American Volkssport Association®

Walking and Volkssport Clubs

Click Here For an Interactive Map of Clubs

South Carolina does not have an AVA Club at the moment. If you are interested in helping to start one
in the Columbia or Sumter areas, please contact mandygordon999@cs.com

Alabama	Indiana	Nebraska	Rhode Island
Alaska	Iowa	Nevada	South Carolina
Arizona	Kansas	New Hampshire	South Dakota
Arkansas	Kentucky	New Jersey	Tennessee
California	Louisiana	New Mexico	Texas
Colorado	Maine	New York	Utah
Connecticut	Maryland	North Carolina	Vermont
Delaware	Massachusetts	North Dakota	Virginia
Florida	Michigan	Ohio	Virgin Islands
Georgia	Minnesota	Oklahoma	Washington
Hawaii	Mississippi	Oregon	Washington DC
Idaho	Missouri	Pennsylvania	West Virginia
Illinois	Montana	Puerto Rico	Wisconsin
			Wyoming

AVA member clubs are non-profit associations.

Mission statement and other Information:

The American Volkssport Association promotes health, fun, and fellowship through non-competitive walking and other sporting events for everyone.

Member Clubs: Clubs host weekend events, the members selecting interesting trails and walking routes for everyone to enjoy. Club dues are usually minimal, often less than $10 per year. Clubs are a great way  to meet other active walkers in your local area. Call the club contact to find out more! 

New Walker Program
Get started on the right foot once you find a club and events near you!

Starting a New Club
To find out more about forming a club. 

Walking Adventures International group from Western Europe enjoying the sights of America at the Boston Freedom Trail year round event Y0730 in Boston, MA. Hosted by the Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club, Point of Contacts Ernie/Agnes Laviolette. Details for this 11km/6km event are found on page 293 of the 2009 Starting Point Book. The Freedom Trail is on downtown city streets and walkways, passing the State Capitol and exploring a plethora of historic sites, monuments, museums and landmarks. Boston, known as "America's Walking City" is steeped in history and tradition. Co-Presidents Sue Robertson and Beate Hait, Secretary Polly Meltzer and Treasurer Elizabeth Foley. Photo taken by WAI Guide Debbie Zimel submitted December 2008.