Walking Basketball for Seniors

Walking Basketball is a fun, low-impact way to Stay active, improve fitness and connect with others is a supportive group.

What is Walking Basketball?

Walking Basketball is a fun, low-impact version of the traditional game designed specifically for seniors. It allows older adults to enjoy the sport while focusing on movement, coordination, and social interaction, without the physical demands of running. The game encourages gentle exercise, helping to improve cardiovascular health, balance, and strength, all while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants. Whether played for fun or competition, Walking Basketball offers a great way for seniors to Stay Active, Keep Fit and engaged.

Walking Basketball focuses on Walking instead of running, simple passing and shooting, light movement and teamwork, Fun, inclusive participation. It’s all about staying active without puting stress on your joints.

Benefits of Walking Basketball?

The game encourages gentle exercise, helping to improve cardiovascular health, balance, and strength, all while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants. Whether played for fun or competition, Walking Basketball offers a great way for seniors to Stay Active, Keep Fit and engaged.

Most Walking Basketball groups for Seniors in Melbourne allow you to try a few sessions for free.

Try a group near you for free.

Find a Walking Basketball Group in Melbourne near you

Friday 9.50am - 11.00am.

Contact: 03 9360 9288 - email: bookings@altonasportscentre.com.au

Ballarat Walking Basketball, Selkirk Stadium - 989 Norman Street, Wendouree - 3355, Victoria

Tuesdays @ 10.00 am - 11.00 am during school term

Contact: Paul Niall 0407 686 258 - email: pniall@hotmail.com

Thursdays 10.00 am

Contact: 03 8849 0525 - email: communityofficer@bulleenboomers.com.au

Wed 10.30 am - 11.15 am from July 30th-Sept 3rd 2025 Cost: Free

Contact: 03 9432 4720 - email: renee@dvbasketball.com.au

Jubilee Park Stadium, 83-85 Hillcrest Road, Frankston-3199, Victoria

Contact: 03 9786 8999 - email: tanya.thomas@fdba.com.au

Thursday - Free Walking Basketball Clinic, includes social outing at conclusion of clinic at 11am

Beyond Bank Stadium, 20 Crows Road, Belmont-3216, Victoria.

Tuesdays; During School Terms 10.30am - 11.30am. Tea/Coffee after the game

Contact: 03 5277 1388 - email: cburke@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au

Wednesdays - 9.15am - 10.15am. Glen Eira Sports & Aquatic Centre, 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East-3165, Victoria

Mixed Prog - Contact: 0417 019 949 - email: programs@mckinnonbasketball.org

Narrandjeri Stadium - 281, Darebin Road, Thornbury-3071, Victoria

Tuesday 10.30am - 11.30am.

Mixed Prog - Contact: 03 9989 5800 - email: info@narrandjeristadium.com.au

Thursdays (During School Terms) 10.00am - 10.45am. followed by free morning tea

Cost $30 per term for 10 sessions ($3 per session)

Mixed Prog - Contact: 03 9742 5440 - email: inclusion@wyndhambasketball.com

Stay Active Physically and Mentally

Walking Basketball doesn't just challenge you physically but keeps your mind sharp through coordination, strategy and social interaction
Want to challenge your mind too?