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WORLD UNDERWATER FEDERATION
CMAS HEADQUARTERS
Viale Tiziano, 74
00196 Roma
Italy
Tel: 0039 06 3211 0594 / 3
The discipline known as "5 Points" is similar to orienteering running in its principle. In this competition, competitors must find five poles or points in a set order while underwater. The points are placed at increasing distances from each other within the competition area, typically ranging from 80 to 200 meters. Competitors must find each control point within a specific time limit, and failure to do so results in disqualification by the referee.
The objective of the competition is to complete the entire race course and reach the finish point, which is the fifth point, in the fastest time possible. In "5 Points," time is the key factor in determining the winner.
"5 Points" is a challenging and exciting discipline that requires both physical endurance and mental agility. Competitors must navigate open water while also maintaining their focus and timing to ensure they reach each control point within the allotted time. If you're looking for a unique and thrilling underwater sport to try out, "5 Points" is definitely worth considering.
"Star" is the most challenging individual discipline in underwater target shooting, as it combines the elements of the "M course" and "5 Points" competitions. The race course is shaped like a five-pointed star when viewed from above on the water surface. Competitors are required to swim around the inner points of the star while searching for the outer points in a specific order.
What makes "Star" particularly demanding is that the competitor must frequently change their course, with a total of ten changes throughout the race. This requires a high level of skill and adaptability, as well as precise navigation and focus.
At the finish line, the competitor's time in completing the entire race course is evaluated. "Star" is a true test of a competitor's endurance, skill, and mental fortitude, and is not for the faint of heart. If you're up for the challenge, give "Star" a try and see how you measure up against the competition.
The discipline known as "M course" is aptly named, as it resembles the letter "M" when viewed from above on the water surface. Unlike other underwater target shooting competitions, there are no checkpoints to be found in this race. Instead, competitors are tasked with swimming around individual points from the correct direction and reaching the finish line, which is a thirty-meter zone.
To achieve the best possible ranking, competitors must hit the center of the zone at the finish line. Any deviation from the center of the zone results in penalty points being added to the competitor's score. In "M course," a competitor's time at the finish line, as well as their deviation from the center of the zone, are evaluated to determine their final score.
"M course" is a unique and challenging discipline that tests a competitor's precision and accuracy while swimming underwater. It requires a high level of skill and focus to hit the center of the zone while swimming around individual points. If you're looking for an exciting and engaging underwater target shooting competition to try, "M course" is definitely worth considering.
The newest and shortest discipline in underwater orienteering is called "Parallel Course". The track is approximately 220 meters in length and features a unique one-on-one elimination system. Once the race begins, competitors swim around a checkpoint and then must find a specific point and swim through a 3-meter-wide gate at the finish line. It's essential to hit the goal; otherwise, they won't be evaluated at the finish line. This discipline is particularly exciting because two identical mirrored courses are built in the racing area, allowing competitors to race head-to-head in a thrilling elimination format.
The "MONK" pair race is a unique map race that stands out from other underwater orienteering disciplines. Unlike other races, competitors don't know the route in advance. The race course comprises of 6 to 8 poles completely submerged in the racing area. The order of the five points that make up the race course is drawn before the race, with the finish pole placed above the water surface.
The competitors are tied together with a two-and-a-half-meter-long tie, and one of the pair directs the azimuth and the distance between individual control points using a special device and a map. The other competitor helps find the controls and marks the reaching of the control. The pair navigates their way through the course using the compass. At the finish line, the time achieved by the pair is evaluated.
In the individual variant, EONK, the competitor selects the track from the map and also marks the reached points on the control card.
The "Team Event" is a dynamic and exciting discipline for a group of 4 competitors. Starting at their own designated points simultaneously, competitors gradually converge on the course and work together to locate the control points. Initially forming pairs, the competitors then merge into a team and swim to the finish line, marked by a zone similar to that of the M-course. The team's overall time is evaluated, with penalty points added for any deviation from the center of the finish zone. The Team Event is a great opportunity to showcase teamwork and collaboration in underwater orienteering.
