Walking is a good and popular way to stay active, but what if you can add some kick to it?
You might just have a ball. Just like the 50-plussers who come out to play walking football in the hall of Sarepta Sport and Recreation Centre on Friday evenings.
Former soccer players Clive Petersen and Joseph Daniels brought the game to Sarepta in June last year.
While the sport is still a fairly new concept locally there was a World Cup event held last year.
Petersen explained it is basically like five-a-side football, but “no running, no contact and no high balls” are allowed. “At the posts, you only kick with your inner foot because of safety,” he said.
Everyone welcome
Petersen, who has played soccer from age 9, was a sceptic when he was introduced to walking football at age 60. “I thought it was for old people. Seven years later I’m still enjoying it.”
He said it’s all about staying active. There is no membership fee to join in the fun…
Contact Petersen on 060 525 8494 for more information.
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