WEEKLY Walking Football sessions at the Magnum Leisure Centre are proving a huge hit with the numbers of participants growing each week.

Run by KA Leisure’s Football Development Department the class is held every Thursday.

The class takes place every Thursday from 10am-11am and continues to grow in numbers each week.

Walking Football is a variant of association football that is aimed at keeping people aged over 50 involved with football if, due to a lack of mobility or for other reason, they are not able to play the traditional game. The sport can be played both indoors and outdoors.

Though based on association football, the key difference in the rules, from standard football, is that if a player runs then they concede a free-kick. This restriction, together with a ban on slide tackles, is aimed both at avoiding injuries and facilitating the playing of the sport by those who are physically disadvantaged.

The manner in which the sport is played promotes cardiovascular fitness whilst producing the least stress on the body and it also assists participants maintain an active lifestyle.

For more details on Walking Football, contact Craig Hamilton, Football Development Officer, on 01294 317464 or chamilton@kaleisure.com