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Connecticut Valley Volkssport Club
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
| Walk | |
|---|---|
| Hartford YRE Group Walk(River Walk)
Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. |
Middletown YRE Group Walk
Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:00 a.m. |
| Mystic YRE Group Walk
Saturday, May 17, 208 9:00 a.m. |
Portland YRE Group Walk
Staurday, June 14, 2008 9:00 a.m. |
| July 2008
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk |
August 2008
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk |
| Hartford YRE Group Walk (Park Route)
Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 a.m. |
Wethersfield (Scarecrow Festival & Crafts Fair)
Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
| Farmington YRE Group Walk
Saturday, November 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. |
December 2008
No scheduled Walk/Group Walk |
General Walk Information
The walks are typically 10 km (6.2 mi.) and may include historic sites, downtown areas, woodland trails, parks and other points of interest. Our club does not charge a fee to participate. For those interested, a small fee (up to $6.00) provides for recorded credit and an award (e.g., a medal, patch, pin, magnet) at the completion of the event.
REGISTRATION-GROUP WALK: Register for a walk by following the instructions in the "walk box" at the walk Start Point. All participants must: fill out the log book, sign the liability waiver and carry a walk card. (walk cards must be returned at the completion of the walk.)
REGISTRATION-TRADITIONAL WALK: Register for a walk at the walk Start Point. All participants must: sign the liability waiver and carry a walk card. (walk cards must be returned at the completion of the walk.)
IVV CREDIT: The walks described in this brochure count toward the acquisition of IVV (Internationaler Volkssport Verband) achievement awards. IVV credit books can be purchased at weekend group walks and traditional events. You can earn an IVV event credit in your Event Record Book once during the period from Jan. 1 to June 30, and once more from July 1 to Dec. 31. You may receive credit in the Distance Record Book each time you complete a walk.
FEES: Everyone is welcome to participate in these events.
"A" award & IVV Credit $6.00
"B" award & IVV Credit $4.00
IVV Credit $3.00
Just Walk Free
You may walk the trail for credit a second time on the same day at no atdditional charge.
DISCLAIMER: The event sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage. Every effort will be made by the sponsors to make these events safe and enjoyable.
TRAIL RATINGS: The walk descriptions on this page refer to the following AVA trail rating system:
- Easy walk on pavement or a well-maintained trail. Usually suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
- A moderately easy walk on some pavement or some woodland or open field trails. No significantly difficult hills. Possibly not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
- A moderate walk in any setting with some difficult terrain, substantial hills and/or steps.
- A more difficult walk. Most likely settings with natural paths and steep or hilly inclines.
- A very difficult walk on rough terraine with steep hills and/or high altitude. Unsuitable for persons not in good health.