Estepona Walking Football Club are looking for new players in their fifties and sixties
Estepona WFC wants to hear from men aged 50 to 70 who fancy getting back onto the pitch. Lace up […]
Estepona Walking Football Club (Estebona WFC) is seeking new players aged between 50 and 70 to join their ranks. The club, formed in April, caters to older adults looking to return to the sport they love, rather than giving up on it after years away from competitive play. Estepona WFC offers two teams - one for those over 50 and another for those over 60 - both of which demonstrated their prowess in their inaugural matches just months after their initial training sessions in July.
The club's approach to walking football is designed with the age group in mind, eliminating the need for high-intensity sprinting, tackling, and physical contact that can become challenging as people age. Instead, a slower, tactical style of play is emphasized to ensure an enjoyable, fitness-enhancing experience that prioritizes fun, camaraderie, and fitness rather than physical strain.
Matches remain competitive, but the focus is on creating a welcoming environment where all skill levels are welcome, from those rusty with their skills to those who may lack match fitness.
From September, both teams will shift to a new home ground in Cancelada, where they will commence their season in the Avalon League, facing off against teams from across the region. Regular exercise and weekly participation in sport have been proven to improve fitness, alleviate feelings of isolation, and bolster mental wellbeing as people grow older.
The club has made social connection a core part of its mission, rather than an afterthought, fostering fresh friendships and providing an opportunity to get outdoors each week.
Men interested in rediscovering the sport are encouraged to get in touch directly with the club's organizer, James, via phone at +44 7787 808479 or 691 901976, through the contact form on the club's website, or via WhatsApp. No prior experience is necessary - just an eagerness to give the sport a go and enjoy the camaraderie that walking football provides. Estepona WFC is dedicated to providing accurate, engaging, and reliable stories about its activities to its audience.
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