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Walking football Players sought (over 50s - friendly tournament)

Kap10
Kap10 Posts: 15,602
edited June 2016 in General Charlton
Hi all we are trying to put together a team for a walking football 7 a side tournament being held 18th June at Kingshill representing the Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) hopefully we will play in the Charlton "Peru" away kit. Players will need to be over 50.

The tournament is being organised by a fellow lifer and we would like to show our support by being involved.

If you are interested can you pm me by close of play Tuesday with your contact details.

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  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,939
    Have you asked Danny Murphy?
  • Daggs
    Daggs Posts: 1,344
    If the level drops to 'barely' walking, puffing like a steam train and complaining of back pain. Give me a shout.
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,602
    Looks like we have not been able get a team together. So killing this thread.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,918
    That's a shame, we've loads of over 50s on here I'm sure would fancy a kick around.

    Any interest guys?
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,049
    I would but have plans for that day.
    Another time perhaps.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,641
    Has anyone on here played this? How can you stop yourself breaking into a jog, it must be very frustrating. I'll be eligible in 2 years.
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,681
    AFKABartram said:

    That's a shame, we've loads of over 50s on here I'm sure would fancy a kick around.

    Any interest guys?

    Do you frequent the public toilets in King William walk by any chance?
    I've seen similar written on the wall in there.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,851
    Busy that day but would be up for something similar if it happens again.
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,602
    DaveMehmet said:

    Has anyone on here played this? How can you stop yourself breaking into a jog, it must be very frustrating. I'll be eligible in 2 years.

    I've been playing a couple of months at Eltham Goals through CACT. There is a level of leniency over jogging and I would describe it more as jogging football than walking. That said in tournaments it can be mixed. When we played at Craven Cottage, one ref was very strict on walking no only for the man in possession and defender but also players making runs, whereas another referee was oblivious to jogging.

    WF ii snot just for 50 plus, we have a number of 40 plus's ... try it and see.

    Eltham Goals is currently stopped and waiting for funding.

    Monday 6.30 Beckenham Goals
    Wednesday 12.30 Charlton behind the valley away end
    Thursday 11:45 St Dunstan Playing fields (Opposite catford stations)
    Friday 11;30Millwall Training areea
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,793
    Just joined a walking football team in Herts where I live. Had first session yesterday - really enjoyed it.

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  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,336
    Kings Hill WF have players from 14 upwards. Ladies as well. One thing I never expected to hear on a football field "grandad, over here".3 generations of a family playing. Fantastic fun. League, cup and tournaments are age based though.
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,602
    @redman @daggs @johnboy59, @Redrobo has now got three players looking for a game, if you are still interested.

    Unfortunately I have now made alternative arrangements.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,429
    I'd love to have a go, but I'm a bit to far away now, but if your ever down this way I'm sure I could find the time, does walking football have nippy wingers? Thats the role I'd see myself playing. I have to be honest I remember seeing Dazzler get out sprinted by Nathan Prior in plimsols on a wet pitch, has he got his name down. ;)
  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    I started playing in July and love it, I had put it off thinking it would not be competitive enough but it is. You get a real mix of abilities, ages and fitness levels but my team has just come under the wing of Torquay United and so we are having a separate training session for our two 'match playing' teams with their coaches.

    I have made friends, got fitter and lost weight and perhaps most importantly have regained the self-confidence that playing a sport seems to give you. We play a tournament style group of matches once a month which includes teams from Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City and quality is generally good although I managed to get sent off (well sin binned) very early in the first game.

    If you love playing and haven't given it a try I urge you to find your local club, it is like being a teenager again!
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,336
    It was I that organised the Kings Hill tournament so if you live this way pm me for futher info.

    If you live elsewhere in Kent, try Walking Football United web site. That has details of most WF clubs in Kent, dates teams play etc.

    If you live elsewhere, try starting with Walking Football Association. That is the national body for WF.

    Both sites will give you a good insight to WF.

    "You'll never walk alone".
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,641
    I turn 50 next year and am thinking about doing this. Haven’t played football for about 8 months now after fracturing my foot. Unfortunately, have struggled to get back into an exercise routine and the weight has been creeping up.
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,830
    ElfsborgAddick would be up for this
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,890
    Danny Haynes loves it, scores for fun every week :wink:
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,336
    DaveMehmet said:

    I turn 50 next year and am thinking about doing this. Haven’t played football for about 8 months now after fracturing my foot. Unfortunately, have struggled to get back into an exercise routine and the weight has been creeping up.

    WF is not just for the over 50's and we have several members who play because they can not play full contact anymore. The competitions are though.

    We don't charge for the first game so anyone can give it a go.
    We are one of the more competitive clubs and you will find that some play a less active game. I am sure you will find one that fits.
  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,298
    CACT still run walking football sessions at Eltham Goals on Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Friendly setup and we have been getting around 24 a week recently. Split into 4 teams and play a round robin. Very mixed ability from good players to some who have played before. Some run a bit (well quite a bit) while some don't move much.
    All welcome and totally free. We have entered some tournaments but main aim is fun and health. Some good banter (if you want it!)

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  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,336
    Hi Redman, have you an over 60's team and if so, do you fancy a friendly one Monday 6.30 pm at our place?
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    clb74 said:

    ElfsborgAddick would be up for this

    He would be asking if they had produced a programme for the entire game.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    edited November 2017
    DaveMehmet said:

    I turn 50 next year and am thinking about doing this. Haven’t played football for about 8 months now after fracturing my foot. Unfortunately, have struggled to get back into an exercise routine and the weight has been creeping up.

    I think you better read the first word of the thread title again .....the 3rd letter is an L not an N.
  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,298
    Redrobo said:

    Hi Redman, have you an over 60's team and if so, do you fancy a friendly one Monday 6.30 pm at our place?

    I will have a word around. Most of our people are over 60 as it's during the day so mainly retirees. May not be quick response as I'm away next week. Hopefully we can get something fixed up but suspect we may be looking at the New Year now
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,336
    NP. I will pm you my email address.

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