WALKING SPORTS

MODERATE EXERCISE

Many teams include some kind of penalty for participants who run instead of walk, to avoid some players running and thereby making the game faster than it should be. Other than that, it is pretty much the same.

The great thing about this type of sport is that it’s open to all – men and women can play alongside each other, less physically abled individuals can also join in, and everyone will benefit from getting moderate exercise in a social setting.

Participants take part in fun and engaging sport sessions and those who wish to play Rugby train weekly and participate in regular fixtures against other clubs.

Our Inclusion programme’s main objectives are to raise confidence, give people an opportunity to take part in sport in a safe environment and meet new people in a positive social environment.

“Being able to take part in walking rugby has made a big difference to my life as a semi-retiree. It has enabled me to play the sport I most enjoyed as a young man after a time in my life when I thought it had passed me by. Each week I spent an hour in the company of like-minded people of all ages in an inclusive and welcoming environment playing the sport I love for me or career provided all the elements it promised fun fitness and friendship long may it continue to thrive in the more individuals can reap the benefits.” Colin Read – Walking Rugby participant Bromsgrove.

“I love being part of Worcester Walking Rugby it’s a great bunch of welcoming people and suits all abilities my cancer treatment has impacted my mobility, but this is an excellent gentle workout with camaraderie thrown in. I love handling a rugby ball again I thoroughly recommend it.” Ian Smith – Walking Rugby participant Worcester.