HAVOC-SOS Winter Series No.2 - Wickford South

Wed 02nd Nov 2022

Type of event: Local, Night, Score
Type of terrain: Urban
League: HAVOC/SOS

Information updated: 3rd Nov

Results

Info

Event 2 of the HAVOC/SOS Winter street O series

The event will form part of the 10 event HAVOC/SOS Winter Night Street O series. 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. 50 bonus points added for undertaking any one of the Essex MapRuns - just confirm run to Coordinator. Full results will be emailed 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.

As this is a night event, headtorch or other torch is strongly suggested.

Post race: TBA

Location

Nearest town: Wickford

Grid Ref:
Postcode:
Latitude: 51.61127
Longitude: 0.52428
Google Map (aerial)
Bing Map (OS)
OpenStreetMap

Directions / Parking

Start is to the North side of the main car park in Wickford, SS12 9AJ

What 3 words for the start is gangs.bake.ropes

Facilities

No toilets at start/finish.

Terrain Description

Open Orienteering Map style. 1:10,000 (long), 1:7,500 (short). Controls are mostly fire hydrant ‘H’ signs - there is one non fire hydrant sign - details on map.

Mostly street running (s0me off road route choices).

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

Registration & Start Times

Start at times between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 8.45pm.

Course Information

Long Course 6.8km

Short Course 3.7km

Note: subject to final controlling

These are direct line distances – optimal route will be longer.

Open Orienteering Map style. 1:10,000 (long), 1:7,500 (short). Controls are fire hydrant ‘H’ signs. There is one control that is not a Fire Hydrant - details on map.

Entry Details

On RaceSignUp.

£4 Seniors, £2.00 under 21 or students. Golden ticket available for entry to all events in the series at a reduced rate.

We are going to run this event using the MapRun software. Therefore, please, if possible, use a smartphone (or Garmin watch) and ensure you have latest version of MapRun (MapRun6) installed and the course is downloaded to your phone/watch before you arrive.

Note: All competitors will still recieve a paper map - no need to squint at your phone to see the route!

Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here. There is also a HAVOC user guide here.
Download the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event', and following the menu path UK > Essex > Wickford South
The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. Note: No PIN number is required to run the course using a Garmin watch. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. 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 penalty for a missed or incorrect control.

If you are really unable to use MapRun, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but be aware that this is a much slower method. With this approach, timing will be manually by a traditional clock, and written answers will be checked as per previous events.

Contacts / Officials

Organiser/Planner – David Float Email: Tel: 07801 216634

Series Coordinator – David Float Email: Tel: 07801 216634

Covid 19 Officer – Graham Batty Email: Tel: 07985 609719

Safety and Risk

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

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