Special walking programs to promote canadian volkssports
les programmes de marche spéciaux pour promouvoir les volkssports canadiens
Special walking programs to promote canadian volkssports
les programmes de marche spéciaux pour promouvoir les volkssports canadiens
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Canada Cup of Walking

Cost: $10.00; IVV credit – registration & certificate only; $25.00 - registration, certificate & t-shirt. T-shirt available separately for $15.00, plus shipping.
Awards & recognition: Certificate, mention in Volkssport Canada upon completion.
Two levels of achievement – 10 or 13 provinces and territories. IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: One walk of any kind in each of the provinces or territories.
Dates: Open and ongoing; walks done previously may count.
Capital Cities Walking Program
Cost: $10.00 for special registration card and patch; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: Patch upon registration; certificate, pin & mention in Volkssport Canada upon completion. IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: Specially designated walks in each of the provincial and territorial capitals; specially designated stamps only accepted. Two levels of achievement possible – 11 or 14 capital cities, each including the national capital.
Dates: This program is open and ongoing; walks back to 2000 may be counted.
Winter Walking Program

Cost: $5.00 for special registration card and pin; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: Pin upon registration; certificate & mention in Volkssport Canada upon completion. Multiple levels of achievement possible. IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: any walk type [except RLDW] sanctioned by the CVF
Dates:Annual program from Oct 15 each year and closes March 31 the following year.
Lighthouse Walking Program

Cost: $5.00 for special registration card and pin; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: Pin upon registration; certificate & mention in Volkssport Canada upon completion. Three levels of achievement possible. IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: Specially designated walks and stamps only accepted.
Dates: This program is open and ongoing.
Yellowhead Walks Program
Cost: $5.00 for special registration card; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: Certificate upon completion; IVV credit & Awards; mention in Volkssport Canada.
Special characteristics: Program uses specially designated walks in the Western provinces [MB, SK, AB & BC] along the Yellowhead Highway. Specially designated walks and stamps only accepted.
Dates: Program begins in 2007 and will end in 2012.
Covered Bridges Walking Program

Cost: $5.00 for special registration card to Canadians only; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: Pin upon registration, certificate upon completion; IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: – a joint walking program offered in conjunction with the American Volkssport Association. Specially designated walks and
stamps only accepted.
Dates: Program begins in 2007 and will end in 2012.
Winery, Brewery and Cheese Factory Walking Program
Cost: $5.00 for special registration card; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: The Winery, Cheese & Brewery Walking Program consists of a number of walks that are offered as Seasonal or Year Round Events or a regular event approved by the Regional Director that passes within sight of a Winery, Cheese Factory or Brewery in Canada.
Special characteristics: - To qualify walks must pass in front of, or begin, or end at the appropriate site: a winery, brewery or cheese factory. The walks for this program have a special stamp.
Dates: Program begins in 2008 and will end in 2012.
Scholar Walking Program
Cost: $5.00 for special registration card; IVV credit
Awards & recognition: Walks would fit into one of 3 categories, Elementary and Secondary, Technical, Community College, Trades or CEGEP, and lastly University or equivalent Military College. A certificate and pin will be awarded for completing one level. Certificates will be given for completing any additional levels.
Special characteristics: - Walks qualifying for this program would pass in front of, through, or within sight of an educational institution. The walks for this
program do not have a special stamp.
Dates: Program begins in 2008 and will end in 2012.
Cenotaph Walking Program

Location: Regional, national. [Consult the Documents page for list.]
Cost: $5.00 for registration card; IVV credit.
Awards and recognition: Pin upon registration, certificate and mention in Volkssport Canada upon completion of any level. Three levels of achievement possible. IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: No special stamp. YREs, Seasonal events, as well as any event held on November 11. The country is divided into 3 zones for this program. A minimum of 3 walks in any one zone is needed to qualify for an award.
Dates: Opens Jan 1, 2009 and closes Dec. 31, 2013.
Natural Waterfalls Walking Program

Location: Regional, national and international. Natural Waterfalls Walking events organized by the AVA are also recognized under this program. [Consult the Documents page for list of Canadian walks.]
Cost: $5.00 for registration card; IVV credit.
Awards and recognition: Pin upon registration, certificate and mention in Volkssport Canada upon completion. IVV credit & Awards.
Special characteristics: No special stamp. YRE’s and Seasonal events. Both AVA and CVF walks qualify. Twelve walks are needed to complete the program.
Dates: Opens Jan 1, 2009 and closes Dec. 31, 2013.

Dock and Walk Events 2010 - Special Brochure

This is not a Special Walking Program like the others, just a listing of walks that clubs on the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence coasts have adapted for the convenience of walkers who want to start a 5k or 10k walk from their cruise or ferry port. Special Internet registration will apply for these walks. The brochure will be available here by mid-November 2009.
