Contents

References

Example Starter’s Notes

Sub-guides

Landowner Permissions

Guide to O-Lynx Radios

Event Cancellation

Summary

This document is for use by PAPO Event Controllers at all events. This includes all Foot Orienteering and Mountain Bike Orienteering events whether they are “Club”, “OY”, “Score” or Championship events.

Most events also involve a Planner, a Coordinator, and a SportIdent Operator. Championship events also involve an overall Convenor. You will need to keep in close contact with all of these people to run a successful event.

Responsibilities of the Controller

The Controller is the representative of the competitors. The Controller ensures that:

• Rules are followed in accordance with the guiding principle of sporting fairness
• Mistakes are avoided
• Procedures are enacted to ensure the safety of all competitors and the public

Although the Controller works in close collaboration with the Planner and the Coordinator, the Controller has the overall authority to require adjustments to be made in order to satisfy the requirements of the event. The Controller has the deciding voice in all matters pertaining to fairness and safety.

All official information sent out must be pre-approved by the Controller.