Why do people play Walking Football? We visited a session in Slough to find out.
Walking Football is a relatively ‘young’ format of the game, having only been introduced in 2011 and is has developed rapidly over the last few years, seeing several people take part, from weekly recreational sessions, to competitive games as part of the Thames Valley Walking Football League.
Recently, Steve Shiel, (Slough Town Walking Football Club & Secretary, Republic of Ireland Walking Football Association, ROIWFA) carried out a survey with local players to further highlight the benefits of Walking Football to those who take part. The survey results can be downloaded here.
Steve explained how he had surveyed several players from teams and sessions in the local area, as well as players from the Irish team, which he plays for, garnering over 100 responses, offering a good sample of Walking Footballers. Most of the players surveyed, have been playing for more than a year, with more than half for at least three years.
Earlier this month, Berks & Bucks FA, Football Development Officer, Alex Pratt, visited Arbour Park in Slough to observe a session (Wednesday mornings 11am-12pm) and catch up with players in attendance to find out more about their survey responses and how Walking Football has impacted their lives.
Source & Full Story: https://www.berks-bucksfa.com/news/2023/jan/19/why-walk
Author: The Walking Football
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