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- Gates Tank (Prescott) Classic Courses and MotalaGates Tank, Prescott, AZ
## Details
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.
Gates Tank is located in the pine forest on the east side of Prescott, Arizona. The terrain is open with scattered trees in most places, offering excellent visibility as easy movement through the forest.
We will be offering 4 classic courses (Yellow, Green, Red, and Blue) and two classes of Motala courses at this event. The Red and Blue courses are printed on one map, so see the event description at gphxo.org for details if you are doing red or green.
Schedule:
Check-in, Registration Opens.......................................................7:00am
Course Opens...............................................................................7:00am
Last Time to Start a Course..........................................................12:00pm
Course Closes................................................................................2:00pmPRE-REGISTER HERE:
Pre-Registration is open until Thursday, May 1st at 11:59 PM. Pre-registration/Pre-pay is required. 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/gates-tank-2025-05-03
(NOTE: Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not register you for this event. Registration must be made at the above link.)Fees:
Individual events at Gates Tank cost $10 per person. The Motala costs $15 per person. Please sign-up and pay through our online sign-up site here. Members get a $5/person 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)
- 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/2025/20250503_GatesTank.htm
