WHAT IS WALKING FOOTBALL?
Over 50’s walking football is bringing people together at locations across the country – bringing them back to playing a 5-a-side version of the beautiful game. The benefits are widespread: in addition to enhancing fitness, evidence is emerging that playing walking football for fun with a group of new friends generates improvements in mental and social well-being. Our group’s focus is therefore on everyone enjoying the experience, rather than keeping the score.
We currently have a membership of over 120 players with the eldest being 85.
For anyone that wants a more competitive experience, we have a team in the Wiltshire Sunday Walking Football League, the Hampshire Wednesday morning league, the over 70’s league, run our own tournaments and regularly participate in tournaments and friendlies elsewhere.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
We run 5 sessions a week:
- Monday and Friday 10am till 11:30am at the sports ground at Wilton Road
- Tuesday and Thursday at Five Rivers Leisure Centre from 10am to 12am. The Tuesday session is run at an easier pace making it more suited for older players or those with medical issues
- Wednesday evenings at Sarum Academy’s (in Salisbury) new 3G pitch. This gives those working during the day the chance to play. Times for this session vary according to time of year.
Everyone is welcome to come along and take part – in fact, we pride ourselves on making all new players welcome, regardless of skill level. Everyone in the group is happy to offer colleagues encouragement and support, both on and off the pitch. All you need are trainers and a drink, pay the (small) session fee and join in.
CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION NOW?
Check out the latest info on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/salisburywalkingfootball
Email us: [email protected]
