Fundy National Park.

Format: Two-day classic.

Map: 1:10,000, 5 m contours. New spring aerial photography, base map, and field work 1999 to IOF standards. Mapper – Bryan Chubb. Field survey & cartographer for COC in 1985 and 1995. Course planner COC 1995 and World Cup Race #4 1990. Controller North American Champs 1998. Provincial coach, OABC, 1995-1997. As a competitor; 1997 - Czech International 5-day: 2nd M50. 1998 - Canadian Champion - Classic distance M45-54. 1998 - Canadian Champion - Short Distance M45-54.

Terrain: Glaciation and fluvial processes have each influenced the rugged topography of the Greater Fundy area. The upland bedrock plateau is incised by steep-sided V-shaped river valleys. Park forests are dominated by mixed hardwood and softwood areas with good and varying visibility respectively. Non-forested habitats include freshwater wetlands, old field and roadside grasslands, and areas affected by park development (campgrounds, golf course, roads, well maintained trails. Etc.). Numerous small features are abundant.

Officials: Meet Director – Stig Skarborn, Course Planner – Ed Smith, Controller – Gary Feeney, WRE Controller - Scott Donald.

Rockwood Park

Format: One day. Courses will be set to conform to the COF Standards for Short Distance Orienteering.

Map: 1:10,000, 5 m contours. Aerial Photography, base map, and fieldwork 1994 to IOF standards. Mappers - Kjell Melander (one of Sweden’s best professional mappers) and Lars Arnesson. Updated 1999 by Don Heron.

Terrain: Numerous rock and water features, detailed contours and point features. Mature forest and open rocky ridges. Thick alders and cedars along the marshes. Well maintained paths and trails cross the area, including part of the Trans Canada Trail.

Officials: Meet Director – Luella Smith, Course Planner – Don Heron, Controller – Tim Andrew, WRE Controller - Scott Donald.

Hillsborough

Format: Two-day classic.

Map: 1:10,000, 5 m contours. Mappers – Jorgen Gustafsson and Lyman Jones to IOF standards. Updated 1999 by Ed Smith.

Terrain: Former gypsum mining region, with areas of subsidance and mine tailings. Detailed water and contour features. Rough open patches throughout, with mature forest and variable visibility.

Officials: Meet Director – Wil Smith, Course Planner – Mike Smith, Controller – Richard Faulkner.

Low key fun meet. Similar terrain and same map as for the COC Short Distance Event. (Northern section only) The fundraiser will provide a training opportunity for those competing in the short distance event. Details of this event are not yet finalized.

MODEL EVENT

The model event is designed to give an idea of the terrain and mapping standards which will be used for the Canadian Classic races. This event is not a competition.

Canadian Orienteering Championship Eligibility

All events are open to all participants. However, to be eligible for the Canadian Championship awards, participants must meet the following criteria.

Canadian Orienteering Federation Rule: 11.2.1

Winners of the Canadian Orienteering Championships shall be only those who are full members of the provincial/territorial associations and who are:

a) Canadian citizens or;

b) persons with landed immigrant status.

Awards: Canadian Champion medals will be presented to the top three finishers who meet the eligibility requirements in each championship category. Separate awards for the top three finishers in all categories, regardless of Canadian eligibility. Only first place awards in each championship category for 5 Day Total Time Event Award consisting of ECOC - Day 1 & 2, Short Distance - Day 3, COC - Day 4 & 5.

USOF Rankings: The USOF will count these meets toward individual USOF ranking.

Course

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25 min

30 min

40-45 min

45 min

45-50 min

50-55 min

60 min

70 min

20 min

25 min

25 min

25 min

25 min

25 min

25 min

30 min

F12
M12

F13-14
M13-14

F15-16
M15-16

F55-64
F65+
M65+

F17-19
F45-54
M55-64

F35-44
M17-19
M45-54

F20-34
M35-44

M20-34

F Open 1
M Open 1
Group 1

F Open 2
M Open 2
Group 2

F open3
M open3

F open4
M open4

F open5
M open5

F open6
M open6

M open7