Walking football is a great way to engage in the sport you love, if you don’t feel able to join in mainstream football. There are lots of reasons someone might seek out walking football, rehabilitating from injury or surgery, weight loss, older age, pre-existing health conditions or new health conditions. Besides the fun factor, walking football can offer a range of health benefits, increasing cardiovascular fitness will reduce blood pressure, increase heart health, support health lung function, release endorphins to boost mood and self-esteem. The NHS / Public Health / Government guidelines recommend adults take 150 mins of moderate exercise a week. The good news is our sessions could be considered moderate to intense exercise – giving you more bang for your buck in meeting these recommendations.
We have highly trained experienced staff on hand to lead the sessions and support you in joining in, no matter your fitness levels. If you have a pre-existing health condition you would like to discuss, please reach out to the coach before attending. As well as our weekly training sessions, we regularly arrange mini tournaments and matches between our teams, and further afield with fixtures previously having been played against teams from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham and more.
Interested in taking part?
Shrewsbury
When: Every Monday
Time: 8pm – 9pm
Ages: 50+
Location: Community Hub, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, The Croud Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ST
Cost: £3.50
Ludlow
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 50+
Location: Ludlow Football Stadium, Bromfield Rd, Ludlow SY8 2BN
Cost: £3:00
Contact Dave for Shrewsbury sessions
Contact Liam for Ludlow sessions