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B.C. walking soccer tournament set for Oct. 23 in Nanoose Bay

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Walking soccer has become a popular senior recreational activity. (Michael Briones photo)

Vanisle Walking Soccer is staging its second B.C. Walking Soccer Tournament at Arbutus Meadows Arena in Nanoose Bay on Oct. 23.

Organizer Rob Jonas theyB次元官网网址檙e excited to be holding it again.

B次元官网网址淚t will be another good day for seniors to play walking soccer,B次元官网网址 said Jonas, who first introduced the modified version of soccer to the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association in 2017.

The tournament will feature teams from Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo and Victoria. Play will start a 9 a.m. with the round-robin to determine playoff positions. Then the elimination playoff round will be played.

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ItB次元官网网址檚 free admission to watch the games but masks will be required to enter the arena as required by the provincial health officer.

Walking soccer was first established in England and has become a popular recreational activity for seniors and former players, who still love the game of soccer but are no longer able to fully engage in the sport.

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 the fastest-growing senior sports activity in the world,B次元官网网址 said Jonas. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 a great non-contact sport. ItB次元官网网址檚 a no running version of soccer with rule variations designed to ensure safe play. ItB次元官网网址檚 great for light aerobic workout and ideal for co-ed play if desired.B次元官网网址

Michael.Briones@pqbnews.com

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I rejoined the PQB B次元官网网址 team in April 2017 from the Comox Valley Echo, having previously covered sports for The NEWS in 1997.
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