ARIZONA VOLKSSPORT SCHEDULE
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ARIZONA VOLKSSPORT SCHEDULEThere are active volkssporting clubs in Sierra Vista, Surprise, and Tucson, hosting a variety of events throughout the year. In addition, commercial tour groups occasionally host some Arizona walks as part of their itineraries.
This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. Consult the clubs' brochures for actual event information or contact one of the persons listed below.
| Date | Location | County | Event | Distance | Description | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Mt. Lemmon | Pima | Walk | 10 km. | Walk in the cool mountains! | TVWK |
| September 20 | Sierra Vista | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | Octoberfest event! | TMT |
| October 11 | Phoenix | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | SSS | |
| November 8 | Gila Bend | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | SSS | |
| November 15 | Ft. Huachuca | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | TMT |
YEAR-ROUND EVENTS - 2008
Important Notice: You may stamp your IVV Event Record Books twice a year for each Year-Round Event -- once between January 1 and June 30 and once between July 1 and December 31.
| Location | County | Event | Distance | Registration Location & Information | Club |
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| Ajo | Pima | Walk | 10 km. | Ajo Chamber of Commerce. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "Cemetery Stroll Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Benson | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | Mobil Station Super Save | TMT |
| Bisbee | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | Copper Queen Hotel | TMT |
| Flagstaff | Coconino | Walk | 10 km. | Ramada Limited Suites. Route 66 - University walk. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "College Campus Award" qualifying event. A "Courthouses in USA Award" qualifying event. A "Cemetery Stroll Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Flagstaff | Coconino | Walk | 10 km. | Ramada Limited Suites. Woodlands Trail walk. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Glendale | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant | SSS |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Coconino | Walk | 10 km. | Ramada Limited Suites, Flagstaff. A "National Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "RiverWalk America Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Green Valley | Pima | Walk | 11 km. | Baymont Inn & Suites | TVWK |
| Mesa | Maricopa | Walk | 10/11 km. | Best Western Mezona Motel | TVWK |
| Naco, AZ/Mexico | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | Turquoise Valley Country Club | TMT |
| Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument | Pima | Walk | 11 km. | Ajo Chamber of Commerce. A "National Heritage Award" qualifying walk | TVWK |
| Phoenix | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | YMCA Phoenix | SSS |
| Saguaro National Park, Tucson | Pima | Walk | 10 km. | Comfort Suites. A "National Heritage Award" qualifying walk | TVWK |
| Scottsdale | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | Safeway Store | SSS |
| Sedona | Coconino | Walk | 10 km. | Cheers on Hwy. 89A | TMT |
| Sierra Vista | Cochise | Walk | 11/12 km. | Quality Inn (Coronado National Memorial walk). A "National Heritage Award" qualifying walk | TMT |
| Sierra Vista | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | Quality Inn (Ft. Huachuca walk) | TMT |
| Sun City | Maricopa | Walk | 11 km. | Sun City Visitor Center | SSS |
| Sun City West | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | Sun City West Visitor Center. North Route walk | SSS |
| Surprise | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | CVS Drugs, Sun City Grand | SSS |
| Tempe | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | Best Western Inn of Tempe. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "RiverWalk America Award" qualifying event. A "College Campus Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Tombstone | Cochise | Walk | 10 km. | Circle-K |
TMT |
| Tubac | Santa Cruz | Walk | 10 km. | Baymont Inn & Suites, Green Valley. A "RiverWalk America Award" qualifying event. A "National Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "Cemetery Stroll Award" qualifying event. A "Walking State Parks Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Tucson | Pima | Walk | 10 km. | Hotel Arizona. Downtown to university historic walk. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "College Campus Award" qualifying event. A "Courthouses in USA Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Tucson | Pima | Walk | 10 km. | Comfort Suites. Rillito River walk. A "RiverWalk America Award" qualifying walk. | TVWK |
| Tucson | Pima | Walk | 10/12 km. | Comfort Suites. Sabino Canyon walk. A "National Heritage 'Ten More' Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Tucson | Pima | Walk | 10 km. | Hotel Arizona. Santa Cruz River walk. A "RiverWalk America Award" qualifying walk. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "Courthouses in USA Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Tucson | Pima | Bike | 31 to 100 km. | Comfort Suites. Bike ride to Saguaro National Park and return. A "National Heritage Award" qualifying event. | TVWK |
| Wickenburg | Maricopa | Walk | 10 km. | Basha's Grocery, Wickenburg Shopping Center | SSS |
| Yuma | Yuma | Walk | 10 km. | Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel. A "Railroad Heritage Award" qualifying event. A "RiverWalk America Award" qualifying event. A "Courthouses in USA Award" qualifying event. A "Walking State Parks Award" qualifying event. A "National Heritage Award" qualifying walk. | TVWK |
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Club | Location | Contact | Phone Number or
E-Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVHRS - Las Vegas High Rollers & Strollers | Las Vegas, NV | Smith Reeves Club's website | 702/242-4105 or lvhrs1985@yahoo.com |
| SSS - Saguaro Sun Striders | Surprise | Elizabeth Rose Mitchell Club's website | 623/680-8700 or LIZMITCHELL@prodigy.net |
| TMT - Thunder Mountain Trekkers | Sierra Vista | Wendy Breen Club's website | 520/378-1763
or azgreyhounds@cox.net |
| TVWK - Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub | Tucson |
Fred Barton Pat or Jack Mount | 520/298-4340 or fbarton2@cox.net 520/722-9530 or jdmount@cox.net |
Here is a calendar of volkssporting events
around the World
Last updated:
May 10, 2008
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