Walking Football
You'll Never Walk Alone
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 in recent years, with players ranging from their 50’s right up to their 80’s, 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.
The FA has also developed a Walking Football Toolkit to assist organisations with the promotion, organisation and delivery of sessions, which can be found below.
For further information on walking football please contact Football Development Officer Gareth Thomas on 01785 256994 or gareth.thomas@staffordshirefa.com
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How to get involved
To support the ongoing development of Walking Football, we have put together a Walking Football toolkit which is aimed at individuals, organisations, groups and clubs who may wish to set up and deliver a Walking Football session, or to support existing Walking Football sessions to grow. The FA have developed the resource in partnership with Age UK, County FA’s and established Walking Football groups and it’s the first stage in a series of developments that will further support the growth of Walking Football.
Walking football Sessions in Staffordshire
Please find below a growing list of Walking Football sessions currently taking place across Staffordshire, along with the relevant information and contact details for each session:
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Organisation |
Venue |
Details |
Contact |
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Alleynians Vets
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Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR |
Wednesday 7pm – 8pm Outdoor Astroturf £3.00 |
Brian Fox 07881 823119
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| Alleynians Vets (Over 60s) | Stone Youth & Community Centre, Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER |
Tuesday 10-11AM £3 |
Brian Fox 07881 823119 fox445@btinternet.com |
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Beaconside Sports Centre |
Beaconside Sports Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0AD |
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Outdoor Astroturf £2.00 |
John Fearns 01889 881047 |
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Beaconside Sports Centre |
Beaconside Sports Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0AD |
Thursday 5pm – 6pm Indoor Hall £3.00 |
John Fearns 01889 881047 |
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Burton Albion Community Trust
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Uttoxeter Leisure Centre, Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QL |
Tuesday 2.30pm – 3.30pm Indoor Sports Hall £3.00 |
Owen Howell 01283 246207 |
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Burton Albion Community Trust
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Anglesey Primary Academy School, Clarence Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3LG |
Tuesday 6.30pm – 7.30pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £4.00 |
Owen Howell 01283 246207 |
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Burton Albion Community Trust |
Burton Albion Community Football Centre, Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton on Trent, DE13 0AR |
Wednesday 9am – 10am Outdoor 3G Pitch Free |
Owen Howell 01283 246207 |
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Burton Albion Community Trust |
De Ferrers Academy, Trent Campus, St. Mary’s Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL |
Thursday 6pm - 7pm Indoor Sports Hall £4.00 |
Owen Howell 01283 246207 |
| Burton Albion Community Trust (Female Only) | Queen Street Community Centre, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3LW | Friday 9:30AM – 10:30AM |
Scott Taylor 01283 246207 scott.taylor@burtonalbionct.org |
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Cheadle SMU FC |
South Moorlands Leisure Centre, Allen Street, Cheadle, ST10 1HJ |
Wednesday 6.30pm – 7.30pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £1.00 |
Ian Morton 07594 552318
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Cheadle SMU FC |
South Moorlands Leisure Centre, Allen Street, Cheadle, ST10 1HJ |
Friday 2.30pm – 3.30pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £1.00 |
Ian Morton 07594 552318
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Chesterton Crusaders |
Chesterton Community Sports College, Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7LP |
Saturday 9.30am – 11.30am Outdoor 3G Pitch £3.00 |
Chris Humphries 07584 855884
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Codsall Leisure Centre
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Codsall Leisure Centre, Elliott’s Lane, Codsall, WV8 1PG |
Monday 6.30pm – 7.30pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £3.00 |
Dale Mansell 01902 696518
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Lichfield District Council |
Burntwood Leisure Centre, High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XH |
Tuesday 1pm – 2pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £2.50 |
Tasmin Turner 01543 308835 sportsdevelopment@lichfielddc.gov.uk
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Lichfield District Council
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Burntwood Leisure Centre, High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XH
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Friday 1pm – 2pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £2.50 |
Tasmin Turner 01543 308835 sportsdevelopment@lichfielddc.gov.uk
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Lichfield District Council (Female only) |
Burntwood Leisure Centre, High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XH
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Wednesday 5pm – 6pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £2.50 |
Tasmin Turner 01543 308835 sportsdevelopment@lichfielddc.gov.uk
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| Freedom Leisure Lichfield | Friary Grange Leisure Centre, Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7SQ |
Saturday 10-11am Outdoor 3G pitch £2 |
Julia Kendrick |
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Penkridge Leisure Centre
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Penkridge Leisure Centre, Wolgarston High School, Cannock Roard, Penkridge, ST19 5RX |
Monday 6pm – 7pm £3.00 Outdoor 3G Pitch |
Damian Bearman 01785 714152
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| Port Vale Foundation | Port Vale Academy Sports Hall, Vale Park, Entrance C, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 1AW |
Tuesday |
Sarah Minshill |
| Port Vale Foundation |
Port Vale Academy Sports Hall, Vale Park, Entrance C, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 1AW |
Thursday |
Sarah Minshill |
| Port Vale Foundation (Female Only) |
Port Vale Academy Sports Hall, Vale Park, Entrance C, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 1AW |
Tuesday 6pm – 7pm Indoor Sports Hall £2.00 |
Sarah Minshill 07815 540968 sarah.minshall@port-vale.co.uk |
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Rugeley Leisure Centre |
Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HZ |
Monday 7pm – 8pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £3.80 |
Adam Farmer 01889 586260
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Rugeley Leisure Centre |
Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HZ |
Thursday 1pm – 2pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £2.80 |
Adam Farmer 01889 586260 |
| Rushall Raiders | Rushall Olympic Football Club, Daw End, Walsall, WS4 1LJ |
Monday 1-2pm Outdoor 3G pitch £3 |
Alan Caron 07879 861011 |
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Freedom Leisure – Stafford
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Rowley Park Stadium, Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX |
Tuesday 11-12pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £1.00 |
Dave Edwards 01785 249737 dave.edwards@freedom-leisure.co.uk
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Stoke City Community Trust |
Stoke City Academy Dome, Dennis Viollet Road, Sir Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4TN |
Monday |
Chris Hill
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Stoke City Community Trust
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Stoke City Academy Dome, Dennis Viollet Road, Sir Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4TN |
Tuesday Indoor 3G Pitch £3.00
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Chris Hill
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| Stoke City Community Trust |
Stoke City Academy Dome, Dennis Viollet Road, Sir Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 4TN |
Thursday Indoor 3G Pitch £3.00 |
Chris Hill 01782 592252 |
| Stoke City Community Trust (Wednesday session is Over 60s) | Longton Rugby Club, Eastern Rise, Sir Stanley Matthews Way, ST4 8WG (Outdoor 3G Pitch) |
Every weekday from 12.30-2pm Wednesday's session is for 60+. All other days 50+ Cost: £3 |
Chris Hill 01782 592252 |
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council
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Dimensions Leisure Centre, Scotia Road, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4ET
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Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £0 |
Kate Beer 07825 732705
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council
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Dimensions Leisure Centre, Scotia Road, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4ET
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Thursday 2.00pm – 3.00pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £0 |
Kate Beer 07825 732705
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WHG (Walsall Housing Group)
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Shelfield Ormiston Academy, Broadway, Pelsall, Walsall, WS4 1BW |
Monday 6pm – 7pm Outdoor Astroturf £2.00 |
Martin Berry 07912 999282
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WHG (Walsall Housing Group)
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Sneyd Community Association, Vernon Way, Walsall, WS3 2PA |
Tuesday 10am – 11am Outdoor Astroturf £Free |
Martin Berry 07912 999282 |
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WHG (Walsall Housing Group)
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Sneyd Community Association, Vernon Way, Walsall, WS3 2PA |
Thursday 10am – 11am Outdoor Astroturf £1.00 |
Brian Morris 07568 086473 |
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WHG (Walsall Housing Group)
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Walsall Football Club, Banks’s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA |
Friday 6pm – 7pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £2.00 |
Martin Berry 07912 999282
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Willenhall Walking Football Club
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Banks's Soccer Centre, Aspray Arena, Sporting Khalsa, Noose Lane, Willenhall, WV13 3BB |
Tuesday 7pm – 8pm Outdoor 3G Pitch £3.00 |
Glyn Marston 07588 249358
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Wilnecote Strollers Walking Football Club |
Wilnecote Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LF |
Friday 5:30pm – 7pm Indoor Sports Hall £3.00 |
Chris Bradshaw 07375 803864 |
