Walking Footy
Walk, don’t run…with our modified version of Australian Rules Football.
Brought to you in collaboration with SANFL
Walking Footy is a relaxed and fun version of the big game.
Designed specifically for those aged 50 and over, Walking Footy is about keeping fit, making new friends and maintaining a healthy lifestyle…no football experience needed!
Rest assured; you don’t have to be an AFL star to join Walking Footy!
Same game, different rules.
The game is less physically demanding and encourages participation and fun over tackles and high-flying marks.
- Teams: 6 v 6 mixed teams
- Times: Eight-minute quarters with two-minute quarter and four-minute half-time breaks
- Field Size: 15m x 30m (about the size of a basketball court), split into zones, Forward, Midfield and Back
- Game Play: No tackling or bumping; ball must be touched in each zone.
- Scoring: Only forwards can score; goals can only be kicked inside the forward zone.
- Ball Handling: Kick, handball, or throw; tag for holding the ball.
- Game Structure: Eight-minute quarters with two-minute quarter breaks and four-minute half-time breaks.
- Start of Play: Centre ball up and midfield ruck contest to begin each quarter and after each score.
Upcoming games
2025 Walking Footy Games.
Unley Oval
30 July – 17 September 2025
Wednesday (10.00am – 11.00am)
Prospect Oval
27 May – 30 December 2025
Tuesday (9.30am – 10.30am)
Salisbury North FC
*Register your interest
Kadina Football Club
28 August – 2 October 2025
Thursday (10.00am – 11.00am)
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