Jan Kjellström
International Festival
of Orienteering 2026
Perthshire
3rd April - 6th April
Perthshire 3rd April - 6th April

General Information

Information applicable to all days of JK26

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Accessibility

We are keen to welcome everyone to JK26, whether competing or just spectating, and this includes those who require certain additional accessibility arrangements to be made.

An accessible level-access toilet will be provided at every Arena. Anyone requiring Priority Parking should contact Day Organisers via the Contact Form to make specific arrangements.

Any further special arrangements - for instance, specific start arrangements or map printing requirements - may be discussed with the JK Coordinator (via a 'General Enquiry' on the Contact Form).

String Course

We will be offering a string course on the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

TrailO

We do hope to offer a TrailO competition and will confirm plans for this as soon as possible.

Enquiries Services

Enquiries, available on all Days, is your one-stop-shop to ask questions, find information, collect or drop things off, and register for the Entry on Day colour-coded courses. The full list of services is as follows:

  • Colour coded Entry on Day
  • Issue of hired dibbers, sold dibbers and dibber number changes
  • Trophy Return
  • Complaints / Protests
  • Bib collection (including new Elite bibs on Day 3)
  • Bib replacement
  • Lost & found property
  • Lost children
  • Collection & drop off of hi-vis vests for helpers
  • Key drop off
  • Board for people to find relay runners or teams
  • General enquiries
  • Photographer accreditation
  • Club Map bag reclaim
  • Collection of route to Start / model event maps for classes where these apply (more info in final race details)
  • SIAC battery test

Map Collecting & Fairness

Maps for all courses will be collected, by club, from all finishers until the last start time on each Day to ensure fairness. On Day 4, competitors in mixed-club Relay teams should put their map in their own club bag. Map bags will be available for collection after the last start by a single club representative who will collect all their club's maps. Competitors without a club can collect their map from Enquiries. Any uncollected map bags will be transported to the following Day(s) and held at Enquiries; any maps unclaimed by the end of Day 4 will be disposed of.

Once in the embargo area, World Ranking Event competitors must not look at any orienteering map or other map of the competition area during the competition day before running, else they risk disqualification.

Communication Devices on WRE Courses

World Ranking Event competitors must not use or carry communication devices that can transmit or receive information to or from a remote source between entering the Start area and reaching the Finish in a race, unless the equipment is approved by the Organiser. GPS-enabled devices (such as watches) can be carried, provided that they are not used for communication or navigation.

Dogs

Dogs must not be taken out on courses. Please note the further information for specific days below:

Day 1: only assistance dogs are allowed in the Concert Hall where Enquiries will be located.

Day 2 & Day 3: dogs are permitted in the car parks and at the Arena, but must be on leads.

Day 4: the car park and Arena for Day 4 are on a working farm. Dogs on leads are permitted but must be kept on leads at all times. We would prefer any dogs to remain secured in the car park if possible please.

Club Tents & Flags

Day 1: Sorry, but no Club Tents on Day 1 due to limited space and hard standing. Unfortunately there is also nowhere for Feather Flags on this day

Days 2-4: Space is available in the Arenas on all other days for Club Tents and Flags. It will be possible to leave these overnight on Saturday, as Days 2 & 3 use the same arena.

Control Descriptions & Number of Competitors

Days 1-3: Control Descriptions will be printed on the map and available loose in start lanes. Most courses will have Pictorial Descriptions, other than the TD1 and TD2 courses which will have Text Descriptions.

In line with WRE Rules, the control description dimensions and number of competitors for the WRE courses will be made available. This will be once entries are closed.

Bibs

Bibs will be provided for all competitors (including those on non-championship courses), and must be worn on all Days; a 'no bib, no go' policy will operate at the Starts, and Bibs must not be folded. Bibs may be collected from Enquiries on all Days, including new Elite bibs on Day 3.

Electronic Punching

Mixed SPORTident punching will be used on all days, allowing both SIAC contactless and traditional punching. The Finish will be contactless. A SIAC Battery Check box will be available at Enquiries. A SIAC Contactless Test box will be available before the start lanes. See SIAC Use Instructions for more details.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that their SI-Card registers at every control. If a box is not registering, competitors must punch their map with the pin punch at the control.

Starts

The Start process will be the same for all 3 individual days. A timed (non-punching) start will be used for all competitors.

Competitors should enter the start lanes 4 minutes before their Start Time. A silent start will operate: names will not be called out and a minimum of instructions will be given. All competitors are expected to observe the silent start as far as possible. Clear, Check and SIAC Contactless Test boxes will be available before entering the start lanes. Further information on the start process will be provided in the Final Details.

Start times will be allocated as per the JK Rules, and seeding on the Elite classes performed as per WRE Rules. In the Elite Classes and for seeded competitors in other classes the start interval will be 1 min for the Sprint, 2 mins for the Middle and 3 mins for the Long.

Late Starters

Any competitor arriving late but less than 4 minutes before their start time will be slotted into the start lanes at the correct position. If a competitor arrives at the start line less than half the start interval after their allocated start time, they will be allowed to start immediately. If arriving at the start line more than half a start interval late, they will start at the next available half start interval.

Those arriving late are reminded of the silent start procedure: other than to arrange a new punching start time, marshals will not enter into any further conversation with competitors such as reasons for being late. All late starters will be asked to punch at the start, but unless they are late through the fault of the Organiser they will be timed as if they started at their original start time, as per BOF Rule 24.7. If competitors feel that their lateness is the fault of the Organiser they should submit a complaint via Enquiries.

Results

Live results will be available on the Results page of the website, to be accessed via personal devices. No results displays will be provided in the Arenas.

Shadowing & Pairs

Being shadowed or competing as a pair is not permitted on any of the Championship courses. If those shadowing are also competing, they must complete their own run before shadowing.

Traders & Catering

There will be various opportunities for some retail therapy over the weekend. Compass Point will be in attendance on all 4 days for emergency purchases and all orienteering equipment.

Day 1: there are plenty of food outlets (cafes, supermarkets etc.) close to the Arena for the Sprint, so there won't be any additional event food traders.

Days 2, 3 & 4: we expect there to be a range of caterers offering hot food, tea/coffee, cake, and other refreshments.

General Safety Arrangements

  • A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the Day Organisers, but competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. Competitors who are unwell should not run.
  • Competitors should enter courses appropriate for their experience and ability, remembering that there are Short, B-Class and Colour Coded courses available.
  • All competitors who start must report to Download even if they retire.
  • Any medical conditions that the Organiser and First Aiders should be aware of in an emergency should be made known to the Organiser by leaving a note at Enquiries, and completing the medical details section on the back of the Bibs. Medical details left at Enquiries will be destroyed after the Event.
  • If weather conditions are particularly inclement, hooded waterproof jackets, gloves and hats may be declared compulsory. Whilst this is unlikely, please come prepared. If such items are compulsory, signs will be posted in the Car Parks and Arena. Where possible, advance notification will also be sent via Email.
  • Days 2-4: Whistles and full leg cover are compulsory.

First Aid

First Aider cover will be at the Finish on all days.

Days 1-4: the nearest A&E department is the Perth Royal Infirmary, Taymount Terrace, Perth, PH1 1NX, 01382 660111 (Main Switchboard), 01738 473734 (Admissions and Enquiries Desk). In Scotland the first step for a ‘minor injury’ is to call 111 and speak to NHS 24. If necessary they will then make an appointment for you to visit a Minor Injury Unit.

Competition Rules

JK26 is being organised in accordance with British Orienteering's Rules of Foot Orienteering, as well as specific competition rules F: Jan Kjellström Sprint Orienteering Championships, G: Jan Kjellström Individual Orienteering Championships and H: Jan Kjellström Relay Orienteering Championships. The World Ranking Events (WREs) on Days 1-3 follow IOF WRE Rules.

Complaints & Protests

In the event that you are not satisfied with an aspect of the Event, please discuss your concerns with the Day’s Planner, Controller or Organiser, as appropriate, via Enquiries.

If this does not resolve the issue then a formal complaint should be registered in writing with the Organiser via Enquiries. A complaint about a course should be made as soon as possible after finishing, and at the latest within 15 minutes of the course closing time.

If the complainant is not satisfied with the Organiser's response, a written protest should be made at Enquiries within 10 minutes of receiving the response. This will be considered by the Event Jury, whose decision is final. The JK Jury members for each day will be published here in due course.

Photography

In accordance with British Orienteering Safeguarding Policies, any individual wishing to engage in any video, zoom or close-range photography should register their details with the JK Coordinator. The JK Coordinator reserves the right to decline permission to any individual unable to meet or abide by the Coordinator’s conditions.

Cancellation

In the unlikely event of cancellation, notices will be placed on the website and social media, and competitors will be emailed. For more details see the Cancellation Policy.

Insurance

All competitors are covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance whilst competing at JK26. This includes those not registered as Members of British Orienteering.