Walking Football

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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.

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National Governing Bodies

The Football Association

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0800 169 1863
Leicester City Football Club Community Trust

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.

Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club

Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club

multi sports learning disabilities sports club where we deliver multiple different sports sessions weekly with sessions aim at being active, fun, engaging and friendly

We are looking to gain new members to join our membership core we already have this

Clubszone

Clubszone

Holiday Activity Club for Children Aged 5-12 Years Old.

Active Leicester: Braunstone And Rowley Fields

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'.

Metcalf Multisports

Metcalf Multisports

Metcalf Multisports is a sports company with over 15 years experience in primary schools, coaching a variety of sports. We have an approachable and punctual manner and are able to adapt to any environment.

CEL SPORTS

CEL SPORTS

professional yet affordable for all offering our multi sports coaching working in the city & county, based Leicestershire and across the Midlands. We aim to offer a variety of sports coaching sessions for schools, clubs, holiday camps, birthday party’s,

Enderby Leisure & Golf Centre

Enderby Leisure & Golf Centre

You can choose between a huge variety of different activities here at Enderby.

Active Oadby & Wigston

Active Oadby & Wigston

Active Oadby & Wigston

Leicestershire & Rutland County FA

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

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

Kibworth Town Football Club

Community Football Club, Ages 5 through to senior, veteran and walking football.

Active Charnwood

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.

Walking Football

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 & Bosworth

Active Hinckley and Bosworth are a team of individuals delivering, promoting and supporting all things sport and physical activity across the borough.

Asfordby Amateurs Ladies, Girls & Inclusive Football Club

Asfordby Amateurs Ladies, Girls & Inclusive Football Club

We offer football to all ages, regardless of age or ability.

Melton Healthy Active Communities Team

Melton Healthy Active Communities Team

Providing Sport, Physical Activity and Health Opportunities for individuals and groups in and around the Melton Borough.

Catmose Sports Centre

Catmose Sports Centre

Catmose Sports Centre offers a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities

Active Rutland

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

Clubszone Beeston

Clubszone Beeston

Kids Summer Activity Club Beeston.
For Children Aged 5-12 Years Old.

Women and Girls Football

Women and Girls Football

Opportunities for women and girls of all ages and abilities to play football in female-only sessions and teams.

Inclusive Football for Tots

Inclusive Football for Tots

Opportunities for players with disabilities of all ages and abilities to play football in inclusive sessions and teams.

Melton All Stars Boys and Girls Mixed Football

Melton All Stars Boys and Girls Mixed Football

Opportunities for boys and girls of all ages and abilities to play football in mixed sessions and teams.

Inclusive Football for Juniors, Youth and Adults

Inclusive Football for Juniors, Youth and Adults

Opportunities for players with disabilities of all ages and abilities to play football in inclusive sessions and teams.

Walking Football sessions (Melton)

Walking Football sessions (Melton)

Walking football sessions in Melton.

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Leicestershire & Rutland County FA

0116 286 7828

http://www.leicestershirefa.com/