Good planning Correct course lengths Appropriate terrain Correct map scales Distinct disciplines (IOF rules & BOF event guidelines) Sprint Middle Long PLANNING FOR THE ELITE Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel SPRINT Very high speed/intensity Many controls Changes in direction & leg length Routes choice on every leg Variety of terrain No trick controls/fair Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel Technically very challenging Low visibility/slopes/downhill Do not hide controls Many controls Changes in direction & leg length Route choice legs Variety of terrain Physically less demanding MIDDLE Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel Test of endurance Sections of middle Very long route choice legs Not gratuitously tough Variety of terrain Includesforking LONG Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel Arena start & finish Forking Butterflies / Loops Spectator controls Run throughs GPS / TV / Big screens LEIBNITZ CONVENTION Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel BUTTERFLIES Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel CIRCLE / LOOP Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel Warm up maps Quarantine zones Silent starts SIMILARITY TO INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel Plan W British Middle Distance Championships course Incorporate Leibnitz convention Plan arena layout EXERCISE Major Events Conference, 5 th September 2009, Prepared by David Peel