Walking Footy Guide
What is walking footy?
Walking footy is a slower-paced version of football designed to help people stay active, play safely, and enjoy the social side of the game. It is especially popular with over-40s players, returning players, and people who want the enjoyment of football without the physical demands of running.
How walking footy works
Walking footy keeps the spirit of football, but reduces the pace and physical impact. In most formats, players must walk rather than run, and the rules are adapted to make the game safer and more inclusive.
- Designed to keep football accessible for older players and returning players
- Built around enjoyment, movement, teamwork, and community
- Often used by clubs to support fitness, rehabilitation, and social participation
- Suitable for players, clubs, organisers, volunteers, and referees
Who it is for
Walking footy is not only for long-time footballers. It is also for people returning to activity, making new friends, joining a local club, or looking for organised walking football opportunities.
- Players looking for clubs, fixtures, and tournaments
- Clubs wanting to attract new members and promote sessions
- Referees interested in walking football opportunities
- Managers and organisers building local football communities
How Walking Footy United helps
Walking Footy United is a dedicated walking football community platform. It helps people discover each other, join clubs, find referees, advertise tournaments, follow updates, and build relationships around the game.
Players
Search for players, create a profile, post updates, and connect with clubs.
Clubs
Promote your club, manage join requests, and build your local walking footy network.
Referees
Show availability, share experience, and make it easier for organisers to find you.
Tournaments
Find and promote walking football tournaments nationally and internationally.
Next steps
If you want to get involved in walking footy, start by creating an account, completing your profile, and linking your club. You can then search the community, follow members, build friendships, and take part in the wider Walking Footy United network.