Community Soccer
Community soccer is a soccer game for all ages.
It was played at a University college when our children were
young. Some people would start kicking a ball around the grass, and
then others would come and join in until there would be up to 30
running around in two teams, and lots of others standing arround
barracking. Gum trees were the goal posts. I have also seen it played
around estates.
The advantages of community soccer:
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- The big toughs have to play without violence because of the
younger children and ancient fellers in the game;
- The young boys have to play without whinging and bad
sportsmanship because their bigger heroes would think them
sissies;
- The old blokes and ladies renew their youth;
- And the toddlers rush around everywhere screaming with
delight.
- The game costs nothing, requires no preparation, and any one
can start it up any time and others join in. The emphasis is on
the fun of the game, so there is no bad feeling about poor players
making a team lose.
One youngster trained on community soccer is now a professional
basketballer - and his father thinks the early experiences of playing
with grown-ups was important for developing his skills and
co-ordination.
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