lähtöryhmät
Lähtöryhmät, or "departure groups," is a Finnish term commonly used in the context of competitive orienteering and other outdoor sports. The concept refers to a system where participants are divided into groups based on their estimated skill level or performance ability. This method is employed to ensure fair competition and to balance the difficulty of races for participants of varying experience.
In orienteering, Lähtöryhmät are typically assigned based on a participant's previous performance in similar events, their
The assignment process often involves a mix of objective and subjective criteria. Organizers may use historical
Lähtöryhmät are not limited to orienteering but can also appear in other sports, such as cross-country skiing