Catherine D'Rozario shares her role in developing the official charity to Crystal Palace women's walking football team. From the first training session to trips to St George's, plus the dream of seeing the Lionesses bring the cup home - here's their incredible journey.

A gallery of photos from the Sound of Music themed South West Charities Walking Football tournament

We were invited to meet the Kicking Cancer team as they trained and competed against the England over 60s team in Solihull over the weekend. Take a look through our gallery to see photos of this amazing event.

We spoke to Karen Phillips about how she discovered walking football, her involvement in the creation of Cardiff HOS WFC and the Welsh women's league, plus her new project to help women in the sport she loves.

Discovering walking football after surgery only a few months ago, Lisa Shepherd has already achieved so much in the sport. From becoming a key member of Stokesley WFC to earning success at regional trials, her journey is one of determination and resilience.

We look at the recent research that is out to prove walking football is not only great fun to play but can also have positive health benefits for perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Taunton and District (TADS) footballer, Sarah Breckon, tells us how she discovered walking football and how a recent trip to Merseyside saw a footballing dream come true.

WF4W were delighted to be invited to watch the Hearing Impaired and Deaf (HID) WFA team train and play Rising Phoenix, their first ever game since being formed.

Massive congratulations to Arun Women’s Walking Football Club (Arun WWFC) who have won the WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025! This national award is recognition of Arun WWFC’s rapid development, inclusive ethos, and outstanding contribution to women’s sport in the Arun area. Georgette Budhram tells us about their success story. Arun WWFC - The WFA's Women's Walking Football Team of 2025 Georgette explains, “We are proud to share our inspiring journey from a small gr

Dawlish goalkeeper, Tracey Morey, shares her story of falling in love with the sport and how she has recently become the co-creator of the UK's first Hearing Impaired and Deaf (HID) Walking Football team. Tracey Morey (right) with Beth Nayeb I started walking football three years ago. Living in Teignmouth, Devon, I was invited to join a group of ladies playing the game locally. That small, informal invitation would eventually grow into what is now Dawlish Women’s Walking Foot

WF4W Q&A with Foot Health Care Professional Emma Mitchell. We’ve all experienced the pain of blisters at some point, but we’ve spoken to Emma Mitchell to see if there’s a way to reduce the risk of getting blisters when we’re playing walking football. Q1 What causes blisters on the feet? A: Blisters are most often caused by friction, where the skin repeatedly rubs against footwear or socks. For walking footballers, this is especially common due to tight boots, rapid direction

You’ve found a local walking football team, made a note of the training times and venue and as the day approaches you might start to wonder what you will need to take along with you. Usually the answer is very little. As many walking football teams play on an artificial pitch, it is best to contact the coach/manager to see what type of footwear is permitted. This will usually be boots made specifically for artificial 2G, 3G or 4G pitches. However, the person you contact at th

Although walking football is a non-contact sport, injuries to toes can still happen. At some point you might even experience a black toenail. But what is it? Why does it happen? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? We talked to Foot Health Professional, Emma Mitchell to find out more. A black toenail - or to use the medical term, a subungual hematoma - is caused by blood collecting under the nail due to physical trauma. So in walking football, yes this could be caus

If you've ever wondered what the deal is with energy drinks and electrolytes, here is a simple guide to help you know more. Walking football may not involve running, but players still: Sweat (often more than they realise) Lose key minerals like sodium Play in bursts that raise heart rate Need to prevent cramps and fatigue Electrolyte drinks and powders help keep the body balanced so players stay sharp, hydrated, and safe. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that

Choosing the right footwear for walking football is crucial for comfort, stability, and injury prevention. Below is a practical beginner’s guide to help you choose the right boots based on comfort and support, surface and fit. Tip #1 - Prioritise Comfort and Support Walking football involves more controlled movement, lots of turning, and shorter steps. Because it’s a slower-paced game, players tend to spend longer periods with weight on their feet and joints. Look for boots w