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Walking Football

Walking football is a variant of football that is aimed at keeping people aged over-50 involved with football.

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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

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0800 169 1863
Bankend AFC

Bankend AFC

Bankend AFC is a brand new community football club that is aiming to bring the community of Bankend, Kendray, Worsbrough together.

Providing football session for all ages, all genders and all disability's.

Feel free to visit our website

Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Football Club

Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Football Club

Our Vision is to be a financially sustainable, community-focused club, playing at the highest possible level in English football.

Archery

Thrybergh Sports Centre

Thrybergh Sports Centre a a Community based centre providing Health, Fitness and sporting activities for all. we provide for the communty a Gym, Classes, Boulder room, sports Hall and other room location across the school for people to hire at very compe

Disability Sport Yorkshire

Disability Sport Yorkshire

From our base in Wakefield we work with a broad range of partners to provide community recreational and sporting activities for disabled people across Yorkshire, including events, training and access to a range of sporting opportunities.

American Football

In Play Sports Ltd

In-Play Sports Ltd provides professional sports filming and performance analysis services to athletes, teams and sporting organisations throughout the UK. We work closely with both our grassroots and professional clients to help them consistently reach th

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Courtside Hubs CIC

Courtside is a community interest company dedicated to increasing physical activity and promoting community through the transformation of local parks.

Sheffield United Community Foundation

Sheffield United Community Foundation

Sheffield United Community Foundation is a charity working in the areas of Accessibility & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Education & Skills, Employability & Training, Health & Wellbeing and Sport & Physical Activity.

Huddersfield Community Trust

Huddersfield Community Trust

Using the influence of professional sport, we have the ability to engage people, improve community cohesion, improve fitness and well-being and raise the hopes and aspirations of the people of Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.

Your Back Yard

Your Back Yard

Your Back Yard is a Headingley based social enterprise. We help communities identify, fund, and manage projects to improve their local areas. We aim to provide a range of activities and opportunities for people living in the most deprived areas of Leeds,

Athletico Sports Foundation

Athletico Sports Foundation

We are a sporting organization that enriches the communities of the inner deprived areas of Bradford through the provision of first-class sporting and recreational programs and amenities

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Bradford Trident

Parkside Sports offers great spaces to pursue sports and physical activities. Our 4 court hall has a 3G floor and viewing gallery, making it great for local or regional tournament events. With a wide range or clubs/teams and groups meeting there is every

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Goals Soccer Centre

Provider of quality football facilities for all, Leagues, Casual & Block bookings, Children Football Parties and bar / function room for all occasions

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Active Future West Leeds

Providers of non traditional sports and activities. Supply PE, After School Clubs, extra curriculum activities

Better York

Better York

Better York Partnership. Delivering Leisure Centre services in York.