Walking Football
A popular and growing format of the game, Walking Football is aimed at encouraging older adults to play football again on a regular basis.
As you’ve guessed Walking Football involves a lot of… well… walking. It carries all the same rules as every day football except you can’t pick up too much speed. It provides a sociable, fun and safe environment for those looking to be a little more active in their spare time.
Guidelines for Sessions
Players are not permitted to jog or run while the ball is in play
Anyone doing so is penalised with a free-kick awarded to the other team
If the ball goes off the pitch over the touchline, the game is restarted via a kick, roll or throw-in (to allow for different physical capabilities)
It can be played indoors or outdoors
Numbers per team are dependent on the number of participants at each session
No pitch size/surface constraints - dependent on venue
Sessions on average will last one hour with short breaks throughout game
If you have concerns about your medical health please contact your doctor and seek advice before participating
Variations and game adaptations can be made to suit participants’ needs and capabilities.
New participants to contact Walking Football Coordinator to confirm date/ times/ costs
Get in touch
Daniel McElhone
Football Development Officer (Male Participation)
T: 0191 3872928 (Option 4 then Option 6)
Monday
Venue: Gateshead Cleveland Hall FC, Easedale Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6TA
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Contact: Gateshead Foundation E: register@gfc-foundation.org.uk
Cost: Free
Note: Session is for anyone who has experienced a stroke, brain injury or other neurological conditions
Venue: Gateshead Cleveland Hall FC, Easedale Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6TA
Time: 11:30-12:30pm
Contact: Gateshead Foundation E: register@gfc-foundation.org.uk
Cost: Free
Venue: Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Contact: Gateshead OPA T: 0191 438 1721 W: www.gatesheadopa.org.uk/
Cost: Free
Tuesday
Venue: Gateshead Redheugh, Eslington Park, Gateshead, NE8 2TZ
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Contact: Terry Ritson E: Terry.Rtison@redheugh.club
Cost: £3 per session
Wednesday
Venue: Gateshead Cleveland Hall FC, Easedale Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6TA
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: Thomas Graham E: Thomas.Graham@nufc.co.uk
Cost: Free
Venue: Blaydon Youth and Community Centre, Shibdon Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 5LU
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Contact: Gateshead Foundation E: register@gfc-foundation.org.uk
Cost: Free
Thursday
Venue: Birtley Leisure Centre, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2TB
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Contact: Gateshead Foundation E: register@gfc-foundation.org.uk
Cost: Free
Note: For Over 55's
Venue: Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Contact: Gateshead Foundation E: register@gfc-foundation.org.uk
Cost: Free
Friday
Venue: Gateshead Cleveland Hall FC, Easedale Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6TA
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: Thomas Graham E: Thomas.Graham@nufc.co.uk
Cost: Free
Venue: Gateshead Older People's Assembly, 178 Split Crow Road, Gateshead NE8 3UB
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Contact: Gateshead OPA T: 0191 438 1721 W: www.gatesheadopa.org.uk/
Cost: Free
Note: For people aged 50+
Venue: Gateshead Older People's Assembly, 178 Split Crow Road, Gateshead NE8 3UB
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Contact: Gateshead OPA T: 0191 438 1721 W: www.gatesheadopa.org.uk/
Cost: Free
Note: For people aged 50+
Wednesday
Venue: Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5NJ
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Contact: Barry Hurst – barrynils@hotmail.co.uk
Cost:
Friday
Venue: Monkton Stadium, Dene Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5NJTime: 11:00pm - 12:00pm
Contact: Barry Hurst – barrynils@hotmail.co.uk
Cost
Monday
Venue: Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Beveridge Arcade, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4EH
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Contact: E: waystowellbeing@durham.gov.uk T: 03000 262539
Cost: £3.00 per session (First 2 sessions free)
Note: Starts 4th September 2023
Venue: Consett Leisure Centre, Medomsley Road, Consett DH8 5HU
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Contact: Tim Camsell E: tim.camsell@gmail.com T: 07866305686
Cost: £3.00 per session
Venue: Wolsingham Leisure Centre, Leazes Lane, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DN
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact: E: waystowellbeing@durham.gov.uk T: 03000 262539
Cost: £3.00 per session (First 2 sessions free)
Note: Starts 4th September 2023
Tuesday
Venue: Spennymoor Leisure Centre, High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DB
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Contact: Brian Shippen E: bshippen@btinternet.com
Cost: £3.00 per session
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Contact: Joe Burlison, E: chesterlestreettownfc@gmail.com
T: 07720522435
Cost: £2.00 per session
Venue: Spectrum Leisure Centre, Hunwick Lane, Willington, Crook, DL15 0JA
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Contact: Spectrum Leisure Centre T: 01388 747000
Cost: £3.00 per session
Venue: Seaham Leisure Centre, The Recreation Ground, Seaham, SR7 8NP
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Contact: E: waystowellbeing@durham.gov.uk T: 03000 262539
Cost: £3.00 per session (First 2 sessions free)
Note: Starts 5th September 2023
Wednesday
Venue: Meadowfield Leisure Centre, John Street North, Meadowfield, DH7 8RG
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Contact:
Cost: £2.00 per session
Venue: Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre, Middridge Lane, Shildon, DL4 2EP
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Contact: E: waystowellbeing@durham.gov.uk T: 03000 262539
Cost: £3.00 per session (First 2 sessions free)
Note: Starts 20th September 2023
Venue: Catchgate Community FC, The Croft School, Greencroft
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact: John Lowes E: johnlowes68@mail.com
Cost:
Venue: Middleton in Teesdale Nursery and Primary, Town End, Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0TG
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact: Andy Mitchell E: andymitchellmail@btinternet.com
Cost: £2.00 per session
Venue: Peterlee Helford Walking Football, Wellfield School, North Road, Wingate, TS28 5AX
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contact: Alex Paget E: peterleehelfordwfc@yahoo.com
Cost: £4 per session
Thursday
Venue: Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Bevridge Arcade, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4EH
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Contact: Joanne Herron E: joanne.herron@durham.gov.uk
Cost:
Venue: Hummersknott Academy, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Contact: Garry Donald E: garrydonald@outlook.com
Cost: £5 per session (First Session Free)
Friday
Venue: Chester-le-Street Town FC, Moor Park, Chester Moor, Chester le Street, DH2 3BX
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Contact: Joe Burlison, E: chesterlestreettownfc@gmail.com
T: 07720522435
Cost: £2.00 per session
Venue: Soccarena, Belmont Industrial Estate, New Ferens Park, Durham, DH1 1GG
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Contact: Kevin Robinson E: kevin.robinson@durhamcorinthiansfc.com T: 07821779578
Cost: £3.00 per session
Venue: Consett Leisure Centre, Medomsley Rd, Consett DH8 5HU
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Contact: Tim Camsell E: tim.camsell@gmail.com T: 07866305686
Cost: £3.00 per session
Note: This session is for players aged 50+
Saturday
Venue: Middleton in Teesdale Nursery and Primary, Town End, Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0TG
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: Andy Mitchell E: andymitchellmail@btinternet.com
Cost: £2.00 per session
Venue: Active Life Centre, Coxhoe, DH6 4DW
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: Brian Shippen E: bshippen@btinternet.com
Cost: £3.00 per session
Note: This session is for players aged 50+
Monday
Venue: Brierton Sports Centre, Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 4AD
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Contact: E: active.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk T: 01429 523338
Cost: £5 Casual, £4 member, £3 concession
Wednesday
Venue: West Hartlepool Rugby Club, Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4EZ
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact: David Scott E: DScott99@btinternet.com T: 07711859667
Cost: £4 per session
Venue: Peterlee Helford Walking Football, Wellfield School, North Road, Wingate, TS28 5AX
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contact: E: peterleehelfordwfc@yahoo.com
Cost: £4 per session
Tuesday
Venue: Goals Sunderland, Sunderland College, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AG
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm (11:30am meet)
Contact: Jon Nicholson E: joninich@yahoo.com T: 07852122016
Cost: Varies per session
Wednesday
Venue: Washington Leisure Centre, Washington, NE38 7SS
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Contact: Craig Buchanan E: craigbuchanan@everyoneactive.com
Cost: £1.10 per session
Thursday
Venue: Beacon of Light, Stadium Park, Sunderland, SR5 1SN
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Contact: Beacon of Light E:Jade.Gilbertson@foundationoflight.co.uk T: 0191 5634729
Cost: £1
Venue: Goals Sunderland, Sunderland College, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AG
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm (11:30am meet)
Contact: Jon Nicholson E: joninich@yahoo.com T: 07852122016
Cost: Varies per session
Friday
Venue: Beacon of Light, Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR5 1SN
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Contact: Liz Barton-Jones E: Liz.barton-jones@foundationoflight.co.uk T: 0191 5634745
Cost: Free
Notes: Session for Veterans
Venue: Washington Leisure Centre, New Town, Washington, NE38 7SS
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Contact: Craig Buchanan E: craigbuchanan@everyoneactive.com
Cost: £1.10 per session
Saturday
Venue: Beacon of Light, Stadium Park, Sunderland, SR5 1SN
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: Beacon of Light E:Jade.Gilbertson@foundationoflight.co.uk T: 0191 5634729
Cost: Free
Notes: Session people living with a neurological condition
Monday
Venue: Durham University, Queens Campus, University Boulevard, Thornaby, TS17 6BH
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Contact: Peri Anderson E: peri.anderson@durham.ac.uk T: 0191 3340145
Cost: Free
Venue: Goals Teesside, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough TS5 4AF
Time: 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Contact: Andy Charlesworth E: mrjumpcat2@live.co.uk T: 07514347702
Cost: £4.00 per session
Thursday
Venue: Goals Teesside, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough TS5 4AF
Time: 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Contact: Andy Charlesworth E: mrjumpcat2@live.co.uk T: 07514347702
Cost: £4.00 per session
