Valley Volkssporters Association

Greater Phoenix, AZ area



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Year-Round Events

Volkssports are at-your-own pace, non-competitive events in which all who complete the course are winners. These events, 'year-round' volksmarches , are ones which can be walked any day of the year. (Standard volkssporting events are usually weekend events). Volkssporters typically keep track of both the number of events participated in and the distance completed. These are recorded in special 'IVV' books. Awards are earned at different levels. Events/distances at any IVV (International Federation of Popular Sports - IVV are the German language initials) can be recorded. Events in any state or participating country can be counted. Volkssporting is therefore a sport that can stay with you wherever you go.

NOTE - Credit only fee has increased to $3.00

TABLE OF VVA PHOENIX AREA 'YEAR-ROUND' EVENTS
LOCATION HOURS EVENT DISTANCE(km) RATING STROLLER?
MESA Dawn-Dusk Walk 11 1 yes
Chandler 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM M-F / 6:30 AM - 6 PM Sat / 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sun / Closed Major Holidays Walk 10 1 yes
AJO Dawn to Dusk Walk 10 2 No
ORGAN PIPE Dawn to Dusk Walk 11 3 No
PHOENIX - ENCANTO PARK Dawn to Dusk Walk 10,13 1 Yes


A new year round is available in the Sun City area. Details will be posted along with the website of the Sun City club soon. In the meanwhile, check the AVA site for information.

A second route for the Mesa YRE will be available soon - same credit, just a different route for walkers who do the walk multiple times.

Other Arizona Volksmarches are sponsored by the following clubs

Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
270 S. Candlestick Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85748-6743


THUNDER MOUNTAIN TREKKERS
3288 SKY HAWK DRIVE
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85650
DAVID BREEN - 520-378-1763 Wendy Breen
email - azgreyhounds@cox.net

Saguaro Sun Striders
PO Box 7554
Surprise, AZ 85374
Elizabeth Mitchell - 623-680-8700
email - lizmitchell@prodigy.net




For information on events in other states, contact the American Volkssport Association

For information on events around the world, contact the IVV

Year-Round Event Common Information


SPONSOR - Valley Volkssporters Association, AVA 332. Call (480)641- 7577 for more information or write VVA, 101 N. 38th St. Space 30, Mesa, AZ 85205. For Ajo and Organ Pipe walks, (April - Nov) call Jim Reiman/Sherri O'Hare (520) 387-6240 1450 W. Briggs Rd., Ajo AZ 85321. Nov - April the contact is Loretta Carmickle (520) 387-5735. 320 Estrella, Ajo AZ 85321.

COST
Award Type Cost
"B" award and IVV Credit $4.00
Additional "B" awards $2.00
IVV Credit only $3.00
No award or IVV Credit FREE


AWARD - This is a 'Credit Only' event. A variety of "B" awards from past VVA events are available at the Chandler and Mesa locations. After completing the event, you may purchase additional "B" medals (a new 1996 rule).

IVV BOOKS - IVV Event and Distance books will be available for $5.00 at the Chandler start point. Insert pages will be available at other start points.

ELIGIBILITY - Walkers of all ages are welcome. The event is FREE if IVV Credit is not desired. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be leashed and under control. The Phoenix area walk routes are suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs ( Mesa and Chandler routes may present some difficulty) . Ajo and Organ Pipe are unsuitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers

PROCEDURE - At the start point, sign the registration log and obtain a start card and map. Pay for the award/Credit desired. Proceed to walk along the course. On most events, the check points are self check point. Be sure to bring a pen/pencil along to mark your start card. After completing the course, return to the start point. If you paid for IVV Credit, stamp your books. If you paid for an award, collect your award. All cards must be turned in at the finish. You may walk the course twice in the same day on the same start card. If you have any comments (good or bad), please direct them to the sponsor. The personnel at the start points administer these events as a favor to the sponsor and are not responsible for their design.

DISCLAIMER - Participants in these walks do so at their own risk. Every reasonable effort will be made by the sponsors and organizers to make the event safe and enjoyable for all. However, Valley Volkssporters Association and the American Volkssport Association cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen articles, accident or injury of any kind at any time. No refunds available regardless of the weather.

WEATHER ADVISORY - In the summer, the local weather can be extremely hot and dry. During this time, it is strongly recommended that you obtain a start card the day before and start the walk before 7:00 AM. During this time, be sure to carry water, especially if you are not a desert dweller. There is water available at all start/finish points and at various parks along the routes.

FREQUENT WALKER PROGRAM - If you plan on doing the Chandler event more than ten times during the year, you will save money with the frequent walker program. You may walk an unlimited number of times for $10.00 plus $0.75 per walk.

NEED A PLACE TO STAY ? - At the Best Western Mezona (site of the Mesa walk), Volksmarchers have a special VIP rate. To get it just mention that you're coming for the volksmarch! The rate includes a complementary "corporate" Breakfast. Phone (480) 834-9233 or 1-800-528-8299



Valley Volkssporters Association 101 N. 38th St. Space 30 Mesa, AZ 85205 (480) 641-7577
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