[ARDF] GPS on course?

[Freyra at aol.com]

Normally I just read all the eMail and seldom reply, however this seems 
rediculous. 

So my thoughts:  I think they are really neat for TRAINING but NOT at an 
official event. There will always be someone who thinks them not appropriate or an 
aid. Why risk a problem? Why risk discontent? Stay with the RULE leave the 
&%$ thing home.

Bob

In a message dated 8/11/2005 3:03:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
marvin at rain.org writes:


Marvin Johnston wrote:
> 
> I would like to see the use of the armband type of training GPS
> receivers allowed. Jay Hennigan has used that type of GPS on a number of
> the practice hunts held in So. California.  It is really pretty
> enlightening to see the route that was taken along with statistics such
> as elevation climb, heart rate, maximum speed, speed at different
> portions of the course, etc.
> 
> If there is indeed a concern about the GPS units being used for
> navigation, how about just putting a seal over the display? I would
> really like to see the top seeds in each class use one of these as I
> think it would provide some training aids for the rest of us.
> 
> Marvin



> "Kenneth E. Harker" wrote:
> >
> >      The rules for the 2005 IARU R2 meet included a rule: "The use of GPS
> > receivers for navigation is not allowed. It is considered receiving
> > assistance."
> >
> >      Should the rule go a little further and ban the presence of GPS units
> > (or cell phones, etc.) on course altogether?  The question is, is there
> > any sort of legitimate use of a GPS on course during the meet?  One that 
would
> > outweigh the burden placed upon juries to decide whether or not a GPS unit
> > was "used for navigation" after discovering that someone brought a GPS 
with
> > them on course?  Is it a good idea to create a situation where the jury 
has
> > to decide whether or not to trust that someone didn't cheat?