1) Background
Name: Tom Bentley
Age: 74
Location: Barnet.
Walking Football Club Name: Barnet Over 50s Walking Football team.
How long have you played Walking Football? 3years.
2) Why did you first get involved with Walking Football?
It was a chance to revive an old passion.
3) How many times a week do you take part in Walking Football sessions?
Once , Fridays 2-3pm but sometimes twice when we have matches.
4) Describe the buzz you get having the opportunity to play a team sport again at your age?
Its incredible.
5) What one or two things do you currently do in your training sessions that you think are important to avoid injury?
Play to your limits.
6) Have you played competitive Walking Football, if so which tournaments?
Sandwich bay point / Feltham/Romford goals over 65
7) Has your diet changed since you have started playing Walking Football? If so what is different?
No.
8) Do you feel fitter and healthier since you have started playing Walking Football and if so in which ways?
I do mainly regarding movement.
9) Have you had any injuries playing and if so what were they?
None been lucky so far.
10) Do you always have a club member present who has had first aid training at your games and training sessions?
Yes at Barnet FC.
11) Has your social life changed since you started playing, and if so in what way?
Yes there a great bunch of lads and we always have a good time.
12) What are your best and worst memories of playing Walking?
Having fun/ letting a Goal in.
13) How else has playing Walking Football affected your life?
Makes me feel young again.
14) What do you like most about Walking football?
The camardery.
15) What do you like least about Walking Football?
Playing in cages.
16) What are your goals for the future when playing Walking Football?
To keep Having fun.
17) 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?
Go for it.
18) What do your friends and family think about you playing a sport again at your age?
They are astonished.
19) What are the costs involved in order for you to play Walking Football?
£3 a session.
20) Anything else you’d like to share?
Your only as young as you feel and walking football helps you stay young and fit.
Author: The Walking Football
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