Safety

 

What to do when finding an injured competitor ?
Always stop and assist a fellow Orienteer clearly in distress. If the person is able to move (eg. minor cut or sprain) - assist them to the finish area.

In more serious cases (eg. broken limb), call out for assistance from other competitors in the area. Once one or more competitors are on the scene, carefully mark the spot on your map and have one competitor return to the finish to alert the officials and first-aider. Apart from elementary aid (eg. keeping the injured still and shaded) do not apply first aid if not trained to do so.

 

Snakes are cool but treat them with respect

Orienteers have seen them. Orienteers have scared them (or is that the other way round ?) ! And thankfully, we have never had to attend to anyone being bitten by one. But it is a reality of our sport - sharing the wild terrain with reptiles, animals and insects - and we need to take heed. This is not meant to scare - but really to promote some understanding …

 

What to do when retiring from competition ?
Always report to the Finish Point and register that you are "home" - even if you are retiring off the course. This will prevent the Organisers having to mobilise a search and rescue operation !