Walking sports open day at Ashburton

A group of older adults on a basketball court wearing bibs and playing walking basketball

Event details

Walking sports are just what they sound like – versions of sports like netball or basketball that follow the standard rules, but the players walk instead of run.

They are great if you want the fun of the game without the strenuous pace and intense contact.

Join us for a free open day and try 3 walking or low-impact sports:

walking netball
walking basketball
pickleball (a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes).

Book in for either the 10 am or 11:30 am session where you will rotate through each of the sports via 3 short taster sessions (each taster session will last 20 minutes).

First session: 10 to 11:30 am (arrival and registration from 9:45 am).
Second session: 11:30 am to 1 pm (arrival and registration from 11:15 am).

A complimentary snack will be provided after each session and great prizes to be won!

Participants are advised to consult with their healthcare provider if they have or suspect they have a medical problem or any health risk factors before participating.

What to bring

Wear clothing and footwear suitable for exercise (ie closed toe shoes)
Bring a water bottle.

Accessibility at this space

Accessible car parking
Automatic doors
Accessible toilets.

Date	Time
Thu 19 November 2026	10:00 am – 11:30 am
Thu 19 November 2026	11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Sports and outdoor

Seniors

Contact

Active Ageing team

03 9278 4736

[email protected]

Event date:

Thu 19 Nov, 10am – 11:30 am

Location:

Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

Price:

Free

11/19/2026 10:00 am 11/19/2026 1:00 pm Walking sports open day at Ashburton Walking sports are just what they sound like – versions of sports like netball or basketball that follow the standard rules, but the players walk instead of run.They are great if you want the fun of the game without the strenuous pace and intense contact.Join us for a free open day and try 3 walking or low-impact sports: walking netballwalking basketballpickleball (a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes).Book in for either the 10 am or 11:30 am session where you will rotate through each of the sports via 3 short taster sessions (each taster session will last 20 minutes). First session: 10 to 11:30 am (arrival and registration from 9:45 am).Second session: 11:30 am to 1 pm (arrival and registration from 11:15 am).A complimentary snack will be provided after each session and great prizes to be won!Participants are advised to consult with their healthcare provider if they have or suspect they have a medical problem or any health risk factors before participating.What to bringWear clothing and footwear suitable for exercise (ie closed toe shoes)Bring a water bottle.Accessibility at this spaceAccessible car parkingAutomatic doorsAccessible toilets. , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public 4b2ceb95-3089-4670-82e8-c9ae0bbb7a16 Add to Calendar

Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre8 Warner Avenue, Ashburton

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