The National Walking Football Alliance is one of the largest walking football communities in the UK. With over 250,000 people participating in the community we have an abundance of volunteers willing to help and support your social value plans.
The purpose of The NWFA is to promote and facilitate the playing of Walking Football in the UK for the purpose of fun, social interaction, physical exercise and competitive leagues and tournaments.
We want to promote more participation in the sport, working towards having an impact on physical and mental wellbeing and maintaining the ethos of having fun making new friends’ social interaction from playing kick about games through to competitive games.
Walking football is an inclusive sport that encourages older generations to become part of a community. The sport gives older people, who may not have regular social activities, an opportunity to interact with others, make friends, and exercise. Ultimately, walking football has a positive impact on a person’s mental and physical well-being.
Small tweaks are made to the infamous ball game so older people can participate, such as kick-ins rather than throw-ins and no running whatsoever. These changes reduce stress on the body so older people can still play the infamous sport. By joining a team, people can be reunited with a sport that they may have had to give up because of the restrictions that come with aging.
We’re here to provide relevant information on walking football, from the latest tournaments and upcoming events.