Start between 8 am-10:00 amFinish by 12:30 pm

Guided Group Walk at 9:30Picnic at Noon

This is a B award eventAVA/IVV Credit available for $3

Germanna Volkssport Association

AT 95700

Saturday, July 20th Curtis Memorial Park

(58 Jesse Curtis Ln. Fredericksburg, VA 22406) Approximate GPS coordinates 38.431253, -77.568669

___________ Pre-registration Form – Deadline July 10th ___________________

Name(s):_______________________________________________

Phone_________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Email:_________________________ Amount Due:______________

Credit only ($3)

Staying for the picnic? If yes, how many people? _______

The side dish or dessert I’m bringing to share is:

__________ _____________________________________________

Mail to: Germanna Volkssport Association. PO Box 7674 Fredericksburg, VA 22404

Directions: From I-95: Take Falmouth-Warrenton Exit (Exit 133A from I-95 South / Exit 133B from I-95 North). Go 6.7 miles on 17 towards Warrenton. Turn right onto Hartwood Church Rd. Make a slight right onto 612/ Hartwood Rd, and then turn right onto Jesse Curtis Ln. Summer

Walk and Picnic

Sponsors: This event is sponsored by the Germanna Volkssport Association (GVA) and is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports.

Contact: Kay Collie at 540-841-1855 http://www.walkfredericksburg.com/ gvasurveyors@gmail.com

Cost: There is no fee to walk the trails. If desired, AVA/IVV is $3; Donations welcome.

Trails: 5k and 10k trails are available. (Participants can complete 20k for no extra charge.) Trails are mostly along natural paths, but also a paved park road and short paved trail. Trail Rating: 1B. Pets will be allowed on a leash, and there will be restrooms near the start/finish point and along the route. (strollers: difficult for 5k/10k; wheelchairs: no for 5k/10k; pets: yes; restrooms: yes)

Guided Walk: For those walkers who prefer walking with others, we are offering a guided group walk beginning at 9:30.

Special Programs: Virginia Counties - Stafford

Award: This is a B award event.

IVV Books and Credit: This event counts towards the acquisition of IVV Achievement awards. Distance and Event Books and New Walker Packets will be for sale at the event.

Procedures: At the start of the walk, you will receive a start card; fill in your name and other requested information. Carry the card with you and fill it in as needed at the checkpoints. Each participant may only fill out one card. Turn the card in at the finish point so the sponsors can keep track of those still out on the trail. NOTE: All walkers must sign a waiver of liability before participating.

Refreshments: Water and candy will be provided at no charge at the start/ finish point and checkpoint. You are invited to join GVA for a picnic in the park! Details below -- Please RSVP if staying for picnic so we will know how many brats to purchase -gvasurveyors@gmail.com

Eligibility: Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, sex, creed, race or nationality. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer: The American Volkssport Association or its subsidiary clubs are not responsible for theft or loss of personal belongings or property. The sponsors will make reasonable efforts to make this event safe, enjoyable, and memorable. memorable.

Pre-Registration: You can pre-register for event credit (AVA/IVV Credit available for $3). Make a check payable to GVA and mail it by July 10, along with the pre-registration form on the back of this brochure, to Germanna Volkssport Association, PO Box 7674, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7674. If the walk is cancelled due to weather, GVA will provide refunds.

Parking: Parking is located at the Start/Finish point –Shelter 6. After entering park, turn left following signs to the Gauntlet Golf Course. You’ll see Shelter 6 on the left. Look for the volksmarch signs.

PICNICEveryone is invited to stay for the picnic. GVA will provide our famous

brats, hot dogs and sauerkraut

as well as plates and utensils. We’re asking everyone to bring a side dish or dessert to share as well as their own drink.

Please RSVP if staying for the picnic so we will know how many brats

to purchase - gvasurveyors@gmail.com   Also let us know

what dish you plan to bring so we will be sure to have a variety

of goodies.

Curtis Park offers golf, swimming, fishing, and sport facilities (fees may apply) or visit the Hartwood Winery and Hartwood Roses (which you passed on the left on your way to the park) either before or after the picnic.