules will be available. He/she will be able to discuss their issue with an event official.
If the issue is not resolved by discussion, the competitor will be given a complaint form, which must be completed and submitted to the Event Director as soon as possible and no later than 15 minutes after final results are posted. Complaints received after this time limit will only be considered if there are valid exceptional circumstances (which must be explained in the complaint). The Event Director will take the complaint to the Event Committee, which usually consists of the Event Director, the Course Planner and the Controller, but any experienced orienteer can be included, to reach a decision, which is given to the complainant.
A protest can be made against the event committee’s decision about a complaint. The protest shall be made on a protest form within 15 minutes of receiving the decision about the complaint. The protest will be taken to the Jury for resolution. The Controller or IOF Event Advisor will chair the Jury, but may not vote. The Event Director can attend the Jury’s deliberations, but may not vote.
There is a no cost for making a complaint. There is no cost for making a protest on a WRE class. A protest on any other class must be accompanied by a fee of $30 which shall be returned if the protest is upheld.
Jury
If a jury is required it will be made up of three individuals from the jury pool consisting of the following, plus other qualified officials if required:
- WCOC: Dave Graupner (Manitoba), Jennifer Hamilton (Manitoba), Ted Finch (GBR)
- COC: Anne Teutsch (Ontario), Dave Graupner (Manitoba), David Ross (New Brunswick), Erik Blake (Yukon), Meghan Rance (BC/Ontario), Stefan Bergstrom (Ontario), Ted Finch (GBR)
Doping control for Canadian HPP athletes
Doping control may be in effect.
Canadian athletes in the HPP are subject to doping control under the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). Coaches and other athlete support personnel are also subject to the rules of the CADP.
Athletes are strongly encouraged to:
Doping control may be in effect.
Canadian athletes in the HPP are subject to doping control under the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP). Coaches and other athlete support personnel are also subject to the rules of the CADP.
Athletes are strongly encouraged to:
- Visit www.cces.ca/athletezone for helpful information and resources;
- Know their rights and responsibilities as athletes with regards to anti-doping;
- Understand the sample collection procedures;
- Check all medications and products before taking them to ensure they do not contain banned substances;
- Avoid taking supplements (but if they choose to, learn how to minimize their risk);
- Verify medical exemption requirements; and
- Contact the CCES directly should they have any questions or would like additional information (call 1-800-672-7775 or email [email protected]).