HAVOC-SOS Summer Series 2024 No.7 - South Ockendon
Thursday 11th July
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Mid week street event
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.
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.
Contact: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk
Long
Entered: 14
Short
Entered: 4
Junior: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. £4 Seniors, £2.00 under 21 or students. Additional £1 levy if not a member of BOF, to cover insurace costs.
Introduction
Event 7 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 Royal Oak.pub sign on The Green
Address: Royal Oak public house, The Green, South Ockendon. RM15 6SD
What3Words location: almost.muddy.direct
Times
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm.
Course Info
Long Course 6.2km
Short Course 3.5km
Note: these are straight 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 – Graham Batty
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Facilities
Newcomers welcome. Help and guidance available.