Walking Football
Keep Playing Football Beyond 50 in Cumberland
THE GAME YOU LOVE, AT A PACE TO SUIT YOU
For all ages, abilities and fitness levels
If you’ve got the game in you, Walking Football sets you free. Walking Football is the perfect fit for everyone who wants to play football for longer, make new friends, get out of the house and stay active.
With no running, jogging or heading – and tackling with reduced physical contact – Walking Football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together.
Ideal for anyone who just wants to play football for fun, Walking Football opens the door for players who want to continue playing, or want to return to the game, or who haven’t played that much before.
There are a variety of ways to play from Club football, Leagues and tournaments to informal opportunities through to Just Play. Where there’s a will, there’s always another way to play.
Walking football is a slower paced version of the beautiful game. This encourages accessibility to participants who are over 50 years of age or who are experiencing health problems.
The slower pace, lack of physical contact and social cohesion offers an environment that is full of physical, social and mental benefits.
The sport is continuing to grow and develop in both a recreational sense, which will see players turn up and play, but also in a competitive environment in which fixtures are arranged against other sessions.
In 2019 Cumberland FA brought the Walking Football centres together to form a league and festival programme to increase the match opportunities for the established Centres across the county. Beginning in January 2019, the monthly central venue programme moved around the county giving all Centres the opportunity to play. The Cumberland Walking Football League is supported by Cumberland Building Society.
The format for Over 50s has encouraged many retired players to come back to the game as well as introduce some new players to the game.
Many of the Walking Football Centres are about more than the kick about each week. As well as the match programme on Sunday’s throughout the year, the Centres give players an opportunity to get together and socialise.
FIND YOUR LOCAL WALKING FOOTBALL CENTRE
If you 're aware of a Walking Football Centre not shown please let us know by emailing Development@CumberlandFA.com
Watch Highlights of a 2019 Festival in Cumberland
If you're interested in playing Walking Football or setting up a centre, please contact Ray.Sempill@CumberlandFA.com or 01900 511800
How to get Involved
To support the ongoing development of Walking Football, we have put together a Walking Football toolkit which is aimed at individuals, organisations, groups and clubs who may wish to set up and deliver a Walking Football session, or to support existing Walking Football sessions to grow. The FA have developed the resource in partnership with Age UK, County FA’s and established Walking Football groups and it’s the first stage in a series of developments that will further support the growth of Walking Football.
Find Your Nearest Walking Football Centre - for men and women
Click on the Map above or click below to find the relevant information and contact details for each session:
Sessions are planned for the future. If you would like information on this session when it is confirmed, please contact Ray Sempill.
Contact: Ray Sempill, 078076 65543, Ray.Sempill@CumberlandFA.com
Carlisle Women’s Walking Football Club was initially founded with support from Age UK. The women continued to meet and play following this programme and it has gone from strength to strength, having a kick around every Friday with any women aged 18+ welcome to come along.
Friday 5-6pm at Soccerworld, Carlisle (£5 per session)
Contact Emma to register an interest or get more information: 07787431550
Mondays at 5pm
Cleator Moor Activity Centre, Quarry Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5AN
Contact Dave Heald:
Email: d.heald@aol.com
Mobile: 07747823259
Fridays (11am – 12pm) @ Cockermouth Leisure Centre
Contact: 01900 823596 eversps66@outlook.com
Tuesday & Friday (2-3pm) @ Neil Centre
Contact: Carlisle United Football in the Community, John Halpin, 01228 554169 fitc@carlisleunited.co.uk
Friday (2:30 - 4pm) @ Botcherby Community Centre, Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2UE
Contact Paul Jennings, Freelance Personal Trainer & Exercise on Referral Instructor
Email: Paul.Jennings@BotcherbyCC.co.uk
Tel: 01228 596992
Tuesday & Friday (10:00 – 11:30am) @ Newton Rigg College
Contact: Steve Stockdale, 07748 802002 stevestockdale@sky.com
MEN'S
Monday, Wednesday and Friday (5-6pm) @ St Joseph's School
Contact: David Wise, 077425 47767, david.wise@sjchs.uk
WOMEN'S
This is open to ALL women aged 35+, whether you have played football before or you’re new to the game. Based in Workington, the Club are on the look out for women to come along and get involved!
Friday 6-7pm at St Joseph’s School Astro, Workington (£3 per session)
Join the Facebook page here and get more information.
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING SESSIONS
Launch Date: Monday 4 November 2024 from 7-8pm at Workington Leisure Centre 3G Pitches.
Following the launch, the Walking Football sessions will take place weekly on Monday evenings 7-8pm at Workington Leisure Centre 3G pitches (Griffin Street, Workington CA14 2DX).
For more information, please click here
Thursday (11-12 noon) @ Whitehaven Amateurs FC
Contact: Nigel, 07518 793752 nigelgoddardltd@yahoo.co.uk
Launching on Monday 4 November, the sessions will be weekly 5:30 – 6:30pm (£5 per session) on the astro at Wigton Rugby Club.
For more information or to register your interest please contact Joe on j.cosby@outlook.com or 07901 818176.
Get in Touch
Cumberland FA
Tel: 01900 511800
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00
Email: Development@CumberlandFA.com
