The Isle of Wight’s soccer community is being urged to keep playing well into their later years, thanks to the growing popularity of walking football.
Love football? Miss the thrill of the game? Walking football is your chance to get back on the pitch — safely, socially and with all the buzz you remember, according to Steve Love, who organises sessions in East Cowes each week.
This slower-paced version of the beautiful game is designed for men and women aged 50 and above —and there are even participants in their 80s still enjoying it.
As a no-contact sport the game is played in mixed teams, “together on equal terms throughout”.
And the ‘over 50’ age rule can be relaxed for anyone approaching that age, who would like to get started in the sport.
Isle of Wight walking football
The ‘no contact’ rule and walking pace reduce the risk of injuries such as twisted knees or ankle strains, making it safer for aging bodies.
Yet it’s far from slow – the ‘three-touch’ rule keeps the game fast-thinking and tactical.
“I really have to think,” says Steve, who has played the game since 2013.
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“You can’t just dribble out of trouble or dive into a tackle. It’s all about positioning and passing.”
Here’s how you can join a walking football club on the Island
To rediscover the joy of playing football again at a pace that suits you, contact Steve Love on 01983 629497, or Martyn Heather on 07850 847849.
All newcomers will ‘buddy up’ with a member to help them settle into sessions.
For men who’ve spent decades loving football, this game offers a lifeline….
Isle of Wight walking football weekly sessions
Sessions run weekly — at Queensgate Primary School, East Cowes, every Sunday at 4.45 pm, while the Seaview club hold them in Sandown on Tuesday evenings and Ryde on Thursday evenings.
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