HAVOC-SOS Mid-week Winter Series No7 Colchester
Wednesday 24th January
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Mid week street event
The event will form part of HAVOC/SOS Mid-Week 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 minutes penalty. Best 6 results from the series will count. Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
Contact: christopher.childs@tiscali.co.uk
Long 6.1km
Entered: 27
Short 3.0km
Entered: 9
Courses are direct distance between controls. You will run further. Distances are subject to change with final controlling.
Junior/Student: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. £1 surcharge applies to non-orienteering club members.
For late entries email series coordinator.
Location
The event start and finish is at The Prettygate Pub, The Commons, Prettygate CO3 4NW (Colchester west).
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Parking
There is limited parking at the pub, but there is a free car park behind the library on the opposite side of the road, or park in the surrounding streets, but please give due regard to local residents.
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 for long course and 1:7500 for short course
Controls are fire hydrants which you will need to visit in order.
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 will be given an access code at the event. Download the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event', in the app, and following the menu path UK > Essex
The Long course is: Prettygate 2024 Long
The Short course is: Prettygate 2024 Short
You will be given an access code at the event. The map will not be visible on your phone until the code is entered. Note you do not need to enter a code to run using a Garmin watch. Maps printed on waterproof paper will be provided.
Your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. Note, if a control is missed then the software will show your result as Mispunch, but in the official results we will add the usual penalty for a missed or incorrect control. If the app does not register a control, record the lower number on the H sign. Please ensure you notify the organiser that you have finished, so that safety checks can be completed.
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
The course is on roads, pavements and paths. Please wear suitable footwear.
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.
Facilities
Toilets are available in the pub.
Participants are warmly invited to join us afterwards at the The Prettygate Pub for post run rehydration and discussion.
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 is a an option for using an off-road track which may be slippery and has trip hazards and overhanging branches.
There may be dog walkers, cyclists or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.