Introduction
Event 6 of the HAVOC/SOS Winter 2023/24 street O series

The event will form part of the HAVOC/SOS Mid-Week Winter 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 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 i the dark, it is recommended to bring a torch/head torch.

Parking
Event centre is the Rose and Crown public house, 390 Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9JH. Grid Ref TQ 578956. Competitors may park in the pub car park on the front or around the back. Registration will be at the Rose & Crown pub. Start and Finish will be on the east side of the zebra crossing outside the pub

What3Words location: chairs.woods.again

Directions: From A12 southbound turn left at M25 J28 up the hill towards Brentwood (A1023). Drive straight through Brentwood town centre, then turn left at the double mini roundabout at the east end of the town onto Ongar Road (A128). Follow this road for 1½ miles, passing over the A12 on a bridge, before reaching the pub on the left.

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

Course Info
Long Course 6.0km

Short Course 3.7km

Note: these are straight line distances, optimal route will be longer.

Controls will mostly be fire hydrants; will likely also use other street 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. Please also bring a map bag if wet.

Contacts
Organiser/Planner – Paul Beckett

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
Toilets in pub

Pub can provide hot food afterwards with last orders at 9pm. See pub website for menu and advance booking: www.theroseandcrownbrentwood.co.uk

Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.