Summer Series No.6 ColchesterWed 26 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/Planner’s Report
The event was held from The Princess Charlotte Pub, Stanway West
We were fortunate enough to enjoy a warm summer evening with plenty of light and a full turn-out of 23 on the LONG and 10 on the SHORT.
We were able to set-up and use the outside seating which provided easy access and visibility for competitors. There was also plenty of parking.
The event was run using MapRun software which seemed to work fine apart from some cases where devices sometimes didn't pick up a signal. It's possible that the GPS system sometimes fluctuates or devices do not connect properly. in-any-case we clocked everyone out and back so everyone's run was timed and verified to enable completion of the results.
The course contained a combination of urban and open countryside, the latter utilising handmade H signs. Some competitors commented that they found the LONG course 'tricky' and needed some working out which we took as a compliment! There was reportedly some daring exploits of leaping over/down walls or over pointed fences.
Everyone managed to find their way around and back as well as a large stuffed animal who coincidentally posted exactly the same time as Guy Lidbury.
All in all a successful event complimented by good camaraderie and the Pub's welcoming atmosphere.
Congratulations to Colin Jackson on the SHORT and Chris Prince on the LONG
Best,
John
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: Stanway Colchester Lat,Lng: 51.88584,0.82660 What3Words: ///lamppost.fury.fortified
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Directions / Parking
Princess Charlotte PH Garden (weather permitting) London Road Stanway Colchester CO3 8PD
Parking: There is adequate parking in the pub car park but you must register your vehicle licence plate on the electronic pad just inside the pub entrance.
Map / Terrain
Open Orienteering Map. Scale 1:10,000 Long and 1:7500 Short
This event uses MapRun software. Please use a smartphone or Garmin watch and ensure you have the latest version of MapRun installed on your phone.
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:
Stanway
West 2024 Long
Stanway West 2024 Short
The course map will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. You do not need the PIN number to run using a Garmin watch. Your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. If the app fails to register your visit to a control, you need to note the lower number on the H sign, or other reference as directed. If a control is missed then the software will show your result as Mispunch, but in the 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 unable to use MapRun, you are still very welcome to take part by completing the control card with pen or pencil, but be aware that this is a slower method. You will be timed by clock, and written answers will be checked. Please bring a pen to mark the control card and a map bag if wet.
Course Information
Short course 6.1k (optimal 8.6k)
Long Course 2.8k (optimal 4.5k)
Controls are fire hydrants (lower number) and other street furniture whereby hand made signs will be apparent (controls 6, 8, 9 &10).
The course is on roads, footpaths, and parkland.
Entry Details
Enter this event via Racesignup on line here
£5 Seniors, £2 under 21 or students, £1 discount for senior orienteering club members
Entries close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 25th 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 9:00pm.
Facilities
There are toilet facilities in the pub at the start/finish
Post Event Rehydration: Participants are warmly invited to join us after at the The Princess Charlotte Pub for post run rehydration and discussion.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser/Planner:
Tim Hull 07908 070671 timothyhull57@gmail.com
John Allen 07929 424626 jaysuk@btinternet.com
SOS Series Coordinator:
Chris Childs 07847 501560 christopher.childs@tiscali.com
Nearest A&E Hospital
Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL
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 street orienteering participants will be required 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 . 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.
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 7 Thurs July 11 HAVOC Sth Ockendon Graham Batty
Event 8 Wed July 17 SOS TBC Kevin Machin