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Walking Football
Summer Season:
Walking Football is moving outside for the summer to St. Colman's College Recreational Complex. We will be joining a public 'Danderball' class facilitated by a coach paid for by NM&D Council. The cost will be £2 per person. First session Monday 22nd May at 5.30pm (1hr) The outdoor summer season is still ongoing as of early September 2017 and very much dependent on the weather. Winter Season: It has yet to be decided if this activity will return to the Gateway Club or whether it will continue as part of the Council run Danderball class, possibly in the Bosco. Details will be announced here when known. Facilitator: Pat Cunningham. 07850085180 or patcunn@gmail.com |
Extract from Wikipedia:
Walking football is a variant of association football that is aimed at keeping people aged over 50 involved with football if, due to a lack of mobility or for other reason, they are not able to play the traditional game. The sport can be played both indoors and outdoors. Walking football was devised, during 2011, by the Chesterfield F.C. Community Trust. Coverage of a session on Sky Sports News led to several other clubs taking up this version of the game. It has since become a current craze.
Though based on association football, the key difference in the rules, from standard football, is that if a player runs then they concede a free kick to the other side. This restriction, together with a ban on slide tackles, is aimed both at avoiding injuries and facilitating the playing of the sport by those who are physically disadvantaged. The manner in which the sport is played promotes cardiovascular fitness whilst producing the least stress on the body. It also assists participants maintain an active lifestyle.
Walking football is a variant of association football that is aimed at keeping people aged over 50 involved with football if, due to a lack of mobility or for other reason, they are not able to play the traditional game. The sport can be played both indoors and outdoors. Walking football was devised, during 2011, by the Chesterfield F.C. Community Trust. Coverage of a session on Sky Sports News led to several other clubs taking up this version of the game. It has since become a current craze.
Though based on association football, the key difference in the rules, from standard football, is that if a player runs then they concede a free kick to the other side. This restriction, together with a ban on slide tackles, is aimed both at avoiding injuries and facilitating the playing of the sport by those who are physically disadvantaged. The manner in which the sport is played promotes cardiovascular fitness whilst producing the least stress on the body. It also assists participants maintain an active lifestyle.
