The Football Association of Wales is proud to announce an exciting new initiative in collaboration with Sport Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s UK, EFL in the Community, and the FAW Area Associations. This pioneering programme aims to develop a national network of football clubs dedicated to supporting individuals with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions through the power of football.
With funding from the FAW and Sport Parkinson’s, the programme will establish nine dedicated walking football hubs across Wales. These hubs will provide a supportive and inclusive environment for adults with Parkinson’s, allowing them to stay active, socially connected, and engaged in the game they love…
The nine football hubs have been carefully selected using insights from Parkinson’s UK and the Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme to ensure accessibility and effectiveness. Each club will receive funding for six months of football sessions and work closely with local health services to create referral pathways…
The initiative showcases the collaborative efforts of EFL Club Community Organisations, JD Cymru Premier, JD Cymru North, JD Cymru South, and grassroots clubs, demonstrating how football can be a unifying force for positive change.
All clubs are set to begin their sessions in April 2025, welcoming both men and women to participate and experience the life-enhancing benefits of football.
This programme is a testament to FAW’s ongoing commitment to making football accessible to all, promoting inclusion, and supporting the well-being of individuals through sport.
Express your interest in your nearest FAW Parkinson’s Walking Football Club HERE: https://form.asana.com/?k=SJJolx9HJD4WUervkDL8hA&d=1201155818284669
FULL STORY at source: https://faw.cymru/news/national-walking-football-programme-parkinsons/
Author: The Walking Football
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