Control Descriptions

A loose sheet of paper or a box-out on the map that shows details of the controls on the course. These include the type of feature the control is on (e.g. path junction, stream bend) as well as the control code and any other details needed to make sure the control site is properly identifiable. On beginners’ courses the control descriptions are usually in words; on courses for more experienced orienteers they normally use an internationally-standardised set of pictograms.