HAVOC-SOS Mid-week Winter Series
Oct-Mar
Series of 10 mid-week Street-O events organised by HAVOC & SOS.
Save £10 and get automatic entry to all 10 events
Events in the series
Wed Oct 18th - Witham (SOS)
Wed Nov 1st - Noak Bridge (HAVOC)
Wed Nov 15th - Moulsham (SOS)
Wed Nov 29th - Corringham (HAVOC)
Wed Dec 13th - tbc (SOS)
Wed Jan 10th - Pilgrims Hatch (HAVOC)
Wed Jan 24th - tbc (SOS)
Wed Feb 7th - Hornchurch (HAVOC)
Wed Feb 21st - tbc (SOS)
Wed Mar 6th - tbc (HAVOC)
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 10 events 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 and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
Contact: christopher.childs@tiscali.co.uk
Long tba
Short tba
Course lengths will vary from event to event and will be displayed on individual event webpages
Long course generally 6-6.5km
Short course generally 3-3.5km
Distances measured in straight line between controls. You will run further!
Junior/Student: £15.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. British Orienteering Members £30
Non-members £40
Timing
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
Competitors must report to the finish by 8.45pm.
Event information
Open Orienteering style map scale 1:10000
Controls are fire hydrants. Events will be run using Maprun. Maps printed on waterproof paper will be provided. If not using Maprun please bring pen or pencil to record the lower number on the hydrant.
The course is on roads, pavements and paths. Please wear suitable footwear.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
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.
These are night events. A head or hand torch are compulsory.
As with any street orienteering participants will be 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.