Game On! Walking Footy /

The Cowboys Community Foundation is excited to introduce Walking Footy - low impact, non-contact football for people aged 55+.

Suitable for all abilities and mobility levels, Walking Footy helps build fitness, confidence and social connections in a welcoming environment.

Join as a player, spectator, volunteer or member of the Active Cheer Squad!

PLUS, enjoy a FREE coffee after each session.

Come and Try It!

Friday 28 August, 11am

• Cowboys HQ - Hutchinson Builders Centre, Townsville
• FREE to attend
• Fortnightly sessions running August to September, leading into a Walking Footy Gala Event during Queensland Seniors Month
• FREE coffee after every session

No need to register, just come along and registration information will be collected on the day!

For more information, please contact community@cowboys.com.au

Walking Rugby League Rules

Download a copy of the Walking Rugby League rules HERE.

Game Duration

• Match duration will vary between 20 and 30 minutes
• Games will be divided into four quarters of equal length
• Teams will change ends at half time where applicable

Team Numbers

• Teams may consist of 5-7 players on the field at any one time
• Mixed-gender participation is encouraged

Field Dimensions

• Game will be played cross-field
• Field dimensions will be adjusted according to player numbers and available space
• The Competition Coordinator may modify field dimensions to ensure safe and enjoyable play

Kick-offs & Restarts

• All kick-offs and restarts begin with a tap of the ball on the knee.
• Defenders must be onside before the game can restart.
• After a turnover, the new attacking team restarts with a knee tap from the mark where the turnover occurred.

Attacking Rules

• Teams have 6 tackles to score a try.
• Tries are scored by carrying the ball over the try line. Grounding the ball is not required.
• The ball must be passed immediately after the knee tap. No scooting/running from the tap is permitted.
• Players must restart play from the spot where they were touched.
• If a knee tap is missed or taken from the wrong mark, play returns to the correct spot with no penalty.

Turnovers Occur For

• Knock-on (dropped ball).
• Forward pass.
• Ball hitting the ground from an incomplete pass.
• Ball or player going into touch.
• Running with the ball.

Defending Rules

• Defenders must retreat 2 metres from the play-the-ball/knee tap.
• A touch is made with one hand anywhere from the shoulders down, including clothing, bibs, or the ball.
• No running in defence.
• If an interception attempt is missed and the ball goes to ground, the attacking team receives a “6 again”.

Penalties

Penalties may be awarded for:

• Running in attack and defence
• Offside (not retreating 2 metres once a touch has been made)
• Crossing or obstruction.
• Obstructing an attacker.