Bushflyers 2015 Main Program Roster

Monday, 9 February 2015

Course vetting – A vetter provides the course setter with independent comment and checking of the course set by the Course setter. Really, a back up for ideas and to give the setter some additional confidence.  For non-League events it is not mandatory to have a vetter, but it does give the course setter someone to second counsel the work of the setter. The role of the vetter is to check over the courses, and to visit the area and check all taped control sites are in the correct location.
Controllers:Bushies is also required to offer accredited controllers for other club events . It has been a long standing practice that our League (AL) events should have controllers and this is also recognised in OACT strategic plan. Controllers have a much wider role. The primary duty of the controller is to ensure the fairness, safety and adherence to established standards for the class of event being organised. The controller shall have the deciding voice in these matters. If an insoluble difference of opinion arises, the OACT Major Events Manager should be consulted.

The general responsibilities of the Controller are as follows:

• To ensure that the Course Planner and Organiser know the perimeters of their jobs.

• To ensure that the timetable of event preparation is observed.

• To supervise all aspects of the event, right up to ensuring the correct publication of results and submission of reports.

• To ensure adherence to the Orienteering Australia Competition Rules.

• To attend the event and to sit as a non-voting member of the jury (if one is convened).

It is the responsibility of the Controller, several months before the event, to confirm that the Course Planner/s have received advice of map details, nominated parking areas, and any other matters affecting course setting.  It is the Controller's responsibility to ensure that the required tasks are carried out by the Course Planner and Organiser. The Controller should not personally carry out any tasks.