Race Details

 

More detailed information will be coming shortly.

 

Maps

            All maps will be 1:10,000 scale.

 

Courses

            All standard USA courses and classes will be offered.

 

Practice Area

            Practice area maps will be available at the (to be determined) 

 

Control Descriptions

            Control descriptions are printed on your map.  Loose description sheets may be picked up when you enter the call-up area 2-3 minutes before your start.   Descriptions for white and yellow courses are in English only.  Descriptions for orange course and above are in IOF symbols only (ISCD2004).

 

Control Markers

            Control markers will be IOF standard orange and white flag.  Control markers used in the Saturday and Sunday competitions will have a blue stripe.  Markers used in the practice areas and Friday competition may not have the blue stripe.

 

Time Limits

            Time limit will be 2 hours for the all courses.

 

Start Procedures

            Clear and check your SI card when you arrive in the start area.

            You will be called up 3 minutes before your scheduled start.

            2 minutes before your start, you will move forward and may pick up loose control descriptions.

            1 minute before your start, you will move forward to the map line.  You may mark your name / number on the back of the map.  Do not look at your map.  You may ask the starter to check that it is the correct course.

            When the beeper sounds, you punch “start” and pick up your map.

            There may be a short streamered run to the start triangle shown on your map (to be determined).  You must run to the triangle.  There is a flag but no punch at this point.  At this point you may begin navigating to your first control.

 

Drinking Water on Courses

            There will be at least one control with drinking water on all courses of orange length and above.  Please use the cups provided and dispose of them in the bag or bin provided. 

 

Friday, Dec. 1 – Waller-Stephenson Mill Park

            Scale 1:10,000, Contours 2.5 meters.

            This narrow park encompasses wooded hillsides and valleys alongside I-71, and is easily reached from exit 72 on KY highway 14.  Nearby are the homes of jockey Steve Cauthen (Triple Crown winner, riding Affirmed, in 1978) and actor Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games).  In addition to woods, the park also includes an athletic complex owned by the Walton-Verona School District.  The start will be roughly 500 meter walk from the Event Center and Finish.  Course Setting by Mike Minium

 

Saturday, Dec. 2 – YMCA Camp Ernst

            Scale: 1:10,000, Contours 5 meters.

            This camp combines typical camp terrain of cabins and other structures and numerous cultural features with wooded hills and valleys, and a few pasture areas.  The camp is bisected by Gunpowder Creek, which may be a wet-foot crossing for the longest advanced courses.  The start will be a walk from the Event Center and Finish (distance to be determined).  Course Setting by Ben Hart

 

Sunday, Dec. 3 – A J Jolly Campbell County Park

            Scale 1:10,000, Contours 2.5 meters.

            This park surrounds the man-made Campbell County Lake.  Wooded hills and valleys surround the lake and include mountain bike trails, horse trails, and wooded campsites (closed for season).  The park is also known for its golf course and fishing.  A disc golf course meanders through open areas near the parking areas, but is off limits until after you have completed your course.  The start will be roughly 1000 meter walk from Parking.  The Event Center and Finish is a 400-500 meter walk in the opposite direction.  Course Setting by Stephanie Ross and Jim Benton

 

 

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YMCA Camp Ernst (Saturday) requires a separate waiver form

 

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