HAVOC-SOS Mid-week Winter Series No5 South Woodham Ferrers

Location
The Town Crier, 16 Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TB What3Words ///mailboxes.quote.begins
The start & finish will be in the town square, next to the bandstand What3Words ///asked.believer.rested

Parking
The parking will be in the Asda car par, which is adjacent/opposite to the Town Crier, CM3 5TB. This is free parking.

Timing
This will be a ‘mass start’ event. Everyone will start at 6.45pm. (Late comers will be accommodated, please come to the Bandstand in the town centre when you are ready (go through the arched alley at the right hand end of the Asda, near the store entrance).
Please arrive ready to run at the Town Crier by 6.40pm. We will assemble in the area behind the pub, where you will be issued with your map. You will have two minutes to peruse the map and decide on your initial route choice. We will then proceed to the start area, and everyone will start.
Competitors must report to the finish by 8.30pm

Event information
Open Orienteering Map 1:10,000 printed on waterproof paper
Note that the ‘salmon’ coloured areas within the town centre are all ‘runnable’
The printed map has been updated to show more detail that is available on the electronic version, (especially footpaths)
Controls are all fire hydrant signs (note - 1 on the short course is homemade and 3 on the long course are homemade).
The event will be run using Maprun. Information about Maprun is available at www.stragglers.info/info/virtual-orienteering-courses
Please download the Maprun software in advance. You are advised to use version 7. You will be given an access code at the event. Maps printed on waterproof paper will be provided.
Be very careful not to pass the Finish until you are ready to finish – as otherwise MapRun will assume you want to finish (the courses have been designed such that you should not need to pass the finish).

We know that sometimes MapRun doesn’t accurately ‘ping’ when you are at a control – if you believe you visited a control and this is not reflected in your score, please contact Jackie who will verify your result.
The courses can still be completed conventionally, but you will need to record the lower number on the hydrant signs. If you wish to do this, please bring a pencil or pen. Each incorrect control (if writing down the hydrant numbers) will not be included as a valid visit.
The course is on roads, pavements and paths. Note – not every path is shown on the parkland. Please wear suitable footwear.

Scoring
The Short Course will have 16 Controls, eight will be worth 10 points (controls 1-8) and eight will be worth 20 points (controls 11-18). There will be a penalty of 10 points for every two minutes you are late back to the finish. The maximum possible score is 240 points.

The Long Course will have 24 Controls, eight will be worth 10 points (controls 1-9), eight will be worth 20 points (controls 11-18) and eight will be worth 30 points (controls 21-28). There will be a penalty of 10 points for every two minutes you are late back to the finish. The maximum possible score is 480.

Facilities
Toilets are available in the pub.
Why not stay behind at the end for a drink afterwards and discuss your course and route choice.
Food available in the pub until 9pm.

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.
This is a night event. 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.