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Year Round Events explained

A Year-Round Event is a self-guided walking event available most days of the year. The Mid-Florida Milers and other clubs select a trail, draw maps and write detailed walking instructions, and set up a permanent starting point. You arrive during the stated open hours, register, take a map, and enjoy the trail. These events include state parks, tourist attractions, national parks, and good daily exercise routes in hundreds of communities. Some are scenic, some are historical, some are just for exercise. Call the club to find out which events suit your interests.

Starting points
The starting points are stores, gyms, hospitals, hotels, or convenience stores. At the start point is a start box that is a file box . You may have to ask the proprietor to point it out or get it out. The proprietors are not club members, so please be patient with these people who are volunteering to help the club.

The Start Procedure
Inside the start box is a registration log. Please register - you can walk for free but we need to know who is participating in our event. Sign the log and take a start card and trail map. Walk at your own pace, enjoy the local area for as long as you desire (daytime hours only!). If you walk for IVV Credit, stamp your books. Some events have cash boxes or envelopes for payment and some use mail in envelopes.

Registration
Registration fee is $6.00 per participant which includes an award and IVV Credit. The fee for IVV Credit Only is $3.00. Those who do not desire an award or credit may walk for free. However, every person must register and begin with a start card. The event is open regardless of the weather, and there will be no refunds because of bad weather. Two IVV credits per year may be entered in the event record book; one from 1 Jan - 30 June, one from 1 Jul - 31 Dec. You may participate for distance credit without limit. The $3.00 fee must be paid each time you participate if you want distance credit. You may walk twice (20 km) on one start card for one fee on the same day.

Awards
Most Orlando and West Palm walks have magnet awards in the box with a picture of a landmark on the walk. Very useful awards and great pictures courtesy of John McMahon. Orlando North at Marks St Senior enter and Celebration Kissimmee walks are credit only event.

Stipulations
With registration for these events, walkers agree to observe the principles of good sportsmanship. Littering is strictly prohibited. Smoking is not permitted in stores and hospital. If pets are walking, please pick up after them.

Record Book Inserts
IVV Event and Distance Record Books are not available at any YRE start/finish. Inserts are provided and can be stamped and submitted with Record Books.

Disclaimer
Every effort has been expended to make these events safe, enjoyable and memorable. The sponsor and cosponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts or material damage to personal property which may occur as a result of participation in these Volkssport Events.

Over 80 daily permanent walks in Florida cities below.
See www.ava.org for directions.