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The Black Hills
Volkssport Association was
formed in Rapid City in 1982 and is part of the American Volkssport Association
(AVA) in the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV), which debuted in
the United States in 1976. Volkssporting,
which means "the sport of the people", originated in Europe in the
mid-1960's. All of the events
described on these pages are fully sanctioned under the American Volkssport
Association.
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MISSION: |
The mission of the AVA and IVV is to promote family fitness and fun through community participation in
sanctioned Volkssporting events. Volkssporting
includes outdoor sporting events such as walking, cross-country skiing, biking,
skating and swimming.
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| GOAL: |
The goal is to promote physical fitness and good health by providing
fun-filled, safe exercises in a stress-free environment.
Historic and scenic sites are selected for the walkers' enjoyment and all
events are non-competitive.
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| PARTICIPATION: |
Volkssporting events are open to
everyone. People of all ages or
physical conditions are encouraged to participate.
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| MEMBERSHIP: |
The
American Volkssport Association as over 350 active clubs which sponsored over
3000 walks throughout the United States. Local club or national membership is not required.
A minimum fee is required from all event participants, with additional
fees for those participants choosing to take part in the International
Achievement Awards Program or to receive a special memento for the event.
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NON-PROFIT: |
The Black Hills Volkssport Association is a non-profit
organization that depends on the support of generous sponsors, active members
and participant donations. Donations
to help with future events are cheerfully accepted.
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