Join us for Skill Sessions and Social Matches
every Tuesday from 8:30am to 10:30am ⚽ $5.00 and
every Sunday from 8:30am to 10:30am ⚽$10.00 at
Soccer 5s, Mariners Centre, 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah
WHO ARE THE CENTRAL COAST ANCIENT MARINERS?
ABOUT CCAM
OUR AIMS
The Aims of the Central Coast Ancient Mariners are to conduct Walking Football activities on the Central Coast of NSW in order to:
Enhance the physical and mental health of men & women; especially those over 50 years old and those returning from injury or illness.
Provide opportunities for making new friends and for combating loneliness and isolation in our Central Coast Community.
Provide enjoyment for older women and men by actively participating in a safe, fun and inclusive sport.
Increase activity levels and participation in football in particular.
Improve the football skill levels of older participants and first time players to inspire self confidence, ambition and enjoyment.
Provide opportunities for participants to enjoy playing in and, where possible, winning games, tournaments and competitions.
OUR TEAM
Who are the players
of CCAM?
25
are male
13
are female
12%
are aged between 40-49
16%
are aged between 50-59
54
are aged between 60-69
16%
are aged over 70
Why did they join
CCAM?
96%
enjoy playing walking football
79%
want to maintain health and fitness
41%
are no longer able to play football
21%
were accompanying another player
17%
wanted to learn walking football
What prior experience did they have?
66%
had played traditional football
29%
had played walking football
12%
had not played any football.
What do they like about Walking Football?
96%
it is a skilful and tactical game
75%
it has a strong social element
59%
no running is allowed
54%
no side or rear tackling is allowed
52%
no previous experience is required
33%
no heading of ball
33%
the field is smaller
What do our players enjoy most about playing Walking Football with Central Coast Ancient Mariners?
"It's a lot of fun and banter and everyone is equal regardless of their skill level and a good fitness session."
"There is a wide range of skills, and everyone loves playing."
"Quite a few of us who have never played and are enjoying the fun and fitness."
"You are a friendly social group of people."
"You are welcoming and supportive."
"As an unfit overweight middle age person who has never played football, I feel welcomed, encouraged and supported. I am always included in the play even if they know I will miss."
"Everyone is friendly and enthusiastic about walking football."
"I enjoy playing in an inclusive & supportive group environment."
"You are a group of like minded people who still love the game, or people who haven't played for years still willing to get back into it".
OUR CLUB
We are honoured to be aligned with the Central Coast Mariners; Our Community Club.
CCM was inaugurated in 2004 as a professional soccer club to represent the Central Coast of NSW. They are one of the eight original A-League teams and compete on a local, national and international level.
Their teams include:
Men's Asian Football Confederation Team
Men & Women A-League Teams
Men's NPL1 Team
Men, Women's & Youth Academy Teams
e-League Teams
