Club Equipment

 EMIT Controls – planner information

 The OD EMIT controls are mounted on yellow fibreglass posts with printed plastic number boards. The mounting is in 2 forms - a small set ( the duplicates 116 to 125 and 160 and above) retain the ability to be used flat or on posts, while all the other controls are permanently fixed to their posts and can only be used as full size controls.  

Controls are normally divided between the schools work, informal Wednesday and Saturday events and spares. Where necessary, the sets are brought together for larger events. In normal use the allocations are: 

 Note that controls marked as fixed CANNOT be used as flat controls.  

Planners should aim to use controls in the ‘duplicate’ range 116 to 125 where 2 controls are required at a site. There are additionally 2 Joker controls that can theoretically be programmed and labelled to be any valid EMIT number. One of these is mounted for use flat or upright, and the other is fixed to a control stake. These can cover late losses of controls, and could be used in situations where more than 2 controls are required. It is confusing to the competitors and the EMIT software if different control numbers are used at the same control site so this should be avoided if possible.

 A list of the available controls is downloadable here. Any controls that are currently out of place or missing are usually indicated in that list, but if in doubt contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

Event equipment - organisers 

Other equipment is required by the organiser for almost every event. There is a standard set of equipment that supports the informal events and this is usually passed directly between event organisers along with the EMIT controls.  

For larger events or events with additional requirements, there is a list of the additional equipment available. The OD website (Members menu - Event Officials section) has a set of Organisers Guidelines which will help organisers work out the equipment they need.

Please contact Liz or Graham Urquhart ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) if you need these to check availability and arrange collection, or if you require any other equipment to run your event. 

EMIT Cards 

The club has 6 sets of EMIT cards for hire, and most events use 2 or more. Each box contains 40 to 60 cards. All the EMIT Cards are Type 3 with a competitor display. 

There is a list of the cards set out in a form to help run an informal event that can be downloaded here.