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We have another fun weekend of orienteering planned for the Phoenix area on Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9.
We start the weekend with a FREE beginner's clinic and a FREE 2-hour Score-O at our Papago Park event sites. The beginner's clinic starts Saturday at 9:00 AM near the Papago Park archery range. At the same time we're running the beginner's clinic, we will open our Score-O course down the road at the West Buttes parking lot, across from the Phoenix Zoo. The Score-O course is open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Participants can start the Score-O anytime between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM and have two hours to visit as many destinations as they can in the two-hour limit. The Score-O course closes promptly at 1:00 PM.
On Sunday, we're offering another 2-Hour Score-O the Needle Rock Recreation Site north of Fountain Hills. Participants are welcome to start the Score-O anytime from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and will have two hours to visit as many destinations as possible. The course closes at 1:00 PM.
Note: A Tonto Day Pass is required for the Needle Rock event
Visitors to Needle Rock are required to have a Tonto recreation pass to park in the Needle Rock parking areas. The pass is not for sale on site so you'll need to pick one up on your way to the event. Information about the day-use pass is available here. A list of vendors that sell the pass is available here. If you forget to purchase a pass at one of the listed vendors, there is a kiosk that sells the Tonto Pass on Needle Rock Road approximately 400 meters north of the intersection with Rio Verde Drive.
Pre-Registration
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In order to promote pre-registration for our events, the Club has implemented a new pricing structure. Participants who pre-register for the event will benefit from our priority pricing. While on-site registration is still available, pricing for on-site registration is more expensive. In addition, we'll print some extra maps for each of our events, but we cannot guarantee a map for those who do not pre-register.
Pre-Registration is open until Thursday, December 6 at 11:59 PM. After the pre-registration closes, you can still try your luck and register on-site. We will have pre-printed maps for everyone who pre-registers. We cannot guarantee a map for those who register on-site.
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Parental Consent:
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Parental Consent Now Required
(Click here for more information)
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.
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Fees
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The beginner's clinic and Score-O at Papago Park are free.
Standard club fees apply to the Score-O at Needle Rock. Click here to open a page with more information about our club fees. The fee schedule is also repeated at the bottom of this webpage.
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Start Locations
There are three start locations for the events.
Schedule:
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Sat, Dec 8
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Free Beginner's Clinic
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08:30 AM
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Check-in/Registration Starts for the Free Beginner's Clinic at the Papago Park Sports Complex
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09:00 AM
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Beginner's Training Begins
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10:30 AM
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Beginner's Clinic Ends
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Free 2-Hour Score-O
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08:30 AM
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Check-in/Registration Starts for the Score-O at Papago Buttes West Park
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09:00 AM
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2-Hour Score-O Course Opens
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11:00 AM
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Last time to start the Score-O
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1:00 PM
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Score-O Course Closes. All participants must be off the course at this time.
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Sun, Dec 9
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2-Hour Score-O
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8:30 AM
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Check-in/Registration for Score-O Begins
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9:00 AM
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2-Hour Score-O Course Opens
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11:00 AM
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Last time to start the Score-O
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1:00 PM
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Score-O Course Closes
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Details
The Beginner's Training is a hands-on course teaching basic concepts used for land navigation and the sport of orienteering. Participants learn techniques to navigate using only a map and compass (No GPS!) and practice the techniques on short practice courses.
The training is open to participants of all ages and at all levels of skill and fitness. Our goal is to teach some of the basic navigation concepts that you can then use to participate in future orienteering events. If you're looking for a fun new and different way to enjoy the outdoors, please consider signing up for our class.
The free beginner's training will take place at our Papago Sports Complex event site. Check-in is Saturday, December 8, between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The training starts at 9:00 AM.
Course Content
Students walk up to two kilometers while learning and practicing land navigation techniques used for orienteering. The field training covers compass use, interpreting topographical maps, and several methods of getting from point to point using only a map and compass.
We will provide participants with a) a topographical map of the class area, b) course materials, and c) over an hour of orienteering instruction. We know you will be so excited about what you learn that you will join us for one of our many orienteering events. (See Event Schedule)
In a Score-O participants try to locate as many controls as possible within the given time limit. The control locations are shown on a pre-printed map supplied to participants at the start of their course. The time limit for our Score-O event is 2 hours. Individuals of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. For beginners, we'll be sure to set plenty of easier-to-find controls close to the start/finish location. We want to give you an experience that helps improve your navigation skills. For our experienced orienteers, we'll find ways to challenge your navigation skills with more difficult destinations. Controls are worth different points based on distance from the start/finish location and the difficulty of the navigation.
Saturday's Score-O takes place at our Papago Buttes West Park event site. Check-in/registration starts at 8:30 AM. The Score-O course opens at 9:00 AM. The last time to start the Score-O is 11:00 AM. The Score-O course closes and all participants must be off the course by 1:00 PM.
Sunday's Score-O takes place at the Needle Rock Recreation Site. Check-in/registration starts at 8:30 AM. The Score-O course opens at 9:00 AM. The last time to start the Score-O is 11:00 AM. The Score-O course closes and all participants must be off the course by 1:00 PM.
What to Bring:
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The list below is the minimum recommended for participation in the Score-O. For more details, see the writeup for Score-O
events.
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Whistle (Mandatory for all. Available for purchase for $1)
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Compass (Mandatory for all. Available for rent for $1)
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Water. Water is available at the start/finish . We may also have one or two water stations
on the course. However, you are strongly encouraged to bring your own water bottles or a camelback.
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Sun screen. There is little or no shade on the course.
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Sturdy hiking shoes and long pants are recommended. You may encounter cactus, cat claw, and loose
terrain, especially on the Score-O.
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Directions
Click
here
for directions to our free beginner's clinic at the Papago Park Sports Complex.
Click
here
for directions to our 2-Hour Score-O at the Papago Buttes West Park.
Click
here
for directions to our 2-Hour Score-O at Needle Rock Recreation Site.
Fees
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