Walking Football
Walking football is a variant of football that is aimed at keeping people aged over-50 involved with football.
- See Also:
- Football
An Overview of Walking Football
Though based on football, the key difference in the rules, from standard football, is that if a player runs then they concede a free kick to the other side. This restriction, together with a ban on slide tackles, is aimed at avoiding injuries.
Benefits
The manner in which the sport is played promotes cardiovascular fitness whilst producing the least stress on the body. It also assists participants maintain an active lifestyle.
Involvement
Visit your local FA page to find your nearest club.
Adaptations and Equipment
When played indoors, a size 4 futsal ball is used. Outdoor games involve a traditional football.
Find Walking Football Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
The Football Association
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Telephone
- 0800 169 1863
Disability Sport Worcester
Disability Sport Worcester specialises in creating and running sporting events, clubs and activities for children and adults with disabilities.
Senior Physical Activity and Sport Programme
As part of the University of Worcester Community engagement initiative, the SPAAS programme offers physical activity opportunities to individuals aged 60 or above within Worcestershire. SPAAS offers a wide variety of senior sports, exercise classes and ac
Active Communities Worcester
Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!
Neuro Walking Football Worcestershire
Walking football sessions for those diagnosed with a neurological condition (such as Parkinson's, MS and stroke recoverees), combining practical delivery with post-session refreshments.
Worcester Community Trust
Worcester Community Trust runs six Community Centres in Worcester. We have facilities available for hire for Sports Clubs from Meeting Rooms to Small Sports Halls and a 3G Synthetic Pitch. If you need a venue in Worcester please do not hesitate to contact
Worcestershire FA
The Governing Body of Football in Worcestershire.
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Worcestershire FA, is the governing body of football in the county of Worcestershire, England, founded in 1879.
Malvern Hills District Council
Supporting our residents to lead a healthier lifestyle is one of our top priorities. We offer a wide range of programmes, so whether you are new to exercises, returning to exercise, 5 or 85, we welcome all ages, all abilities and all backgrounds.
Grassroots Football Development School
Provides coaching within local schools during curriculum time and after school clubs, provides team training for local FA affiliated clubs, provides weekly sessions for beginners, advanced players and girls only and also provides community sessions on beh
Redditch Borough Football Club
Redditch Borough is an established football club which promotes football from age 3 up to adults, with the values that everyone can play football and enjoy it
Herefordshire FA
Our aim is to provide an opportunity of a first class football experience for every individual in Herefordshire. We govern and develop the game locally to ensure that there is a football offer for everyone.
Vision Sports Academy CIC
Vision Sports Academy CIC (VSA) is a Birmingham based sports coaching social enterprise, more specifically a community interest company which tackles social objectives & reinvests profits back into the community.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.