HAVOC-SOS Twilight Series No1 Colchester
Wednesday 4th September
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Mid week street score event using Maprun.
The HAVOC-SOS Twilight series will consist of 4 evening events. Points will be awarded based on final score (multiplied by 150% for Short) adjusted using an age/gender handicap system. Best 3 results from the series will count for the final table.
Please ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone/watch before you arrive.
Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found https://maprunners.weebly.com/
A user guide is available on the HAVOC website https://www.orienteering-havoc.co.uk/maprun-courses.
Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.
It is hoped that courses will be available after the event date for two weeks, on MapRun, for points in the league, subject to an Anytime penalty of 6 mins Long, and 4 mins Short. There will however be a 15 point bonus for each run attended on the night, to encourage on the night runs and socialising.
Contact: deanjpepper@gmail.com
Long
Entered: 24
Short
Entered: 6
The event will have one map for both the Long and Short courses but with different time limits.
Runners on the Long course will have 60 mins, and those on the Short 40 mins.
The aim is to visit as many controls as possible and return to the finish in the time allowed. Points scored per control will be 10, 20 or 30 and indicated as such on the map legend
Number of controls visited, specific order and route choice are all up to the individual competitor.
Controls are generally fire hydrant ‘H’ signs (lower number) some of which may be home made.
Junior/Student: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. The higher rate applies to unaffiliated participants
Location/Parking
Hospital Arms, 123 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3HA
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There is no parking at the pub. Limited parking is available in Crouch Street. Oxford Road to south of Lexden Road has plenty of parking and no restrictions after 6pm.
Timing
Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Starts will not be preallocated.
Competitors must report to the finish by 8.45pm
Event information
Open Orienteering Map style. 1:10,000
Download the course onto the Maprun app by clicking on ‘Select Event' in the app, and following the menu path UK > Essex > West Colchester then select either LONG PXAS ScoreN60 or SHORT PXAS ScoreN40
The course map will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. (Note – you do not need the PIN number to run using a Garmin watch). There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. 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. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. Note,that if a control is missed then the software will show your result as Mispunch, but in the official results we will add the usual 5 minute penalty for a missed or incorrect control. Please ensure you notify the organiser that you have finished, so that safety checks can be completed.
If you are unable or prefer not to use MapRun, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil (N.B. this is a slower method). With this approach, timing will be manually by a traditional clock, and written answers will be checked as per previous events. If you are not using MapRun, then please bring a pencil to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.
Facilities
There are toilet facilities in the pub at the start/finish.
Participants are warmly invited to join us in the Hospital Arms for post run rehydration and discussion. Excellent selection of beers. Food served but check time of last orders before running.
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.
As with any street orienteering this requires participants to cross roads and you are asked to take due care and attention at all times.
N.B. there are several busy road crossings – please take care .
Sunset is at 21:35. You may be running in twilight and you are advised to carry head/hand held torch particularly if you have a late start. High visibility clothing is strongly recommended.
There may be dog walkers, cyclists, scooters or residents on pavements and footpaths – be aware and give them priority.