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.
