News for Foot Orienteering World Ranking Events (WRE) in 2019

New WRE manual

A new version of the World Ranking Event Manual has been published. All significant changes are marked with a vertical line in the document. The document is focused on Foot Orienteering Events but also contain relevant guidance for MTBO, SkiO and TrailO Events.

WRE Manual 2019

Extended test period for 1:10 000 map scale on FootO Long distance competitions throughout 2019

On Council meeting 193, IOF council approved the IOF Foot Orienteering Commission (FOC) and IOF Map Commisison (MC)  proposal to extend the test period until December 31, 2019.

This means:

  • Event advisers for World Ranking Events (WRE) can decide to use 1:10 000 map scale for long distance competitions.
  • Senior Event Advisers for Regional Championships can decide to use 1:10 000 map scale for long distance competitions.
  • All Event advisers that decides to be part of the test must file a report after the event to FOC (Adam Chromy). A template will be published soon.
  • This option is applicable to all events taking place up to 2019-12-31.