CONVENTION 2010
06.2010
International Nordic Walking
Federation (INWA)
E-mail:
office@inwa-nordicwalking.com
INWA PORTAL:
www.inwa-nordicwalking.com
Registration:
Jollaksentie 27 A
FIN-00850 Helsinki
Finland
Secretary - Office:
Ul. Kochanowskiego 19/47
84- 200 Wejherowo
POLAND
Tel.: +48 728 362 614
”Every step counts”
INWA Annual Convention 2010
Celebrating Nordic Walking, past, present & future
Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 September 2010
Otepaa, Estonia & Riga, Latvia
• International Keynote speakers
• Launch of the new INWA 10 step methodology
• Technical workshops
• Product clinics
• Networking
A unique opportunity to network with Nordic Walking countries from
across the world – share, learn, experience, develop, discuss &
celebrate.
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CONVENTION 2010
‘Celebrating Nordic Walking, past, present & future’
The Annual INWA convention is a unique
opportunity to meet Nordic walking
professionals from around the world & to learn
from top educators in the field of sports,
science & Nordic Walking. This year also
marks the 10-year anniversary of INWA and
the Convention will celebrate this with a
special Gala evening and reflections on the
last 10 years.
Over the last 12 months, INWA has been
working to review its educational materials. At
the convention we will be launching the new
Instructor Manual and the new 10 step
methodology. Lectures will explain the theory
and science behind the new approach, and
practical workshops will equip you with skills
to deliver this new material.
KEY THEMES & SPEAKERS
Mati Alaver
Head coach of Estonian Cross Country Skiing
Mati Alver has been the Head Coach of Estonian Cross Country skiing
team since 1980. Personal coach of two times olympic champion and one
time silver medalist Andrus Veerpalu and olympic bronze medalist Jaak
Mae. Nominated as best coach in Estonia in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 and
2009. Currently lives in Tartu, Estonia. Nickname in Estonian media is
"professor of skiing".
Mati will talk on the use of Nordic walking by cross-country skiers for summer training. This is
followed by a practical workshop.
Tom Rutlin
Pole Walking Pioneer & CEO and Founder of Exerstrider
Tom Rutlin is a 63 year old pole walking pioneer from the USA who has
been regularly walking with poles since 1985. In 1988 he introduced the
world’s first specially designed fitness walking poles as well as his pole
walking techniques, under the brand name “Exerstrider”. For more than a
third of his life he has been the most passionate of campaigners for the
activity that we know today as Nordic Walking. He’s been equally
passionate about promoting both the public health potential of Nordic
Walking, and promoting greater cooperation among all those within the
Nordic Walking community for the purpose of creating greater awareness of and participation in
Nordic walking around the globe. Tom is a former Professional Ski Instructors of America certified
Nordic ski instructor.
Malin Svensson
Malin Svensson, an International Fitness Coach/Author/Speaker, is the
leading authority in Nordic Walking in North America. She brought the
educational concept to America in 2002.
Originally from Sweden, Malin Svensson came to the United States in 1989
with a Masters Degree in Physical Education. A former nationally ranked
track and field athlete with 20 years experience in the health and fitness
industry, Malin is co-founder of Nordic Walking North America & a member of the INWA Educational
Committee.
Malin will present a workshop on the relationship between the upper and lower body when Nordic
Walking. Tying into the key theme of walking-posture-pole technique.
Tiina Arrankoski
Tiina has a Masters Degree in Sports Sciences and Physical Education
(University of Jyväskylä, Finland), as well as being a leading Nordic Walking
Educator, she is an Instructor of Method Putkisto, MPPilates and Peak
Pilates, and Master Trainer of Gymstick Nordic Walking.
Tiina has Over 20 years' experience of teaching in the fitness world
including aerobics, step aerobics, jazz dance etc.
Tiina’s knowledge of posture in walking is extensive and she will be sharing this in her interactive
workshop, ‘Pull yourself up to rotate’.
Greg Zurek
Greg has a Doctoral Degree in Physical Education (1997, University of
Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland). He is a National Coach of INWA
since 2008 and has presented at two INWA conventions (Netherlands and
Germany). He works at the University of Physical Education in Wroclaw
(Poland); has written over 50 scientific papers and books.
Greg is a key member of both the Educational and Scientific Committees of INWA.
Workshop sessions
Three practical workshop sessions will run throughout the convention. All delegates will have the
chance to attend all three workshops:
What to Teach & How to
Teach
Update of the 10 steps. In
this session we aim to (a)
include in the 10 steps the
three basic concepts:
walking – posture – pole
technique and (b) unify the
teaching method.
Pull yourself up to rotate
A practical lesson on the
relationship between
posture and Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking – A Lower
& Upperbody Workout
A dynamic session looking
at the key concepts of
Nordic Walking, walking –
posture – pole technique
THE PROGRAMME
Please arrange your flights to be able to take advantage of the free bus transfer from Riga Airport to
Otepaa. You need to have cleared customs and be ready for collection no later than 12:00 noon.
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Day 1 Time Event
12:00 noon Bus leaves Riga for Otepaa
4:00 pm - 6:30pm Annual General Meeting
For member country representatives only
7:00pm Official opening of convention
Aki Karihtala – President of INWA
Estonian Minister for Sport
General Secretary Olympic Committee
23.9.10
Thursday
8:00pm Dinner
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Day 2
24.9.10
Friday
8:00am - 8:45am Mass Nordic walk
9:30am Welcome & outline for the day
9:40am – 10:40am Keynote speaker:mati Alaver
'back to the future-X-country skiers′training
in summertime'
10:40am - 11.00am ‘Description of Nordic Walking – this is
what we teach’
A presentation by the INWA Educational
Committee
11:00am – 11:15am Coffee break
11:15am – 12:45am Practical session with Mati Alver
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch
2:00pm – 3:00pm Speaker 4 – Tiina Arrankoski & Greg
Zurek
'Applied Biomechanics of Walking as the
basis for the new 10 sters'
3:00pm – 4:30pm Workshop session 1:
4:30 – 5:00pm Q&A session to the Educational Committee
5:30pm – 6:30pm Optional activity
7:00pm Dinner & social
Day 3
24.9.10
Saturday
8:30am – 8:40am Outline for the day
8:40am – 9:00am Speaker 4: Tiina Arrankoski
‘The story of Nordic Walking’
Tina shares her extensive research into the
history of Nordic walking
9:00am – 10:30 Workshop session 3
10:45am – 12:15am Workshop session 4
12:15am – 12:45am Speaker 4: Exel Sports Brands – pole
technology
1:00 pm Coach leaves for Riga with packed lunch on
coach
4:30pm Arrive Riga, check-in & relax
7:00pm 10 Year Gala Celebration
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Day 4
25.9.10
Sunday
9:30am – 9:45am Welcome from Riga representatives
9.45am - 10.45am Keynote speaker: Tom Rutlin
(invited but not confirmed)
10:45am – 11:05am Speaker: Malin Svensson
Nordic Walking in North America – a
partnership approach
11.05am - 11.25am Break
11.30am - 12.pm Facilitated workshop - sharing 10 years of
INWA, looking to the future
12:45pm – 1:00pm Closing comments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Nordic Walking National Coaches, Nordic Walking Instructors, National Nordic Walking Federation
members.
THE VENUES
This year’s convention is split over two neighbouring countries. The first part of the convention is in
the former Olympic training centre of Tehvandi in Estonia. For our 10 year gala dinner celebrations
and the last day of the convention we move back to Riga to the Islande Hotel.
The Convention Centre in Otepaa
Tehvandi Sport Center is located on the boundary of Otepää, the
Winter Capital of Estonia. Good facilities for sports amid beautiful
scenery have made Tehvandi Sport Center a favourite place both for
athletes and tourists. For more information on the venue please visit
www.tehvandi.ee
Islande Hotel in Riga
Islande Hotel was opened on March 2006 and it offers all facilities
and services which might be expect in a four star hotel. The hotel is
located in Kipsala, in the center of Riga – a 10 minutes walk from the
Old City. For more information on the venue please visit
www.islandehotel.lv
COSTS & BOOKING
Delegate Fees
€300 INWA members
Early Booking Offer
Book and pay for your convention place before the 30 July 2010 and save € 25
Accommodation fees are payable directly to the venues on departure. Accommodation costs for the
duration of the convention are:
Otepaa
Single room € 89
Double room € 68 per person
This includes 2 nights B&B, 2x evening meals and lunches.
Riga
Single room € 75
Double room € 55 per person
This includes 1 nights B&B, plus Gala meal on Saturday night
i8For those who wish to stay on in Riga to explore this beautiful city, then the Hotel is offering a
special delegate rate for Sunday night
To book your place(s) please email office@INWA-nordicwalking.com for a booking form and
payment details.
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