Essex Winter Midweek Series 2024/25 No.7 - Ongar

Introduction
The event will form part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2024/25. Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5-minute penalty. Best 6 results from the 10-event series will count. Anytime catch-up for some events available for 2 weeks after the event, subject to an Anytime time penalty, on MapRun. Bonus points for running on the night compared to Anytime. Full results will be emailed via RaceSignUp and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.

The event will be run strictly in accordance with published BOF and Government guidance. It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the BOF COVID19 Participant Code of Conduct.

Participation is at your own risk. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. As with any street orienteering you are required to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended. There may be dog walkers, cyclists or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority. Some roads do not have pavements so take extra care. As the race will take place in the dark, it is recommended to bring a torch/head torch.

Parking
The event starts and finishes at The Stag, Brentwood Rd, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9DH

What3Words location: dated.natively.pushy

OS Grid: TL 55283 02144

The pub is 7.6 miles from Epping Underground Station (Central Line).

No rail station in Ongar. Closest rail is Epping on central line

Bus 20 from harlow to ongar
Bus 18A from loughton to ongar via epping
Bus 21 from brentwood to ongar
Bus 32 or 46 from chelmsford
Bus 339 or 434 from Shenfield

There is free but limited parking at the pub (30 spaces). Wednesdays are quiet though apparently. On street parking is available in nearby Cloverley Rd, a 100m walk from the pub. Please park considerately on public roads. Do not park on Hunters chase Road next to the pub car park as its monitored by enforcement services.

Times
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm.

Course Info
Long Course 6.7km, 13 controls. Short Course 3.7km, 8 controls

These are direct line distances – optimal route will be longer.

Open Orienteering Map style: 1:10,000 scale (long), 1:7,500 scale (short). Controls are fire hydrant ‘H’ signs. Some will be homemade.

If you are using MapRun then you will not need to record answers on a control card. However, if the app doesn't register your visit, then you need to record the lower number on the H sign. If you are not using MapRun, then please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.

Contacts
Organiser/Planner – Seb Parris (Tel: 07739016267)

Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634

Facilities
Toilets in pub

Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.


Drinks served until 22.30.

The kitchen closes around 1900, but if you pre order any food, telling them your ETA, this will be ready for you on your return.

Food & Drink Menu - The Stag

Bar snacks are available.