The Burdekin Touch association celebrated the contribution of senior players to Touch football in the Burdekin recently.
With over 25 male and female players over the age of 50 taking the field each week, Touch is proving to be a great sport for fitness and social connection.
“I started playing Touch in 1981 when I was transferred to Home Hill,” said Bruce Johnson, now 70 years of age.
“It’s a contact sport but not a collision sport so there is maximum speed and skill with minimum injury. Even though I’ve retired to Townsville, I drive down every Wednesday to play Touch with my mates,” he continued.
Peter Knapton began playing Touch in Townsville in 1978.
“I still look forward with the same enthusiasm to playing every week as I did all those years ago,” said the 73 year old.
“A little slower these days but still thinking like a youngster. The brain says go but the body says whoa,” he added.
Among the players over 50, there are quite a few in their 60s with seven players and referees over 70.
Burdekin Touch President, Michael Littlefield, acknowledged the contribution of the older players.
“They are role models. They’ve played, refereed and coached for years and they keep supporting Touch in the Burdekin,” he said.’
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