Introduction
Event 5 of the HAVOC/SOS Summer 2024 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. 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 at The Albion Pub, 2 Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13 8SS. Grid Ref: TQ 5215682724 . What3words: eagle.super.cult.

Registration will be inside the Albion Pub or if the weather is nice it will be in their
courtyard. The start and finish will be at the north entrance gate, nearest to
the pub and next to the tall pub sign. Look for the white/orange orienteering
control flag.

Directions: Leave the A13 at the junction for ferry lane industrial estate.
Take the 3rd exit on the 1st roundabout and go over the 2nd roundabout on
to ferry lane. Turn left onto Lamson Road. At the roundabout take the 1st
exit on to Bridge Road/B1335. Pass Tesco on your right. At the roundabout
take the 2nd exit on to Rainham Road/A125. Pub is 50m from roundabout.
Turn right into car park.

Free parking available at the Albion or on nearby roads.

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

Course Info
Long Course 19 controls – 6.3 km . Short Course 11 controls - 3.6km

These are direct line distances – optimal route will be longer

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. Please bring a map bag if wet. If you are not using MapRun, then please also bring a pen to mark the control card.

Contacts
Organiser/Planner – Sebastian Parris Email: sebastianparris@outlook.com
Tel: 07739 016 267
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk
Tel: 07801 216634

Facilities
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.