About us
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
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Sundance Park Beginner's Clinic
Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, AZ, USSundance Park
Beginner's Orienteering ClassFor more information and directions visit the Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club's event website: https://gphxo.org/Events/2026/20260221_SundancePark.htm
NOTE: Only people who have already registered via the link above may attend. Just hitting 'Attend' on this Meetup page doesn't register you for this class.
Registration is open until Thursday, February 19th at 11:59 PM.
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Horseshoe Junction 3-Hour Score-O and Classic
Horseshoe Junction, N Horseshoe Dam Road, Cave Creek, AZ, USNOTE: Pre-registration is required! No onsite registration is available for this event! You must register at the link below. Just hitting 'Attend' on this Meetup page doesn't register you for this event.
We have treat for your navigation entertainment in the Phoenix area. On Sunday, February 22, we're presenting a 3-hour Score-O at another new event site at the junction of Bartlett Lake Road and Horseshoe Dam Road, northeast of Cave Creek, AZ. While the course is not near either reservoir, it still benefits from the complex drainages, hills, and desert vegetation in the area surrounding the Verde River valley. At a slightly higher elevation than the reservoirs, the vegetation is a little more prickly. Be sure to bring a comb to help extract any stray cholla that might grab you on the way by. For those looking for a less aggressive experience, we're also offering a shorter point-to-point course with easier control locations. We hope you'll consider joining us for another day of navigation fun.
Schedule:
Check-in/Registration..................................................................7:30am
First Time to Start a Course.......................................................7:30am
Last Time to Start a Course.......................................................9:30am
Course Closes...............................................................................12:30pmPRE-REGISTER HERE:
Due to changes in our permitting, pre-registration is required for this event. We do not plan to print extra maps, so please make sure you pre-register. Pre-Registration is open until Thursday, February 19th at 11:59 PM.Click here to pre-register: https://eventreg.orienteeringusa.org/eventregister/register/start/horseshoejunction-2026-02-22
(NOTE: Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not register you for this event. Registration must be made at the above link.)Fees:
Fees: Orienteering Club Member donation: $10/person. Non-Member donation: $15/person.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. (Water is NOT available at the start/finish . We also DO NOT have water stations on the course. You are strongly encouraged 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/2026/20260222_HorseshoeJunction.htm
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