Walking Football
Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers!
Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence.
The sessions are recreational, light-hearted and most importantly – fun!
The demand for walking football has significantly increased over the last 12 months, with players ranging from their 40s right up to their 80s, showing the variation of those wanting to get involved in the game.
Participants so far have commented on how the slower nature of the game allows older players to return to a sport they once loved, but have had no means to get back involved or methods of finding like-minded people.
Walking football provides an opportunity for participants to be able to kick a football again and re-live their years of being part of a football team.
The cup of tea after the game and the post-match banter is another enjoyable part of the sessions – adding a social element to a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
For further information on walking football please contact Football Development Officer Gareth Thomas on 01785 256994 or gareth.thomas@staffordshirefa.com
You can also find more information, including the Walking Football Toolkit, on the website www.staffordshirefa.com/players/adult-male/walking-football and on SASSOT’s website as part of the Move More in May campaign
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Cannock |
| Venue | Burnthill Lane,
Rugeley, WS15 2HZ |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Monday 7pm – 8pm
Thursday 1pm – 2pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £3.50 (Monday) / £2.50 (Thursday) |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Ben Boden T: 01889 586260 E: b.boden@wlct.org |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Stoke on Trent |
| Venue | The Wallace Sport & Education Centre,
Abbots Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DU |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Monday 3pm – 4pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £1.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Marie Jenkins T: 01782 233555 E: Marie.Jenkins@stoke.gov.uk |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Walsall |
| Venue | Manor Farm Community Association,
King George Crescent, Walsall, WS4 1EU |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Monday 5pm – 6pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Bob Bates T: 07462 181331 / Martin Berry T: 07912 999282 |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Essington |
| Venue | Wyrley Juniors FC, Long Lane,
Essington, WS6 6AT |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Monday 6pm – 7pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | Free |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Derek Cox T: 07703 787239 E: derek.g.cox@btinternet.com |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Stafford |
| Venue | Beaconside Sports Centre, Weston Road,
Stafford, ST18 0AD |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Tuesday 12pm – 1pm
Thursday 1pm – 2pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.20 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Lucy Birds T: 01785 353286 E: L.Birds@staffs.ac.uk |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | East Staffordshire |
| Venue | The De Ferrers Academy, Trent Campus,
St. Mary’s Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Tuesday 6pm – 7pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £4.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Chris Prince T: 01283 565938 E: healthbact@burtonalbionfc.co.uk |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Lichfield |
| Venue | High Street, Chasetown,
Burntwood, WS7 3XH |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Tuesday 1pm – 2pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.50 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Sarah Sleigh T: 01543 308835 E: sportsdevelopment@lichfielddc.gov.uk |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Walsall |
| Venue | Sneyd Community Association,
Vernon way, Walsall, WS3 2PA |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Tuesday 10am – 11am |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | Free |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Martin Berry T: 07912 999282 E: martin.berry@whgrp.co.uk |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| Venue | South Moorlands Leisure Centre,
Allen Street, Cheadle, ST10 1HJ |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Thursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Friday 2pm – 3pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £1.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Ian Morton T: 07594 552318 E: crusher.2007@hotmail.com |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Stoke on Trent |
| Venue | Stoke City Academy Dome, Dennis Viollet Road,
Sir Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4TN |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Thursday 1pm – 2pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.50 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Paul Salvatore T: 07866 494216 E: Paul.Salvatore@stokecityfc.com |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Walsall |
| Venue | Blakenall Community Centre,
Blakenall Row, Bloxwich, WS3 1LW |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Thursday 9.15am – 10.15am |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £1 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Steve Davis T: 07934 921317 / Martin Berry T: 07912 999282 |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Walsall |
| Venue | Walsall Football Club, Bank`s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Friday 6pm – 7pm |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Martin Berry T: 07912 999282 E: martin.berry@whgrp.co.uk |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Newcastle |
| Venue | Chesterton Community Sports College, Castle Street,
Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7LP |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Saturday 10am – 11am |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Tracey Humphries T: 01782 200739 |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Cheddleton |
| Venue | Pointon Park, Felthouse Lane,
Cheddleton, ST13 7BP |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Sunday 10am – 11am |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.00 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | John Barratt T: 01782 551405 E: manager@pointonpark.com |
| Campaign | Walking Football |
| Area | Stoke on Trent |
| Venue | Staffordshire University, 80 Leek Road,
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2YJ |
| Date(s) and Time(s) | Sunday 10am – 11am |
| Age | 50+ |
| Cost | £2.50 |
| Information on the session | Walking football is a slower version of the beautiful game and is designed to give players who may not be able to play regular football the opportunity to continue playing – it is proving to be particularly popular with players in the ‘twilight’ of their footballing careers! Other than walking as opposed to running, the rules are the same as the regular version of the game, so individuals who may not have played for years or perhaps suffer from a mobility injury can play again in confidence. |
| Contact details | Matt Screen T: 01782 294124 E: m.screen@staffs.ac.uk |