More AVA chapters are needed in many of our Missouri communities to help provide local options for this great sport of fun, fitness and friendship.
Just let us know at dogwoodtrailblazers@gmail.com if you are interested and we will be glad to help you form a chapter in your community!
The 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.
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Our club is a chapter of the American Volkssporting Association (AVA) which was founded in 1976. The Trailblazers were organized in 1992 in Joplin Missouri. They sponsor 5K and 10K walks in southwest Missouri and in southeast Kansas.
Check out all of our pages for great information about the club and learn about our fun, fitness and fellowship.
