The municipality of Moita has registered its senior sports squad for the upcoming national walking football tournament, establishing a competitive pathway for players aged 50 and older as part of an ongoing municipal health initiative.
Municipal Walking Football Squad Prepares for National Tournament
Designed for both men and women over the age of 50, the sport modifies traditional association football by requiring participants to maintain a walking pace throughout play. According to municipal documents, this rule significantly lessens physical impact and reduces the risk of injury while maintaining the competitive nature of the game. The Moita municipal team is scheduled to compete in the Taça Nacional de Walking Football.
Training Schedule and Venue at Fonte da Prata
Preparations for the national competition take place locally within the municipality. Training sessions are held twice a week at the Complexo Desportivo da Fonte da Prata, running every Tuesday and Friday evening at 7:15 p.m. local time, according to municipal schedules. The sporting season for the program spans from September through June, giving participants a structured calendar of physical activity.
Walking Football Combats Sedentary Lifestyles Among Older Adults
Municipal records and reporting indicate that the walking football program functions primarily as a public health initiative aimed at combating a sedentary lifestyle among older adults. By offering a structured team environment, the project fosters social inclusion for an age demographic that is less represented in organized competitive sports, supporting active and healthy aging through community engagement.
Local Government Sports Administration Manages the Initiative
The initiative is managed directly through local government sports administration. Residents seeking further details regarding registration, equipment requirements, or trial sessions can contact the sports and youth division via email at [email protected], as published in official municipal notices.
