REQUIRED ELEMENTS
Map. This element is mainly topographic and includes details of the terrain. It shows a circuit highlighted in red that is to be followed in the right order.
Compass. Its baseplate is transparent and it is used for two main purposes: orienting the map and determining what direction to take.
Control card. It is used to verify that the orienteers visited the control markers and has to be handed in properly completed at the finish line.
Control markers and punches. They are found in each control point. The markers are 30cm x 30cm triangular prisms, made of orange and white cloth. The punches are attached to the markers and they are used to mark the control card as a proof of arrival.
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