Get Lost! Orienteering Race

Morgantown Adventure Sport Series

Event Information | Event Rules | Course Description

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Event Rules

General

1. Absolutely NO GPS devices may be used during this event. This includes GPS pace/speed monitors such as Garmin Forerunners, etc.
2. Participants must stay within the course boundaries at all times. Entry into out-of-bounds areas is grounds for disqualification.
3. This is not a closed course. Please be respectful to other forest users, racer volunteers, and fellow racers.
4. Unsportsmanlike conduct is grounds for immediate disqualification.
5. Outside assistance from non-participants is not allowed.
6. Racers may only use the maps provided for the event. Outside maps are strictly prohibited.

Timing and Scoring

1. The event will begin at 1:00pm and end exactly 4-hours following the start based upon the race clock.
2. The starting and finishing area will be a booth at the main Coopers Rock overlook pavilion.
3. For a checkpoint to be scored, the participant/team must have reached the control marker and punched their control card in the appropriate box.
4. Punches in the incorrect box on the control card will not be scored.
5. Punches that are not discernable as accurate or complete will not be scored.
6. Checkpoints may only be scored once each. No duplicate punches.
7. If the control card is lost during the event, a replacement may be acquired at the start/finish booth but no score will be credited from the lost card.
8. Participants who have not checked-in at the finish booth by the 4-hour time limit will lose 5-points off their score for each minute they are late. (i.e. finish 5:01 = -5 points, finish 5:02 = -10 points, etc.)
9. Two-person teams must have both members present at the booth in order to be marked finished.

Mandatory Equipment

1. All participants are required to be self-supported during the entire event. Snacks and water are only available at key locations to be announced.
2. Each participant or team may provide their own compass for the event and this is highly recommended.
3. Solo competitors are REQUIRED to carry the following mandatory equipment at all times during the event:
• Whistle
• Full charged cellular phone secured in a waterproof bag (i.e. zip-loc)
• Emergency survival / mylar space blanket
• Capacity to carry at least 20oz of water

4. Participants must dress appropriately for the event and the weather.

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