‘Walking football’ is a slower-paced version of football, designed to be inclusive
Leeds people as old as 72 have been playing football thanks to the efforts of a ‘walking football club’.
A ‘walking football’ is a slower-paced version of football, designed to be inclusive for those who are older or more vulnerable. There are two walking footy clubs in Leeds, these are the Leeds Titans and Rothwell Old Boars. There are plenty of other clubs across the country involved in their own league, and even national teams.
Old Boars chairman Chris Murray, 61, has been part of the club for seven years with his wife. He says he and so many others would never have been able to play football again without it. Chris said: “Without these clubs being set-up, we wouldn’t be able to play that sport again. A sport we’ve loved all the way through our childhoods – which would normally come to a stop at about 33…
If you want to get involved in walking football in Leeds, the Rothwell Old Boars page can be found here https://www.facebook.com/RothwellOldBoars
FULL STORY at source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/leeds-walking-football-club-people-30781322
Author: The Walking Football
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