Summer Series No.5 RainhamThu 13 Jun
SOS/HAVOC Summer Mid-Week Series 2024
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
Organiser’s Report
Thank you all for venturing to the London borough of Havering to run around Rainham and Ingrebourne Hill. The weather was unseasonably cool, but the rain mostly stayed away.
We took in parts of Ingrebourne Hill, which were also used in the Hornchurch Country Park event a couple of weeks ago. There was a fair bit of route choice on the courses, and some careful map reading was required to spot the paths that were blocked.
We had our lowest turnout of the series, but it was good to see three new runners to the series on the short course.
In the end, Chris Prince was fastest round the Long course, but was pipped in the handicap race by Paul Beckett. Colin Jackson was fastest round the short, just 26 seconds ahead of Jaikaar Tratt. Colin held on to win the handicap race, just beating out Keith Ryder.
Details of the scoring can be found at this link.
Details of the all the results in the series can be found on the series homepage.
The next event is in Stanway, Colchester. Details on the SOS website.
Overview
The event will form part of HAVOC/SOS Mid-Week Winter 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 8 event series will count.
'Anytime' catch-up for some events available for 2 weeks after the event, subject to an Anytime time penalty on MapRun.
Bonus points for running on the night compared to Anytime.
You are welcome to run together as a group, but in order to be fair we ask that you keep together, as when running as a group the least advantageous handicap is applied.
100 points will be allocated to the course organiser/planner for each event planned.
League rules and points calculation available here
Location Info
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Near: Rainham Lat,Lng: 51.52292,0.19177 Postcode: RM13 8SS What3Words: //eagle.super.cult
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Directions / Parking
Event centre is 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 onto 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.
Map / Terrain
Open Orienteering Map. Scale 1:10,000
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 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 here.
There is also a HAVOC user guide here.
Download the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event', in the app, and following the menu path UK > Essex
The courses are:
Rainham Long
Rainham Short
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. 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. Please ensure you notify the organiser that you have finished, so that safety checks can be completed.
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.
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. If you are not using MapRun, then please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.
Course Information
Long Course 19 controls – 6.3 km . Short Course 11 controls - 3.6km
These are direct line distances – optimal route will be longer.
Approximately 9.5 km for the long and 6 km for the short.
Start and Finish will be at the north entrance gate, nearest to the pub and next to the tall pub sign.
Look for the orienteering control flag.
Open Orienteering Map style: 1:10,000 scale (long), 1:7,500 scale (short).
Controls are fire hydrant ‘H’ signs. Some will be homemade.
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 the post box postcode.
If you are not using MapRun, then please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.
Entry Details
Enter this event via Racesignup on line
£5 Seniors, £2 under 21 or students, £1 discount for senior orienteering club members
Entries close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday 12th June.
For late entries email series coordinator.
Registration and Start times
Start times will be between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9pm.
Facilities
Venue for refreshments: The Albion Pub, 2 Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13
8SS. Hot food is available. See pub website for menu and advance booking
before 9.00pm as kitchen closes.
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/p...
Contacts / Officials
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
Covid 19 Officer – Graham Batty Email: membership@orienteeringhavoc.co.uk
Tel: 07985 60971
Nearest A&E Hospital
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 street orienteering participants will be 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.
It is a condition of entry that participants agree to follow the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Miscellaneous
SOS/HAVOC Summer Series Following Events
Event 6 Wed June 26 SOS Colchester Tim Hull & John Allen
Event 7 Thurs July 11 HAVOC Sth Ockendon Graham Batty
Event 8 Wed July 17 SOS TBC Kevin Machin