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Control point (orienteering)

A control point (CP; also called a control or checkpoint) is a marked waypoint used in orienteering and related sports such as rogaining and adventure racing. It is located in the competition area; marked both on an orienteering map and in the terrain, and described on a control description sheet. The control point must be identifiable on the map and on…

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Control point (orienteering)

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control point orienteering card points map competitor competition description marked used sheet finish course start punch use competitors sports first

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rogaininginstance ofis a marked waypoint used in orienteering and related sports0.80text
adventure racinginstance ofis a marked waypoint used in orienteering and related sports0.80text
Tyvekinstance ofhaving been mostly replaced by weatherproof stock0.80text
iOrienteeringinstance ofSPORTIdent and EMIT although newer technologies are starting to emerge using RFID wristbands timing or QR barcode timing0.80text

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