Co-ed Walking Soccer

QUESTIONS; HOW TO JOIN; Peter Denby pdenby74@gmail.com (250) 383-5820.

The Fastest Growing Team Sport in the World!

Yes, that's right! In the UK alone, it's grown from 126 teams to over 1,100 today. Here in B.C., there are participants up-island and on the Mainland. Walking Soccer, was intrroduced to Victoria. in August 2021 It has proved to be a rewarding experience that has provided an opportunity for all types of player to engage in a social activity that improves their cardiovascular and mental health

Injured running game players find it beneficial to rehab by playing Walking Soccer

AGES Female 50+ Male 55+

Scrimmages

When and Where

Venue The Gorge FC Cage which is a small enclosed field behind the changing rooms at Hampton Park

Division1 Monday 1.00pm - 2.30pm
For people who have not played soccer, are rusty from "retiring" a number of years ago and players who are vulnerable to injury caused by being hit by a strongly hit pass or shot made by a skilled player or inadvertent physical contact.
(Note: Because of the wide range of ages and physical stature Inadvertent physical contact can occur due to the difference in reaction times when two players seek to intercept a pass. )

Division 2 : Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Players in this Division are able to safely participate in a more physically vigorous and skillful game than that played in Division 1. Particpants in this Division say that they are amazed by the amount of energy and skill that it takes.

Mixed Saturday 2.00pm - 4.00pm
This is open to Division 1 and Division 2 players.
Note: When Division 2 players participate in the Division 1 or Mixed scrimmages they are expected to moderate their play to blend in with the other participants.

FEES $180 per season Sept 1st to Aug 31st

Prorated refunds for players who have to withdraw due to health or work reasons.

Prorated fees for playrers joining during the course of the season

Prospective players are allowed 3 free "trial' scimmages

Drop-in fee $5 per scrimmage

What to Bring
Footwear suitable for artificial turf (runners are OK) , a white shirt and black shirt

Stay Informed and/or Help Out
If you'd like to be kept informed and/or help with organizing, please contact Peter Denby, (250) 383-5820.

Videos
This video, produced by the UK Walking Football Association, covers all aspects of the sport. No need to view it all at once

https://thewfa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-WFA-Guide-To-Walking-Football.pdf

Basic Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azj_CIQD954

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_jiWZjJqA0

Walking Rule and Technique

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bGx9kA8NNI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9fYOI2NeW4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgo0ip7gjxg

Basic Skills

You can try these at home. Do not have to have a soccer ball - you can use a smaller ball, even a tennis ball.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aztKssxZyns&t=34s

Ihnside of foot pass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqnQy9LSowI

InStep Pass - mainly used in WS for shooting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRr9YFE13OQ

Ball Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780OWB3bjRQ Good

You do this at home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLFi2KU7Vzo

Jockeyingl,

Jockeying is the defender's skill of keeping between the attacker and his or her intended target. It requires the defender to slow down or delay the attacker by backing off slowly while at the same time trying to force an error or make a successful tackle.

These videos talk about jockeying in the running game. They involve some contact which is illegal in the walking game. However, they do show the position of the body. Particularly pay attention to what is said about footwork

youtube.com/watch?v=-iT_FXCEYgs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgrStIbFls0

Movement and Positioning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnvjtbPlCE4&t=54s

Games

You can find videos of games on YouTube. Be aware that some of the players in the older videos are running.