WALKING BASKETBALL HEADS TO THE HUNTER & NORTH COAST

Sport Aus / Walking Basketball
Written by Jaylee Ismay
8 April, 2021

Basketball NSW is pleased to announce that we will be taking Walking Basketball on the road this April visiting locations from the Hunter to the North Coast.

Walking Basketball is a low-impact, social and fun way to improve the levels of physical activity for inactive and slightly active Australians, including those recovering from injury.

The tour will encompass 12 locations including, Coffs Harbour, Maclean, Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Yamba, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Taree, Maitland and Newcastle. 

If you have ever wanted to get back on court or wanted your first taste of basketball, Walking Basketball is the perfect opportunity to get active and have fun in a safe environment led by a qualified facilitator. 

BNSW Community Growth Programs Administrator, Amy Nolan said that she is thrilled to take Walking Basketball on tour so that members of our regional community can have a taste of the sport. 

“We have had such great success in various parts of Sydney and a small number of regional areas that have offered Walking Basketball to their community and we want to share the experience with more people that are interested in having a go,” said Nolan. 

“This Walking Tour will be great exposure for the modified sport as not only is it great for mobility and to keep active but also a social outing for all those involved. It is not about skill level or fitness, as it is aimed at anyone including those over the age of 50 and or people returning from injury.”

The tour begins the 26th of April till the 30th, with registrations now open.

Monday 26th April @ Sportz Central, 74A Bray St, Coffs Harbour
Time: 10-11am
Register: CLICK HERE

Monday 26th April @ Maclean Sports Centre, Rannoch Avenue Maclean
Time: 1.30-2.30pm
Register: CLICK HERE 

Monday 26th April @ Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, 63 Cherry St Ballina 
Time: 5-6pm
Register: CLICK HERE

Tuesday 27th April @ Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, 63 Cherry St Ballina
Time:9-10am
Register: CLICK HERE   

Tuesday 27th April @ Lismore Basketball Stadium, Keen St Lismore
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Register: CLICK HERE   

Tuesday 27th April @ Casino Stadium, Jersey St Casino
Time: 3.30-4.20pm CLICK HERE to register
4:30-5:20pm CLICK HERE to register 

Wednesday 28th April @ Raymond Laurie Sports Centre, 78 Angourie Rd Yamba
Time: 9.30-10.30am
Register: CLICK HERE  

Wednesday 28th April @ Sportz Central, 74A Bray St, Coffs Harbour
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Register: CLICK HERE

Wednesday 28th April @ Melville High School, 44-50 Nicholson St South Kempsey 
Time: 4-5pm
Register: CLICK HERE

Thursday 29th April @ Port Macquarie Indoor Sport Stadium, Corner of Hastings River Drive & Hibbard Drive Port Macquarie 
Time: 10-11am  
Register: CLICK HERE

Thursday 29th April@ Taree Recreation Centre (outdoor courts), corner Recreation Dr & Bligh St Taree
Time:1-2pm
Register: CLICK HERE

Friday 30th April @ Maitland Federation Centre, 10 Bent St Maitland
Time: 9.30-10.30am
Register: CLICK HERE

Friday 30th April @ YWCA Hunter (Newcastle), 1/24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill
Time: 1.30-2.30pm
Register: CLICK HERE

Basketball NSW will also be facilitating numerous Walking Basketball sessions during NSW Seniors Festival CLICK HERE for the list of dates and locations.