details
Sunday 21 March 2027
Event starts AM, time TBC
location
Perth Precinct
Kings Park
May Drive
PERTH WA 6000
sport category
Individual Sports
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Perth 2027 WPFG – Orienteering
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
International Orienteering Federation (IOF)
Drottninggatan 47, 3, 5 tr SE-65225 Karlstad Sweden
Web-Site: https://orienteering.sport/orienteering/competition-rules/
sport information
Orienteering Middle Distance will be a moderate orienteering length courses on urban parkland and trail networks. Winning times expected to be around 30-35minutes for elites.
Sprint & middle distance orienteering races over two consecutive days.
No practice sessions will be arranged by Perth 2027 WPFG.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: $35 per event
events & divisions
MEN | 18-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 & 65+ |
WOMEN | 18-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 & 65+ |
format
Each runner starts separately at equal, predetermined intervals.
The only aids a runner may use during the competition are the map, control descriptions (provided by the Host), SI timing chip and a compass (provided by the runner).
SI timing chips will be available for hire from the Host.
Please note: Northern hemisphere compasses do not work properly in the Southern hemisphere due to magnetic dip.
A limited number of Southern hemisphere compasses will be available to hire or purchase from the Host.
awards
Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third.
Medal ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of the race, at the competition venue.
competition
Briefing | Prior to competition | Date & Time TBC |
Practice | Prior to competition | Independent |
Competition | Sunday 21 March 2027 | AM Time TBC |
getting there
This location is readily accessible using free public transport including the CAT Bus Service