5 a side footie

[Cecilcaterpillar]

do the french have noncompetitive games. we live in 14 and are looking for a fairly social group to get involved with, nothing too skilled or would require hugh commitment. just fancy a bit of exercise and maybe get to know some more locals.  where is the best place to enquire?

[Crevette]

There seems to be in France two levels of football ;

i)  Kickarounds in the park

ii) Competitive football in leagues (infoor/astro/football pitch).

Unfortunately it seems pretty impossible to get a kickaround with mates in a public gymnasium/stadium. I used to play with mates (none competitive) three different evenings in the UK at three different venues which we could easilly ring up and hire.

Here in France you need ;

i) To make a written letter from a Comitee Enterprise to the Marie many months in advance to request a booking - priority is always given to the sports clubs, etc.

ii) Everyone must have a written letter form the doctor saying they are OK for playing football.

At least this is how it works in Paris - hope it's better for you there!

Next week I am trying something called "Jorkyball" which is a kind of 2 vs 2 football and which is easier to get hold of bookings.

Good luck.

-Rob-