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Volkssporting is unique among noncompetitive event programs. Not only do participants earn event awards, but they may also earn INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. These INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS are based upon the number of EVENTS completed and the number of KILOMETERS walked, biked, or skied. Swim events are recorded only as events. Upon completion of a Volkssports event, participants take their Event Record Book and Distance Record Book to the finish table for certification. The certification is a rubber stamp impression made in the record books. The stamps are specially coded for each event and are referred to as IVV CREDIT. Participants collect these IVV CREDITS at each event, then at the appropriate level, send the record books to the American Volkssport Association National Office for processing. Participants receive a metal pin, an embroidered cloth patch, and a personalized parchment certificate for the appropriate award level. Names of the recipients are published in the AVA newspaper, THE AMERICAN WANDERER, indicating the award earned. The event IVV CREDIT is given for each event completed and certified in the Event Record Book. The EVENT awards are earned at the first 10, 30, and 50 events. From 50 events to 600 events, additional awards are earned in increments of 25 events. Between 600 events and 1500, awards are earned every 50 events. Thereafter, awards are given for each 100 events. Some examples of event award pins Distance Credit is certified for the actual kilometers walked, biked, or skied. The distance IVV CREDITS are recorded in the Distance Record Book. Awards are earned in increments of 500 km up to 8000 km. Between 8000 km and 22000 km, awards are earned every 1000 km. The next award after 22000 km, is 25000 km. After 25000 km, awards are given every 5000 km. Some examples of distance award pins Although the greatest reward for exercise is the good health and fitness we achieve, we still need and want more. The individual awards program is designed to recognize your achievements. The event awards and the IVV record books are a diary of your volkssporting experience. You will enjoy remembering the fellowship of new friends and old, visiting historic and scenic areas, and your Volkssports adventures in your own state, our nation, Canada, and 24 other countries around the world that are a part of the IVV. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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