Why did you first get involved with Walking Football?
ALWAYS LOVED FOOTBALL AND WELCOMED A CHANCE TO PLAY AGAIN.
How many times a week do you take part in Walking Football sessions?
ONCE.
Can you let the readers know about your Walking Football sessions in regards of which age group are they for, are they male only, female only or unisex sessions?
PLAY FRIDAYS NIGHTS WITH A MIXTURE OF AGES all over 50, MEN ONLY.
When you play a game of Walking Football do you play to the WFA / WFU, FA or your own set of rules? What was the decision behind the rules you have chosen to officiate with?
OWN OWN SAFETY RULES.
Describe the buzz you get having the opportunity to play a team sport again at your age?
FANTASTIC BUZZ TO BE ABLE TO PLAY AGAIN.
What one or two things do you currently do in your training sessions that you think are important to avoid injury?
WARM UPS AND NO CONTACT.
Have you played competitive Walking Football, if so which tournaments / leagues?
YES, ITALY X 2, PORTUGAL, HAMPSHIRE.
Has your diet changed since you have started playing Walking Football? If so what is different?
ENERGY DRINKS ONLY.
Do you feel fitter and healthier since you have started playing Walking Football and if please describe how?
YES 100%
Can you describe any injuries you have suffered when playing Walking Football and can you let the readers know how they were caused?
NO INJURIES WHATSOEVER.
Do you always have a club member present who has had first aid training at your games and training sessions, and is there a defibrillator available if needed?
YES.
Has your social life changed since you started playing, and if so in what way?
YES, MADE AND RENEWED OLD FRIENDS RELATIONSHIPS.
Does your club or facility where you play Walking Football hold any social or charity events connected with Walking Football and if so what were they?
YES.
What are your best and worst memories of playing Walking Football?
BEST SCORING WINNING Penalty IN SEMI FINAL AFTER BEEN MADE TO RETAKE IT 3 TIMES.
NO BAD MEMORIES.
How else has playing Walking Football affected your life?
LOVE MY FRIDAY NIGHTS AND REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO IT.
What do you like most about Walking Football?
FELLOW FOOTBALLERS AND THE PLAYING FOOTBALL AGAIN.
What do you like least about Walking Football?
WAITING TO COME ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHEN WE ROTATE THE TEAMS DUE TO NUMBERS.
Do you find it difficult NOT to run and what advice could you give someone in how to remain at walking pace?
LITTLE STEPS, AND KEEP ONE FOOT TOUCHING THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
What are your goals for the future when playing Walking Football?
ENJOY, KEEPING FIT AND WINNING SOME TOURNAMENTS WOULD BE A BONUS.
What advice would you give to someone who would like to play but is nervous about approaching a club or attending a Walking Football session for the first time?
COME AND DO IT AND SEE HOW YOU GET ON, NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED.
What do your friends and family think about you playing a sport again at your age?
TAKE THE MICKEY, BUT KNOW I LOVE IT.
What are the costs involved in order for you to play Walking Football for foot ware, kit and weekly session fees?
£3.50 A WEEK, SAME AS A PINT BEER, NO BRAINER.
Anything else you’d like to share?
FANTASTIC GROUP OF PEOPLE.
Author: The Walking Football
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