Basics - Rules & Regulations
Same but Different...?
Today's light-hearted look is:
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Walking footie follows the same basic Rules & Regulations as that of the 'Football Association', but with a number of differences, such as;
- No running...under ANY circumstances!
- Played on pitch 3rd size of regulation pitches
- All genders, ages, fitness and ability levels welcomed
- Teams can be 5, 6 or 7 aside
- Games typically 2 halves of 15-20 miuntes each
- Specific goal areas out-of-bounds to out-field players
- No tackling from the side or from behind
- No heading the ball allowed, overhead height restrictions apply
- Goal size smaller
The Three 'F's ?
Fun, Fitness...and Friendship!
Socially Stimulating
Now that we've stimuated your 'Curiosity' you should continue through our Website to find a club, and benefit from;
- Being more active and feeling fitter
- Widening your social sphere
- Becoming more active within your Community
- Meeting new and interesting people
- Mentoring others with your own knowledge and experiences
- Combating loneliness and feelings of isolation
- Expanding your Team building and football skills
- Participation in professionally organised competitions
- ...all whilst having FUN!
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Recognition
Recognised by the Football Association of Wales
Walking Football is an inclusive unique small-sided format of the game, it is primarily aimed at the over 50s, and offers the opportunity to maximise participation for all groups and to encourage sustained participation for players of all abilities.
Created by John Croot in 2011, it is similar in some respects to Association Football and this is what makes it such a great sport. When playing Walking Football, all your previous skills & memories will come flooding back, because the game is familiar.
Worldwide Popularity
The manner in which the sport is played promotes cardiovascular fitness whilst producing the least stress on the body and also helps participants maintain an active lifestyle.
Using different sized footballs, when played Indoors a size 4 futsal ball is used, but the Outdoor games utilise a traditional football. The size of the pitch varies to suit different locations, the length should be from 20 to 40 yards and the width between 15 and 30 yards.
The sport came to wider public attention in July 2014, when Barclays Bank aired a television advertisement featuring walking football to promote their services.
In 2018 an International governing body was established to help promote and coordinate international matches between nations.
This body is FIWFA and is based in the UK, who will hold the first Walking Football World Cup in Manchester 2022, with 32 teams in the over 50s and over 60s age bracket. Teams from Asia, Africa, South America and Europe will be present at the World Cup tournament.
Traditionally, after the game's over, what have a beer and a:
...you must always keep with traditions!!!
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