SPONSOR: Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club
SANCTIONED: American Volkssport Association, a member of the
International Federation of Popular Sports, promotes leisure sports in
the interest of health, recreation, fun, and companionship.
START/FINISH: Veterans Memorial Park,
N. Front and Oliver St. Newport, PA 17074
(Parking is free at the Park,)
START TIME: 8AM to 1PM
FINISH TIME: All walkers must finish by 4PM
ELIGIBILITY: Everyone is welcome to participate. Children 12 and
under must be accompanied by an adult. Joggers and groups welcome.
Walk at your own pace.
FEE: IVV credit only is $3.00. (There is no award and no preregistration for this event) This event is FREE to those who wish to
participate without IVV credit. IVV award books and New Walker
packets will be available for $5.00 each.
TRAIL: The 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K(3.1 miles) trails are both rated 1A,
will take a sweep of Newport and parts of Oliver Township. There are
slight inclines but all are accessible with strollers. Both the 10K and 5K
include all special programs.
CONDITIONS: Water and hard candy will be available at the
Start/Finish and the checkpoint. Restrooms are available at the
Start/Finish. The event is held rain or shine.
DISCLAIMER: The sponsor of this event cannot be held responsible for
any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injuries. Every reasonable effort
will be made to make this a safe, educational, and enjoyable event.
PROCEDURE: AVA policy requires that every participant sign the
insurance waiver and obtain a numbered start card which is carried and
marked at the check point along the trail. At the finish the validated
card is turned in by all walkers and books are stamped for official credit
if the fee has been paid. The trail may be walked a second time using
the same start card at no additional cost.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call:
Cookie at 717-567-6815
Cell
717-275-5932
Write:
Cookie Little
2 Cramer Dr.
Newport, PA. 17074
e-mail:
thistle4@embarqmail.com
TAKE THE TIME TO WALK our Year Round walk at Little Buffalo
State Park that same day. The Little Buffalo Festival, a Perry County
Arts Festival event, is from noon to dusk and features food, crafts, and
entertainment.
NEWPORT’S OWN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STAR
Billy Cox (Wm. Richard Cox), born in Newport
on August 29, 1919, was a Major League
baseball third baseman. He was signed as an
amateur free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates
in 1940. He was the third baseman of a
stellar Brooklyn Dodgers infield of the 1950s
that included Gil Hodges, Jackie Robinson,
and PeeWee Reese. He played 7 seasons with
the Dodgers that included 3 NL Championships. He is featured
in the book The Boys of Summer by Roger Kahn (1971) and
Tales from the Dodgers Dugout by Carl Erskine (2004). He
played for the Pirates in 1941, 1946-47, the Dodgers from
1948-1954, and finally with the Orioles in 1955. The youth
baseball park on N. 2nd St. is named after him. He is buried
in the Newport Cemetery.
DIRECTIONS to NEWPORT, PA
From US 22/322:
Take the Newport Exit and follow Rte. 34 to
Newport. Turn right onto Front Street (just after crossing the bridge).
Go to STOP sign, proceed past the tennis courts and house on the left.
The parking lot is on the left just beyond the house.
From the South on Rte 15:
Take the Rte.94 EXIT and
continue North to intersection with Rte. 34. Continue on Rte. 34 through
Mt. Holly Springs, Carlisle, and New Bloomfield coming into Newport on
Fourth St. Continue on Fourth St. to Walnut St., then RIGHT on Walnut
St.to Front St. Turn Left and proceed past the STOP sign, tennis courts
and house on left. Parking is just beyond the house.
Join the
SUSQUEHANNA ROVERS
VOLKSMARCH CLUB
for
10K/5K WALKS in NEWPORT, PA
Saturday, October 6, 2012
during
Both walks include
Billy Cox Baseball Walk
This event is being held in conjunction with Newport’s Canal Day activities on
the square. There will be food vendors along with crafts and entertainment from
9:00AM till 2:00pm. Canal Days is held to celebrate
Newport’s glory days. In 1829 the Juniata branch of the
canal was completed. It went through Newport and
brought many businesses to the area. In 1840 Newport
was incorporated as a borough. By 1849 the railroad also
passed through Newport with more industry coming to our
area. This was when the main structures on the square
were erected. Some of the lovely residences were constructed at that time. The
Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society (NRPS) is currently working on
improvements to the Veterans Memorial Park. Come enjoy the activities in
Newport and Little Buffalo State Park that are sure to make your day
entertaining and memorable.
Special Programs
Americas Baseball Walks
Hillside Letters
Honoring Law Enforcement
Celebrating Golden Cinemas
Strolling Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Trail Ratings: Both 10K & 5K – 1A
Sanction #: 92998