Walking Football for Seniors 55+
Looking for a fun and safe way to stay Active? Walking football in Melbourne is a low impact sport designed especially for seniors who want to stay active, keep fit, social and moving without the strain of traditional football.
Whether you’re new to exercise or returning after a break, walking football is an easy and enjoyable way to Stay Active and keep fit.
What is walking football?
Walking Football (Soccer) is a more relaxed and slower-paced version of world football, designed to be light, social, and enjoyable for both men and women. It’s an accessible way to stay active, with no prior football experience needed, and beginners are warmly welcomed. Walking Football caters for individuals with a focus on Men and Women aged over 55 years.
Matches are played with modified formats, 5 or 6 players versus 5 or 6 players on smaller pitches, mostly indoors with short durations of 20 minutes a game. It is a non contact sport, running is not allowed, ball cannot be kicked above hip height. The main focus is to have Fun, make Friends, Stay Active and Keep fit, Enjoy life.