From: soft-forlaget@rf.se
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 18:00 +0100
Subject: skogssport
Message-Id: <199411211701.SAA16781@mail.swip.net>
Hello everyone,
You can now reach the swedish O-magazine SKOGSSPORT by e-mail. The address
is skogssport@rf.se
You can also reach the Swedish O-feds publishing department by e-mail, our
address is soft-forlaget@rf.se
At the publishing department you can buy O-litterature (most in swedish),
flags, punshes(sp?), and other equipment you need for organizing a
competition.
Orienteering regards,
SOFT-f|rlaget
Skogssport
Birgit Eriksson
From: Jean-Joseph Cote <71163.3347@compuserve.com>
Date: 21 Nov 94 12:01:00 EST
Subject: using a minimal base map
Message-Id: <941121170100_71163.3347_GHL77-2@CompuServe.COM>
James Higgins writes:
>I will order an aerial photo and have a print made to the size map that
>I want. I will have a picture made of the 1:24,000 (for contours) blown
>up to match the photo. I will trace the two on the copy table and hope
>this will give me a base map that can go on OCAD so field checking can
>start.
There's a common misconception here that I want to point out. First of
all, it's a fine idea to fieldcheck from an aerial photo and USGS contours
if you're strapped for cash. If you can possibly afford a real basemap,
it will easily pay for itself in frustration savings, but if you can't,
then USGS contours are one step up from mapping on blank paper, and the
aerial photo can be helpful as well.
BUT... I've heard people all too often talk about getting the basemap into
0CAD. There's no point to this! I've heard some people argue that in
certain terrain, a very good base is so close to the final map that all
you have to do when fieldchecking is to make minor adjustments. Maybe.
I've worked with a couple of very good basemaps and not found this to be
anywhere near the case. Maybe it is true somewhere, and if you can get
the basemap delivered in digital format to save you the labor of
digitizing, it would be a worthwhile idea. But if you're using USGS
contours, I'll guarantee that manually digitizing the base is a big waste
of time. You should wait until you have the field-corrected stuff before
you go to the work of putting anything in the computer.
Here's what I'd suggest: get an aerial photo, and have it printed at the
scale that you want for fieldchecking (probably twice as big as the map
scale). A simple photocopier may suffice for this process. Next, blow up
the USGS map on a photocopier (maybe in several steps) to the same size as
the big photo. Get the final copy on clear stock (ideally you'd want
clear mylar for dimensional stability if the humidity changes, but since
the USGS contours are so crummy anyway, it's probably not that important).
Put the contour transparency on top of the photo, and top it all with a
sheet of mylar drafting film on which you will draw your fieldnotes. When
you tape everything down on a board to take it outdoors, leave one edge
open so that you can slip a piece of white paper between the sheets; this
is helpful if you want to look at only the stuff you have drawn, or if you
want to see the contours but not the photo. Fieldcheck!
When you're done fieldchecking, then you can fire up 0CAD and digitize
what you've drawn on the top sheet. (You can essentially throw away the
photo and USGS transparency at this point, because you should have drawn
the whole map on the top layer while you were outdoors.)
Good luck!
J-J
From: bbreton@lehman.com (Bernard Breton)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 94 12:01:39 EST
Subject: Re: Unsightly WOC93 control stands
Message-Id: <9411211701.AA01048@misfit.lehman.com>
"Joe D. Scarborough" writes:
> Why, at the current rate of natural resource destruction, would
>anyone choose to make an issue of three pieces of weathered wood
>tucked away where no one but and admiring orienteer will ever see
>them.
Uh, I see them. I live in a city where lots of people have a "If
everyone is going to trash it, then why should I care" mentality. Its a
real lousy lifestyle.
> Or why, when
> there are apparently plenty of junk-creating back-packers in Harriman,
> would anyone point a pinkie at the orienteering community, with its
> reputation for leaving areas cleaner than found.
> of those mottoed "footprints", spiked, Dobb-spiked or non.)
Not it the case of WOC 93, eh? Being a regular in Hariman, I will be
please to go around and show you abandoned WOC junk. example: A stash of
water containers on the Baileytown map that one of the teams abandoned
after training.
> Some years ago I was able to run on the Blue Mountain? map with old World
> Cup stands and had a similar experience. I would like to thank the people
> responsible for getting the necessary permission and for leaving the
> stands. It was the right thing to do.
I have a great idea! Whenever ANYONE sets ANY course, they should
leave the vetting streamers in the woods after the course is over.
You never know when someone might want to re-run a really exciting
leg. Then, every once in a while , they should revisit the course and
if any streamers are gone, they should hang up some nice fresh ones
for everyone to enjoy. That way, we would have a nice permanent record
of all the great O courses that were ever created!
> -Joe Scarborough
> BAOC
I'm sorry to rave but living is dirty city full of non-caring, dirty
pepole, seeing my peers trash nature just pisses me off.
Places that leave a positive memory are the ones that give the
impression that someone cares.
Rotting WOC control stands remind me of rotting food in a filthy city
alley that no one cares about...
Bernard
Save the god damn forest!
From: "L. Evan Custer" <71501.2400@compuserve.com>
Date: 21 Nov 94 11:01:20 EST
Subject: Need E-mail address for Ed Scott
Message-Id: <941121160119_71501.2400_FHD53-1@CompuServe.COM>
Would somebody on the net send me Ed Scott's E-mail address.
Thanks.
Evan Custer
From: VJRH65A@prodigy.com (MR JAMES E HUGGINS)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 07:14:38 EST
Subject: B Maps and Little Troll Program
Message-Id: <013.01870207.VJRH65A@prodigy.com>
Ed, Thanks for the comments. I agree with your philosophy that "B maps are
real maps" and that "good maps will bring in more members". We had a meet
in Sept. with 720 + runners (most Junior ROTC). My homemade map copied
with OCAD looks real good but I know there are a lot of errors and
mistakes. A good Orienteer knows this also. We will continue to work on
upgrading our maps. I am convinced that a good base is the only way to go.
We will have enough money (one of these days).
James, Thanks for the comments. I will contact USOF and get the updated
info. We have some parents (members of a local home teaching group) that
are interested in the program. If I can work it right, they can run the
program thru our club and with our assistance. Sounds like another service
that might be offered to the Orienteering public. Jim <H:) "Orienteers do
it better on a good map."
From: mep@scs.leeds.ac.uk
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 94 10:35:46 GMT
Subject: JK95 Further Information
Message-Id: <16920.9411181035@csparc21.scs.leeds.ac.uk>
Yorkshire and Humberside Orienteering Association
(Y.H.O.A.)
on behalf of the British Orienteering Federation
and run under BOF Rules
are organising the
J A N K J E L L S T R O M
I N T E R N A T I O N A L F E S T I V A L O F
O R I E N T E E R I N G
1 4 - 1 7 A P R I L 1 9 9 5
Great Britain's annual 2-day Individual Competition and the Jan Kjellstrom
Trophy Relay Event will take place in the beautiful countryside around
Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Training Day, Friday 15th April: An informal warm-up event. Entry will be
'on the day' - full details will appear
in the programme.
Individual Day 1, Saturday 16th April: Mixed woodland combining steep sided
valleys containing intricate contour
detail, with a fast plateau.
Location: Wass, Helmsley (SE/560818)
Individual Day 2, Sunday 17th April: Fast open limestone moorland with some
interesting contour features.
Location: Kilnsey, (SD/965647)
Relay, Monday 18th April: Mixed, well contoured woodland,
containing a good network of roads and
tracks.
Location: Gilling, Helmsley, (SE/590765)
These areas (Wass Forest, the area covered by both the Kilnsey North and South
maps together with a new strip of land approx 1 km wide to the west of this
mapped area (all in North Yorkshire), Gilling Forest) are now OUT OF BOUNDS.
VENUE
Event Centre - Yorkshire Show Ground in Harrogate, 300km north of London, 20km
north of Leeds. This will be the focal point for the weekend. Caravanning
and sheltered camping is available at the event centre and there are limited
bedrooms in a block for hire. There is plenty of room at the centre and a
full programme of socials is planned (with on-site bar) including the prize
giving ceremony. There is good access and ample parking. We also plan to
make arrangements for swimming at a local baths.
RELAY EVENT ENTRIES
A separate form is required for Relay Event Entries. The Relay Event entry
form will be distributed automatically to all BOF clubs and overseas
competitors. If you would like a copy of the Relay Entry form apply to:
JK95 Relay Entries, 23, Stopford Avenue, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire,
WF2 6RH
enclosing a 9" x 6" (229 x 162 mm) stamped, addressed envelope (or with
International Reply coupon). Relay entries from the UK will be handled only on
a club basis.
ACCOMODATION
Camping and caravanning available adjoining the Event Centre, limited bedrooms
in block at Event Centre, bed and breakfast, hotels, Scout Halls.
Camp site: small tents 9 pounds for weekend
large tents/caravans/motor caravans 15 pounds for weekend
Bedrooms: single room 30 pounds for weekend
twin room 42 pounds for weekend
For bed and breakfast and hotel accomodation please contact
Harrogate Tourist Information, Royal Baths Assembly Rooms, Crescent Road,
Harrogate, HG1 2RR. (Tel: 0423 525666)
DOGS
Only allowed on leads in the car park on day 2. On day 1 and the relay, dogs
on leads allowed in the assembly area.
PROGRAMME
The programme will be posted in late March for entries received by 25 March 1995
CRECHE
We hope to provide a creche on the Individual days at a small charge.
INDIVIDUAL EVENT DETAILS
Classes available at the Individual Event (M = men, W = women)
Senior Classes: Elite: M21, W21 (Entry by selection)
Long: M/W 21, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
Short: M/W 21, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60
Junior Classes: A: M/W 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
M/W 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
All classes are open to BOF members and overseas competitors. All men's
classes are open to women as per BOF Rules. Adult Short courses will be
planned to the same technical standard as the Long courses. Junior B courses
will be easier than A courses. Oversubscribed courses may be seeded based on
UK Ranking Position or Badge Standard.
Class winners will be determined on the combined time of the two day's races.
Colour Coded and String courses will be available for ewntry on the day and are
open to any person.
ELITE SELECTION
Elite classes will be strictly limited to 75 entrants. UK
competitors must enter their current ranking position on the entry form or
include a statement giving reasons for selection. Overseas Elite Entrants
should provide a statement giving suitable information to enable selection.
Elite entries will not be accepted after 25 March 1995.
SPLIT TIMES
Families requiring split start times should enter early. State the split you
require (e.g.2 hours) as if start and finish were both adjacent to the car park.
We will add on suitable allowance for walks to start and finish. These will be
different on the 2 days.
GROUPED ENTRIES
Members of clubs will be given similar start times.
ENTRY FEES AND CLOSING DATES
Single day entries will be 50% of the fee shown. Entry fees include VAT at
17.5%, parking and land access fees. Refunds will be given on cancellations
received by 25 March 1995 less an amount to cover costs.
Elite entries must be received by 25 March 1995. Other entries will be
accepted up to 1600 hours on Friday 15th April subject to available spaces and
maps. Information on the number of available entry spaces for each class will
be obtainable form the BOF answering machine (0629 733769) from 1st April 1995.
For entries received By 31/11/95 By 25/3/95 AFter 25/3/95 (not elite class)
---------------------------------------------------------------
Senior 18 pounds 21 pounds 24 pounds
Junior 9 pounds 11 pounds 13 pounds
2nd & subsequent 7.50 pounds 9.50 pounds 11.50 pounds
junior in family
Fees are payable in pounds sterling. If the event is cancelled or curtailed
the organisers reserve the right to retain all or part of the entry fee.
Entry foms will be mailed to BOF members in December 1994. Other entrants
should write to
JK95, 23, Stopford Avenue, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6RH
Overseas entrants, should send an International Postal Reply coupon (from
November 1994) or fax the British Orienteering Federation
National Office: +44 629 733769.
For further information write to:
JK95, 23 Stopford Avenue, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6RH, England
or
email mep@uk.ac.leeds.scs and I will forward any requests to the organisers.
Harrogate Tourist Information Centre, Royal Baths Assembly Rooms, Crescent Road,
Harrogate, HG1 2RR, England, telephone +44 423 525666, fax +44 423 525 669.
Margaret Parker, Airienteers (Leeds)
From: Mats Johansson <matjoh@rsv.svskt.se>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 94 9:07:46 MET
Subject: 10-mila
Message-Id: <199411210807.JAA17225@u30005.rsv.svskt.se>
Somebody asked about 10-mila next year; The competitioncenter is in Riala
about 20 kilometres south Norrtaelje and 40 kilometres north Stockholm.
The date is May 6-7.
I'm not sure of the phonenumber of the organizers but try +046-8-6274000
(to Stockholms Orienteringsforbund).
enable your Swedish interpreter here....
Naagon Hoest-Oest-resenaer som ser detta?? Fler aen jag som blev forkylda?
Inte ens Nykopings-kaffe hjaelpte....
Raj-Raj-Raj fra Mats
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