Chesterfield proudly lays claim to being the home of organised walking football. Chesterfield FC Community Trust launched its walking football programme in July 2011 as part of the ‘Extra Time’ initiative aimed at people predominantly aged 50 years and over.
It was hoped that the programme would complement other physical activities for people aged 50 years plus in the local area and would be particularly attractive for men.
John Croot, CEO of the Community Trust, recalls how he came up with the idea of walking football over a decade ago. He said: “I attended a meeting about the Extra Time initiative, and they were keen to develop programmes which would help people aged 50 and over keep active and form friendship groups.
Source & Full Report: https://spireitestrust.org.uk/2023/06/07/pride-over-growth-of-organised-walking-football-after-starting-in-chesterfield/
Author: The Walking Football
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