Introduction
Event 5 of the HAVOC/SOS Summer 2023 street O series

The event will form part of HAVOC/SOS Mid-Week Summer 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-minute penalty. Best 6 results from the 8-event series will count. Anytime catch-up for some events available for 2 weeks after the event, on MapRun. Bonus points for running on the night compared to Anytime. Bonus points available for running an Essex MapRun during the series. 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.

Parking
The event starts and finishes outside The Elms, 1060 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3ND

What3Words location of start: flute.erase.areas

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

Course Info
Long Course 7.3km Short Course 4.2km

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

Open Orienteering Map style. 1:10,000 (long), 1:7,500 (short). Controls are fire hydrant ‘H’ signs, and other pieces of street furniture where there wasn’t a convenient H sign in the vicinity! The map legend has what you are looking for. One of the H plates on the Long course is 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, or other reference as directed. If you are not using MapRun, then please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.

Controls will be fire hydrants; will likely also use other park furniture or home made signs. You need to record the lower number on fire hydrants; where otherwise it will be made clear.

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, or other reference as directed. If you are not using MapRun, then please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.

Contacts
Organiser – Guy Lidbury Tel: 07850 309505

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
There are facilities in the pub for customers, at the start/finish.

Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.