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Walking Netball has evolved from a growing demand for walking sports. Often, one of netball’s strengths is that people never forget playing the sport and the memories as well as the love for the game never leave.

Walking Netball is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace. The game has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level.

From those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to serious injury, to those who believed they had hung up their netball trainers many years ago, it really is for everyone.

Women the length of the country have begun playing the game of Walking Netball for the fun, laughter and camaraderie the social session brings, as much as the health benefits on offer.

It can give those who feel isolated an outlet, provide an activity for those who don’t deem themselves fit enough to run anymore and offer a stepping stone for those looking for a pathway back into netball.

Sessions across Essex with Netball East
• Essex University, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR
Monday 11am-12pm, £3.00 per session,
• Southend Tennis Leisure Centre, Eastern Avenue, Essex, SS2 4FA
Monday, 8-9pm, £3.00 per session
• The Promenade Park, Maldon, Park Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM9 5JQ
Tuesday, 6-7pm £3.00 per session
• Alec Hunter School, Stubbs Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2NR
Tuesday 8-9pm and Friday, 10-11am, £2.00 per session
• Clacton Leisure Centre, Vista Road, Clacton on sea, Essex, CO15 6DB
Wednesday, 6.30-7.30pm and Thursday, 11am-12pm £3.00 per session
• Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road, Essex, SS14 3GR
Thursday, 9.45-11.15am, £4.00 per session (Tea and Coffee included)
• Chelmsford Sports & Athletics Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2TH
Thursday, 9.55-10.55am, £3.00 per session
• Marks Hall Sports Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM7 9LX
Thursday 11am-12pm, £2.00 per session
• Lord Butler Leisure Centre, Saffron Walden, Peaslands Road, CB11 3EG
Friday 10-11am, £3 per session
• Waterside Farm and Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA Friday 10-11am, £3 per session