Walking Football – They Thought It …

Get back playing the beautiful game – Walking Football – the low impact, slow paced version of football, where the only difference is that you cannot run. Come and give it a go if you’re over 50 and want to start playing again!

Active Nation’s Outdoor Sports Centre in Southampton is running Walking Football sessions – which are proving popular with many people who thought their playing days were over.

Walking Football is non-contact and as the name suggests the only form of movement is walking. Anyone that sprints, runs or jogs while the ball is in play will be penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team.

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Active Nation Southampton Strollers is aimed at players over 50 years old, with the eldest registered player currently aged 77.

By working with Hampshire FA the Active Nation Southampton Strollers play to the most up to date rules and recently took part in their first Walking Football Festival.

The Hampshire FA tournament generated a huge interest across the area, with 13 clubs entering 21 teams and registering more than 150 players.

Active Nation’s David Drew said: “For any team, regardless of age or ability, competition is a healthy way of progressing and putting training into practice.

“Active Nation Southampton Strollers entered two teams into the competition. Despite both teams only walking away with 3 wins collectively, the spirit was never lost, with the relived enjoyment and opportunity of playing the game again being a huge motivator.”

Team member Alan Mills said: “Having the chance to play football again after not thinking I would ever have the opportunity to play again at such a late age is a great positive of the initiative.”

Chris Patching added: “With the simple adaptation of the physical movement it ensures time on the ball. There’s no pressure, you can do everything at your own pace with a crowd of people with the same mind set.”

Feeling inspired and want to find out more? Come along to one of the sessions held every Monday 11am-12pm and Thursday 7pm-8pm at The Outdoor Sports Centre, Bassett. Or contact a member of staff via email sports.centre@activenation.org.uk or call on 0300 0200 135 (opt.2).

• Posted on: Monday, April 27th, 2015 by Bita Rezaei