Fancy a game of‘Danderball?’

Local men over 50 are being encouraged to try out a new physical activity concept - ‘Danderball,’ - the North West’s version of walking football on Wednesday, October 1, at 1pm in the Templemore Sports Complex.
By Staff Reporter
Published 30th Sep 2014, 15:21 BST
DANDERBALL. . . .Group pictured at the launch of Danderball at Templemore Sports Complex earlier this year. Included are John Paul Glenn, Active Communities Coach, Derry City Council, John Mahon, Community Support Services, Dessie Kyle, Hurt, Eugene Ferry, Time To Choose and referees Eddie McCallion and Sean Hargan. The event will take place every Wednesday at the Complex and everyone interested is invited to come along and join in. DER1914MC038DANDERBALL. . . .Group pictured at the launch of Danderball at Templemore Sports Complex earlier this year. Included are John Paul Glenn, Active Communities Coach, Derry City Council, John Mahon, Community Support Services, Dessie Kyle, Hurt, Eugene Ferry, Time To Choose and referees Eddie McCallion and Sean Hargan. The event will take place every Wednesday at the Complex and everyone interested is invited to come along and join in. DER1914MC038
DANDERBALL. . . .Group pictured at the launch of Danderball at Templemore Sports Complex earlier this year. Included are John Paul Glenn, Active Communities Coach, Derry City Council, John Mahon, Community Support Services, Dessie Kyle, Hurt, Eugene Ferry, Time To Choose and referees Eddie McCallion and Sean Hargan. The event will take place every Wednesday at the Complex and everyone interested is invited to come along and join in. DER1914MC038

John Mahon, Community Support Services for Drugs and Alcohol with the Western Health and Social Care Trust explains: “Walking Football is similar to five-a-side football but players are not allowed to run, jog or sprint whether on or off the ball.

“Walking football programmes are well established throughout England, Scotland and Wales and we felt this would be a great way to promote the health and well-being of men over 50 in the local area.

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“At first people laughed at idea of ‘Danderball’, but when you see a game in action - it’s actually a lot more skilful than you think. It’s good exercise, great craic and a chance to get out of the house or pub and socialise with other men.”

Lesley Finlay, Physical Activity Co-ordinator with the Western Trust’s Health Improvement Department highlighted: “’Danderball’ is a fun, innovative way of engaging men over 50 in physical activity. If there are any football fans out there who feel unable to participate in contact football due to their health, fitness or age we would encourage them to come and see what walking football is all about. Drop into our session from 1 to 3pm in Templemore Sports Complex, Derry/Londonderry on Wednesday 1 October 2014.

“The taster sessions are free of charge and there is no upper age limit or skill required. All men over 50 welcome! You may want to wear comfortable clothing and footwear so you can try out the game. Any coaches or referees who are interested in helping out are also more than welcome.”

For further information contact John Paul Glenn at Derry City Council on 07872423752 or 028 7136 5151. Alternatively you can contact John Mahon or Lesley Finlay at Western Trust’s Health Improvement Department on 028 7186 5127.

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