Blogs

Walking Football for All – with John Burnet

2026-03-02T09:50:14Z

Walking Football is typically associated with being played by older individuals due to its slower pace and non-contact rules. However, one individual who has experienced the positive impacts of Walking Football at 37 years old is John Burnet. He star...(read more)

Walking Football - Unification of Laws of The Game Consultation

2026-02-20T16:49:10Z

As Walking Football continues to grow, The FA and the Walking Football Association have been engaged in positive discussions to explore ways that harness the collective passion for Walking Football and allows the game to truly thrive. Our shared ambi...(read more)

Developing Female Walking Football at Your Club – with Godalming WFC

2026-01-19T09:06:15Z

With the success of the Lionesses, there is more demand than ever for women and girls to get involved in football. As females face unique barriers in participating, coaching, refereeing and volunteering in all formats of football, we must take proact...(read more)

Bolton Arena – Inside A Winning Walking Football Club

2025-12-12T09:45:13Z

The 2025 FA Walking Football Cup was the biggest and most competitive yet. With over 400 teams participating, it is a remarkable achievement for one club to come out on top with a double win in the Female 40+ and Mixed 60+ categories. Bolton Arena Wa...(read more)

The FA Walking Football Cup 2025: A Step Forward for the Game

2025-11-10T09:33:13Z

In its second year, The FA Walking Football Cup has grown: 37 local qualifying competitions saw over 400 teams take part, showcasing not only the growing popularity of the game but also the passion and dedication that make walking football so special...(read more)

Growing Walking Football at your club with Just Play - with Romford Walking FC.

2025-11-04T09:26:02Z

Just Play is an England Football programme providing opportunities for all to play casual, social football. It is a great tool for walking football clubs and sessions to attract new players, manage sessions and access England Football resources and r...(read more)

Walking Football: What is it, and why should I play?

2025-10-07T13:13:00Z

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Introducing Dr Ali Ahmed and the Health Benefits of Walking Football

2025-09-15T13:15:00Z

My name is Dr Ali Ahmed and I am an Internal Medicine Physician in the NHS and the medical member of the FA Walking Football advisory group. I first developed an interest in walking football through my previous roles as a health ambassador promoting ...(read more)

The Power of Partnerships

2025-07-14T12:56:00Z

Following our recent forum topic discussing partnerships within the development of Walking Football, we hear from Jake Park of Lincolnshire FA on their new series of dementia-friendly Walking Football sessions. "Though those with Alzheimer's&n...(read more)

Walking Football for Women

2025-06-16T10:08:00Z

My name is Hannah Marriage, and I am welfare officer to Sleaford Academicals Walking Football Club and secretary to the Lincolnshire FA Walking football League. I am also welfare officer of another club and two other leagues, so am kept busy! I disco...(read more)

Walking Football: What are the rules?

2025-03-17T14:14:00Z

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Why Walking Football?

2024-11-18T17:50:00Z

In our opening Blog Post, we hear from Mark Blythe about his roles in Walking Football and what it means to him.... Walking Football has taken over my life at the possibly nearing retirement age of 63. My involvement has grown steadily during the 8 ...(read more)

Walking Football Injury & Illness Surveillance Study

2024-08-07T13:21:54Z

UEFA has funded a study to assess injury and illness in Walking Football in England. This study, conducted by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in conjunction with the FA, will utilise similar methods to those used by NTU in their injury and illness ...(read more)

Revised Laws of the Game for 2024

2024-03-26T10:17:08Z

The Laws of the Game for Walking Football are continually reviewed with an annual submission window for proposed changes which are then reviewed through the Walking Football Advisory Group before changes are made. This year, an extra layer was added ...(read more)