Gladesville Hornsby FA launches lunchtime football program in Macquarie Park

Stuck in the office all day? A north Sydney football club have taken one hour from the work day to start a lunchtime competition; getting workers who are glued to their computer screens onto the pitch.

Gladesville-Hornsby Football Association is launching a lunchtime football competition to help workers in Macquarie Park get and stay fit and healthy. GHFA management team member Nikki Riddle, Jo Ryan and general manager Mark Lockie. Pictures: Troy Snook

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One of the hardest things about working full-time is finding time to be active.

Gladesville Hornsby Football Association is aiming to make it easier for people working in Macquarie Park to get fit with a lunchtime soccer competition.

Launching on January 30 and running from noon to 1.30pm Wednesdays on synthetic fields at Christie Park, the 10-week competition will have three 30-minute, six-a-side matches a week.

Workers in the Macquarie Park area are being encouraged to sign up for the lunch time fitness program. Picture: Adam Ward

“We are providing competitions for men’s and mixed teams, playing six-a-side on small fields and catering for all ability levels,” GHFA general manager Mark Lockie said.

“GHFA launched a summer football competition this year at Christie Park. It has been very popular, with over 580 players participating.”

Mr Lockie said the association hoped the competition would help make people healthier and create team-building opportunities for businesses.

The competition will be held on Christie Park’s new synthetic turf. Picture: Troy Snook

“Research shows physical activity during the working day provides a release from stress and a team sport enables colleagues and friends to socialise in a fun environment,” he said.

For more information or to register go to ghfa.com.au