LAST Wednesday saw a moderate turn-out of eager players and a few on-lookers who participated in the first game on a slightly larger field than we have been used to playing on.
The playing fields for the Tea Gardens Soccer Club 2026 season launch on Saturday were all line marked earlier that Wednesday morning (thanks for your help David) and we decided to utilise the “mid” sized field for our Walking Football needs.
The extra space really opened up the game, giving all the players more space to and time to develop, pass and shine! It was quite a high scoring game which is unusual for us by any measure with multiple successful goal shots and a large number or all so close near misses. Those goal posts have a lot of apologizing to do.
As is the norm, we had two 15-minute halves followed by a
10-minute follow on session.
Play was enthusiastic with some fantastic passing, linking up, great goal attempts amongst lots of clapping, cheering and laughter. Just good fun all round.
G’day and welcome to our newbie Stephen who rocked up, put on a high-viz vest and hit the field, staying on and engaged for the entire game. Well done, see you in a couple of weeks when you get back from your travels.
One of our players, who is renowned for falling over gracefully every game, managed to bag 5 goals this week.
Well done to stay on your feet with only 2 tumbles witnessed this game.
Thanks to Liz for taking the laundry this week.
See you all again this Wednesday afternoon.
Anyone who is interested or curious is welcome to come along, have a chat, look-see or give it a try.
By Shayne REYNOLDS