Event gender rules

[+Abelwoman]

Hello. Can someone point me to the rules regarding setting up a female only geocaching event?

[+ChileHead]

Hello. Can someone point me to the rules regarding setting up a female only geocaching event?

 

You can't exclude cachers because of their sex.

[+Touchstone]

From the Help Center:

 

Anyone is welcome to attend!

 

Link for reference:

 

http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=48

[+Abelwoman]

Thank you.

[+Viajero Perdido]

Since events are allowed on mountain tops, which tends to exclude some people by virtue of the location, you should be likewise allowed to host an event in a ladies' room.

 

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In all seriousness, how about an event that welcomes "all women, and friends, supporters, and lovers of women"? Something like that.

[Keystone]

In all seriousness, how about an event that welcomes "all women, and friends, supporters, and lovers of women"? Something like that.

Some may feel uncomfortable attending an event with this description. Something like "everyone is welcome to attend" wouldn't make anyone feel left out.

 

There is NOTHING wrong with organizing a "girl's day out" caching expedition, or a "girl's night out" at a local tavern. Organize it outside of Geocaching.com through social media or word of mouth/email. You don't need an event listing in order to have fun with friends.

[+Mudfrog]

Of course there was this one Event.

 

But then as they say, there is no precedent. Just because one was allowed, in a land far far away,,, doesn't mean another would be.

 

Edited to add, read the logs and see that that event never got off the ground. Still, it was published.

Edited March 1, 2017 by Mudfrog

[Pup Patrol]

Of course there was this one Event.

 

But then as they say, there is no precedent. Just because one was allowed, in a land far far away,,, doesn't mean another would be.

 

Edited to add, read the logs and see that that event never got off the ground. Still, it was published.

 

The most important log was the one saying that Jeremy and GS wholeheartedly approved and encouraged the event, including providing raffle prizes.

 

Another log provides the link to the thread on the forum:

 

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=91385

 

B.

[+NYPaddleCacher]

Of course there was this one Event.

 

But then as they say, there is no precedent. Just because one was allowed, in a land far far away,,, doesn't mean another would be.

 

Edited to add, read the logs and see that that event never got off the ground. Still, it was published.

 

A missed opportunity there. They should have named the event "A tupperware party".

 

 

 

[+Isonzo Karst]

The linked event was in 2005. A person who did their homework, could have a Virtual or Webcam published then too. But not so much now...

[Pup Patrol]

The linked event was in 2005. A person who did their homework, could have a Virtual or Webcam published then too. But not so much now...

 

The "women only" event idea was against the Guidelines back then, too.

 

Only through divine intervention was the idea allowed to stand.

 

I am still in love with this event, and do not want to let Groundspeak down~Jeremy helped approve this event & Nate sent me a oodles of raffle prizes

 

B.

Edited March 1, 2017 by Pup Patrol

[+bflentje]

Could you imagine the uproar if someone got on the forums here and asked about a men-only event? Double standards anyone???

[+J Grouchy]

Of course there was this one Event.

 

But then as they say, there is no precedent. Just because one was allowed, in a land far far away,,, doesn't mean another would be.

 

Just their lame excuse for publishing exceptions to their own rules without having to justify their decisions.

[+thebruce0]

IBTL

[+narcissa]

Just because it can't be an official event doesn't mean it isn't worth getting women geocachers together to go geocaching, or to just talk about shared interests, issues, and concerns. There are more of us than there used to be, but we're still often noticeably outnumbered (not a bad thing, it just is what it is).

 

If you formed a group or club, you could host an open event for all geocachers and use the occasion to show everyone what your group does.

 

I think there are a lot of topics that are of general interest to many geocachers of all genders, but may be more top-of-mind for women. I'm thinking of things like safety, finding good equipment that fits, geocaching with children, and so on. You could look at holding workshops on topics like that - just make sure the events are genuinely open to all people.

Edited March 1, 2017 by narcissa

[+hzoi]

Of course there was this one Event.

 

But then as they say, there is no precedent. Just because one was allowed, in a land far far away,,, doesn't mean another would be.

 

Edited to add, read the logs and see that that event never got off the ground. Still, it was published.

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