Walking football showcased at Diamonds tournament
On the 19th of May over 100 players, officials, and supporters representing clubs from across Northamptonshire, and beyond, competed in AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2024 Annual Walking Football Tournament at Islip’s Community Sportsground.
On the 19th of May over 100 players, officials, and supporters representing clubs from across Northamptonshire, and beyond, competed in AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2024 Annual Walking Football Tournament at Islip’s Community Sportsground.
The event, strictly for players aged 55 and over, was organised by the Diamonds to showcase Walking Football in Northamptonshire and highlight the benefits of getting out, getting fit and staying healthy.
Teams were divided into two qualifying groups with the top two from each group progressing to the semi-finals. Eventually making it through to the final were Northampton Town and Stamford, with the former ending the day as tournament champions after a late penalty gave them a 1-0 win over their Lincolnshire opponents – congratulations to them.
Commenting on the event, AFC Rushden & Diamonds WF Chair Alan Wookey, said “I would like to extend a very big ‘Thank you’ to everyone involved in making our Over 55’s Walking Football Tournament at Islip such a great success. We were fortunate to be blessed with exceptionally good weather and really appreciate the fantastic support given by our club members, the local community, participating teams, officials, and supporters. A series of competitive games throughout the day saw teams demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and we hope that everyone really enjoyed themselves”.
Walking Football is designed for people aged 50+, 60+, and above and is an ideal way of regaining fitness through sport. Although getting fit and healthy is the main benefit, there is also the social side of the game which is what keeps people coming back time and time again.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds WF meet on Monday evenings between 7.15 pm and 9.00 pm at The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF. Whether you are looking to roll back the years, learn a new sport, trying to keep fit or simply want to get out during the week, Walking Football could be the answer. Further information is available at [email protected]