redm Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hi all. Some info for you on a new Walking Football initiative for over 50s... http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/pages/walking-football Walking Football, a slow-paced version of the beautiful game aimed at the over 50s, will be kicking off at Tynecastle this August. We are looking for people to join us for this brand new programme which has been funded by our partners at the Scottish FA Walking Football is designed to help people keep or kick-start an active lifestyle despite their age, as well as getting those back playing football who had to stop due to injuries. As the name suggests, Walking Football is non-contact and anyone that sprints, runs or jogs while the ball is in play will be penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team. The game is played on a pitch 20/40 yards in length and 15/30 yards in width with the game restarted via a kick, roll or throw-in. By playing 1 hour a week for 3 months it enables players to cover 30 miles and burn 4,200 calories! As well as ?a kick at the ball? each week every player will be invited back inside to Tynecastle for food and refreshments which will form the additional and just as important social aspect of the programme Walking Football at Heart of Midlothian will initially take place for 6-weeks on the grass community pitch behind the Wheatfield Stand at Tynecastle on Tuesday?s 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 & 15 September 2015, 12:00-1:00pm. To register for this FREE programme email [email protected] and include the following information ? Full Name ? DOB ? Daytime Phone Number ? Email Address ? Medical Conditions (if applicable) _________________________________________________________________ Heard of this happening at a few clubs in the last year or two and seems to be really popular. Great way to spend a lunchtime too - a kick about then some soup and sandwiches at Tynie. Sign up details above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm sure this was played on the pitch at half time during the last derby at Easter road Walking my erse!! Most of them were running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm sure this was played on the pitch at half time during the last derby at Easter road Walking my erse!! Most of them were running. Yep, they did indeed, looked chronic as half time 'entertainment ' but fair play to those taking part and trying to get fitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Gutted that I'm eligible for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey05 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Gutted that I'm eligible for this Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmiyaRomanova Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 cheers, redm - have sent Alan an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm sure this was played on the pitch at half time during the last derby at Easter road Walking my erse!! Most of them were running. It was, my dad's a hibby and was one of the guys playing. His first time at a derby in years too and they won. He should stick to fly fishing at weekends [emoji34] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It was, my dad's a hibby and was one of the guys playing. His first time at a derby in years too and they won. He should stick to fly fishing at weekends [emoji34] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxburn Jambo Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hi all. Some info for you on a new Walking Football initiative for over 50s... http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/pages/walking-football Walking Football, a slow-paced version of the beautiful game aimed at the over 50s, will be kicking off at Tynecastle this August. We are looking for people to join us for this brand new programme which has been funded by our partners at the Scottish FA Walking Football is designed to help people keep or kick-start an active lifestyle despite their age, as well as getting those back playing football who had to stop due to injuries. As the name suggests, Walking Football is non-contact and anyone that sprints, runs or jogs while the ball is in play will be penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team. The game is played on a pitch 20/40 yards in length and 15/30 yards in width with the game restarted via a kick, roll or throw-in. By playing 1 hour a week for 3 months it enables players to cover 30 miles and burn 4,200 calories! As well as ?a kick at the ball? each week every player will be invited back inside to Tynecastle for food and refreshments which will form the additional and just as important social aspect of the programme Walking Football at Heart of Midlothian will initially take place for 6-weeks on the grass community pitch behind the Wheatfield Stand at Tynecastle on Tuesday?s 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 & 15 September 2015, 12:00-1:00pm. To register for this FREE programme email [email protected] and include the following information ? Full Name ? DOB ? Daytime Phone Number ? Email Address ? Medical Conditions (if applicable) _________________________________________________________________ Heard of this happening at a few clubs in the last year or two and seems to be really popular. Great way to spend a lunchtime too - a kick about then some soup and sandwiches at Tynie. Sign up details above. I would love to try this, as I qualify under age and fitness requirements, but 12:00 midweek just doesn't work for guys like me that still have to graft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hi all. Some info for you on a new Walking Football initiative for over 50s... http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/pages/walking-football Walking Football, a slow-paced version of the beautiful game aimed at the over 50s, will be kicking off at Tynecastle this August. We are looking for people to join us for this brand new programme which has been funded by our partners at the Scottish FA Walking Football is designed to help people keep or kick-start an active lifestyle despite their age, as well as getting those back playing football who had to stop due to injuries. As the name suggests, Walking Football is non-contact and anyone that sprints, runs or jogs while the ball is in play will be penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team. The game is played on a pitch 20/40 yards in length and 15/30 yards in width with the game restarted via a kick, roll or throw-in. By playing 1 hour a week for 3 months it enables players to cover 30 miles and burn 4,200 calories! As well as ?a kick at the ball? each week every player will be invited back inside to Tynecastle for food and refreshments which will form the additional and just as important social aspect of the programme Walking Football at Heart of Midlothian will initially take place for 6-weeks on the grass community pitch behind the Wheatfield Stand at Tynecastle on Tuesday?s 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 & 15 September 2015, 12:00-1:00pm. To register for this FREE programme email [email protected] and include the following information ? Full Name ? DOB ? Daytime Phone Number ? Email Address ? Medical Conditions (if applicable) _________________________________________________________________ Heard of this happening at a few clubs in the last year or two and seems to be really popular. Great way to spend a lunchtime too - a kick about then some soup and sandwiches at Tynie. Sign up details above. I'm waiting for the sitting football myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm waiting for the sitting football myself! Crab Football is immense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm sure this was played on the pitch at half time during the last derby at Easter road Walking my erse!! Most of them were running. The first trial of it was during the second half of the 2012 Cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPunter Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 A healthy response so far with a good few applications coming in :-) Even talk of a Walking Football Derby vs the Hibs programme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Walking Football ? john Sutton should be good at this, he's had plenty experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambosdad Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Been available at Saughton for some time. I have sent my application in. Hopefully will be accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 There was a piece on this in the lead up to the ICT/Falkirk cup final, another good initiative for our community team to include. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 And another wee bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Out of curiosity how do you win the ball off someone? Without being able to run its surely practically impossible to catch someone aslong as they don't walk into you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 And another wee bump for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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