What are those books being stamped at the walks?
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The IVV Individual Achievement Award Program was introduced to encourage
participation in non-competitive sports events under the rules and regulations
of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). There are two
categories of awards — DISTANCE WALKED and EVENTS COMPLETED. |
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What are distance books? |
Distance books are to record the kilometres you have walked. Route distances can
range from 5 to 42 km marathons or even longer walks. Every walk that you do can
be recorded in the book. |
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What are event books?
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Event books are to record the events that you participated in. Event walks can
only be stamped once in the calendar year. YRE stamps are valid for six-month
periods and can be stamped in your book once in each half of the year. |
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Is participation in the award program free?
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No, to participate you must purchase record books and pay a registration fee at
each event. New members are entitled to a “Five Free Stamp Sheet” which is later
attached to a record book. |
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Where can I buy these books? |
Books can be purchased from the Trekkers Treasurer at any of
our walks. Books cost $7 each. |
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What do I do when the books are full?
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When the first book is full, which is 10 stamps for the first Event book and 500 km.
in the Distance book, the books are sent to the Awards Coordinator. When all the
stamps are verified, the books will be returned with a “Passport”, certificate,
patch and hatpin. You must purchase another Event and Distance book to carry on with
the program. |
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Where do I send my full books?
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Marion Boom
CVF Awards Coordinator
Box 2668, Station D
Ottawa ON, K1P 5W7 |
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Are the awards all the same?
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No, each award is different. The shape, size and colour of the patches and pins
change at each level but all retain the initials IVV on them. |
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Can I go to other club walks and get my books stamped?
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Yes, you can participate in any IVV event around the world. Information on these
walks is available from your club president. Also check out the "Affiliations" section on this web site. |
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What is the cost of the walks? |
In Canada the maximum charge for a walk is $2.00 ($3.00 in the USA) but clubs may charge less. Trekkers
charge $2.00 for each YRE walk and $2.00 for each event walk. The fees are the same whether the walker stamps their books or not. Your first five walks are always
free. |
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Where can I find out more about these books?
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You can read the instructions on the back of the books or talk to the club
President. Visit www.walks.ca
for guidelines on submitting your books and what to do if you make a mistake or
lose your books. |
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What if I forget my books?
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Insert sheets are available at the walks for recording the walk if you have
forgotten your books. The insert sheet is only for temporary use and excessive
use is not permitted. Insert sheets alone will not be processed and are only
accepted when stapled into a valid IVV Record Book. |
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How do I pay for the walks?
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You can pay cash at all walks. |
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Why should I join a club? |
The motto of Volkssporting is “FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP” in a non-competitive
atmosphere. Joining the club is a great way to stay fit and healthy or just to
meet new friends. The walks take you to new areas that you would probably
never visit and enjoy on your own. |
