Redstone Arsenal Mayfest Volksmarch
sponsored by
In Conjunction with the Redstone Arsenal Mayfest Celebration
May 2002
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
with the Redstone Arsenal Mayfest Celebration commencing at (TBD).
Food - Fun - Walking - German Restaurant
German Music - May Pole Celebration - German Food Snacks and Drinks
Available along the Route.
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is a military installation in
Huntsville, Alabama.
This event is Open To The Public
May 2002
If you have
Pre-Register HERE
PRE-REGISTERED
CHECK HERE
Walking begins anytime from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. The start
point is at the Soldatenstübe German Restaurant on the Arsenal.
Soldiers of the 832nd Ordnance Brigade will have
a special start time of 10:00 am. The general public can begin any time after 8:00 a.m.
Redstone Arsenal Mayfest Celebration and Festival begins at
(TBD), also at the Soldatenstübe German
Restaurant.
WHAT
A stress-free AVA-sanctioned
Volksmarching Event for all ages. Come and walk the easy 5 kilometer* (3.1 miles) or
the AVA-Sanctioned
Moderate/Hard 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) route.
WHEN
May 2002. Walking begins anytime
between 8:00 a.m. and noon. All walkers must be off all trails by 5:00 p.m.
WHERE
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama at the Soldatenstübe
(see MAP)
WHY
This Walk is in conjunction with Redstone Arsenal's
Annual Mayfest Celebration. All proceeds go to building better future
Volksmarches. Any excess is contributed to community non-profit organizations
for distribution into the community.
HOW MUCH
Adult Walkers: $2.00
Children: $2.00
The fee is for either the 10K or 5K route. Walkers can
purchase a
Walking Shield for
completing their walk. Walkers completing the 10K route can have their IVV Book stamped for Walking Credit.
IVV Books are available for $5 if you have
never purchased an IVV Book. IVV Books are not required to participate in any
event, but it is a way to track your IVV sanctioned walking distances.
This fee grants the walker AVA
Credit, and the right to purchase the "Volksmarch 2002" Mug or the
Walking Shield at the end
of the Volksmarch.
The first 500 persons to register (including pre-registration) will
receive their Walking Shield the day of the event. Others will be mailed.
START TIME: 8 a.m. to 12 noon
END TIME: Everyone must be off all trails by 5:00 p.m.
VOLKSMARCH
Volksmarching originated in Germany
as a way to appreciate the beauty of nature and to promote good health. It is
usually a leisurely walk routed through scenic or historic areas and, in
Germany, is set up in 10 and 20 kilometer lengths. Translated into English.
"Volksmarch" means, "People’s Walk". You are invited to
join the Redstone Arsenal community on this walk through nature.
SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS:
Chick HERE
to get more information on our sponsors.
START AND FINISH LOCATIONS
The Volksmarch, in conjunction with the
Redstone Arsenal Mayfest Celebration, will begin and end at the Soldatenstübe
German Restaurant (building 3512). The Soldatenstübe is located on Gray Road
just west of Vincent Drive.
PRIZES, AWARDS AND MEMORABILIA
The Walking Shield is a 1" X
3" metal "shield" perfect for mounting on your walking stick. The
Shield will identify the Mayfest 2002 event. Walking Shields are available for
purchase upon completion of a Walking Event provided the walker registered, has a Start
Card, and has all checkpoints stamped.
Commemorative Mugs are available for purchase for those
that completed their walking event. The mug has the Redstone Walkers Mascot and
the identification of the walking event printed on
it.
Walking Sticks are available to assist in walking the
trails. Adult Walking Sticks are $8, children’s Walking Sticks are $5. IVV
Books are available for $5. These books record your cumulative walking
achievement.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration can be done at the
Start Point on the day of the event, however, individuals and groups are
encouraged to pre-register by mailing the attached Registration Form with a
check or money order (no cash in the mail, please) to:
Max Bennett
Redstone Wanderers Walking Club – Attn: Volksmarch
103 Bay Pointe Lane, Madison, AL 35758
Make checks payable to: Redstone Wanderers
START CARDS / IVV BOOKS
Start cards will be picked up at
the Start Point. Cards will be stamped at each Check Point. This event counts
toward getting IVV Achievement Awards. IVV books may be purchased for $5.
TRAIL RATING
The 5K Volksmarch is rated as a
"2" Trail. Some of the trail is on dirt and some on pavement.
Wagons, strollers, and wheelchairs will encounter difficulty crossing small
streams, depressions , and ditches. Parents should understand that they may have
to carry children at certain points on this trail. Wheelchairs are not
recommended
The 10K Volksmarch is rated as a
"4" Trail. It is NOT suitable for wagons, strollers,
wheelchairs, or for those that do not consider themselves "strong
walkers". Steep grades and stretches of gently rolling paths across a
forested mountain mark this event. One portion of this trail is a steep path up
the mountain’s firebreak. While this trail contains steep grades, the path is
not vertical and at no time will it involve climbing.
CHECK POINTS
At each checkpoint walkers will
have their start card stamped. Water and latrine facilities will be available at
each checkpoint at no cost. Bottled water, other drinks, and snacks will be
available for purchase at each checkpoint. This is a Fund-Raising Event..
please, support your Redstone Arsenal Clubs by purchasing drinks and snacks at
the Checkpoints.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Only those that pay an entry fee will receive an award.
- A Hold-Harmless portion of the Registration must be
completed and signed or you may not participate in the Volksmarch portion of
the Mayfest Celebration.
- This is a non-competitive event. Racing is discouraged.
- Entertainment, refreshments, etc., will take place as part
of the Mayfest. Mayfest begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Soldatenstübe German
Restaurant.
- Plenty of parking is available.
Please park where the Parking Attendants tell you to park.
- The Redstone Arsenal Police and Volunteers will provide
Traffic Control.
- The Mayfest & Volksmarch will be patrolled. Medical
support will be available.
- Please, no littering! Trash bags will be available at each
Checkpoint and at the Start/Finish points.
- Wear sturdy shoes! Walking shoes, tennis shoes, etc., are a
good choice.
- Pets must be leashed at all times. Do not approach any wild
animal on any Trail.
- Registration fees can not be refunded.
- Alcohol is available for those that choose to drink and are
of legal age.
- Any crime committed on Redstone Arsenal is a federal
offense. Policing is done by the Redstone MP’s. Soldiers are subject to
UCMJ for offenses.
DISCLAIMER
Every reasonable effort will be expended by the sponsors to
make the event safe and enjoyable for all. However, the sponsor cannot be held
responsible for lost or stolen articles, accidents, or injuries of any kind at
any time. The appearance of any sponsor’s name does not imply endorsement by
the U.S. Army or Redstone Arsenal. Persons wishing to participate in the
Volksmarch portion of the Mayfest will be required to sign a "Release -
Covenant Not To Sue". Persons who can not sign such a statement will not be
permitted to participate in the Volksmarch Event.
For More Information Contact:
Redstone Wanderers
26915 Pepper Road, Athens, AL 35613
Tel: (256) 430-1641
FAX: (256) 876-0735
e-mail: maxcbennet@aol.com
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