Walking Football

Age UK Herne Bay and Whitstable Kicks Off
New Walking Football Programme

Age UK Herne Bay and Whitstable has launched a new walking football programme for older people in both Herne Bay and Whitstable.

Please note, the Whitstable Walking Football team is no longer coordinated by Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable. The team is now coordinated by Whitstable Town FC Over 50’s Walking Football team who can be contacted on 01227 266012.

We would like to congratulate our volunteer coach Steve for taking the team to a competitive level and thank him for volunteering with us for so long!

Football is our national game, beloved of millions, and the walking version is a fun, friendly and a safe way of engaging in physical activity for both men and women in later life. It's open to all, whether you've played football before or not and regardless of age. It's great for the mind as well as the body and is a sociable sport, giving everyone involved the chance to make new friends and enjoy being part of a team.

This new local scheme is part of a wider Age UK walking football programme supported by both The Football Association and Sport England to help older people in communities like Herne Bay and Whitstable to keep active and to improve physical and mental wellbeing through playing the game.

The sessions are open to anyone over the age of 50 regardless of ability or previous experience. All groups and sessions will be COVID-secure and delivered in accordance with Government guidelines.

Subs per session are £5 a week payable at the venue.

Please come dressed to play bringing your own water / drinks. Toilets and parking are available at both sites. 

Where we are playing on outdoor 3G pitches, astro-turf trainers will be needed after your first week. 

For further information, please contact:
alex.cooke@ageukhbw.org.uk