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Joining a club for recreation, brain exercise or sport fitness, or if you’re just a bit lonely, is a way to stay fit, learn teamwork and to experience the joy of winning; or in equal measure, how to learn to lose graciously.
Whether you are new to the concept or an elite sports person wanting to have a go at something entirely different, like hockey, tennis or calisthenics, card games like euchre and 500, bridge or chess, it’s time to get out of the armchair and join a club.
VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said there are always new ways for people to get active and join in. “Our research shows many people are reluctant to get involved in sport or a club if it’s too competitive, difficult to get to, expensive or requires a big time commitment, amongst other challenges.”
So how do you even find a club where you can have a try out? Sometimes, it’s as simple as knowing someone else who is a member who can put you in touch.