Difference between revisions of "Competitive autostop"
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[[File:Dtsguruguay.jpeg|thumb|A hitchhiker in a suit for (not only) competitive autostop expeditions and competitions]] | [[File:Dtsguruguay.jpeg|thumb|A hitchhiker in a suit for (not only) competitive autostop expeditions and competitions]] | ||
| − | '''Competitive Autostop''' is a (new) form of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering orienteering] sport, combining hiking, orienteering and exploration with ''autostop'' as a means of transport. Competitions are organized on a regular base by clubs in Russia, Lithuania and Germany. Elements of ''sport orienteering'' & ''navigation'' in (un)known territory off and on the road are an inherent part in such competitions, establishing a more adventurous form of ''autostop''. | + | '''Competitive Autostop''' is a (new) form of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering orienteering] sport, combining hiking, orienteering and exploration with ''autostop'' as a means of transport. Competitions are organized on a regular base by clubs in Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Germany. Elements of ''sport orienteering'' & ''navigation'' in (un)known territory off and on the road are an inherent part in such competitions, establishing a more adventurous form of ''autostop''. |
| − | Next to that, research and lectures are conducted regarding a broad range of topics, including e.g. training for giving first-aid on the road, survival training in specific conditions, perfecting [[night hitchhiking]] or strategical autostop. In | + | Next to that, research and lectures are conducted regarding a broad range of topics, including e.g. training for giving first-aid on the road, survival training in specific conditions, perfecting [[night hitchhiking]] or strategical autostop. In 2014, the second qualification round for the [[World Championships]] is planned, covering a route through all of Europe (~16 days). While '''competitive autostop''' is mainly based in Russia, Ukraine and the Baltics, there are attempts to establish competitive autostop in [[Western Europe]]. A first [[DTSG|German club]] has been founded in November 2011. |
| − | + | === Regulations === | |
| − | == | + | In the past PASL created a set of competitive autostop rules & regulations with regard of the TransGlobal Race. The competition rules can be found [http://transglobal-race.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=2&lang=en here] {{en}}. An adapted version is in use of the [http://www.sporttrampen.de/p/regelwerk.html German club] {{de}}. |
| − | In the past PASL created a set of competitive autostop rules & regulations with regard of the TransGlobal Race. The competition rules can be found [http://transglobal-race.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=2&lang=en here]. | ||
=== Clubs === | === Clubs === | ||
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Competitive Autostop is a (new) form of the orienteering sport, combining hiking, orienteering and exploration with autostop as a means of transport. Competitions are organized on a regular base by clubs in Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Germany. Elements of sport orienteering & navigation in (un)known territory off and on the road are an inherent part in such competitions, establishing a more adventurous form of autostop.
Next to that, research and lectures are conducted regarding a broad range of topics, including e.g. training for giving first-aid on the road, survival training in specific conditions, perfecting night hitchhiking or strategical autostop. In 2014, the second qualification round for the World Championships is planned, covering a route through all of Europe (~16 days). While competitive autostop is mainly based in Russia, Ukraine and the Baltics, there are attempts to establish competitive autostop in Western Europe. A first German club has been founded in November 2011.
Regulations
In the past PASL created a set of competitive autostop rules & regulations with regard of the TransGlobal Race. The competition rules can be found here (English). An adapted version is in use of the German club (German).
Clubs
- PASL, Russian based St. Petersburg Autostop League
- VHHC, Lithuanian Vilnius Hitch-Hiking Club
- DTSG, German based Deutsche Trampsport Gemeinschaft
Links
- TransGlobal Race, Website of the World Championships (English), (Russian)
- DTSG official website, German competitive autostop club (German)
- Alexey Vorov explains the idea of the TransGlobal Austostop Race (Russian)
- German TV about competitive autostop (German)
- TransGlobal Qualification Round 2012 in Ukraine, a short video summary by a participating team.
- VK group page for announcements of events in Russia (Russian)
- Demonstration of night hitchhiking in a specific competitive autostop suit in Argentina.
