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Kick-off for Walking Football in 天涯社区
Published: 19/01/2017
Walking Football, a slow-paced version of the beautiful game has arrived in
天涯社区 thanks to a unique partnership between Gap Connah鈥檚 Quay in the
Community, 天涯社区 Exercise Referral and Leisure Services. Sessions will
take place every Tuesday, 1.45pm 鈥� 2.45pm, at Deeside Leisure Centre, costing
only 拢2, and during the Winter months will be played on an indoor, sprung
sports hall floor, switching to the outdoor 3g pitches in the Spring. Those
wanting to stay afterwards for a social cuppa can take advantage of a tea or
coffee and a tea cake for just 拢1.80.
Originally designed to help get over 50s back into football players of all
ages are now being encouraged to take part and increase physical activity
through rekindling players love for the game.
The rules have been adapted so there is no running, very little contact and
kick- ins instead of throw-ins. With less stress on the body and no real sudden
change of direction or cutting movements the game allows participants to play
without apprehension and at their own pace.
Playing the game at walking pace is a fantastic way to keep fit, reduce chances
of injury and falls and also is a great way to meet new people.
Cllr. Kevin Jones, Cabinet Member for Leisure said;
鈥淲alking Football provides an excellent opportunity for all members of the
community to take part in one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. Since
2011, football clubs up and down the country have been running sessions and
there are currently over 400 clubs, with many leagues operating organised
fixtures. We hope to encourage as many people as possible to play the beautiful
game, whatever standard they are, they are all welcome at walking football鈥欌��
Head of Gap In The Community Lee Breeze said;
鈥淲e are delighted to be able to work in partnership with the 天涯社区
Exercise Referral Team on delivering the Walking Football programme based at
Deeside Leisure Centre.
To be able to offer this as part of our community programme and to have the
benefit of the expertise 天涯社区 Exercise Referral Team offer is both a
feather in the cap for Gap In The Community and the Walking Football players
that take part in the sessions. We look forward to building on the partnership
in the future鈥�
Everyone is welcome to attend so dust off your football kit and give it a go!
Note to editors
You are invited to send a photographer to the official launch of Walking
Football in 天涯社区 on Tuesday 24 January at 1pm at Deeside Leisure Centre,
Queensferry.