Norway
Land: 323,877km2 Population: 4,248,000
SPORT IN THE COUNTRY
1. TRADITIONAL SPORT AND GAMES
Walking, Bicycling, Skiing, Snowshoe walking, Ice skating, Inline skating, Swimming.
2. POPULAR PARTICIPATION SPORT
Walking (14 millions)
3. POPULAR SPECTATOR SPORT
NA
4. SPORT LEGISLATION
NA
5. SPORT INFORMATION CENTER
NA
6. SPORT PARTICIPATION SURVEY
NA
7. NUMBER OF SPORT CLUB
NA
8. FITNESS TESTING PROGRAM
NA
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
International Federation of Popular Sports
Address: N-2100 Skarnes, Duaasen
Tel: (47)62.96.56.02 Fax: (47)62.96.56.02
1. FOUNDED YEAR
December, 1968
2. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Odd lvar Ruud
Title: President
3. NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Non-governmental organization
Worldwide 25 national associations. Volksport activities in 35 countries.
4. OBJECTIVES AND MISSIONS
To encourage public health through a noncompetitive, outdoor sports program. To contribute toward peace and understanding among nations by fostering international friendship through volkssports.
5. NUMBER OF STAFF
Presidium of 6 persons
6. ANNUAL BUDGET
NA
7. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Active Aging (WHO)
Europe on the Move
World Walking Day
8. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE TARGET GROUPS
Figures indicate priority.
Infant and Pre-school children (Age 0 to 5): 1
School children(Age 6 to 12): 1
Adolescents(Age 13 to 16): 1
General people in the community: 4
Aged people: 2
People with disabilities: 3
9. LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
NA
10. NATIONAL PARTNERS
NA
11. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
TAFISA
12. PRESENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
NA
