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    The WFA National Cup 2026 – Second Rounds and beyond

    The 2026 Walking Football Association National Cup Preliminary Rounds, for Men’s 50+, 60+, 65+, 70+, are now complete, with Second Round draws made and ready to play from 16th May.…

    by The Walking Football
    May 2 No comments
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    Impairment / Disability

    ‘On the pitch I forget I’ve got Parkinson’s’

    A woman with Parkinson’s disease has been picked to represent England in a walking football competition. Julie Norris, 56, from Guisborough, was diagnosed with the condition five years ago and…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 25 No comments
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    Old Bexhillians Walking Football Club seniors over 70s triumph in first round

    The Over 70s years of age walking footballers of the club battle through to the next round of the Walking Football Association National Cup. After a hard-fought game against Bexley…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 25 No comments
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    Women’s WF

    Women’s Walking Football Goalkeeper called up to play for England!

    Pic credit: Eastbourne Borough Women’s Walking Football Congratulations to Eastbourne Borough Women’s Walking Football’s very own Sharon Lewis Long, who has been named in the England Women’s Over 50s Walking Football…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 25 No comments
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    FIWFA

    FIWFA announces World Nations Cup 2027 Host Nation

    FIWFA are delighted to announce the France has been the successful host application for the third World Nations Cup. The tournament will be based in Paris in August 2027. MORE…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 25 No comments
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    WFA Walking Football Referee Course

    Grandad Walking Football Man, Myth & Legend Men’s Colourful T-Shirt
    Grandad Walking Football Man, Myth & Legend Men’s Colourful T-Shirt
    • Celebrate grandads who excel in Walking Football with this bold, vibrant design featuring a proud colourful message, perfect for players, referees, coaching staff & tournament organisers of senior soccer & family pride
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    WFA Walking Football Referee Course Become a Qualified Walking Football Referee – Middlesbrough Sports Village TS4 3AE 16th June 2026 9am – 4pm •             Run by Qualified WFA…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 25 No comments
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    WFA player Personal Accident Insurance cover explained & Key Cup Dates

    Time to end any confusion regarding player registration for personal accident insurance cover. All players registered with affiliated clubs are covered by personal accident insurance — regardless of whether they…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 9 No comments
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    General

    Key 2025-2026 Stats On Walking Football

    Key 2025-2026 Stats On Walking Football1. Main 2025 Peer-Reviewed Study (352-player FA Cup survey)2. Walking Football Association (WFA) National Player & Club Survey 2024/253. Supporting 2025 Scoping Review (covers adherence…

    by The Walking Football
    Apr 2 No comments
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    Women’s WF

    Women Walking footballers want to level playing field

    Walking footballers who have waited decades to play the sport have said investment is needed to create a level playing field, the Women’s Walking Football Super League Players aged between…

    by The Walking Football
    Mar 31 No comments
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    Issue 2 of the WFA Gazette Online Magazine now available

    The WFA Gazette

    Grandad Walking Football Man, Myth & Legend Men’s Colourful T-Shirt
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    • Celebrate grandads who excel in Walking Football with this bold, vibrant design featuring a proud colourful message, perfect for players, referees, coaching staff & tournament organisers of senior soccer & family pride
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    READ ISSUE 2 HERE: https://thewfa.co.uk/the-wfa-gazette-issue-2/ GET MORE WALKING FOOTBALL NEWS HERE: https://walkingfootball.com/blog

    by The Walking Football
    Mar 27 No comments
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    FIWFA

    VIDEO: Spencer Pratten wins Global Walking Football Player of the Year

    Pic credit: FIFWA / Spencer Pratten CCFC’s very own Global Walking Football Player of the Year! Hear from Spencer Pratten as he reflects on his incredible achievement, the honour of…

    by The Walking Football
    Mar 19 No comments
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    Important Insurance Information for WFA affiliated clubs

    Insurance changes If you are a player at a WFA affiliated club, they will have asked you to enter your details into our player insurance database and will have provided…

    by The Walking Football
    Mar 19 No comments
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    FIWFA

    ‘How I became the Lionel Messi of walking football’

    A 71-year-old walking footballer said he was in a “state of shock” after being crowned as the sport’s world player of the year. Spencer Pratten, from Great Waltham near Chelmsford,…

    by The Walking Football
    Mar 17 No comments
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    Arun WWFC win WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025

    Arun Women’s Walking Football Club are celebrating being named WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025. The honour reflects the club’s rapid development, inclusive ethos and outstanding contribution to…

    by The Walking Football
    Mar 17 No comments
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    FA & WFA launch Joint Survey – Share your views on possible Unification of LOTG

    As Walking Football continues to grow, The FA and the Walking Football Association have been engaged in positive discussions to explore ways that harness the collective passion for Walking Football…

    by The Walking Football
    Feb 24 No comments
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    Award recognises quick growth of walking football across Sussex

    The Southern Combination Walking Football League has won an award. The WFA said: “The Southern Combination League continues to grow and the Ladies’ Leagues have experienced huge growth. “These leagues…

    by The Walking Football
    Feb 24 No comments
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    Impairment / Disability

    Dorset Parky Striders walk away with national awards

    A walking football team based in Dorset has won a national award. Dorset Parky Striders have been named Team of the Year (Impairment Section) by The Walking Football Association in…

    by The Walking Football
    Feb 13 No comments
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    FIWFA

    FIWFA European Nations Cup 2026 of Walking Football hosts confirmed

    FIWFA European Nations Cup 2026 With all European members expressing an interest in attending this prestigious tournament, we are delighted to confirm it will be hosted by Team Spain in…

    by The Walking Football
    Feb 13 No comments
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    Eastleigh walking football players recognised at awards

    Pic credit: Eastleigh FC Walking Football Eastleigh FC Walking Football Members Two members of Eastleigh’s Walking Football Club have received national recognition. Heather Kirkland and Sarah Harper were recognised in…

    by The Walking Football
    Feb 4 No comments
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    General

    Kingston Walking Football Club scoops national award

    A local walking football club has scooped a national award from the National Body for Walking Football (The WFA), which administers over 900 clubs and 60,000 participants from all age…

    by The Walking Football
    Jan 28 No comments
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    The WFA

    WFA announce 2025 Grassroots Awards winners

    The WFA is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Grassroots Awards – more nominations than ever. On behalf of the whole Walking Football Community – thank you to…

    by The Walking Football
    Jan 28 No comments
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    International

    Farnham Town walking footballer Ian Bale earns England over-65s call-up

    Farnham Town Walking Football Club’s Ian Bale has been selected for the England over-65s walking football squad, capping a remarkable rise through the ranks over the past year. Bale’s journey…

    by The Walking Football
    Jan 23 No comments
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    Can you help The WFA? Volunteers Needed

    The WFA We have a number of roles available to help us run The WFA. Everyone involved in The WFA are volunteers, including the Directors. Without volunteers we would not…

    by The Walking Football
    Jan 14 No comments
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    The WFA

    Ivybridge walking footballer makes his international debut

    Ivybridge South Hams Walking Football Club is delighted to share that Paul Dickinson, Head of Football at the club, made his international debut for the England Walking Football (Over 65)…

    by The Walking Football
    Jan 8 No comments
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