A new walking football session will start later this month. It has been Arranged in partnership between East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s sports and play service, Driffield EI AFC and East Riding Leisure Driffield.
The sessions will run every Thursday for 10 weeks. They will start from Thursday, 10 October between 7.30-8.30pm at East Riding Leisure Driffield.
The first session, on Thursday, 10 October will be free of charge and then £2.50 thereafter, with sessions targeted for people over 50.
Walking football provides fun, sociable football games and skills, aiming to improve fitness for those who have perhaps previously played and would like a chance to kick a ball again.
Dave Lawson, from Driffield EI AFC, said;
“Not only is it an excellent way of staying fit, but it also offers a multitude of health benefits for older people. These include reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes while improving blood pressure.”
“It provides positive changes in postural balance, blood pressure and also resting heart rate. While other advantages include lowered cholesterol, improved blood sugar levels, bone density and improving reactions.”
“It also reduces the odds of suffering from type 2 diabetes – all indicators of general good health.”
East Riding Leisure Driffield New Walking Football Will Benefit Players
Dom Rhodes, health and wellbeing coordinator at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, added;
“There are also many psychological and mental health advantages of playing walking football.”
“These include high levels of personal reward and satisfaction with reduced levels of stress and exertion. All this is achieved while playing, despite working physically hard.”
The sessions will be led by Dom, from the council’s sport and play service, and Dave Lawson.
They will accommodate various fitness levels, providing low- to mid-intensity matches. These will be ideal for people who haven’t played for a long time, or would just like to get fitter while meeting new people.
Walking football is strongly recommended. Sessions will initially be taking place in the sports hall, so suitable trainers and indoor clothing are required.
