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- Fort Tuthill (Flagstff) Score-O and Night-OFort Tuthill, AZ, 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.
We hope you'll consider joining us as we move to cooler temperatures in the forests around Flagstaff. On Saturday, June 15, we'll present two events: a 3-Hour Score-O and a 2-Hour Night-O. Participants in the Score-O will start together in a mass start at 5:00 PM and have 3 hours to find as many controls as they can. Participants in the Night-O will start together in a mass start at 8:00 PM and will have 2 hours to find as many controls as they can. Those feeling more energetic or those who would like a bigger challenge can combine the two events into a Motala. Motala participants will start together with the mass starts at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM, but will have their scores totaled together for their final ranking.
Fort Tuthill County Park is a wonderful open space just south of Flagstaff. The park has numerous facilities including horse obstacles, a disc golf course, camping, the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Park (ziplines, ropes), a bike obstacle park, and miles of hiking trails in the pine forest in the park. The terrain is hilly but not too steep. For those making the trip from Phoenix, the temperatures are especially appealing. We hope to see you at our June 15 events.
Schedule:
3-Hour Score-O Mass Start..........................................................5:00pm
2-hour Night-O Mas Start.............................................................8:00pm
Night-O Course Closes...............................................................10:00pmPRE-REGISTER HERE:
Pre-Registration is open until Thursday, June 13th 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/forttuthill-2024-06-15(NOTE: Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not register you for this event. Registration must be made at the above link.)
Fees:
The requested donation for the 3-hour Score-O is $15 per person. The requested donation for the 2-hour Night-O is $10 per person. Orienteering club members can apply a $5 discount per person. Those who participate in both events can apply an additional 5% discount.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)
- Headlamp/flashlight (Night-O only). You're navigating at night. That means no sun. That means it's dark. You'll need something to help you avoid walking into trees, boulders, deer, etc.
- 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/2024/20240615_FortTuthill.htm