Walking Football
Walk your way to success with Walking Football!
Walking Football is exactly as the name suggests - you play football but at walking pace....no running! This type of football is normally aimed at people over 50, to make it fun, inclusive and more sociable 5-a-side version of the game.
The sport is continuing to grow and develop and alongside the popular demand for recreational walking football, we’re now recognising the increased demand for a competitive element to this slower-paced version of the beautiful game.
Whether you're looking to keep active, stay fit, or simply want to play for the love of the game, Walking Football offers the perfect opportunity to take to the pitch. Walking football is filled with like-minded players who just want to have fun whilst keeping fit as they move away from 11 v 11 football.
| Club | Training Venue | Training Day | Training Time | Age Group | Associated Club Contact | Contact Details - Email |
| Morwenstow | Shop Playing Fields (Summer) | Wednesdays | 7.00pm - 8.00pm | 50+ | David Revitt | david.revitt@talk21.com |
| Falmouth WF | Falmouth Sports HUB, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth TR11 4LH | Tuesday | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | 50+ | Malcolm Hewitt | mhewitt0@btinternet.com |
| St Austell WF | Poltair School | Thursday | 5.45pm-6.45pm | 18+ | Michael Gray | staustellwalkingfootball@outlook.com; |
| Lanivet Pandas | Lanivet Community Centre MUGA | Tuesday | 6:30 - 7:30pm | 50+ | Barry Cornelius |
manager@lanivetparishcommunitycentre.co.uk |
| Saints St Austell | St Austell Leisure | Saturday | 11am - 1pm | 55+ | Kevin Solly |
saintssawfc@gmail.com |
| Charlestown Primary School | Tuesday | 7pm - 8pm | ||||
| Truro | Sir Ben Ainsley Centre Sports hall | Saturday | 9.00am-10.00am | 55+ | Clive Moon | TruroWalkingFootball@gmail.com |
| Penwith Nomads | Penzance Astro | Monday | 7.00pm-8.30pm | 50+ | Steve Bailey | stevenbailey624@gmail.com or on 07854 513737 |
| Dobwalls WF |
Dobwalls Football Club, Dobwalls, Liskeard |
Monday | 6:00pm to 7:00pm |
Monday - 50+ |
Chris Fitzpatrick | chris.wwd@gmail.com |
| Wednesday | Wednesday - 50 to 85 (women and men) | |||||
| Newquay | Newquay Sports Centre | Tuesday | 6.00pm-7.00pm | 50+ | Chris Wilson | newquaywfc@gmail.com |
| Fridays | 6.00pm-7.00pm | 50+ | newquaywfc@gmail.com |
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| Roseland | Roseland Academy Community Sports Centre, Tregony | Thursday | 6.30 to 8.00pm | 50, 60 & 70 plus all welcome. Women and Men. |
Simon Perry | roselandwalkingfootball@gmail.com; |
| YMCA Torpoint | Torpoint and Rame Community Sports Centre | Friday | 5.00pm-6.00pm | 18+ | Jason Richards | jason.r@ymcaplymouth.org.uk; |
| Hatt | TBC | Tuesday | TBC | TBC | Mervyn Ellis | mervynrellis@gmail.com; |
| St Agnes | Enys Parc, St Agnes TR5 0SS |
Monday | 7:00-8:15pm | 35+ | Mandy Kimmins | bolsterpaper@gmail.com; |
| Troon AFC Walking Football (Men) | Troon AFC Group Park TR14 9HT Pool Academy Sports Hall TR15 3PZ Cornwall College, Camborne TR15 3GF |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | Mon/Wed 6-8pm Fri 7-8:30pm |
45+ | Chris Jones | Troonafcwalkingfootball@gmail.com |
| Troon Tigresses Walking Football (Women) |
Troon AFC Group Park TR14 9HT Pool Academy Sports Hall TR15 3PZ Cornwall College, Camborne TR15 3GF |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | Mon/Wed 6-8pm Fri 7-8:30pm |
35+ | Chris Jones | troontigresses@gmail.com |
Walk your way to success with Walking Football!
social benefits
Walking Football has incredible social benefits for the casual participant. It is an opportunity to meet new people, to be part of a group, and to rekindle a sense of camaraderie within a team environment. Team sport builds confidence, develops friendships, and encourages social opportunities away from the football pitch.
mental benefits
It is proven to improve levels of satisfaction, despite the body having to work hard, the mind was more relaxed and there was a reduction in stress. Due to the continuous thinking and decision making that goes into walking football, participants are more likely to develop a long-term enthusiasm for exercise.
physical benefits
Active adults have a 20-30% reduced risk of premature death and 50% less risk of chronic disease. Older people who play Walking Football have more muscle, harder bones, better cardiovascular systems and more jumping height and strength. This applies especially to women.