"Taj Mahal", Wing Headquarters, Randolph AFB
A 500,000 water tower resides within
13th Annual Volkssport Year-round Events
January 1 - December 31, 2003
Universal City
Texas
Home of the American Volkssport Association
SW03/Y156…11k Walk
SW03/Y510…10k Walk
These non-competitive events are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
SPONSOR: Randolph Roadrunners Volkssport Club (AVA 44, TX 14) and TETCO Chevron Station, Universal City, TX.
LOCATION: TETCO Chevron Station, 3100 Pat Booker Road, Universal City, 17 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, near the intersection of I-35 and FM 1604. Randolph Air Force Base, the showplace of the Air Force, and the National Headquarters of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) are located in Universal City.
PARKING: Adequate parking is available. Please leave parking slots near building available for store customers. Do not park near car wash and garbage dumpster.
START & FINISH TIMES: Daily from dawn until 3 hours before dusk. Walk only during daylight hours.
DISTANCES: One 10k walk, one 11k walk.
ROUTES: The walks are on city sidewalks and streets. The terrain is flat to rolling. The routes are suitable for baby strollers but not for wheelchairs. The 11k walk is through residential areas, an undeveloped commercial park, and past AVA HQ on Universal City's main street. The 10k walk is through newer residential areas. Both routes cross Pat Booker Road. Exercise extreme caution and cross only at traffic lights.
AWARD: Medals from previous years, as depicted in start book, are available for purchase.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES & FEES: Start at the Chevron Station. All participants must register and carry a start card. Follow instructions in the start book. All participants must sign a disclaimer. You may walk at no charge if you do not wish credit or award. There is no pre-registration.
IVV Credit Only…$3.00 per event
IVV Credit & Award from Previous years…$4.00 per event
No IVV Credit or Award…No Charge
INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlen Forinash, 1726 Fawn Crest, San Antonio, Texas 78248, (210)
493-8543.
cwforinash@aol.com or RandolphRoadrunners@satx.rr.com
DISCLAIMER: The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. The sponsors make every effort to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event.
REFRESHMENTS: Water, vending machines, restaurants, and restrooms are available along both routes.
PETS: Pets are welcome on both walks but must be on a leash at all times. No pets inside buildings. Please be considerate and pick up and properly dispose of your pet's excrement. Universal City ordinance is strictly enforced.
MISCELLANEOUS: The event is open to everyone; no refunds. Water and restrooms are
available at the start/finish. Smoking is permitted on the public portions of the trail,
but you must not litter. The event will be held regardless of weather.
DIRECTIONS: Universal City is located on I-35 northeast of San Antonio. Exit 171/172 (TX218/Pat Booker Road/Randolph AFB). Drive on Pat Booker Road, under Loop 1604 overpass, next left onto Athenian, turn into TETCO Chevron
UNIVERSAL CITY, TEXAS is at the north gate of Randolph Air Force Base on State Highway 78, Loop 1604, State Highway 218. The city was named by the developer, A. Milner, to designate the universal importance of the air base. Randolph Field opened on October 25, 1931. The base was designed in 1926 and 1927 by First Lt. Harold Clark and named after William Millican Randolph, a native of Austin, Texas, who, during 11 years of flying, earned a remarkable record and contributed immeasurably to the progress of aviation. On February 17, 1928, while returning to his duties at Kelly Field, his AT-4 crashed on takeoff from Gorman Field, Texas.
The Randolph Metrocom comprises a 70-square-mile triangle on the
Interstate 35 Austin-San Antonio Corridor including parts of Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe
counties surrounding Randolph Air Force Base.
Year Round events are located in nearby San Antonio, Austin, Kerrville, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Vanderpool, and Fredericksburg, and Boerne, where the Roadrunners offer three YREs in 2003!
Numerous hotels, motels, and restaurants are available nearby. Visit San Antonio at http://www.mysanantonio.com/.
The German word, "VOLKSSPORTS," translates literally to "people's sports" and describes NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING, BICYCLING, and SWIMMING events having very lenient time limits.
Member Clubs of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and the American Volkssport Association (AVA) organize events throughout the year. Anyone may participate. These events provide participants the benefit of outdoor activity without excessive physical demands.
The Randolph Roadrunners meet on the first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. each month to plan events. Guest speakers discuss topics related to our sport and our lifestyle. The Golden Corral Restaurant on Pat Booker Rd. in Universal City hosts the Club and visitors are always welcome.
Updated January 02, 2003