GUIDELINES FOR CLUB TEAMS EVENT
The Event:
The CLUB TEAMS Event is a score event for teams of three members from the same Club, in which each of the 30 controls must be visited by at least one member of the team. Controls may be visited in any order but control cards must be punched in the square that has the same number as the control. Teams will be given a time handicap (see below).
This is a fun event (although challenging to all levels of orienteer) and contributes towards the annual Inter-Club B.O. Trophy. Best results are usually achieved by teams with members of varying levels of experience. The handicap system gives all members a chance to make a positive contribution to the club totals. This event is an ideal opportunity to get to know other members.
Organisers, in consultation with their controller, are free to make minor changes to the event arrangements, but if you want to make changes to the basic structure or handicaps please consult the OAWA Technical Convenor. Any suggestions for improving the guidelines, or modifying the event for future years, would be welcome.
Handicaps.
Handicaps are based on orienteering age and gender classes. Competitors select a handicap for their age and gender class from the Handicap Table below. Competitors will normally select the ‘Gold/Silver’ handicap for their age class, but the ‘Bronze’ or ‘Novice’ may be selected if the competitor qualifies for them as indicated below. 'Novice' handicap may only be selected if the competitor is a novice orienteer participating in their first competitive event or normally performs at below Bronze badge standard in their age class.
'Bronze' handicap may only be selected if the member normally performs at below Silver badge standard for their age class.
Club convenors will advise on handicap selection.
Club Teams Event - Class Handicaps in Minutes
| Age |
-----------------Men's--------------- |
----------------Women's------------- |
| Class |
Gold/Silver |
Bronze |
Novice |
Gold/Silver |
Bronze |
Novice |
| M/W10 |
0 |
|
|
0 |
|
|
| M/W12 |
4 |
0 |
|
4 |
0 |
|
| M/W14 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
| M/W16 |
15 |
8 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
| M/W18 |
25 |
10 |
5 |
10 |
8 |
0 |
| M/W20 |
30 |
15 |
8 |
15 |
8 |
0 |
| M/W21 |
35 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
0 |
| M/W35 |
30 |
15 |
8 |
15 |
5 |
0 |
| M/W40 |
25 |
10 |
5 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
| M/W45 |
20 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
| M/W50 |
15 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
|
| M/W55 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
|
| M/W60 |
8 |
0 |
|
0 |
|
|
| M/W65 |
5 |
0 |
|
0 |
|
|
| M/W70 |
0 |
|
|
0 |
|
|
Scoring:
The aggregate time for each team will be the time taken by the slowest team member plus the team’s three handicap times. The team which collects all 30 controls in the least aggregate time will be awarded 20 points. The next team will earn 19 points, and so on to the 20th team which will score 1 point. Club results will be determined by adding team points.
Unofficial Teams
Non-members, or members who choose to not enter the Teams Event, may register for an informal Score event, using the same map and controls as the Teams Event. They may only start after the Teams Event mass start. Normal Standard event fees apply.
Results need not be published, but participation numbers are needed for event statistics.
Administration:
The requirements for this event are embodied in the draft event announcement (for Split Times) on the following pages, which should reduce to one page in the newsletter.
In addition to the published information, it is suggested that you issue a cut-down version, containing only information relating to the event itself, at the Trailer (or wherever competitors get their registration forms and control cards).
For additional tips on running the event, consult previous years' organisers and the maps of previous Teams events. You should not require all members of teams to finish together, in case the weather is bad. The Organiser will therefore need to use a team numbering system for registration so that returned cards can be re-grouped.
Suggestions for Announcement:
| Schedule |
|
| Club Teams Registration |
9:00am - 9:30am |
| Public Score Registration |
9:45am - 10:30am |
| Pre-Start Briefing |
9:35am, near the Tentavan |
| Master Map Issue |
9:45am |
| Mass Start |
10:30am |
| Courses Close |
1:00pm |
Forming teams: Club convenors will coordinate teams (see lists inside the front cover). Contact your convenor by .....(date).... Pre-entry is not required.
Registration: Registration should be coordinated by one member of each team, who should collect a registration card and three control cards of the colour allocated to their club. Write the team names, respective handicaps and fees on the registration card. Only the competitor’s name is required on each control card.
The coordinator should collect the event fees (standard fees) from team members and take all cards and fees to the caravan. Control descriptions and (unmarked) colour maps will be issued at registration.
Pre-Start: One photocopy of the master map will be issued to each team. Teams will then have 45 minutes to decide which members will visit which controls, mark their maps, and get to the start area for the mass start at 10:30am.
Start Area: The Start is ...........m from the caravan.