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Sixth
Biennial
Atlantic
Region
Conference
of
the
AVA
Registration
Brochure
March
16-18,
2012
American
Cancer
Society
-
Nationwide
community-based,
voluntary
health
organization
dedicated
to
eliminating
cancer
as
a
major
health
problem
by
preventing
cancer,
saving
lives,
and
diminishing
suffering
from
cancer,
through
research,
education,
advocacy
and
service.
Hope,
Progress,
Answers.
Bertram
Pickell,
Community
Manager
-
Development
South
Texas
Region.
High
Plains
Division,
Inc.
Email
Bertram.Pickell@cancer.org
American
Hiking Society
- As the national voice for America's hikers,
American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking
experience. A non-profit organization.
American
Trails
- Our members are working to enhance and protect America's
network of interconnected trails. We support local, regional, and long-distance
trails and greenways, whether in backcountry, rural, or urban areas. Our goal
is to support America's trails by finding common ground and promoting
cooperation among all trail interests. A non-profit organization.
The
Association of Swiss-Liechtenstein Volkssport Clubs (VSL)
was founded in 1970 and currently has about 120 member clubs which organize
some 200 IVV weekend-style events throughout the year, as listed on the web
site. In addition to Round Walk style events (termed "Rundwanderungen" here)
with about 20 km segments, we are beginning to organize YRE's (termed
"permanente Wanderungen") of about 10 km in length and details are included in
English, French and German on our web site as they become
available.
Body
Recall
-
Offering
all
people
a
better
quality
of
life
through
responsible
movement
that
is
pain
free
and
as
possible.
A
place
where
teachers
and
students
connect.
Join
the
Body
Recall
member
network,
contact
Jeff
Rubin,
Body
Recall
Headquarters,
Executive
Director
jrubin@bodyrecall.org
or
phone:
(859)-986-2181.
British
Walking Federation (BWF)
- The British Walking Federation organizes, through its clubs, non-competitive events designed for people of all
ages and abilities. Participants walk at their own pace and receive awards for
their personal achievement. You don't have to be a member of a club to take
part - all you need to do is come to an event and register and take the
opportunity to have fun, make friends and improve your own personal fitness.
Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF)
- The Canadian Volkssport Federation/La Federation Canadienne Volkssport
(CVF/FCV) is the national organization that promotes non-competitive
participation in walking and other recreational activities for fun, fitness and
friendship.
DetermiNation
- Join
our
nation
of
athletes
determined
to
end
cancer
and
save
lives
by
dedicating
your
training
and
race
participation
in
marathons,
triathlons,
cycling,
and
other
endurance
events
to
help
the
American
Cancer
Society
fight
a
disease
that
has
already
taken
too
many
lives.
With
every
step
you
take
and
every
mile
you
conquer,
you’ll
be
helping
to
save
lives.
Hiking
Directory
- Welcome to an online guide with detailed destination
information for hiking around the world. Browse our listing of thousands of
dedicated hiking and adventure web sites. Including Backpacking, Books and
Maps, Guides and Outfitters, Organizations, Personal Pages and
Trails.
Hiking
-
The
Ultimate
Hiking
Guide
-
A
helpful
page
on
hiking
for
campers
to
learn
about
the
activity.
Hoosier
Rails
to
Trails
-
Our
mission
is
to
advocate
for
trails
and
greenways
in
Indiana.
Accordingly,
HRTC
advocates
for
trails
generally,
rail-trails
specifically.
As
such,
we
also
promote
and
advocate
for
walking,
bicycling,
and
non-motor
transportation
as
well
as
environmentally
wise
land
use,
while
building
for
healthy
living
and
lifestyles.
International
Federation of Popular Sports (IVV)
- The International Federation
of Popular Sports (IVV) is an international organization composed of national
associations and clubs that organizes popular sports (volkssports) events. The
Federation is a not-for-profit organization. It was founded in 1968 by clubs
from Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria. It was registered by the
Court of Munich, Germany on January 20, 1972, and entered into the Register of
Associations under No 7820 at the Office of Records.
LoveToWalk.com
- LoveToWalk.com is
a site created to pass along the love of walking, and to encourage others to
achieve an active, healthy lifestyle through walking for exercise and fitness. Walking can be a great tool to help all of us get active
and stay active, and is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Information on this link can be useful in
your pursuit of fitness and good health.
Mtnguide.org
- The one stop shop for all your
adventure travel needs. Here you'll find an interactive yellow pages of
adventure travel outfitters and guiding services. From indoor climbing gyms and
outdoor instructional, to alpine expeditions and guided treks. We've got it
all.
Online
Forums
-
The following are
not sponsored
by the AVA but may be of interest to
walkers.
Walklist Email group
Event announcements, trail
stories and fun.
Volkssport Issues Email group
Policy
discussion.
President's Challenge
- What began
as a national youth fitness test has grown up. In a big way. Today, the
President's Challenge takes staying active beyond the school gym, and into
everyday life. We've expanded the President's Challenge into a whole series of
programs designed to help improve anyone's activity level. Young or old. It's
about choosing to live healthier - and finding things you really like to
do.
Shoewallet
-
Do
you
know,
"How
to
Shoewallet?"
The
Svenska
Folksportforbundet
(SFF)
of
Sweden
-
President,
Viggo
Oterhals,
Hagakersgatan
14
B,
S-431
41
Molndal,
Sweden.
Email
president@sff-folksport.se
Mobile
+46
(0)
704
67
67
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The
Walking Site
- Are you trying to get started? Need motivation or
answers to your questions? Training for a marathon and want to discuss your
routine? These are just some of the items available on The Walking
Site.
USA
Track
&
Field
-
Are
you
new
to
the
great
sport
of
Track
and
Field?
Well,
check
out
the
options
and
dig
in!
There's
a
wealth
of
information,
and
plenty
of
people
to
help
you
reach
your
goals!
We
welcome
your
involvement,
and
hope
you'll
spread
the
word
to
others
about
this
great
sport!
Let
us
know
how
we
can
help.
No
issue
too
large
or
too
small!
Bert
Pickell,
President
South
Texas
Association.
Email
bpickell@satx.rr.com
American Volkssport Association
1001 Pat Booker Road, Suite 101
Universal City, TX
78148
Office
210.659.2112
Fax
210.659.1212
Monday-Friday 8:00 am -
5:00 pm CST, Closed most Federal Holidays
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