Australian Rogaining Association

The IRF is reviewing current rules and standards around checkpoint flags.
If you have any feedback or examples of good or bad checkpoints in rogaines, please add a reply. Feel free to include photos. Alternatively, e-mail them to david.baldwin@bilbys.org

Brief

To review the rules about the hanging of checkpoint markers.

To invite input from the IRF Council and beyond, as the subcommittee sees fit

To consider whether these rules are being followed.

To recommend any changes or measures thought to be appropriate to ensure high standards of checkpoint markers.

The subcommittee of David Baldwin, Bob Reddick and Lauri Leppick will report on 1 August.

The attached rules summary and some example scenarios was prepared by Bob Reddick (USA). One of the topics under discussion is whether reflectors should be allowed in some circumstances.

I look forward to your input!
Thanks, David.

Post edited by: dgb900, at: 2011/06/20 09:39

Sample - corflute control of style used by Victorian Rogaine Assoc.
Wrapped around tree branch to improve resistance to wind damage.
Intention sheet attached to one face of flag.


Post edited by: dgb900, at: 2011/06/20 10:24

Sample - close up of ACT corflute control flag
Wrapped around tree trunk for improved visibility from all sides.
Single string threaded through ties to other 2 sides and through number plate.
Flag folds flat to carry when hanging/collecting - can be bulky in large numbers (15+ - approx thickness when folded 2cm).


Post edited by: dgb900, at: 2011/06/20 10:42

Sample - ACT flag hung under bush in creek bed
Reasonable visibility from approaching in either direction. Limited options available at this control site.

Sample - Victorian corflute flag
wrapped around small tree for visibility from all directions.

Sample - NSW cloth flag hung on rock outcrop
badly faded - reduced visibility in daylight and poor at night
vulnerable to wind damage due to spinning/twisting of string
cloth flags can collapse or become skewed giving inconsistent visibility depending on approach.
Light and compact for carrying when hanging or collecting.


Post edited by: dgb900, at: 2011/06/20 10:40