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Settings by Activity Type

In the Safety Tracking feature, you can change what participants and viewers see depending on the type of activity.

Basic idea​

  • In orienteering and rogaining, hiding the map and current location is often better for fairness
  • In trail running and similar activities, letting participants confirm their own location can improve safety

Comparison of settings​

Use caseParticipant current location mapLive map for all participants
Orienteering / RogainingHiddenHidden
Trail running and similar activitiesCan be shownCan be shared

What changes when you change these settings?​

Show participant current location on a map​

  • When OFF
    • The location-sharing screen does not show a map at all; it becomes a simple screen with only the sharing status, elapsed time, battery, and similar information, plus the SOS button
    • It is easier to preserve competition fairness
  • When ON
    • Participants can check their own location on the map
    • This helps with navigation and safety, but in some competition styles it may be too advantageous

Share the live map with everyone​

  • When OFF
    • Only organizers can see the location of all participants
    • Supporters and other participants cannot see them
  • When ON
    • The live map can be shared for spectating or support
    • You should also consider the effect on fairness and privacy
  • Show participant current location on a map: OFF
  • Share the live map with everyone: OFF
  • Require Entry Number Input: ON is recommended

This is the standard setting when competition fairness takes priority.

For orienteering events, we recommend this combination.

Good use cases for this setting​

  • You do not want participants to see their current location during the competition
  • Public live viewing for supporters is not necessary
  • Overdue-return confirmation and SOS handling should be done only by the organizer side

Things to add in participant guidance​

  • Even if no map is shown on the participant screen, this is normal behavior as configured
  • Starting sharing and using SOS still work
  • Participants need to perform the stop operation after finishing
  • Show participant current location on a map: ON
  • Share the live map with everyone: turn ON if needed
  • Require Entry Number Input: decide based on your operation style

This is suitable when the activity assumes that participants will move while checking their own location.

Good use cases for this setting​

  • You want to prioritize participant-side safety confirmation
  • You want supporters or staff to see shared locations
  • Monitoring and operational efficiency are more important than competitive fairness

Cautions when deciding what to share​

  • If the live map is public, other participants and supporters can also see locations
  • If participant current location is ON, self-location checking on the map becomes part of the activity
  • When many first-time participants join, showing more information may make them feel safer

Decision points when unsure​

  • Whether fairness of competition is the top priority
  • Whether participants should be allowed to check a map
  • Whether supporters should be able to see the live map
  • Whether many beginners are expected

Default direction when unsure​

It is often easiest to decide with the following baseline.

  • For orienteering or rogaining competitions
    • Participant current location map: OFF
    • Live map sharing: OFF
  • For trail running or support-focused operation
    • Participant current location map: ON
    • Live map sharing: ON if needed

Before the real event, test both the organizer side and participant side so you can confirm how the participant screen actually looks with the chosen settings.