Walk into a new future of football
It’s football, but without all the sprinting, running and jogging. It’s safer, with no heading or clashes and tackling only with reduced contact. It makes The Age UK Walking Football programme the fun and easy way for you to return to football, or discover playing for the first time. We can all make new friends, socialise together, and be part of something good.
What is Age UK Walking Football?
Experience Walking Football
See and hear how players across England are rediscovering the joys of playing football. This video has subtitles.
It’s football, but with only the best bits
No running or jogging
The Age UK Walking Football programme is ideal for bodies that don’t move as fast as they once did. It’s for everyone, regardless of fitness or stamina.
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Reduced physical contact
Tackles from behind and from the side are not allowed, so risk of injury or painful contact is reduced. It’s about enjoying the game in a way that’s fair for all.
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Emphasis on skills
The Age UK Walking Football Programme is great for displaying your silky skills. The ball-killing touch, the net-rippling shot and the buzz of the last-minute winner.
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Meet new people
There’s the game, then there’s everything around the game. The laughs. The post-match drink and chat about the game, or anything else you fancy.
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Discover more about Walking Football
Find out what is different about Walking Football and why other people enjoy playing the fastest growing sport.
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Find an Age UK Walking Football venue near you
You’ll see where you can play here. Places to play The Age UK Walking Football programme are springing up every day.
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