A TOUCH of pink comes to Morshead Park on Saturday mornings as the GO Soccer Mums program kicks off.<\/p>\n
From 9am to 10am, adult women of any fitness level, whether they\u2019re mums or not, are invited to the pitch for the entry-level soccer initiative which includes warmups, activities, drills and ball skills, and a 15 to 20-minute game.<\/p>\n
Coordinator, Julie Warren, said they\u2019re seeking at least eight more women to join them, and new members don\u2019t need to have any skills to start.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople who may be interested include mums who\u2019ve been watching their kids play soccer and have thought, \u2018gosh, that looks like fun\u2019,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a good starting point, it\u2019s fun and we tailor it. You don\u2019t have to have a level of fitness, we will build you up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Warren said GO Soccer Mums is not only a way to exercise and find some \u2018me time,\u2019 but has proven to be a positive pathway for many women to return to, or join, sporting clubs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had a really good success rate with a whole lot of women going onto play competitive soccer, or futsal, and other sports,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen who used to play soccer years ago and didn\u2019t feel comfortable to rock up to a team, have done a year in our program and gone onto play competitive soccer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was able to go into playing competitive soccer, which I never thought I could do, but the Ballarat soccer clubs were really welcoming and they needed the numbers. We all bring different skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got some of our experienced team members coming back this term and joining in, but their skill levels have gone up, so we\u2019re keen to get some new faces involved to enjoy the fun, fitness, and movement.\u201d<\/p>\n
For those that dream of having a kick but think their time\u2019s passed, Ms Warren encourages them to shift their mindset.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you want it, you can do it,\u201d she said. \u201cWhat\u2019s stopping you? It\u2019s a great starting point for rebuilding confidence and it makes you feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ballarat GO Soccer Mums has been running for more than three years, it generally attracts women in their 30s to 50s, and it\u2019s supported by Ballarat and District Soccer Association.<\/p>\n
Visit the Ballarat GO Soccer Mums Facebook page or contact 0438 323 582 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A TOUCH of pink comes to Morshead Park on Saturday mornings as the GO Soccer Mums program kicks off. From 9am to 10am, adult women of any fitness level, whether they\u2019re mums or not, are invited to the pitch for the entry-level soccer initiative which includes warmups, activities, drills and ball skills, and a 15 […]<\/p>\n