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About the league

Over 60s walking football league in Heywood.

Enter your team into the autumn season of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League, taking place on the first Friday of every month at Heywood Sports Village, until 1st December 2017.

The GMWFL was founded in 2016 by Bill Murney, with the help of Rochdale’s Link4Life organisation and Lancashire FA. The league is aimed at those 60 years old and over to help reduce the risk of serious injuries for players.

Currently in its Spring 2025 season, the league format consists of four separate fixture rounds, during which each six-a-side team plays four, 15 minute long games.

Teams may register a total of 10 players per squad and can enter the league for a total single payment of £130, or pay £35 per fixture round. The GMWFL accepts entries from new teams right up until one week before a session.

Games are played in a competitive spirit and overseen by impartial referees. Players are allowed unlimited touches of the ball, but must keep play below head height.

At a glance

Year founded

2016

League type

County

No. divisions

3

Fixture rounds

4

Games per round

4

Number of teams

14

Players per squad

10

Game format

6 v 6

Pitch type

Outdoor (3G)

Age range

60+

Half length

No H/T

Game length

15 mins

League details

County FA:

Lancashire FA

Match locations:

Heywood Sports Village

Current season:

April 2025

Season start date:

4 May 2025 at 00:00

Season end date:

31 May 2025 at 23:59

Entry deadline:

Friday prior to fixture round

Genders:

Mixed

Sponsored by:

Xn Leisure

Match days:

Thursday

Kick-off times:

11:00 - 13:00

Entry fee:

£135 in advance or per round

Fee per fixture round:

£35

Rulebook:

Own rules

League rules

Contact Greater Manchester Walking Football League – Over 60s

Fancy a kick about with Greater Manchester Walking Football League – Over 60s? Contact the organiser using the contact details below.
League contact: Bill Murney
Title: Bill Murney

Primary location

Address: Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Hooley Brow, Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, OL10 4TW, United Kingdom
Last updated:

Listed By Phil Blackwell

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