Walking football
u3a Walking Football sessions are held on Friday mornings
They will be held every week at 11am at Willows Sports Centre. Sessions are for one hour with a short half time break. It is recommended that players arrive no later than 10.45am in order to warm up prior to playing.
Free car parking is available at Willows for participating players and is situated at the rear of the building. Willows playing fee is £5.00 payable by card to Willows and includes shower facilities and a cup of tea or coffee.
Please contact the Group Organiser Bob Thorne for further information regarding rules and kit requirements prior to attending. Use the email link on the right to contact Bob for more information.
Walking football is a variant of association football that is aimed at keeping people aged over-50 involved with football if, due to a lack of mobility or for other reason, they are not able to play the traditional game.
Though based on association 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 both at avoiding injuries and facilitating the playing of the sport by those who are physically disadvantaged. 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.
You will find the Rules of Walking football here.