Football without the running !! Well that’s the idea .
There is a growing sport in Wales called walking football . Initially set up for over 50s to stay involved in the game and as a means to get fit aswell as good for making new friends and being a social group for some who may find it difficult interacting with others in other aspects of their lives .
There is a Governing body with teams playing league matches under this umbrella of WALES WALKING FOOTBALL
Some of their aims are
Growing the number of clubs in Wales that play a central role in their communities from 50 to 100 by 2026Engaging the people of Wales and increasing the number of participants from 1500 to 3500 by 2026
Professionally organising the sport at club and national level, enhanced by our affiliation with the Football Association of Wales
Developing training and education packages to provide skills development in leadership, management and finance, coaching, refereeing, administration and physiotherapy
Building our partnership with the FAW and other international organisations, as well as creating new partnerships with educators such as Universities
Developing the national teams, professionalising their organisation and coaching thereby enhancing their chances of success at international tournaments
Aligning our activities to the Future Generations Act and other initiatives that reflect fully our ambition to make walking football a major sport in our communities as part of a sustainable and comprehensive approach to the nations health
Setting standards and values that ensure we build a sport that holds itself up as a moral compass to all involved, and delivers inspiration and aspiration to the people of Wales
Transferring the unique skills required to play the game to other forms of football at all age groups by engaging with the schools and clubs
Encouraging people of all ages to take up a sport that can bring joy, friendship, and health for many years.
There is a little list of clubs on their website
CLUB LISTThere are loads of clubs out there however if you wish to get involved , Maybe even set one up yourself with friends .
Watch this space for match photos of some matches from clubs soon on here