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'Incredible friendships and an unbeatable team spirit' - Watford's FA Walking Football Cup win
Sunday saw the first ever O50s Women's FA Walking Football Cup played at St George's Park. Teams who had qualified through county and regional heats competed against one another at the home of the England teams. The final couldn't have been closer, with Watford Hornets going on to record a historic win in the inaugural tournament.
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Player Story: Lorraine 'Robbo' Robinson - I used my school books as shin pads.
Lorraine Robinson is a pioneer in the women's game, having played 11-a-side for Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Here she shares her journey into being a UEFA coach, winning promotion, gaining an England call up and the new lease of life walking football has given her.
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'It changed my life' - Players Share Why You Should Try Walking Football
WF4W asked what advice you would give to any woman thinking about going to a walking football session but felt nervous that she was too old, too unfit, or because she had never played before. Your response was overwhelming. Women and men in the walking football world shared their experiences as players and coaches to encourage new players into the game.
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Penultimate game day for the Active Connextions Summer League in Middlesbrough
WF4W enjoyed a roadtrip to sunny Teesside to watch teams across the North of England compete in the Middlesbrough Summer League set up by ex-professional Janette Hynes.
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'A Parkinson's diagnosis does not define what is possible' - Heading to Canada: England Parkinson's Walking Football Teams take on Toronto
Ellie Finch shares her latest blog post with WF4W to give the lowdown on the forthcoming WFA England Parkinson's team overseas trip and ways in which you can support.
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Player Story: Janette Hynes MBE – Giving Women a Voice Through Walking Football
Women's WFA North East regional manager, Janette Hynes MBE, shares her journey from professional footballer to walking footballer. As co-founder of Active Connextions, Janette tells WF4W what motivates her to help women rebuild their lives and develop a sense of purpose through walking football.
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Round 2 of the Superleague
It was another hot day in Gloucester for Round 2 of the WFA Superleague.
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Player Story: Emma Kimber
Our latest fantastic walking football story is shared by Emma Kimber currently of Melksham WWFC and the WFA England Kicking Cancer team. Emma's football journey is one of resilience, determination and defying the odds.
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Too Hot To Handle: The 40's and 50's WFA National Cup in Gloucester
Teams from across the UK competed in the WFA's National Cup in Gloucester.
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"These women are absolute warriors!" - Gillian Burgess on the female walking football goalkeepers she coaches.
We took the opportunity of an invite from Gillian Burgess Director at GK316 Academy to pop down to Gloucester FA at Almondsbury and watch one of her training sessions for GKs.
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Player Story: Julie Norris
Julie Norris of Parkinson's Pioneers, Stokesley Walking Football Club and the North East Regional side (amongst other teams!) shares her journey from leaving teaching due to Parkinson's to the support she has received from the walking football community. Now a player and a coach, Julie tells WF4W about the new sense of purpose walking football has given her.
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Parkinson’s walking football festival 2026
The Parkinson's Walking Football Tournament hosted by Portishead FC - a rainy day that was no wash out. Take a look at the photo gallery
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Super League Round One: June 2026
A photo gallery of action shots from Round 1 of the WFA's Women's Super League O40s, O50s and O60s
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Player Story: Rosie Allan
71-year-old Bracknell and WFA England Over 60s Goalkeeper, Rosie Allan, shares her inspiring story of a life in sport, her recent battles with breast cancer and the proud moment she was called upon to represent her country in walking football.
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WFA South West Over 50s League
The inaugural SW O50s league ended on Sunday 19th of April. The champions, Bristol Badgers, ended the campaign by maintaining their 100% record and winning all their games. An impressive feat considering the strength of opposition. Taunton and District (TADS) achieved 2nd place, with their striker Beth Nayeb winning the Golden Boot. Here are some images of the final league day in Weston.
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Player Story: Chloe Jeremic-West
When football crazy Chloe was told she was too young for walking football, she didn't let a little thing like age stop her. Read on to find out how she overcame those odds to not only coach the FDL Ladies team but also the Wales Women's Over 60s too. Chloe Jeremic-West I’ve been "football crazy" for as long as I can remember. As a lifelong Cardiff City season ticket holder, the sport has always been my pulse, having played throughout my youth and teens. However, the post-pand
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Player Story: Michelle Lee
Liverpool Feds player, Michelle Lee, discusses how injury abruptly ended her 11-a-side playing days with the physical and emotional impact that brought. Read how friends convinced her to try walking football, her amazing success and her advice for those considering taking up the game.
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Player Story: Deb Neale
Dawlish Goalkeeper, Deb Neale, shares with us her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer to representing England in the WFA Kicking Cancer team. In her story of resilience, she highlights the love of the game and how the unwavering support from her teammates meant they were with her every step of the way.
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Palace For Life - Crystal Palace Women’s Walking Football Team
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.
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Our Favourite Things - The South West Charities Tournament
A gallery of photos from the Sound of Music themed South West Charities Walking Football tournament
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