
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.

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National Governing Bodies
Leicester City Football Club Community Trust
Leicester City in the Community (LCitC) is an independent, registered charity. LCitC harnesses the power of football to inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.
Active Leicester: Braunstone And Rowley Fields
The Active Leicester: BRF project offers residents of the Braunstone and Rowley Fields ward of Leicester City aged 14+ the opportunity to take part in free sport and physical activity sessions; all delivered locally by supportive 'Activators'.
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA
The role of the governing body is to administer and develop football throughout the County, and to ensure that there are no barriers to participation, so that we can continue to grow our national sport at all levels of the game.
AMBITIONsportscoachingLtd
AMBITION stands for Achieving More By Identifying Talent In Ourselves Now and we are a Sports Coaching and Academic Support company that specialises in but is not limited to working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Social,
Kibworth Town Football Club
Community Football Club, Ages 5 through to senior, veteran and walking football.
Active Charnwood
Active Charnwood is a network of sport & physical activity partners who work collaboratively to advocate and develop inclusive sport and active recreation opportunities for all within the Borough of Charnwood.
Midlands Roller Arena
Based in the south of the county, we are a purpose built roller skating arena for all forms of roller skating, disco's and parties, roller hockey and roller derby as well as multi sports/fitness for both children and adults.
Asfordby Amateurs Ladies, Girls & Inclusive Football Club
We offer football to all ages, regardless of age or ability.
Hinckley Walking Football Club
We are an over 50s walking football team based at Green Towers youth club in Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Active Hinckley & Bosworth
Active Hinckley and Bosworth are a team of individuals delivering, promoting and supporting all things sport and physical activity across the borough.
Melton Sport & Health Alliance
Providing Sport, Physical Activity and Health Opportunities for individuals and groups in and around the Melton Borough.
Catmose Sports Centre
Catmose Sports Centre is a superb sports and fitness centre set in the grounds of Catmose College.
Active Rutland
Rutland Local Sport Alliance (LSA) commonly known as Active Rutland acts as a key group in enabling key partners in sport, active recreation, health and physical activity in Rutland
Crown Hills Family Fun Festival
On Saturday 17th June from 10am – 2pm a family fun festival held in partnership with Diabetes’s UK will be taking place at Crown Hills Community College. This family festival will see many of the sport and physical activity clubs offering free taster sessions and information on how to take part in the sport once the festival is over.
http://www.leicestershirefa.com/players/walking-football
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA
0116 286 7828
info@leicestershirefa.com