Walking Football Rules

                              My job is your safety

The job of a walking football referee is to keep everyone safe and injury free. The reason walking football was introduced was to give older members of the community a chance to enjoy football at a relaxed pace and get into a social environment to meet like-minded individuals. The rules reflect this The main ones being:

1 No running, (on or off the ball.)

2 No tackling from the rear or sides, and a minimum of tackling from the front.

3 The ball must remain below head approx 1.83 meters.

4 Teams are 5,6, or 7 a-side for friendly and club sessions (tournaments are  6 a-side.)

5 The goalkeeper is not allowed outside of the marked area, and no outfield is permitted within the area.

6 ALL free kicks are indirect.

As a WFA ref I take the role seriously, safety and enjoyment are what's important, not the scores.

Abusive speech or conduct will not be                                           tolerated

                       Vince, WFA Referee

The big ones for safety

No running, no tackles from sides or back.

Pitch Size
Walking football is played on a smaller pitch with no offside rule.

Referee Enforcement
Referees are present to ensure fair play and enforce the rules during matches.

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