MULTI-LEVEL SPRINT ORIENTEERING SYMBOLS

The Map

On orienteering maps, a diagonal striped symbol is used to represent an area that can be passed at two levels. Common examples are:

• The colour of the stripes reflects the feature on the upper level. 
• In the International Orienteering Federation example below, it is a road (paved area) above and canopy or tunnel below.

• If the area is accessible at two levels, the lower level must be a canopy or tunnel.
• The saw tooth pattern is used to indicate where the lower level can be accessed.
• The upper level will be elevated, therefore it’s essential to check the map for where it can be accessed, usually from stairs or at an end.
• The dotted line represents walls bounding the lower-level canopy.

• Dotted lines are also used to define an underpass or tunnel beneath a building or the ground as illustrated below. The saw teeth indicate which direction the underpass can be accessed from.

For further information on Sprint Maps see the
International Orienteering Federation O-Map Wiki.

Control Descriptions

The International Orienteering Federation sets out how control locations are explained to runners via control descriptions.

In the control description list Column C details “which of any similar feature” the orienteering flag is hanging on. 

Column C is used to clarify if the control flag is on the upper or lower level.

The symbols used to differentiate between the two levels are:

For further information on Control Descriptions see the
International Orienteering Federation website.