Definition: This is the entry of a validation imprint (stamp) into the IVV Individual Achievement Award event and distance record books you keep for volkssport events. It shows your progress toward reaching the various levels of event and distance awards at volkssport-sanctioned events. The books are redeemed at milestones such as 10 events, 30 events, 50 events, 500 kilometers, 1000 kilometers for a certificate, patch, and hatpin. The validation imprint shows the event sanction number and can only be given on the day of the event. Credit is valid at any volkssport-sanctioned event anywhere in the world. Each country issues its own IVV Record Books in their official language, all are valid around the world.
Pronunciation: eye-vee-vee cred-it noun)
Also Known As: credit, stamps
Examples:
I got IVV credit the volkssport walk on Saturday.
