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AFC Blackpool Senior Seasiders Walking Football

Mixed ability sessions for those over 50 in Blackpool, twice a week. PlayFootball Blackpool, Garstang Road West, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom, FY3 7JH
Overview
Year Founded:2014 Session Type:Just Turn Up Playing Level:Mixed Game Format:6 v 6 Pitch Type:Outdoor (Astro) Age Limit:50+ Plays in Competitions:Yes Plays in Festivals:Yes Available for Friendlies:Yes

Play walking football by the sea

Reap the benefits of the fresh sea air with a game of walking football with AFC Blackpool Senior Seasiders, every Monday and Thursday afternoon.

Enjoy small-sided, mixed gender, all ability sessions consisting of matches no longer than 10 minutes at a time. The Senior Seasiders are primarily aged between 50 and 75, although younger players with medical needs are also welcome to attend.

Players must wear shin pads in order to play on the boarded astroturf pitch, where the ball remains in play at all times.

The club also enters a team into the GMWFL and has seen recent competitive success in the form of the Football League Trust Walking Football Cup and the North West Regional finals.

Weekly sessions take place at PlayFootball on Garstang Road West, cost £4 per player and last for an hour and 15 minutes.

Supported by Blackpool FC Community Trust
Delivered by Blackpool FC Community Trust
Sponsors Heaney Watson / St. Elmo Hotel
League Greater Manchester Walking Football League
County FA Lancashire FA
Frequency Weekly
Days Monday & Thursday
Sessions start 16:15
Sessions end 17:30
Cost per session £4
Other costs
Kit Colours White/orange shirts, orange shorts
Session rules Own rules

Contact Blackpool Senior Seasiders

There’s no need to book to play on Mondays and Thursdays with AFC Blackpool, however if you have questions or would like to arrange a friendly game, please contact Steve Hyde using the details below.

Lead contact Steve Hyde (Secretary)
Email [email protected]
Number 01253 825415
Chairperson Les Turner
Website https://afcblackpoolseniorseasiders.weebly.com
County FA page AFC Blackpool Senior Seasiders (Lancs. FA)
Rules
Non-Competitive Non-Contact Mixed Genders Size 4 Ball Below Head Height

PlayFootball Blackpool, Garstang Road West, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom, FY3 7JH

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