History of Volkssporting

In 1968, the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) was formed to promote volkssporting throughout the world. Volkssporting originated in Germany and can be translated as "The sport of the people".

Volkssporting made its debut in the US in 1976 as part of the nation's Bicentennial Celebration. The national group or the American Volkssport Association became affiliated with the international group in 1979. There are over 300 chapters in the US.

The Dogwood Trailblazers were first organized in August, 1992 in Joplin, Missouri as a chapter of the national group.

Home

We Love People!

The Dogwood Trailblazers' Walking Club invites you to come and meet us on the trails around the Joplin, MO area and in southeast Kansas. Our walks are open to participation by individuals who prefer to walk on their own schedule and also to individuals who enjoy the fellowship of scheduled group walks. Take a look at this website and see what we have to offer.