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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:
04/05/2025 at 00:00
Season end date:
31/05/2025 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
