An all- female Shropshire walking football team is celebrating after playing – and winning – their first tournament.
Bridgnorth Spartans women’s walking football team was formed more than a year ago but had never managed to get seven players to play competitively.
But on Sunday (February 22), thanks to a couple of new recruits, the Bridgnorth ladies took part in their first tournament against three teams from the Hartshill Strollers at Lodge Lane in Kingswinford – and won.
Bridgnorth Spartans women’s walking football
“We won all three games 1-0,” said Caroline Murphy from the Spartans. “We have struggled to get seven players in order for us to play so it was our first tournament – so we are thrilled to have won all three games.
“It’s been really nice as over the last few months we’ve really come together as a team.”
She said the women’s walking football team meet at Oldbury Wells Sports Hall every Tuesday night – and they are always pleased to see new members.
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“It’s a good way of getting fit. The team is for those over 30 but any age or ability can take part.
“Walking football is as it sounds – the rule is you have to always keep one foot on the ground but we have people in their 70s play so it is accessible to almost anyone.
“It is a great way to keep fit – I’ve lost three stone over the last six months and we also take part in social events.”
Anybody interested in walking football at Bridgnorth Spartans should visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BridgnorthSpartansJFC.
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