Introduction
Event 10 of the HAVOC/SOS Winter street O series

The event will form part of the 10 event HAVOC/SOS Winter Night Street O series. 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. 50 bonus points added for undertaking any one of the Essex MapRuns - just confirm run to Coordinator. Full results will be emailed 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 this is a night event, headtorch or other torch is strongly suggested.

Post race: Hutton Junction, 15 Rayleigh Rd, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AB

Parking
The event starts and finishes on Hutton Poplars Green. Parking is available on the boundary Road to the green – Bannister Drive.

Address: Bannister Drive, Shenfield, Essex CM13 1YX

Latitude/longitude: 51°37'58.8"N 0°20'28.8"E

What3Words location of start: match.settle.bunk

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

Course Info
Long Course 5.7km

Short Course 3.5km

Note: these are straight line distances, optimal route is approx. 50% longer.

Open Orienteering Map style. Controls are mostly fire hydrant ‘H’ signs, but there are some other bits of street furniture, as indicated on the map. If you are not using MapRun, You need to record the lower number on the 'H' sign, or other number as indicated. Please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.

Contacts
Organiser/Planner – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634

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

Covid 19 Officer – Graham Batty Email: membership@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07985 609719

Facilities
No toilets at start/finish.