What we’re about
The Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club is a group dedicated to the sport of orienteering. Orienteering is an event in which competitors use map and compass skills to navigate over terrain as quickly as possible in order to find a series of pre-placed "control" markers. Think of it as a poor man's adventure race or an adult Easter egg hunt. Our meets are open to everyone of all ages and skill levels. Come on out and have some fun running around the desert with us.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Spence Creek (Prescott) 3 Hour Score-OForest Trail 332, Arizona, AZ
NOTE: Only people who have already registered via the link below may attend. Just hitting 'Attend' on this Meetup page doesn't register you for this class.
NOTE: APS is currently installing a new power line in the area. They should not be actively working on the day of the event, but please stay clear of all APS vehicles and equipment.
Come join us for another day of navigation fun in the cool pines near Prescott. We will once again visit our Spence Creek event site just west of Prescott on Iron Springs Road, approximately 15-30 minutes from downtown Prescott. The location is in a Ponderosa forest, at about 6000 - 6500 foot elevation. We'll present a 3-hour Score-O with a distance that some will complete in about 2-hours. This will our intermediate-level participants a chance to collect more points and will help offset a long drive from the Valley.
Our Spence Creek event map features a lot of detail for small reentrants (dry washes), boulders and knolls (small hilltops). The area is filled with many small trails and footpaths, so there will be lots of route choices.
You will have 3 hours to find as many control points as you can, and the points can be visited in any sequence. The penalty for returning past the 3-hour limit is 10 points per minute.
Schedule:
Check-in, Registration Opens.......................................................8:30am
Course Opens...............................................................................9:00am
Last Time to Start a Course..........................................................11:00am
Course Closes................................................................................1:00pmPRE-REGISTER HERE:
Pre-Registration is open until Thursday, May 2nd at 11:59 PM. Pre-registration/Pre-pay is required. Our permit does not allow us to take money on-site. The event fee pays for the map printing fee and insurance for the event.
Click here to pre-register: https://eventreg.orienteeringusa.org/eventregister/register/start/spencecreek-2024-05-04
(NOTE: Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not register you for this event. Registration must be made at the above link.)Fees:
Pre-Registered (member/non-member):
Individual.....................................................................................$10/$15
Note: Registration fees are per participant. You're welcome to group together as a team onsite, but there is no team registration.Parental Consent:
Parental Consent is Required for Participants Under Age 18 (Click here for more information: http://gphxo.org/Business/Forms/ParentalConsent.htmWhat to bring:
- Whistle (Mandatory for all. Available for $1)
- Compass (Mandatory for all. Available to rent for $1)
- Water (We will not provide water on the course. We strongly encourage you to bring your own water bottles or a camelback.)
- Long pants are recommended (scrub brush and cactus)
- Sun screen (While there is shade on all the courses, we encourage you to protect yourself from sunburn.)
- Sturdy hiking shoes
For more information and directions visit the Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club's event website: https://gphxo.org/Events/2024/20240504_SpenceCreek.htm
