Coleraine FC has announced a new partnership with Social Football to provide an opportunity for men aged 55 and over to enjoy regular football in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment. The club will host sessions every Thursday from 10 am to 11 am at the Coleraine University Sports Hall, offering participants the chance to stay active, enjoy playing football and build new social connections in the process.
The focus is very much on participation, enjoyment and community, making the sessions suitable for players of all abilities. Following each session, participants can stay for tea, coffee, buns and a chat, which provides an opportunity to socialise and get to know fellow players.
Organiser Peter Morrow said: “The idea behind Social Football is to bring men together. Men don’t talk to each other and don’t discuss things, so from that perspective it has worked quite well. There’s a lot of nonsense talked, but again, they get a laugh from it. It’s a great social occasion for the guys and I know they look forward to it every week.”
Head of Community Football at Coleraine FC, David McDaid added: “I think it’s brilliant that the club is branching out into the community for initiatives like this. They want to grow the programme and we are more than happy to help as best as we possibly can to do that. They are very competitive and some of them are quick on their feet, but they all love it. The guys get their hour of playing football, but the time spent after chatting to each other is helpful.”
The cost is £3 per session. Anyone interested should contact the club by emailing [email protected]
