Twin Cities' Volkssports (TCV)

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Twin Cities' Volkssports

TCV is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
We organize quality, non-competitive walking events in scenic or historic areas in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

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This site updated June 12, 2009.

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What is a "volkssport"?    A volksmarch is typically a 5 or 10 kilometer walk through a scenic or historic area over a pre-determined route. Walks are non-competitive and participants may walk, jog or run at your own pace, within certain time limits. We also occasionally host volks-ski, volks-snowshoe, or volks-bike events.
There are three basic types of events:
Events: Walks, bikes, or swims on weekends and evenings which are hosted by the local clubs with staffed registration and checkpoints. You register at the start and then walk your own pace on marked or mapped routes.
Guided walks: A guide leads the group along the route. These usually have a single specific start time.
Year-round (or seasonal) events: Self-guided walks, bikes, swims available most every day - somewhere. Register at the registration box, take a map and guide yourself on the route.
Bring your friends, bring your family...come Volkssport with us!

ALERT! Vadnais Lake Start Point Change
    PLEASE NOTE! The Start Point for the Vadnais Lake Walk event on 8/8/09 has changed. Instead of Kohler Meadows Park, it will now start at the New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church at 180 County Road F, Shoreview, MN 55126. New Directions: from I-694, Exit on Rice Street (exit number 45) and head North approximately 1.5 miles. New Life church is located on County Road F, between Rice Street and Hodgson Road (1 mile south of 96). TCV Board Meetings
    YOU'RE INVITED! Everyone is invited to attend. Held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the REI store (Except the annual meeting). REI - Roseville, MN - 1955 W. Co. Rd. B2, Roseville, MN, telephone: 651-635-0211. If in doubt due to weather, please call Gene Schutte to confirm.
For more directions and a full list of TCV events, year-rounds & seasonals, click on the title Event Calendar or Year'Round/Seasonals here or on the left sidebar.

"Looney Perks" 2009 Year-round Volkssport Incentive Program
We are excited to bring you our 2009 Volkssport Incentive Program - "Looney Perks". This program is to encourage your participation at our year-round and seasonal events in 2009. "Looney Perks" ... rewarding walkers who choose to walk a certain number of our TCV seasonal & year-round events in 2009! The rules for the 2009 "Looney Perks" program are as follows:
Each participant must complete a certain number of Twin Cities Volkssports Year-rounds or Seasonals in 2009 (no repeats).
New Looney Perks award levels:
A = 26+ events (2 free 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonals, plus IVV Stamp book),
B = 21-25 events (1 free 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonal, plus IVV Stamp book),
C = 15-20 events (1 free IVV Stamp book),
D = 10-14 events (1 free 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonal),
Note: TCV will issue Looney coupons to be redeemed when completing any 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonal you choose.
Fill out a 2009 "Looney Perks" card with your name & address. Stamp the card at the start/finish as you complete each year-round or seasonal event in the appropriate space. When you finish all you can do for the year, mail the "Looney Perks" card to: Gene Schutte/Looney Perks (see "Looney Perks" Booklet for address) no later than January 5, 2010 and you will receive your reward, based on number of events completed. Limit one (1) award per person only at highest level walked in 09. (If you do 10 events and send in your card, you can't get another award for 15 events later on). This program is solely under the operation of Twin Cities Volkssports club.
You are responsible for care & maintenance your "Looney Perks" booklet.

2009 TCV Trekkin' Thursdays
We are ready for another season of Trekkin' Thursdays for 2009. Click
here to see the schedule.

"Walk the Minnesota Counties ...one step at a time!"
What's the "buzz" all about? Mosquitos? No ...it's the "Walk the Minnesota Counties" program! Each year we are focusing on a specific cluster of counties to provide walking opportunities in all counties over the next several years. Other Minnesota clubs may also be sponsoring county walks. And any other Minnesota event, seasonal or year-round will qualify!
Be sure to pick up your free County Stamp Book, brochure and get your first County stamp at any walk. T-shirts will be available for purchase.
Contact Bonnie Johnson at (763) 571-8041 for more details or a brochure or click here: CALENDAR
This program is solely under the operation of Twin Cities Volkssports (with AVA approval), and with participation of other MN clubs.

Mission Statement

TCV is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
We organize quality, non-competitive walking events in
scenic or historic areas in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Email Web Comments to TCV Webmaster at: TCV Webmaster

Or for written volkssport information or brochures, write or call:
Gene Schutte
1366 Birchcrest Dr, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Telephone: (651) 429-6938

For the location of the nearest walk in the USA, phone:
1-800-830-WALK (1-800-830-9255),
For an AVA general brochure, phone (210)-659-2112, or write to:
AVA, 1001 Pat Booker Road, Suite 101, Universal City, TX 78148
For the American Volkssport Association online,

AVA Home-Page

For the German Volkssport Group (in German) online,
DVV Home-Page

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©2002 Twin Cities' Volkssports. All Rights Reserved.
TCV Webmaster: Barbara G. McGregor, Updated: 6/12/2009

	Twin Cities' Volkssports TCV is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We organize quality, non-competitive walking events in scenic or historic areas in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
	HOME PAGE
Thank you for visiting our website! This site updated June 12, 2009. FAQs TCV Club Membership Form Event Calendar Year'Round/Seasonals Trekkin' Thursdays 2008 Booklet Other MN Clubs AVA Homepage New Walker Info HOME	What is a "volkssport"? A volksmarch is typically a 5 or 10 kilometer walk through a scenic or historic area over a pre-determined route. Walks are non-competitive and participants may walk, jog or run at your own pace, within certain time limits. We also occasionally host volks-ski, volks-snowshoe, or volks-bike events. There are three basic types of events: Events: Walks, bikes, or swims on weekends and evenings which are hosted by the local clubs with staffed registration and checkpoints. You register at the start and then walk your own pace on marked or mapped routes. Guided walks: A guide leads the group along the route. These usually have a single specific start time. Year-round (or seasonal) events: Self-guided walks, bikes, swims available most every day - somewhere. Register at the registration box, take a map and guide yourself on the route. Bring your friends, bring your family...come Volkssport with us! ALERT! Vadnais Lake Start Point Change PLEASE NOTE! The Start Point for the Vadnais Lake Walk event on 8/8/09 has changed. Instead of Kohler Meadows Park, it will now start at the New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church at 180 County Road F, Shoreview, MN 55126. New Directions: from I-694, Exit on Rice Street (exit number 45) and head North approximately 1.5 miles. New Life church is located on County Road F, between Rice Street and Hodgson Road (1 mile south of 96). TCV Board Meetings YOU'RE INVITED! Everyone is invited to attend. Held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the REI store (Except the annual meeting). REI - Roseville, MN - 1955 W. Co. Rd. B2, Roseville, MN, telephone: 651-635-0211. If in doubt due to weather, please call Gene Schutte to confirm. For more directions and a full list of TCV events, year-rounds & seasonals, click on the title Event Calendar or Year'Round/Seasonals here or on the left sidebar. "Looney Perks" 2009 Year-round Volkssport Incentive Program We are excited to bring you our 2009 Volkssport Incentive Program - "Looney Perks". This program is to encourage your participation at our year-round and seasonal events in 2009. "Looney Perks" ... rewarding walkers who choose to walk a certain number of our TCV seasonal & year-round events in 2009! The rules for the 2009 "Looney Perks" program are as follows: Each participant must complete a certain number of Twin Cities Volkssports Year-rounds or Seasonals in 2009 (no repeats). New Looney Perks award levels: A = 26+ events (2 free 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonals, plus IVV Stamp book), B = 21-25 events (1 free 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonal, plus IVV Stamp book), C = 15-20 events (1 free IVV Stamp book), D = 10-14 events (1 free 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonal), Note: TCV will issue Looney coupons to be redeemed when completing any 2010 TCV YRE/Seasonal you choose. Fill out a 2009 "Looney Perks" card with your name & address. Stamp the card at the start/finish as you complete each year-round or seasonal event in the appropriate space. When you finish all you can do for the year, mail the "Looney Perks" card to: Gene Schutte/Looney Perks (see "Looney Perks" Booklet for address) no later than January 5, 2010 and you will receive your reward, based on number of events completed. Limit one (1) award per person only at highest level walked in 09. (If you do 10 events and send in your card, you can't get another award for 15 events later on). This program is solely under the operation of Twin Cities Volkssports club. You are responsible for care & maintenance your "Looney Perks" booklet. 2009 TCV Trekkin' Thursdays We are ready for another season of Trekkin' Thursdays for 2009. Click here to see the schedule. "Walk the Minnesota Counties ...one step at a time!" What's the "buzz" all about? Mosquitos? No ...it's the "Walk the Minnesota Counties" program! Each year we are focusing on a specific cluster of counties to provide walking opportunities in all counties over the next several years. Other Minnesota clubs may also be sponsoring county walks. And any other Minnesota event, seasonal or year-round will qualify! Be sure to pick up your free County Stamp Book, brochure and get your first County stamp at any walk. T-shirts will be available for purchase. Contact Bonnie Johnson at (763) 571-8041 for more details or a brochure or click here: CALENDAR This program is solely under the operation of Twin Cities Volkssports (with AVA approval), and with participation of other MN clubs. Mission Statement TCV is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We organize quality, non-competitive walking events in scenic or historic areas in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Email Web Comments to TCV Webmaster at: TCV Webmaster Or for written volkssport information or brochures, write or call: Gene Schutte 1366 Birchcrest Dr, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Telephone: (651) 429-6938 For the location of the nearest walk in the USA, phone: 1-800-830-WALK (1-800-830-9255), For an AVA general brochure, phone (210)-659-2112, or write to: AVA, 1001 Pat Booker Road, Suite 101, Universal City, TX 78148 For the American Volkssport Association online, AVA Home-Page For the German Volkssport Group (in German) online, DVV Home-Page [HOME] [TOP] ©2002 Twin Cities' Volkssports. All Rights Reserved. TCV Webmaster: Barbara G. McGregor, Updated: 6/12/2009

Twin Cities' Volkssports TCV is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We organize quality, non-competitive walking events in scenic or historic areas in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Twin Cities' Volkssports

TCV is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
We organize quality, non-competitive walking events in scenic or historic areas in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.