South Portland, Maine

10 km or 5 km Walk

January 1 – December 31, 2009

 

Welcome to The Maine Mall. This walk is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with assistance.  Trail rating is 1.

 

Trail Description: You may choose to do each walk inside or outside the Maine Mall.  Trails of shorter distances are available for those unable to complete a 10 km walk.

 

Point of Contact: Al Johnson, Apt. 405, 99 Preble Street, South Portland, ME 04106, (207) 899-2939, aldojo@midmaine.com



Start Point: Lamey Wellehan Shoes, The Maine Mall, (www.mainemall.com) 364 Maine Mall Road, So. Portland, ME 04106. The store entrance is inside the mall -- near the Sears end of the mall. The start box will be at Lamey Wellehan’s customer service desk. Please remember that store customers have priority over walkers.

 

Start Times:  This walk is held daily except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The store is open Monday-Saturday: 9:30 AM-9:00 PM & Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. If you wish to start walking earlier, the Food Court end of the mall opens at 6:00 AM Monday-Saturday and at 10:00 AM Sunday. The walk consists of several one mile loops inside the mall or 1 1/4mi. loops outside the mall. If you start early, register at Lamey Wellehan Shoe’s after the store opens. There are numerous restaurants and restrooms available.

 

 

Registration: There is no pre-registration, however, groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact SMVA or the walk POC to make special arrangements. Register by completing the information at each start point. Each person must carry a walk card even if participating for free.

 

Sanction and IVV Credit: These events have been sanctioned by the AVA and IVV and each count toward acquisition of IVV achievement awards. All events are conducted under the rules of these governing organizations by registering; the participant agrees to abide by these rules. Starting in 2006, any event that is sanctioned for four months or longer over the mid-year (June 30th) is eligible to earn IVV Event Credit twice, once for the first half of the year and once the second half of the year.  All SMVA Year-Round and Seasonal events are eligible to earn up to 2 IVV event Credits and unlimited IVV Distance Credits.

 

Awards: There are no “A” awards this year for our Seasonal and Year round Events.

 

Fees: Each event counts toward IVV credit. IVV record books are not available for purchase at the Start/Finish. Please be sure to bring your books. A supply of insert pages will be available at each walk. IVV credit only is $3.00. There will be no refunds if a participant does not finish the route. These events are free to persons who wish to participate without receiving award or IVV credit. 

 

Water/Restrooms: Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish.

 

Refreshments:  Refreshments are available at  many places along the route.

 

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

 

Accommodations:  There are a variety of hotels/motels in the area. Please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland at (207) 772-2811.

 

Directions:. From the South: I-95 N. Exit 45 for Maine Mall Road toward ME-114. Follow signs for Maine Mall Road/Airport and merge onto Maine Mall Road. From the Northeast: I-295 S toward Portland/Freeport. Exit 1 toward Maine Mall Road/Maine Turnpike N/I-95. Merge onto Maine Turnpike Authority Approach Road. Exit toward Airport. Turn right at Maine Mall Road.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disclaimer: The sponsors of these events cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and enjoyable.   By virtue of registering for any event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth herein.

 

For Your Information: Unlike other volkssport events, limited to one or two days with set start/finish times, these events may be done daily.

 

SMVA would like to thank each of the hosts for allowing us to use their facilities. We request that walkers be patient, as customers will have priority over walkers.

 

Thank you for walking with SMVA

 

SMVA WEB SITE: http://smva.8m.com/

Club email address: smvamaine@yahoo.com

 

The Southern Maine Volkssport Association invites you to walk our Year-Round and Seasonal volkswalks in Maine. ANYONE may take part regardless of age or level of physical fitness. Joggers and runners are welcome. An adult must accompany children under 12.

           

            What are Volkssports? The Volkssport movement began in southern Germany in the 1960's. In 1968 the International Volkssport Verband (IVV) was founded in West Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The IVV has continued to grow and now includes over 25 nations. The American Volkssport Association (AVA) sponsors over 500 clubs throughout the United States. Awards and credits are recognized by all IVV member nations. Volkssports are known by the most popular event - Volkswalks, but also include events in swimming, bicycling, skating and skiing.

           

            A volkswalk is a leisurely walk through a scenic, historic or interesting area over a predetermined route. The walk (bike, swim, ski, skate) is a non-competitive and participants walk at their own pace, thus making an excellent recreational opportunity for the entire family. This is a great way to meet new friends and a fun way to exercise.

The goal of the AVA is to promote physical fitness and good health by encouraging ALL PEOPLE to exercise in a stress free environment.

 

 

 

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