The September 25, 2010, Winchester, IN event was the last and final event for our club. The following is general information about volkssport events. Click on AVA above for 2011 events.
Welcome to Volkssports
The American Volkssport Association (AVA) local clubs invite you to 'put on your walking shoes' and join us in a new kind of walk.
You do not have to be a club member to participate in Volkssport events. All are welcome.
General Information
- Volkssports are activities designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Walking events are non-competitive and an excellent family activity.
- The events, usually 10 kilometer (6.2 miles), are neither pledge walks nor a contest of speed or endurance.
- Shorter distance is available upon request.
- Each person should walk, run or jog at a pace that is comfortable and enjoyable.
- Volkssports also include bicycling, swimming and cross-country skiing.
- All events are open to everyone.
- You may walk for free if you do not want IVV/AVA books stamped. If you want IVV/AVA distance, event and 'special event' books stamped, the cost is $3.00. If the event has an award the cost of the award is established by the sponsoring club.
- Events will have a start/finish location where participants register, fill out a start card, and receive trail instructions.
- The trails are rated 1-5 with 5 being the most difficult.
Weekend Events:
- These events will have a designated date and a time period to start and finish the walk.
- The start time window will usually be 2 to 3 hours.
- You will have at least 3 hours to complete the walk.
- The Club planning the event will distribute brochures with more detail about the individual event.
- Each event will have a designated Start/Finish location.
- These events are to be walked during daylight hours when the Start/Finish location is open
- A walk box with trail maps and instructions will be available at this location.
- When you arrive at the designated location, ask for the walk box.
- Read and follow all instructions before enjoying the trail.
- The Club responsible for the year-round trail will distribute brochures with more detail about the event