maps before events?

[Simon E]

Control descriptions might be an advantage if i understood half of them. Looking at the descriptions for SOL 4, it appears that course 4 (JM4, JW4, Light Green) has a control on the north side of Batman, which i take to be part of a BOF initiative to increase participation amongst the youth...

For those who have forgotten, or those who never knew, you can always download the Maprunner guide to IOF control descriptions.

As seen in CompassSport and at events nationwide.

[greywolf]

The symbol means narrow passage.

thanks! and thanks to simon E for the link. [Edit: having checked the IOF control description sheet it appears that the symbol means lake...]

I don't think you should see the map before the event.

in an ideal world yes, but the reality is that the sport has to re-use areas again and again, so maps are available to some and not to others, hence if there is a competitive disadvantage it falls on those new to orienteering or a region - don't think it's dumbing down to give newcomers the same resources and assistance as oldtimers.