Extensive work on creating new competitive maps

The preparation of official maps for the 2027 Asian Youth and Junior Orienteering Championships (AsJYOC) has entered an active implementation phase.

Based on the recommendations of the Advisory Group and the initial inspection by the advisers, it was decided to completely redraw all competition maps from scratch, abandoning outdated printed versions from past years due to their non-compliance with current International Orienteering Federation (IOF) standards.

Experienced specialists have been appointed as map makers. To form a high-quality and accurate foundation, the organizing committee needs to obtain up-to-date spatial data and aerial photographs from official state sources, such as "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" and "Kazgeodesy".

Utilizing such digital data will make it possible to create a reliable base map that will cover a significant part of the preparatory work. For digital processing of materials and creating maps in OCAD software, the organizers also plan to use modern data formats and involve young map-makers with experience participating in international competitions.

Particular attention during mapping will be paid to the detailed elaboration of technically complex sections in Talgar, including valleys, ridges, and forest areas, which require athletes to have a high level of navigation skills at high speed.

Similarly, the sprint arenas in the Sairan Lake park and the dense urban development of microdistricts 2 and 5 are subject to detailed cartographic elaboration. The new maps will ensure fair and safe competition for all participants of the continent's youth championship.

The qualitative updating of cartographic material is a key priority for the organizing committee for the upcoming preparation period.