“Webels” Walking Football Come ‘n Try Session

The Bundanoon Rebels Football Club have launched the “Webels” Walking Football Program.

WHO CAN PLAY?
– adults 50+ years
– adults of any age with mobility or health issues that prevent them from playing regular football
– All genders
– All abilities

WHAT IS WALKING FOOTBALL?
– Walking Football is a social, small-sided & sustainable version of football specifically modified for older Australians focusing on passing rather than speed/running. It is a flexible accessible and inclusive format that highlights the health, well-being and social benefits of regular football and exercise activities for older people
– It is low-impact, team-based exercise, utilising the defined ‘Walking Football Rules and Formats’ specifically non-contact with the players ‘always having one foot on the ground’
– Matches are played with modified formats (5v5/6v6) on smaller pitches with shortened game times
– Walking Football aims to provide participants physical & mental health benefits, social contentedness and promotion of the benefits of ongoing physical activity.

HOW IS WALKING FOOTBALL PLAYED?
– Running is not allowed. A participant always has to have one foot on the ground.
– It is a non-contact version of the game.
– The ball cannot be kicked above head height.
– There is no heading of the ball.
– There are no ‘referees’ as such and the competitive angle is kept to a minimum.
– The focus is on fun and making friends.

WHEN: Saturdays 3:00pm
– November 23: Free introductory session 1
– November 30: Free introductory session 2
– December 7: Weekly social games commence

WHERE: Ferndale Reserve, Quarry Road Bundanoon