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The ‘Bluedogs’ walking football team at the Ballina tournament. Photo supplied

The newly formed Bangalow ‘Bluedogs’ Walking Football Group recently played its first competitive games in the invitational walking football tournament held on astroturf at the Ballina Hockey Club.

Bangalow performed well against all the teams in their group which included teams from the Central Coast, Ballina, Brisbane and Coolum.

Bangalow finished in the tournament in fifth place.

Their best performance being a 2–1 win over rivals Ballina Blue in their third game.

Walking football (WF) is a modified, non-contact, small field version of football for women (over 40s) and men (over 50s) and is ideal for players of all abilities.

WF has a huge participation rate internationally and is recognised by Football Northern NSW. WF is also included in the Masters Games.

Bangalow WF is keen to recruit more players for their weekly social games.

Please contact Peter Rologas ([email protected]).

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