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Seniors in the Townsville Outrigger
Canoe Club
Are you 55
years or older and interested in water sports and improving your health and
fitness?
Townsville Outrigger Canoe Club, the largest
and oldest of the three clubs in Townsville, is encouraging those in the 55 and
over age group interested in trying out the sport to come and join us for one of
our beginner paddlers introductory training sessions.
An OPEN DAY was be held on 11th February
2007 on the beach at Townsville Strand
The Townsville Outrigger Canoe club has
acquired
a new OC6 Mirage canoe, specifically to support our large contingent
of senior paddlers (55 years and over), who represent around 25% of total club
membership.
Funding for the new canoe has been approved and provided by
Active Aging North Queensland, a funding initiative of the Qld Government Dept
of Communities, under the Home and Community falls prevention Initiative.
SENIORS DO YOU Love FUN, SUN & SPORT?
Do you want to increase your fitness,
enjoy better mobility, have less pain and improved health?
Then TRY OUTRIGGING
Townsville Outrigger Canoe Club recently received
funding for Actively ageing and fall prevention from Tropical Population
Health Unit Townsville
We did this by demonstrating the therapeutic benefits of
outrigging.as a sport for seniors. One of our members said:
"I would like to share with you the benefits
of paddling as a senior in sport. I enjoy the freedom of being on the ocean,
breathing in fresh air; enjoy the sunrises and sunsets and the social
interaction. I have noticed over the years through paddling that: " I
no longer have back pain " I have not been to a doctor in 5 years
" I have not taken any form of tablets for 5 years " I have
increased mobility " I not longer need treatment for my back problems -
how I love the savings Additional benefits are: " the social
interaction with people which is so important in maintaining a healthy body
and mind. " By training in the early morning or late afternoon has the
additional benefit of receiving Vitamin D through the natural essence of
sunshine without talking tables or enduring the damaging effects of the
midday sun.
When: Sundays For all ages young and not so young Time:
7am - 9am At: Opposite Aquarius The Strand (Kennedy St Round About)
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