VOLKSSPORT ONTARIO

What is Volkssporting?

Volkssports are walking, cycling, swimming or cross-country skiing events designed for the recreation and enjoyment of people of all ages and all physical abilities. They are non-competitive and participation is free for everyone. Walking events (or volksmarches) are by far the most popular type of event. A volksmarch is a walk, at your own pace, of 10 kilometres or more (some clubs do offer half-distance walks, i.e., 5 kilometres). It's not a pledge walk, it's not a race, it is a fun activity you do with a club, with your family, with your friends, with your pet, or all by yourself.

Volksmarching got its name from its origins in Europe. (Translated literally from German, "volkssports" is "people's sports".) Today there are thousands of volkssport clubs around the world, allied in the International Volkssport Federation, the IVV. The IVV program also features an optional awards program as an incentive for continuing participation. Pins, patches and certificates are awarded based on the number of events completed and/or distances accumulated.

Volkssport Ontario is an informal association of volkssport clubs across Ontario. The Canadian Volkssport Federation/Féderation Canadienne Volkssport (CVF/FCV) is the national organization of volkssport clubs in Canada and is a member of the IVV.