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Victorian Seniors kicking goals at walking place

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Designed for adults aged 50 and over, the low-impact sport offered participants a chance to stay active, improve fitness and meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming environment. With no running, limited ball height and no physical contact, the modified game made football accessible to people of varying fitness levels and experience.
Pic credit: Damjan Janevski

Walking football brought movement, laughter and community connection to Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

Designed for adults aged 50 and over, the low-impact sport offered participants a chance to stay active, improve fitness and meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

With no running, limited ball height and no physical contact, the modified game made football accessible to people of varying fitness levels and experience.

Star Weekly photographer captured the seniors in action.

MORE PHOTOS at source: https://brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au/news/kicking-goals-at-walking-place/

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