This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA) (www.ava.org), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) (ivv-web.org/) DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort shall be made by the sponsors to provide events that are safe, enjoyable and memorable. However, neither the sponsors nor the AVA/IVV can be held responsible for accidents, thefts and material damage. STIPULATIONS: With registration for these events, the participant accepts the guidelines of the AVA and agrees to observe the principles of good sportsmanship and safety. Every participant must adhere to all directions of the control personnel. Littering is not permitted. All events will take place regardless of weather conditions. Awards will not be sold outright. The Sacramento Walking Sticks Present: Pi Day! 5K (3.14 miles) and 10K (6.28 miles) Walks Citrus Heights March 14, 2015 PA15 # 101314 PROCEDURES: This event is open to everyone. Volkssports, including volkswalks, are noncompetitive events. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace. Each participant, whether free or paid, must register and sign an Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability (Parent or Guardian must sign for minor) at the start point. A start card may be issued upon registration. It must be carried during the walk, validated at control points along the route and turned in at the finish upon completion of the walk. AWARD / PRE-REGISTRATION / FEES: You may walk free if no credit or award is desired, but you must register. Preregistration is not required. No refunds will be given. Walking for credit costs $3.14. www.SacramentoWalkingSticks.org www.SacramentoWalkingSticks.org START LOCATION: Marie Callender’s, 5525 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-7605, www.MarieCallenders.com/ the circumference of a circle to its diameter – approximately 3.14. MIT has a computer program that has calculated Pi to over one billion places and is still calculating! START/FINISH TIMES: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Finish by 3:14 p.m. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Take I-80 BusE. Take exit 98 for Greenback Ln toward Elkhorn Blvd. Turn right at Greenback Ln. Turn right at Sunrise Blvd. Take US-50E toward South Lake Tahoe. Take the Sunrise Blvd exit toward Fair Oaks. Turn left onto Sunrise Blvd. Make a Uturn at Kingswood Dr. DESCRIPTION: Two 5K (3.14 miles each) loops will combine to make the 10K (6.28 miles) walk and both are rated a 1A. The routes are west and south of the start location and are primarily on slightly hilly and winding residential streets. You’ll pass through the lovely San Juan Park and upscale neighborhoods. Come celebrate the ratio between the circumference of a circle to its diameter approximately 3.14 – on Pi Day! MISCELLANEOUS: • Rest Rooms: At the start/finish • Water: At the start/finish • Strollers/Wheelchairs: Medium/Hard • Dogs: OK with cleanup, but not in restaurant SPECIAL PROGRAMS: • Animal Safari • Cities in Song • Honoring Our Flag • Trekking with the Trees • You’ll Never Walk Alone DONATIONS: Donations will be accepted for a local food closet in the form of canned or other non-perishable food or money. Money collected from credit fees over $3.00 will be donated. CONTACT: Barbara Nuss 916.283.4650 [email protected] Steve or Gale Hughart 916.364.5063 [email protected] PI: Pi (pronounced “pie” started life as a letter in the Greek alphabet) is the mathematical symbol that represents the ratio of www.SacramentoWalkingSticks.org www.SacramentoWalkingSticks.org