Saguaro Lake Classic-O

Mesa, AZ, US
Dec 11, 2011

Type: Orienteering - Local

added by: chinghua

Saguaro Lake Classic-O December 11th

Join us Sunday, December 11th, near Saguaro Lake for some good 'ole "classic" style orienteering. This type of orienteering means competitors must visit the controls in the order specified. The following courses will be available to accommodate every level of experience: white (beginners, on-trail), yellow (beginner, off-trail), orange (intermediate), and red (advanced).

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 stations will be available on the course and at the timer's table.

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 9am until 12pm. Everyone, competitors and recreational participants alike, must be off the course and checked into the timer's table by 1pm when the course closes.

Schedule:
Registration Starts.................9:00am
Beginner's Clinic...................9:30am
Course opens........................9:30am
Last Time to Start a Course........12:00pm
Course Closes.......................1:00pm


Cost (member/non-member):
Individual...........................$5/$10
Family / Team........................$8/$15

Directions to Saguaro Lake from Phoenix:
There are two routes: the Beeline Hwy (87) and the Bush Hwy. For the Beeline (87): from the Loop 202 head Northeast on Country Club Road, which turns into the Beeline Hwy. Continue on the Beeline Hwy 22 miles (past Fountain Hills) to the Saguaro Lake/Bush Hwy turnoff. Turn right and follow the Bush Hwy 0.2 miles to the event site on the right side of the road. Look for the orange and white orienteering signs marking the pull off to the parking area.

For the Bush Hwy: from Power Road and the Superstition Freeway (US60), go North 22 miles (Power Road turns into the Bush Hwy). You'll pass the Usery Pass junction in 13.5 miles, but continue heading North on the Bush Hwy. When you see the sign that says "Junction 87 - 1/2 mile", look for the orange and white orienteering "sandwich boards" marking the parking area on the left.

What to bring:
Water bottle(s), food.
Whistle (required for all: available for $1)
Compass (available to rent for $1)

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