Saguaro Lake
Sunday, December 11, 2016
2-Hour Score-O
Directions to the Saguaro Lake event site here.Description of Score-O Events here.
Pre-register here
| The Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club is hosting a day of orienteering fun on Sunday, December 11 in the Tonto National Forest just north-east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. To ensure everyone is sufficiently entertained, we're offering a 2-hour Score-O at our event site north of Saguaro Lake. Further details are found below. We hope you'll consider joining us for a great day of navigation fun. |
| The terrain is rolling hills with patches of rocky ground on mostly open grassland. The majority affords clear running, but watch for loose rock and the occasional cactus. Water is available at the timer's table and you'll find at least one water stop on the course. You should also plan to bring a water bottle or camelback to carry with you. |
| People of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. A free beginner's clinic will be available for new participants and those needing a refresher. You may start anytime after the course opens at 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Everyone, competitors and recreational participants alike, must be off the course and checked into the timer's table by 1:00 pm when the course closes. |
| NOTE: We ask that you pre-register for this event. We will print some extra maps. However, we can't guarantee that we'll have maps for those who come to participate without pre-registering. You can guarantee yourself a map by pre-registering using the link here |
Parental Consent Now Required
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All participants under age 18 are now required to have a signed parental consent form on file with the club. You can complete the form before the event and either scan it and send it to us by e-mail or bring it with you to the event.
| Check-in/Registration Begins | 08:30 |
| Course Opens | 09:00 |
| Beginner's Clinic | 09:00 |
| Last time to start the course | 11:00 |
| Course Closes | 13:00 (1:00 PM) |
| Individual | $5/$10 |
| Family/team rate | $8/$15 |
| Whistle |
Mandatory for all. Available for purchase for $1.00. |
| Compass | Available for rent for $1.00. |
| Water bottles. | There will be some water on the course. However, you are strongly encouraged to bring your own water bottles or a camelback. |
| Sunscreen | There will be little or no shade on the course. |
| Sturdy hiking shoes and long pants | Recommended. You may encounter cactus, cat claw, and loose terrain. |
Follow this link for directions to the Saguaro Lake Event Site.