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Walking Football Bedford Sessions

The aim for Walking Football Leagues is for an informal and enjoyable night out kicking a ball - something we perhaps thought wouldn't happen again!

 

We organise a few social events - keep you up to date with a weekly email, where we have a business networking section which we can add you to. We're on Facebook (Walking Football Bedford) and Twitter (@walkingfootie) too so give us a like and follow us now.

Monday Evening - Bedford - 3rd Sept to 15th Oct & 29th Oct to 10th Dec
7-8pm & 8-9pm

Cost: £4

ONLY Astros or Trainers to be used - no bladed or studded boots please.

  • Gordon Fields,
    Brickhill Drive,
    Bedford,
    MK41 7QZ

For more information and to book a place please email info@walkingfootballbedford.co.uk

Wednesday Evening - Bedford - 5th Sept to 17th Oct & 31st Oct to 12th Dec
8-9pm

Cost: £4

ONLY Astros or Trainers to be used - no bladed or studded boots please.

  • Bedford University Campus,
    Polhill Avenue
    Bedford
    MK41 9EA

For more information and to book a place please email info@walkingfootballbedford.co.uk

Thursday Afernoon - Bedford - 20th Sept to 18th Oct & 1st Nov to 6th Dec
2-3pm

Cost: £3

ONLY Astros or Trainers to be used - no bladed or studded boots please.

  • Bedford Cricket Club,
    The Bury,
    Church Lane,
    Bedford,
    MK41 0UZ

For more information and to book a place please email info@walkingfootballbedford.co.uk

Ladies Only Session - Bedford - 9th Sept to 14th Oct & 4th Nov to 9th Dec
Sunday 10-11am

Cost: £4

Mothers & Daughters (14+) welcome if both are playing, otherwise 18+ only.

  • Venue TBC

For more information and to book a place please email info@walkingfootballbedford.co.uk

Session Highlights

Session Details

  • Play in whatever you feel comfortable in. We have coloured bibs for the games.
  • We suggest you bring some water.
  • Teams and matches will be arranged according to numbers attending.
  • If you can't make a session, please email us.
  • We will advise you via email if a session is cancelled.
  • We ask everyone to complete a Registration Form - by completing the Registration Form we expect you are in good physical condition and do not suffer from any disability that would prevent or limit your participation in Walking Football, should you have any concerns please consult your Doctor before playing. Registration Form details remain confidential. Your emergency phone number is kept with us at each session.
  • We also ask everyone to complete a Medical Form (all details remain confidential). These too are kept with us at each session in case of emergency.
  • We carry Public Liability Insurance - any Personal Insurance is down to you as an individual to arrange.
  • Any under 18s must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at the sessions.

Playing Rules

(Matches currently conditioned as 3 touch)

  • Match Ball – size 5 astro suitable ball.
  • Footwear – Astro Boots or Trainers MUST be worn (no studded or bladed boots).
  • Team sizes – adjusted to fit numbers attending.
  • Running – a free kick will be awarded at the starting point of the run (this is with or without the ball).
  • Slide tackles – are not allowed and a free kick will be awarded.
  • Contact – only minimal contact allowed – a free kick will be awarded for strong challenges or any similar infringements (PLEASE NOTE).
  • Free kicks, kick ins, corners – apart from deliberate handball which will be a direct free kick - all are indirect. The defensive wall can only be made up of one player and they must be 2 yards from the ball. The goalkeeper must roll the ball out underarm.
  • Head Height – the ball cannot be played above head height – if infringed the free kick will be from where the ball was played. If the ball goes over head height off the goalkeeper or goalposts – play will continue.
  • Goal scored – the game will restart with KO from the pitch centre.
  • Goal area – where marked the goalkeeper may not leave his area, outfield players may not enter the area. An indirect free kick will be awarded for either transgression.
  • Goalkeepers – players must each take a turn in goal.
  • Back passes – the goalkeeper CANNOT receive the ball directly from a team mate to whom they have just passed the ball without the ball having made contact with any other player.

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