🧭 Info for course setters#
Allocation of control numbers and SI units to events
Event |
N of controls |
Allocated numbers |
Set |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OCEANIA Middle |
75 |
101 - 145, 201-236, 200 |
Set 1 |
|
OCEANIA Relay |
65 |
101 - 199, 200 |
Set 2 |
|
ASOC Sprint |
? |
101 - 145, 201-236, 200 |
Set 1 |
|
ASOC Long |
65 |
101 - 199, 200 |
Set 2 |
|
ASOC Relay |
? |
101 - 145, 201-236, 200 |
Set 1 |
|
OCEANIA Long |
95 |
101 - 199, 200 |
Set 2 |
|
OCEANIA Sprint |
? |
101 - 145, 201-236, 200 |
Set 1 |
Unit allocation spreadsheet:https://avocaenergycomau-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/cath_avocaenergy_com_au/IQChsZjG81PGTZmSXv_T4opSARMkU-9h-mGzZUcdQWh7jlc?e=kITfUv
Battery Check It takes a few hours to check all the units. Schedule for end August allow time for any required battery replacements to be made
**SI unit Synchronisation ** Clock drift can be up to 3 seconds per day in extreme circumstances (outdoors and with temperature fluctuation).
It only takes about ten minutes to resynchronise a set using an SI master unit (which should be correctly timed using a computer first), Paul can teach how to do it. Plan to resynchronise at least before each of the weekends and possibly before the ASOC events too.
Time drift is critical for start and finish units, especially if more than one of these units is in use. Start/finish to be synched each day.
Radio Units Programming of radio control units can only be done with a computer,and shouldn’t be done between events. A a certain range of control numbers will be pre-programmed as radios (e.g. 135-145) and used consistently across all the events. All units notified as radio now scheduled to be programmed (list with Bill J 13/09)
Control stands, flags and SI unit logistics#
OACT has:
383 control flags
146 BSF7 control stands (large baseplates) including 20 with Mesh-O mounts
33 BSF8 control stands (small baseplates) including 5 with Mesh-O mounts
10 BSF8 control stands without back-up punch
5 setters’ vests + 2 belts to carry SI units
Additional MeshO mounts will be required - ~14 on BSF8 stands, 2 on BSF7 stands. Will borrow 35 * BSF 8 stands (with flags) from Bigfoot.
Logistic plan for control flags, stands and SI units:
all SI units are set by Bill J before first event/s (Middle / Relay)
all stands to be split initially between Middle and Relay events. Stand not needed for these and subsequent events will be used by Long setter to put out early. (this should include 7 * BSF8 MeshO capable stands)
Date available |
Time |
From |
What’s needed/available |
|---|---|---|---|
Sat, Sep 12 |
morning |
Shed |
38 BSF7, 29 BSF8, 8 BSF7 MeshO, 1 BSF8 MeshO stands, last control horse \(\longrightarrow\) Shannon for MIDDLE |
Sat, Sep 12 |
morning |
Shed |
51 BSF7, 13 BSF7 MeshO stands \(\longrightarrow\) Cath for Relay |
Sat, Sep 12 |
morning |
Shed |
35 BSF7 stands \(\longrightarrow\) Cath for LONG team |
Sat, Sep 12 |
morning |
Shed |
15 stands \(\longrightarrow\) Cath for MESHO MOUNTS to be added |
Mon, Sep 14 |
evening |
Cath |
15 BF stands with flags \(\longrightarrow\) Shannon for MIDDLE |
Tue, Sep 15 |
day |
Office |
SI vests \(\longrightarrow\) Cath |
Sat, Sep 19 |
Morning |
Scown’s |
SI vests, flags \(\longrightarrow\) Shannon/Grant, Eoin/Cath |
Wed, Sep 23 |
day |
Office |
SI units Set 1 and 2 \(\longrightarrow\) Cath |
Wed, Sep 23 |
evening |
Matt S |
50? Self standing blocks for sprint controls \(\longrightarrow\) Ewan/Grant |
Mon, Sep 28 |
morning |
Cath garage |
51 BSF8 stands 4 BSF8 MeshO stands + flags \(\longrightarrow\) Ewan/Grant for ASOC SPRINT |
Mon, Sep 28 |
morning |
Cath garage |
SI units Set 1 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) Ewan/Grant for ASOC SPRINT |
Mon, Sep 28 |
morning |
Cath garage |
41 BSF7 stands, 1 BSF7 MeshO, 8 BSF8 MeshO stands + flags \(\longrightarrow\) Oscar/Phil for ASOC Long |
Mon, Sep 28 |
morning |
Cath garage |
SI units Set 2 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) Oscar/Phil for ASOC Long |
Tue, Sep 29 |
afternoon |
ASOC Sprint |
4 BSF8 MeshO stands + flags \(\longrightarrow\) Oscar/Phil for ASOC Long |
Tue, Sep 29 |
afternoon |
ASOC Sprint |
43 BSF7 stands, 8 BSF8 MeshO stands + flags \(\longrightarrow\) Tara/Tate for ASOC Relay |
Tue, Sep 29 |
afternoon |
ASOC Sprint |
SI units Set 1 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) Tara/Tate for ASOC Relay |
Tue, Sep 29 |
afternoon |
ASOC Sprint |
~30 Self standing blocks for sprint controls \(\longrightarrow\) Duncan/MattS for Oceania Relay |
Wed, Sep 30 |
afernoon |
ASOC Long |
51 BSF7 stands, 7 BSF8 MeshO stands + flags \(\longrightarrow\) MattC/Jo for Long |
Wed, Sep 30 |
afernoon |
ASOC Long |
SI units Set 2 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) Paul/Bill J for synching for Long |
Thu, Oct 1 |
afternoon |
Cath |
SI units Set 2 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) MattC/Jo for Long |
Thu, Oct 1 |
afternoon |
ASOC Relay |
45 BSF7 stands, 22 BSF8 stands (MeshO TBC) + flags \(\longrightarrow\) Duncan/MattS for Sprint |
Thu, Oct 1 |
afternoon |
ASOC Relay |
SI units Set 1 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) Paul/Bill J for synching for Sprint |
Fri, Oct 2 |
afternoon |
CE |
SI units Set 1 + vests \(\longrightarrow\) Duncan/MattS for Sprint |
Mesh-O Radio controls#
Planning needs to include number of Mesh-O equipped stands and radio units. Liaise with Mesh-O re protocol for obtaining, placing and charging radio units.
SAFETY MATTERS#
The following information shall be printed on all competition maps (test entered via course setting software)
Safety bearing
Course closure time
Emergency contact number (preferably OACT Sat phone or confirm Starlink available for standard mobile?)
SI units Available
Set |
Range |
Quantity |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Set A |
101 - 145 |
45 |
BSF7 |
OACT Twilight |
Set B |
101 - 188, 200, 200 |
90 |
BSF7 |
OACT Classic |
Set C |
201 - 236 |
36 |
BSF8 |
OACT Sprint |
Set D |
31-45 *3 |
45 |
BSF8 |
OACT Coaching |
Set E |
Clear, Check, Start, Finish * 5 |
20 |
BSF8 |
OACT |
Total 135 BSF7 81 BSF8 5 Sets Clear/Check/Start/Finish Control numbers can be reprogrammed easily, but the bigger issue is relabelling the units.