Running is a key component of traditional soccer. But have you ever imagined the sport without as much cardio?
The Yellowknife Bay Soccer Club is trying to launch a program in January for people interested in walking soccer: a modified, non-contact version of soccer where you can’t run, jog, or tackle anyone.
Anyone can play the game, but it’s meant to be especially beneficial for older people and those with mobility issues.
“Life doesn’t end at 40 or 45 or 50 or 60 or whatever. So this is a way for soccer to truly be soccer for life,” said Joe Acorn, the founder of the Yellowknife Bay Soccer Club.
The club began advertising on social media for the program in December, and if enough people are interested they hope to start organizing drop-in games at the Yellowknife fieldhouse. If there’s enough demand, Acorn said creating a walking soccer league is also a possibility…
The walking soccer program in Yellowknife would be open to any one from any age group.
People who want to sign up can reach out to the Yellowknife Bay Soccer Club by sending an email to walking_soccer@yellowknifebaysoccer.ca
FULL STORY at source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/walking-soccer-game-yellowknife-1.7067364
Author: The Walking Football
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