Winter Series No. 8 BrentwoodWed 1 Feb

SOS/HAVOC Winter Mid-Week Series 2022/2023

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

Results

Report

Organiser/Planner’s Report

Thank you all for running in the Brentwood Central street O last night. This was event 8 in the series and the weather was a bit warmer at last! Gary Chandler and Chris Prince won the Short and Long respectively, hold onto those wins when handicaps are applied, and lead their respective league tables for the series so far!

Two events to go in the series - Springfield (SOS) and Shenfield (HAVOC). The courses from last night will be on MapRun in the next day or so if you wanted another shot, or didn't get to run last night and wanted to secure points for the league. They will be open until the next event in the series for that, and then available for a MapRun bonus, along with all the other Essex MapRuns after that. Remember to grab your 50 point MapRun bonus by attempting any of the Essex courses before the end of the series and then letting me know.

Details of the scoring can be found at this link

Last updated: Fri 03 February, 2023

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. 50 bonus points added for undertaking any one of the Essex MapRuns during the series - just confirm run to Coordinator. Full results will be emailed and published on the SOS and HAVOC websites.

Location Info

Near: Brentwood
Lat,Lng: 51.61911,0.29923
OS Grid Ref: TQ592936
Postcode: CM14 4AX
What3Words: fuel.soil.milky

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Directions / Parking

Event centre is the Gardeners’ Arms public house, 27 Hart Street, Brentwood CM14 4AX. Grid Ref TQ 592936. Car parking in the Chatham Way public car park CM14 4BG (fee payable).

Directions: From A12 southbound turn left at M25J28 up the hill towards Brentwood (A1023). Turn right at traffic lights at top of hill onto Kings Road heading towards the rail station. After 50m turn left at the roundabout into Chatham Way and park in the public car park.

Parking fees: First half hour free with displayed ticket. £1 per hour after that. £2 all night after 7pm. Pay by cash, phone or card.

Registration, Start and Finish will be at the Gardeners’ Arms pub on Hart Street which is north of the car park, about 150m on foot. From the car park go north east on foot via Crown Street and Hart Street, or north west on foot via Chatham Way, Kings Road and Hart Street.

Map / Terrain

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.

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 > Brentwood Central

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 nuber 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.

Course Information

Long Course 6.2 km Short Course 3.7 km

These are direct line distances – optimal route will be longer, approximately 8.0 km long and 5.3 km short. Start & Finish will be at the front door of the pub on Hart Street.

Open Orienteering Map style. 1:10,000 (long), 1:7,500 (short). Controls are fire hydrant ‘H’ signs.

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.

Entry Details

£4 Seniors, £2 under 21 or students.
Pre-entry and pre-payment are required using www.racesignup.co.uk

Registration and Start times

Start times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Competitors must report to the finish by 9:00pm

Facilities

Toilets suitable for changing at the Gardeners’ Arms public house.

Venue for refreshments: The Gardeners’ Arms, Hart Street, Brentwood CM14 4AX
Drinks and bar snacks but no hot food.

Contacts / Officials

Organiser/Planner – Paul Beckett Email: secretary@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07485 129192
Series Coordinator – David Float Email: streeto@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07801 216634
Covid 19 Officer – Graham Batty Email: membership@orienteering-havoc.co.uk Tel: 07985 609719

Nearest A&E Hospital

Basildon University Hospital Nethermayne SS16 5NL
NHS Urgent care search

Safety Notes

Participation is at your own risk. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Head torches are highly recommended as some routes will be on unlit footpaths. Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. As with any urban orienteering which requires participants to cross the road, you are asked to take due care and pay 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.

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.

Miscellaneous

Following events in the Series:

9. Tues Feb 14 SOS Springfield Kevin Machin
10. Wed Mar 01 HAVOC Shenfield David/Colin/Dale