Walking Football
LOVE Football? Want to stay Active?
Walking Football, a slower version of the beautiful game!
Walking Football is exactly as the name suggests - you play football, walking. Usually aimed at people over 50 but open to everyone, this inclusive, fun and sociable small sided version of the game is slow-paced but lacks none of the passion or excitement of the original 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.
As well as the health benefits associated with most forms of physical activity; keeping fit and active, weight loss etc. there are also many social health benefits that come with playing Walking Football.
Taking time to socialise, meet new people or even build confidence are all part and parcel of taking part in this slower version of the beautiful game.
There are a number of sessions taking place across Dorset delivered by a mix of clubs, leisure centres and community groups. Watch the video below of Wimborne Town Walking Football who have embraced walking football as a way of enjoying the game.
The Dorset Walking Football League offers our 50's and over 60's divisions for clubs across Dorset and beyond. New teams are welcome to join the league. For more details please contact Justine Mosley Justine.Mosley@dorsetfa.com
For more information about Walking Football and how it can benefit you, get in touch with us or contact one of the providers as listed below.
Venue: Beaminster School, DT8 3EP
Day: Mondays 6pm -7pm
Get In Touch:
Ryan Ryanssweetman12@hotmail.co.uk 07803 723705
Provider: Beaminster WFC
Venue: The Blandford School, Milldown Road, Blandford, DT11 7SQ (On the 3G ATP)
Day: Monday 6.30pm - 8pm
Get In Touch:
Steve Powell scpowell68@gmail.com 07837 198151
Provider: Blandford United Youth
Venue: Bridport Youth and Community Centre
Day: Fridays 10.00am and 4.00pm alternating
Get In Touch:
Joe Hackett joe@thehacketts.uk 01308 456161
Provider: Bridport Youth and Community Centre
Venue: The Junction Sports Centre, BH18 8AX
Day: Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Get In Touch:
Peter Wilson, pjw49@ntlworld.com – 07801 455831
Provider: YMCA Bournemouth
Venue: The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2RY
Day: Monday 7pm - 8pm
Get In Touch:
Shaun Hearn info@kixstart.co.uk 07976 363699
Provider: Kixstart (Affiliated to Dorset FA)
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Venue: The Thomas Hardye School, Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET (Upper Sports Hall)
Day: Thursday 6pm - 8pm (2 x 1hr sessions)
Get In Touch:
Shaun Hearn info@kixstart.co.uk 07976 363699
Provider: Kixstart (Affiliated to Dorset FA)
Venue: Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EZ
Day: Fridays 7pm – 8pm
Get in Touch:
Andrew Sill AndrewSill@pfpleisure.org 01202 877468
Provider: Ferndown Leisure Centre
Date: Monday 12.30-1.30pm
- Female
- Inclusive
- Grass
Age: 18-100
Venue: Whitecliff Recreation Ground, Whitecliff Rd, Poole, BH14 8DU.
Contact: tokozile@gmail.com.
Venue: Lytchett Manor Sports Centre
Day: Thursday 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Get in Touch: Chris Dickson 07817 313913 Lytchettwalkingfootball@outlook.com
Provider: Lytchett Matravers FC
Venue: Pelham's Park Leisure Centre in Kinson
Day: Tuesdays 11.00am and Fridays 11.30am
Get in Touch: Mark Gannon markg@brushwithart.co.uk 07852 927663
Provider: Pelhams Park Rangers
Venue: County Ground, Hamworthy, BH15 4BF
Day: Friday 7pm - 8pm
Get In Touch:
Paul Kybert kybert@hotmail.co.uk 07708 406232
Provider: Dexter Sports WFC (Affiliated to Dorset FA)
Venue: Osprey Leisure Centre, DT5 1BD
Day: Wednesday 10.30am - 11.30am
Get In Touch:
Aarron Riley info@ospreyleisure.co.uk 01305 84378
Provider: Osprey Leisure Centre
Venue: Days Park Sports Hall, BH19 1NN
Day: Tuesday 10am - 11am
Tuesday 8pm - 9pm (Women Only)
Thursday 7pm - 8pm
Get In Touch:
Nick Surman Nico74@talktalk.net 07745 907509
Provider: Swanage WFC
Venue: Potterne Park
Day: Thursdays 8-9pm
Get in Touch: Russell Collier russell.collier@sky.com
Provider: Verwood Town FC
Venue: Redlands Community Sports Hub, DT3 5AW
Day: Monday 8pm - 9pm (Session takes place on the 3G)
Get In Touch:
Steve Tingle stevetingle11@hotmail.co.uk 07854 953603
Provider: Weymouth Wanderers WFC (Affiliated to Dorset FA)
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Starting on Friday January 5th 2024 Weymouth in the Community in partnership with Weymouth Football Club will be holding “open sessions” for Women and Mixed Men/Women walking football.
Friday evening sessions as below:-
7-8pm: 1 hours session open to all women over the age of 30 with professional coaching.
8-9pm: 1 hours open session for mixed, ideal for Women over 30 and Men over 40
Email: info@terrascommunity.co.uk
Venue: Wimborne Town Football Club, W&S Stadium, Cowgrove Road, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 4EL
Day: Thursdays 11.00am – 12.00pm
Get In Touch:
Matthew Holmes mattie11holmes@yahoo.co.uk 07502 200345
Provider: Wimborne Town FC
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For all football development enquiries please contact:
Justine Mosley (County Development Manager)
By Phone: 01202 688277
(8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday)
By Email: Development@dorsetfa.com
