Types of courses

The standard format is used for most events and official competitions. Participants complete a defined course of specific control activities in a specific order.

Distance for orientation

The terrain should be chosen in such a way that the principle of sports fairness is ensured for all participants. It must be suitable for running and for testing the competitors’ orienteering skills.

Sports map

A sports map is a special large-scale thematic multicolor terrain map designed for orienteering and made in specific symbols.