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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 - 13th May to 8th July (no session 27th May)
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 Afternoon - Wixams - 16th May to 11th July (no session 30th May)
2-3pm

Cost: £3

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

  • Wixams All Weathers,
    Green Lane,
    Wixams,
    Bedford
    MK42 6DA

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

Sunday Morning (Women) - Wixams - 12th May to 14th July
10-11am

Cost: £4

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

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

  • Wixams All Weathers,
    Green Lane,
    Wixams,
    Bedford
    MK42 6DA

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 3 metres 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. Balls over head height rebounding back into play off the goalkeeper or frame of the goal (at present we play on). In future the ball should be returned to the keeper for him to start play again with a roll out.
  • 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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