NK Walking Netball & Football

In partnership with England Netball the NK Outreach team is pleased to host a walking Netball Session at in North Kesteven.

If you are looking for a fun activity regardless of whether you have played netball or not, this manageable pace session is for you. Bring comfortable clothing to move around in, and bring some water with you to keep you hydrated and be prepared for lots of fun. This is a low level session with some warm up games; playing some games and then cool down, so you participate at your own level. No booking is required, just turn up on the day.

The following weekly session takes place:

At: One NK, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX

When: Every Wednesday – 19:00 – 20:00

Age: 18 upwards

Where: Indoor Sports Hall

Cost: £3.50 per session which includes a cuppa afterwards

Walking netball is exactly what it says; it’s playing netball via the following adapted rules:

No Running
No Jumping
Allowed 4 seconds before you pass the ball
Allowed 2 steps when you catch the ball 
No contact sport 
Keep one foot on the ground at all times 
And most of all……..Have fun! 
 

Our community sports team will be there at each session to help and guide you back to learning those skills that may be new or remembering skills from a long time ago!

For more information please email NKactivities@gll.org.uk or call 01522 883311 (North Hykeham)

Are you aged 50 + and would like to have a leisurely game of walking football whilst getting to meet new people having a natter over a tea or coffee?

The NK Outreach team currently support two weekly Walking Football sessions.

Sleaford Snails - Better Gym Sleaford, Unit 3, East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EH

Every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:30

Every Friday from 11:00 – 12:00

Hykeham Hedgehogs - One NK Centre, North Hykeham, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX

Every Wednesday from 11:0 – 12:15 

The cost is £2.50 per session. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day.

Comfortable sports clothing and trainers or soft studded football boots is the usual kit. If you have goalkeeping gloves or shin pads please feel to bring them along but it is not a necessity.

Our aim is to provide an inclusive, friendly and sociable activity in a familiar but adapted game setting. The sessions are fun and free flowing. The Sessions are mixed gender and ability; anyone can come along and have a go.

Walking football has 4 important rules to the game:

Walking, not running (one foot always in contact with the floor)
Keep the ball under head height
No tackles from behind
The Goalkeeper stays in his/her area and player out of the area.
All sessions are facilitated by a member of the community team who will keep a close eye on any stray running!

For more information please email NKactivities@gll.org.uk or call 01522 883311 (North Hykeham) 01529304770 (Sleaford)