WalkSoccer was established in Rockdale just over one year ago and has already produced two international competitors.
Bayside residents Steve Wade and Betty Servis will represent Australia at the Walking Football World Nations Cup to be held in Spain in October.
Steve and Betty will be travelling as part of the Australian team, the Foreveroos, competing with 70 teams from over 30 nations including Brazil, Japan, Canada, and New Zealand.
It is a proud moment for Walk Football NSW Director, Nick Constantinou, who started the Rockdale group.
Walking Football Federation of Australia (WFFA) and Walking Football NSW are a not for profit organisation run by volunteers and formed for the sole purpose of promoting and developing Walking Football amongst the elderly.
The sport started in England in 2011 by John Croot who wanted to modify soccer so the elderly could play.
Rockdale is now one of almost 30 Walking Football hubs across NSW…
WalkSoccer was established in Rockdale just over one year ago
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Last month, Bayside Council supported the WalkSoccer Rockdale team with a $500 grant.
“The Rockdale hub was the first Walking Football hub in NSW. With the great support of Bayside Council it set the blueprint for council and community based Walking Football hubs across the state,” Nick said.
Responsibility for running the almost 30 Walking Football hubs across NSW is shared between Walk Football NSW chairman Lee Pepper, Kerryann Johnston, John Hanley and Nick Constaninou.
“One of our major goals is to a permanent home base,” Nick said. “The beauty of Bayside is its proximity to Sydney Airport. At our four day training camp two weeks ago we had people flying in from South Australia, Perth, Coffs Harbour and Melbourne. We could organise a national event, or even an international event to be played in Bayside if we had a permanent group,” he said.
“We are not seasonal players but well-seasoned seniors who deserve a home,” Nick said.
WalkSoccer meets every Wednesday at the Jim Graham Field, McCarthy Reserve, Farr Street Rockdale.
Anyone interested in joining WalkSoccer can email: rockdale@walksoccer.au
FULL STORY at source: https://www.theleader.com.au/story/9034591/walksoccer-takes-stride-with-foreveroos-in-spain
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Author: The Walking Football
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