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Hampshire County FA Walking Football recognised at Wembley Annual Recognition Awards

6 Nov 2026 1 min read No comments The FA
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The 2026 County FA Recognition Awards took place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Wednesday 4 November to celebrate the best projects, products and services delivered by County FAs across England over the past 12 months.

This year saw 228 nominations received, highlighting exceptional delivery and showcasing innovation to improve grassroots football and increase participation across all levels of the game….

Football Development Award: Male/Mixed Pathway – Hampshire FA, Walking Football Community Sessions

Competitive walking football in Hampshire was in good health so, after Hampshire County Council had raised concerns about inactivity, loneliness and declining mental wellbeing among older residents, Hampshire FA turned their attention to recreational walking football.

Following conversations with local councils, the charity Get Up & Go Havant, local walking football leaders and the FA Walking Football Advisory Group, Portsmouth was identified a priority area and every GP practice within 15 miles of the planned sessions was contacted to encourage referrals through social prescribing networks.

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Following a pilot at King George V Football Complex, the programme expanded to three locations. At Front Lawn in Portsmouth, a dwindling existing offer was revived, whilst at Rowlands Castle, a partner-delivered model kept every session free through sponsorship.

Every Walking Football Coffee & Cake session opens with 30 minutes of free tea, coffee, cake, fruit and conversation, followed by an hour of relaxed walking football. In four months, 131 unique participants have taken part…

The FA’s Head of Operations for Grassroots Football, Tim Foster said: “County FAs play a vital role in creating enjoyable experiences and more opportunities for people across grassroots football. These awards celebrate the ambition, collaboration, innovation and commitment behind projects that are having a lasting impact in communities nationwide. Our congratulations go to every winner and shortlisted nominee for their achievements and for continuing to grow the game for all.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT WALKING FOOTBALL WITH HAMPSHIRE COUNTY FA

FULL STORY available at source: https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2026/Nov/05/county-fas-recognised-at-wembley-annual-recognition-awards-20260511

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