Volkssportverein Walk & Swim - June 10

This event celebrates 30 years of Volkssporting in Fredericksburg and the USA as well as the 160th birthday of the founding of Fredericksburg. Each walker that walks for credit will receive a booklet titled Fredericksburg: Then and Now. Volkssportverein Friedrichsburg (VVF) is a member of the International Volkssportverband.

Walk: Fredericksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau at 302 E. Austin St. - 7AM to Noon; finish by 3PM. The walk may be repeated on the same day for double distance on the same card.

Route: The 20K route has one short segment that is an unpaved trail going up Cross Mountain and is rated "3" at that point (no strollers or wheelchairs). The remainder of the 20K and the 10K route is paved and suitable for strollers/wheelchairs. The route is rated "1" ocurring on paved streets. There are some busy street crossings. Participants will have the option of a 5K route.

Swim: Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park and Swimming Pool. - Begin between 8:30AM and Noon. Finish by 1PM.

Celebrating the 30th birthday of the first Volkssport in the USA/FBG, a 1" diameter hat pin will be available to purchase. Only 100 pins will be sold with no re-order.

There is no pre-registration. The fee is $6 for the award with IVV Credit or $3 for credit only for EACH the walk and the swim. Persons not seeking credit may walk and swim free although donations are appreciated. Everyone must register; events take place rain or shine; no refunds; participate at your own pace and everyone is welcome.

Refreshments: Water will be available at the Start/Finish and check points. There are many fine restaurants and bakeries in town.

IVV Credit: Each event will count for IVV Credit. Books must be stamped upon completion of the event. Stamps can ONLY be put in official AVA/IVV Achievement Books. Achievement Books and New Walker Packets will be for sale for $5 each.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets MUST be kept on a leash at all times and are not allowed in the building. Restrooms are at the Start/finish. There is NO smoking and NO littering. Waivers for the walk and swim must be signed.

For more information, contact VVF, Box 503, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Contact Elizabeth Crenwelge at (830) 997-2533 or Joyce O'Rear at (830) 992-2053.