The Current Move over pickleball: have you tried walking soccer?
Oct 20, 2025
Kerrin Hands, player-coach of the Canadian men's over-50 walking soccer team, shares her journey into this low-impact sport. She explains the no-running rule designed for older players and how it emphasizes enjoyment and safety. Kerrin highlights the growth of walking soccer in Canada, with players embracing it into their 80s. The conversation also covers Team Canada's exciting preparations for the World Nations Cup in Spain, reflecting on the pride and camaraderie of representing the nation.
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Running Replaced With Race-Walking Rule
- Walking soccer replaces running with a walking rule requiring one foot on the ground at all times, similar to Olympic race walking.
- Kerrin says this preserves soccer's feel while reducing impact and injury risk for older adults.
Try It For Cardio, Not Just Fun
- Try walking soccer if you want cardio benefits without high-impact running.
- Faisal recommends it as an organic, fun alternative to repetitive HIIT or treadmill work.
From Skeptic To Immediate Fan
- Kerrin discovered walking soccer in Spain via a Facebook post and joined with trepidation.
- Within ten minutes she loved it and felt it offered the same joy as regular soccer with health benefits.