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POLLS, SURVEYS AND QUESTIONNAIRES
On this site you will find the links to ongoing opinion polls and surveys or to their results.
April 2018: MTBO mechanical problems
With regard to rule 21.9 in the MTBO Competition Rules, the MTBO community are trying to collect some data on the number of times a technical zone was offered and used (or not used), and the number of times when there was no technical zone, but one could have used it.
Please help to create a dataset of mechanical problems experienced at a World Cup event by answering the few questions in the questionnaire. Thank you!
With regard to rule 21.9 in the MTBO Competition Rules, the MTBO community are trying to collect some data on the number of times a technical zone was offered and used (or not used), and the number of times when there was no technical zone, but one could have used it.
Please help to create a dataset of mechanical problems experienced at a World Cup event by answering the few questions in the questionnaire. Thank you!
September 2017: Survey regarding minimum limit of participants per 5-year age class at the WMMTBOC Results
In 2015 the MTBOC already carried out a survey regarding the minimum limit of participants per 5-year age class at the WMMTBOC (see below). According to that survey 67/100 respondents were in favour of such a limit. The vast majority (53/67) wanted this limit to be at least 10 participants. That is why the MTBOC requested a minimum limit of 10 participants per each age class. We also wanted to ensure that the WMMTBOC title carries appropriate prestige and that the WMMTBOC are considered to be more than a non-competitive fun event for older people.
At the WMMTBOC in 2016 and 2017 two adjacent classes in the same decade were merged if either or both had fewer than 10 entries.
Merged classes in 2016: W50/55 (15 starting competitors), W60/65 (7), M70/75 (16); in 2017: W40/45 (19), W60/65 (19).
Since then there has been much debate and discussion about the minimum class size at the WMMTBOC. The MTBO Commission considers the active participation of Masters as a very important element in developing the sport and we would like that all Masters get the recognition they deserve.
The MTBO Commission therefore planned to submit a rules change proposal regarding the classes at the World Masters MTBO Championships and launched a short survey to find out if the majority of the Masters agree with this proposal.
In 2015 the MTBOC already carried out a survey regarding the minimum limit of participants per 5-year age class at the WMMTBOC (see below). According to that survey 67/100 respondents were in favour of such a limit. The vast majority (53/67) wanted this limit to be at least 10 participants. That is why the MTBOC requested a minimum limit of 10 participants per each age class. We also wanted to ensure that the WMMTBOC title carries appropriate prestige and that the WMMTBOC are considered to be more than a non-competitive fun event for older people.
At the WMMTBOC in 2016 and 2017 two adjacent classes in the same decade were merged if either or both had fewer than 10 entries.
Merged classes in 2016: W50/55 (15 starting competitors), W60/65 (7), M70/75 (16); in 2017: W40/45 (19), W60/65 (19).
Since then there has been much debate and discussion about the minimum class size at the WMMTBOC. The MTBO Commission considers the active participation of Masters as a very important element in developing the sport and we would like that all Masters get the recognition they deserve.
The MTBO Commission therefore planned to submit a rules change proposal regarding the classes at the World Masters MTBO Championships and launched a short survey to find out if the majority of the Masters agree with this proposal.
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Current rule 5.7:
The following classes shall be offered: W40, M40, W45, M45, W50, M50, W55, M55, W60, M60, W65, M65, W70, M70, W75, and M75. Two adjacent classes in the same decade shall be merged if either or both have fewer than 10 entries. For example, if there are fewer than 10 entries in the W50 and/or W55 classes, the two classes shall be merged to make a single W50 class. |
Proposed new rule 5.7 (changes in bold):
The following classes shall be offered: W40, M40, W45, M45, W50, M50, W55, M55, W60, M60, W65, M65, W70, M70, W75, M75, W80, M80, W85 and M85. For W40, M40, W45, M45, W50, M50, W55, M55, W60, M60, W65 and M65, two adjacent classes in the same decade shall be merged if either or both have fewer than 5 entries. For example, if there are fewer than 5 entries in the W50 and/or W55 classes, the two classes shall be merged to make a single W50 class. The classes W70, M70, W75, M75, W80, M80, W85 and M85 shall always be offered in five-year age classes, regardless of the number of entries. |
The survey closed on 28 September. There were close to 140 responses and over 80 % were in favour of the proposed changes. Many thanks to all the Masters who took part in this survey!
Results of the 2017 survey for Masters
Results of the 2017 survey for Masters
Minimum limit of participants per 5-year age class at the WMMTBOC
In summer 2015 the MTBO Commission conducted a short survey where the MTBO Masters could give their opinion if they want to have a minimum limit of participants per 5-year age class at the WMMTBOC. Many thanks to the hundred Masters who took part in this survey!
Results of the 2015 survey for Masters
In summer 2015 the MTBO Commission conducted a short survey where the MTBO Masters could give their opinion if they want to have a minimum limit of participants per 5-year age class at the WMMTBOC. Many thanks to the hundred Masters who took part in this survey!
Results of the 2015 survey for Masters
Feedback on World Cup and World Championships
The MTBO Commission has been collecting feedback on IOF MTB Orienteering World Cup and World Championships events from the perspective of participating teams since 2012. Please give your feedback through the online forms (questionnaires).
The MTBO Commission has been collecting feedback on IOF MTB Orienteering World Cup and World Championships events from the perspective of participating teams since 2012. Please give your feedback through the online forms (questionnaires).