Northern NSW Football targeting people aged 50 and over for a Walking Football pilot program they are set to launch.
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The pilot program is set to be launched at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility on Monday night, March 16 and will run for four consecutive weeks.
Sessions will be one hour, starting at 6pm.
Not everyone can do high-intensity physical activity and walking football offers a low-impact, team-based alternative. It is a non-contact form of the game with players always having one foot on the ground.
Matches are played with modified five-a-side or six-a-side formats on smaller pitches with shortened game time.
NNSWF MiniRoos development officer Alex Lowe said the program aims to provide participants physical and mental health benefits, social connectedness and promotion of the benefits of ongoing physical activity.
"We're super excited to get this pilot program up and running... or up and walking in this case," Mr Lowe said.
"We're keen for as many people as possible to come along and enjoy a different version of the game."
If the pilot program proves successful, NNSWF will look to implement a further eight-week program, which may include holding a week-day morning session for retirees looking for an opportunity to remain active and to maintain social interaction.
The total cost of the pilot program is $45. Players can register online through form.jotform.com/200567308902049. Any questions can be directed to Mr Lowe through alowe@northernnswfootball.com.au or on 0412 119 319.
The Bloody Long Walk on again
The Bloody Long Walk, 35 kilometres from Belmont to Newcastle beach, is scheduled to be held in Newcastle on May 31. The event is operated by the Mito Foundation, which raises funds towards support of patients with mitochondrial disease and their families and research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders.
According to bloodylongwalk.com.au/newcastle/, "Mitochondrial disease (mito) is a debilitating genetic disorder that robs the body's cells of energy, causing multiple organ dysfunction or failure and potential death".
Events called off, postponed
Newy parkrun was cancelled on Saturday and has been called off until further notice following the government's direction that gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled. The weekly community running event held at Carrington on Saturday mornings has been attracting around 700 participants in recent weeks.
"Without a sufficient number of volunteers to hold the event, on top of public health concerns, we were left with no choice but to cancel," Newy parkrun event director Penny Redhead told the Newcastle Herald.
NewRun, Newcastle's Running Festival scheduled for April 5, has been postponed with organiser Paul Humphreys of HEvents saying he will meet with stakeholders on Monday to discuss setting a date for later in the year. All HEvents 2020 events are also under review.
Autumn Workouts Week #3
Looking to work out at home, in small space, then try the following. Add a warm-up and cool-down.
Session 1, 30-minute circuit: 3 x [squats, mountain climbers, squat hold against wall, push-ups, running on the spot with high knees, bent-over/horizontal rows, alternating lunges, shoulder press, glute bridge, ab rotation with weight]. Change exercises on the minute. This could be work hard for 30 seconds then rest 30sec, 45:15 or no rest.
Session 2, strength: Round 1: 30 squats, 15 push-ups, 30 lunges, 15 rows, 30 ab rotation. Round 2: 20, 10, 20, 10, 20. Round 3: 10, 5, 10, 5, 10.
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