How long have you played Walking Football?
3 months.
Why did you first get involved with Walking Football?
After 25 years of being a F.C. Linesman it is good to be back on the playing side.
How many times a week do you take part in Walking Football sessions?
One.
Can you let the readers know about your Walking Football sessions in regards of which age group are they for, are they male only, female only or unisex sessions?
50’s and over and unisex.
When you play a game of Walking Football do you play to the WFA / WFU or FA rules and why did your club decide to follow those rules of the game?
Early days yet, we have not yet decided.
Describe the buzz you get having the opportunity to play a team sport again at your age?
Exciting getting back into a competitive team sport.
What one or two things do you currently do in your training sessions that you think are important to avoid injury?
Pre match warm up and post match warm down.
Have you played competitive Walking Football, if so which tournaments / leagues?
Not yet but our first is planned for mid November.
Has your diet changed since you have started playing Walking Football? If so what is different?
No change.
Do you feel fitter and healthier since you have started playing Walking Football and if please describe how?
Have lost a few pounds and can be active and mobile much longer.
Can you describe any injuries you have suffered when playing Walking Football and can you let the readers know how they were caused?
Rib injury due to an over active elbow from an opponent.
Do you always have a club member present who has had first aid training at your games and training sessions, and is there a defibrillator available if needed?
Yes and a defibrillator is nearby; although I have my own fitted for the past 13 years.
Has your social life changed since you started playing, and if so in what way?
I now have a very active and sociable activity to look forward to.
Does your club or facility where you play Walking Football hold any social or charity events connected with Walking Football and if so what were they?
Not as yet.
What are your best and worst memories of playing Walking Football?
Nno bad memories all good.
How else has playing Walking Football affected your life?
Making new friends and meeting up with old ones.
What do you like most about Walking Football?
The friendly but still competitive nature of the game.
What do you like least about Walking Football?
Nothing.
Do you find it difficult NOT to run and what advice could you give someone in how to remain at walking pace?
Yes but try to keep jogging on the spot.
What are your goals for the future when playing Walking Football?
To keep playing as long as possible.
What advice would you give to someone who would like to play but is nervous about approaching a club or attending a Walking Football session for the first time?
Nothing to fear as Walking is a great leveller.
What do your friends and family think about you playing a sport again at your age?
Very supportive.
What are the costs involved in order for you to play Walking Football for foot ware, kit and weekly session fees?
Session fees are a token £1 at the moment.
Anything else you’d like to share?
I’m having to have a break from playing as my ageing defib. is replaced
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