Join our FREE weekly Walking Sports sessions at our Boroondara Leisure facilities!
Our walking sports sessions at Boroondara Sports Complex and Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre offer opportunities for exercise, social interaction, and the promotion of physical and mental well-being. These programs provide inclusive environments for individuals to engage in physical activity and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Term dates
Term 1: Tuesday 27 January - Thursday 2 April
Term 2: Monday 20 April - Friday 26 June
Term 3: Monday 13 July - Friday 18 September
Term 4: Monday 5 October - Friday 18 December
Over 55's Walking Sports
Walking Football
- Boroondara Sports Complex - Court 1
Mondays 11:30am – 12:30pm
Walking Football is a modified version of the game suitable for all levels of ability and fitness. It is designed for people who are returning to sport after a break or those who have never played before. The program aims to provide participants with physical and mental health benefits, social contentedness, and promote the benefits of ongoing physical activity.
Run in partnership with Active Ageing Australia, Football Victoria's Walking Football program offers a social, small-sided version of football that allows players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game in a safe and fun environment. The program specifically caters to individuals aged over 55 years.
Walking Basketball
- Boroondara Sports Complex - Court 3
Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:00am
For more information please contact communications@camberwellbasketball.com.
All-Abilities Walking Sports (all ages)
Walking Basketball
- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre - Court 1
Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:00am
⚠️ Program at Ashburton on pause until 6 October 2026.
Walking Basketball is a slower and more social version of traditional basketball. It is suitable for participants of all ages, genders, and abilities, providing optimal health benefits to all who participate. The program is designed to decrease the risk factors associated with sedentary behaviour and offers a level playing field for everyone within a social, fun, and non-competitive environment.
Whether you have never played basketball before or are skilled on the court, Walking Basketball welcomes all individuals to join and enjoy the game.
Walking Football
- Boroondara Sports Complex - Court 1
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
⚠️ Program at Ashburton on pause until 6 October 2026.
In partnership with Walking Football for Health, the program creates a space for individuals of all abilities, ages and fitness levels to participate in a fun, social and safe environment while learning and developing skills in the sport of football.
Walking Netball
- Boroondara Sports Complex - Court 1
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 2:30pm
⚠️ Walking Netball will be implemented early 2027. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for official start date.
In partnership with Boroondara Netball Association, Walking Netball is a modified, low-impact version of traditional netball played at a walking pace which welcomes players of all abilities, ages and fitness levels.
Walking Pickleball
- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre – Court 1
Day and time TBC
⚠️ All-abilities walking Pickleball will be implemented early 2027. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for official start date.
Walking Pickleball is an adapted, low-impact version of standard pickleball where running and fast pivoting are replaced by continuous walking to keep the game accessible for all mobility levels.
Email community@ymca.au for any further information on these programs!
