Terminology (variants)
Orienteering terms vary within English speaking countries, and in other countries where English is the de facto international language of orienteering. Variations are set out in table below.
| IOF | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| event | event | meet |
| competition | event | race |
| control description list | control description sheet | clue sheet |
| flag | kite/flag | flag/bag |
| planner | setter | |
| controller | checker |
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