rudemedic Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 http://mobile.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130829-fifties-1021266.aspx?pd=635133634580000000 From a public health standpoint I think this is an excellent idea and I'm really pleased to see the club, via it's Community Trust, being heavily involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty doesn't know Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi guys, my name's Scott and I'm one of the coaches at the Community Trust. We're really pleased to have this session set up now because when it comes to veterans football a lot of people are put off due to the 35s and over rule which tends to result in these sort of set ups being filled with borderline dubious 30 somethings, and there's clearly a difference between what we can do at 30-35 and pushing 50 and over. Coming along to this sesion doesn't mean you're handing yourself over to Mother Nature as someone who's over the hill, its simply vets football as it should be. Whether that's what you want or just a chance to regain fitness or to keep yourself ticking over, it's going to be enjoyable and we hope if we get decent numbers then it'll create a snowball effect with different sessions popping up all over the borough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 This is a great idea. Having both played 5-a-side and successfully passed a 'Well Man' check-up recently, I would be up for this if I lived in Oldham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilStarbucksSilkySkills Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm 36 and my knees are already screwed after a few months of astroturf football a couple of years ago. I hope when i'm over 50 I can take part in things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyblue Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm still playing at 51 in an all age league in far north NSW Australia. in fact, my team was the Australian amateur team of the year last season. Can't say i get done for speed that often and I've never been fast - stamina was always my thing. Lots of fat, unfit youngsters out there never mind the over 50s. Highly recommended what ever shape you're in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Should I bring my birth certificate? Seems like a good idea this, I wont be able to attend the first one as I will be drinking myself unfit in Portugal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 This is a great idea. Having both played 5-a-side and successfully passed a 'Well Man' check-up recently, I would be up for this if I lived in Oldham. Have you seen if there is one in Burton or nearby? I wouldn't be surprised if there was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I quite fancy this. I've almost forgotten playing the reverse football format: 50-a-side for over 5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Have you seen if there is one in Burton or nearby? I wouldn't be surprised if there was I have and there isn't. Activities for the over 50s (not to mention the over 70s) range from "poetry reading and flower arranging to upholstery classes and exercise and fitness sessions". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1954 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's sponsored by Co-Op funeral services.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's sponsored by Co-Op funeral services.... Is that because Barlow's have let down supporters in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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