Robbins Butte
Saturday January 7, 2017
3-Hour Score-O
Directions to the Robbins Butte event site here.Description of Score-O Events here.
Pre-register here
| On Saturday, January 7th, the Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club will be hosting a 3-hour Score-O at the Robbins Butte Wildlife Area out near Buckeye. We hope you'll consider joining us for a great day of navigation fun. |
| The terrain is a mixture of rocky outcroppings and flat desert. Due to the relatively flat terrain and sparse vegetation, cross-country travel is “friendlier” than on some of our other maps—there are very few areas of dense cactus or catclaw. On most parts of the map, terrain visibility is also excellent. Water is available at the timer's table and there will be two water stops 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, although to get the full 3 hours on the Score-O course, you must start no later than 10:30 am. Everyone, competitors and recreational participants alike, must be off the course and checked into the timer's table by 1:30 pm when the course closes. |
| The course setting is still underway, but there will be 30+ controls, with a “setter’s route” course length of ~17 km (10 miles). |
| 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.
| 08:30 AM | Check-in/Registration Begins |
| 09:00 AM | Course Opens |
| 09:00 AM | Beginner's Clinic |
| 11:00 AM | Last time to start the course |
| 1:30 PM | Course Closes |
| 1:45 PM | Participants Marked as "DNF" for Arrival After This Time |
| 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 Robbins Butte Event Site.