5 a side football match for unfit / overweight players

Stephen_Forest

Hi all


I am trying to organise a 5 a side football match for unfit / overweight players that are interested in losing a bit of weight and getting in shape, getting off the cigarets or even people coming back from injuries.


Looking for poor - average players.


Herbert Park in Donnybrook / Ballsbridge is a handy location and is free. (on several bus routes or a short walk from the city with plenty of parking). If the Phoenix Park is convenient for people that is also an option


Looking to start Saturday the 15th - 10am



If anyone is interested please PM


Thanks,
Stephen

hots

Good idea, too far away from me (I definitely fall into this category though), will be using 5-a-side as my motivation for the summer too, just on the northside.

Stephen_Forest

Hi Hobbitt,

I just edited the post and asked people if the Phoenix park is more convenient. If the park is handy for you let us know,


Thanks

billy2012

I shall keep an eye on this. Have been looking for somewhere to play a bit of ball. I haven't kicked a ball in years and am extremely unfit.....I also suck a football

Unfortunately the location is a bit of a trek for me as the jam jar is of the road but I might be able to sort something out.

What kinda ages are people?

Just noticed the time....SAT 10AM....OUCH Summer evenings are great

Stephen_Forest

Hi Billy,

Good to hear from ya.

At the moment we are just starting to gather number. I don't know what age people are but I am sure there will be no world beaters on the team.

You might as well try it out and see how you get on, especially in this cracking weather.

brian888

Sounds good. Does age matter at all? is it a one time thing you are trying to organise or a regular event? I would be interested in matches in the Phoenix par
k.

Dublinpato

i would also like more info on this?

billy2012

Maybe a list could be made to get a rough idea of potential numbers.

It may also help other sign up if they see a few other people are going.

gzoladz

Just got a pm from Stephen, we are 5 so far. Still need a few more.

billy2012

Were people playing this morning?

tomaso11

I'm interested, would aim towards 12 rather than 10

gzoladz

There was no game today, no numbers yet but nearly there.

billy2012

Can we start a list? It will entice more people to jump on.

1 - Billy
2 -

gzoladz

1 - Billy
2 - Stephen
3- Tomasso
4- Gustavo
5-Guillermo

MrShivers

Add me to the list. Brian btw.

FatFrog87

I will join if Phoenix Park

FatFrog87

Any sign of it starting? Seemed we near enough had the numbers

gzoladz

I havent heard from Steven in 2 weeks but you are right, we seem to be enough.

I propose Herbert park at 10am. Does this work for people?

MrShivers

gzoladz wrote: »

I havent heard from Steven in 2 weeks but you are right, we seem to be enough.

I propose Herbert park at 10am. Does this work for people?

No thanks.

quilmore

gzoladz wrote: »

I havent heard from Steven in 2 weeks but you are right, we seem to be enough.

I propose Herbert park at 10am. Does this work for people?

yes, that's fine, thanks for organizing it

gzoladz

MrShivers wrote: »

No thanks.

Hi there, let's try to accommodate everyone. What would work for you?

MrShivers

I would only go to the Phoenix Park but if there is more demand for another location then there's no need to change place.

Celly Smunt

Any space left?

billy2012

Celly Smunt wrote: »

Any space left?

Yes loads.

Celly Smunt

Grand,add me to the list.Phoenix park would be preferable but i could make it out to the other place anyway if that's where people want to go.

FatFrog87

Phoenix Park I would prefer also, but I will come once and see how it goes. I will not be able to make this Saturday though, but should be able to from then on. I will be coming from Blanchardstown/Castleknock, so willing to give anyone a drive that needs it.

gzoladz

Can people please send me your name and mobile via pm?

Lets aim for phoenix park starting in about 2 weeks, date tbc but it will be on a Saturday morning.

I will get the list and see how many we are. I have a few other guys who want to play and will add them to the list.

Thanks,
Gustavo

Celly Smunt

Done

gzoladz

Just to update you all, 5 people sent me details so far so we are 6 with me.

There is a few others who said they would but they haven't yet.

I aim for 10 to people to start.

To clarify some questions I was asked: I don't think age and gender are a problem (it is all about having fun).

Minatauro

Hi, If this is in the pheonix park I would be up for it. I hate jogging it bores me to tears but I would run all day (if I could) playing football. Only exercise I enjoy.

gzoladz

Minatauro wrote: »

Hi, If this is in the pheonix park I would be up for it. I hate jogging it bores me to tears but I would run all day (if I could) playing football. Only exercise I enjoy.

Hi, most people prefer phoenix park so chances are it will be there.

Please pm me your name and mobile, we must be 8 at this stage.

Thanks
G

billy2012

Where are people coming from? Ive no car at the moment but would still love to be involved. Unfortunately I can't even get a bus to the phoenix park. Terenure area

Celly Smunt

Any movement on this?

gzoladz

Still 8...a few people who said they would come never sent their details.

Maybe the good weather distracted people, I don't know...

One option is to go ahead anyway and see who shows up.

Thoughts?

FatFrog87

Yes name a time and place and go ahead. 8 is enough anyway, just means more running . Saturday I recommend to make it a little later than 10am but I will still come at that time. But 11am or 12pm probably would suit more people

Celly Smunt

Say saturday,11a.m at the pheonix park?,not too late but also early enough before the place starts packing up.

Minatauro

yeah 10 or 11 is good for me also.

gzoladz

Ok, Saturday at 11am next to the Wellington monument.

See you then. I will text people who sent me their contact details later today.

Thanks

gzoladz

Just to confirm 11am on Saturday. I don't know how many of us will be there but if we need players there are always people willing to join.

See you all tomorrow. Later today I will pm my number to those who sent theirs.

Thanks
G

FatFrog87

Who is bringing the ball? Did not see it mentioned

billy2012

FatFrog87 wrote: »

Who is bringing the ball? Did not see it mentioned

Haha can you imagine!!!

If I am to go I will need to get 2 buses there and get two buses home in time for the liverpool match.

I am a maybe, I will try and sort out a lift cause I really wanna play!!

MrShivers

Where are we playing though? I know we're meeting up at the monument but where are we actually playing?

FatFrog87

I presume within 5 - 10 minutes of meeting up. For 1-1.5hours

gzoladz

I was planning to bring a ball anyway. There are normally people playing by the monument.

See you all.

Celly Smunt

Good game today lads,my lungs are still burning.

MrShivers

I nearly collasped from the heat but all in all a good game! See you guys next week. :cool:

Minatauro

Yeah great having a game in the sunshine. Tough with the heat but good to get the legs moving again. Looking forward to next week for another run out.

gzoladz

Had a great time, very nice game with very nice people.

quilmore

nice to play with you all, see you next saturday!

Celly Smunt

Everybody still ok for Saturday?

FatFrog87

Yeah I am still in. Btw driving home the last day after we played. I passed those football fields. They were all empty and looked a lot better surface to play on. I think we should play there instead