A female football coach from Sussex has received a national sports award for her contribution to the growth of walking football among women over 40.
Vanessa Hood started Brighton and Hove Socialball in 2022, with only a handful of players attending the early sessions. It has since grown to a community of more than 50 women.
In announcing the Grassroots Award winners, the Walking Football Association (WFA) described Vanessa as a “lynchpin” in increasing the number of people taking part in the sport, and encouraging all, regardless of age and skill. She sponsors the team shirts and has organised overseas tournaments…
Socialball runs two sessions per week at Portslade Leisure Centre; on Monday evenings and Friday lunchtimes…
Vanessa will be presented with a certificate from the WFA to mark the achievement.
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Brighton and Hove Socialball welcomes new members. Players range in age from 40 to late 60s.
If you would like to take part, you can find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SocialballWalkingFootball or email socialballwomen@gmail.com
Author: The Walking Football
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