HAVOC-SOS Summer Series No.5 - Chelmsford
Thursday 23rd June
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Mid week street event
The event will form part of HAVOC/SOS Mid-Week O League. Points will be awarded based on finishing times adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Each missed or incorrect control will incur a 5 minutes penalty. Best 6 results from the series will count. Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
Contact: christopher.childs@tiscali.co.uk
Long 5.3km
Short 3.1km
Junior/Student: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Students £2.00. Contact organiser for discount code
Location
Riverside Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford CM1 1FG
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15 min walk from Chelmsford Station (which is situated toward W end of Victoria Road)
Parking
Riverside CP. Victoria Road, £1.50 after 5pm.
Retail Park (N side of Victoria Road) free for 2 hours.
Tesco (Springfield Road) free 3 hours but signs say you need to spend £5 in store.
Timing
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Competitors must report to the finish by 8.45pm.
Start and Finish at East end of Waterloo Car Park. From Riverside Centre follow river downstream for a short distance. This is by the footbridge opposite the Tesco Car Park
Event information
Open Orienteering style Map 1:7,500 scale.
Course distances are direct distance between controls. Actual distance run will be further.
Controls are Fire Hydrant Signs. Write down the lower number.
Please bring a pen or pencil to mark the control card and map bag if it is wet.
The course is on roads, pavements and paths. Please wear suitable footwear.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
Facilities
There are toilets available in the Riverside Centre, McDonald’s (Retail Park) and Tesco.
Why not stay behind at the end for a drink in the Riverside Inn.
Safety
Participation is at your own risk. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. As with any street orienteering this requires participants 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.