Summer Series No.1 – BraintreeTue 26 Apr
HAVOC-SOS Summer Series
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Urban & Parkland
Results
Report
Planner's Report
It was good to welcome some new faces last night for this the first of the SOS-HAVOC 'summer' series. Turnout overall was 13 on the short and 25 on the long course. 3 people decided to change from long to short after realising that the actual distances would be around 40%+ further than the straight-line distances. Optimum route for the short was 4.5km and for the long 8.0km.
I tried to maximise the amount of footpaths on the routes, and give some varied route choice, but could not avoid crossing some busier roads.
The newly pedestrianised area of Braintree town centre seemed to pose a particular challenge. The wiser heads slowed down and carefully read the maps here! Some later runners encountered locked gates at the George Yard shopping centre. Fortunately, everybody found a way to escape and get to the finish safely!
Congratulations to Roger Gooding on the long course and to Melanie Sirett on the short course: both fastest overall and on handicap.
Eddie Banks
Overview
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 details here
Location Info
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Near: Braintree Lat,Lng: 51.87040,0.54307 Postcode: CM7 2AS
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Directions / Parking
The start/finish area will be in Marshalls Park, Braintree.
There is a small car park on London Road for Marshalls Park postcode CM7 2AS. If full park on street, south side of Tortoiseshell Way.
Map / Terrain
Open Orienteering Map 1:7,500 scale.
Roads paths footpaths and parkland
Course Information
Long course 5.7k or Short course 3.2k
Controls are Fire Hydrant Signs. Write down the lower number.
Please bring a pen or pencil to mark the control card and map bag if it is wet.
Entry Details
Pre-entry on line via Racesignup
Event No.1 - Braintree
£4 Seniors, £2 under 21 or students for each event
or Golden Ticket Enter all eight events with discount
Seniors £24 (£3 per event) Juniors £12 (1.50 per event)
Registration and Start times
Starts between 6.00pm and 7.00pm
Finish by 8.30pm
Facilities
No toilets available.
Help available for new comers.
A venue for post-race refreshments will be nominated.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser/Planner – Eddie Banks Email; banksy.eddie@gmail.com
SOS Series Coordinator – Chris Childs Email: christopher.childs@tiscali.co.uk
Nearest A&E Hospital
Broomfield Hospital CM1 7ET
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
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 urban orienteering this requires participants 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. In consideration for others please do not attend if you show symptoms of covid 19.
Miscellaneous
Other events in the series
Thurs 12th May HAVOC Bentley, nr Brentwood
Wed 25th May SOS Great Baddow
Wed/Thurs 8th/9th June HAVOC TBC
Thurs 23rd June SOS Chelmsford
Thurs 7th July HAVOC Billericay North
Tues 19th July SOS Colchester
Thurs 4th August HAVOC Ingatestone