Welcome to the Home of Barry Town United Walking Football

Barry Town United Walking Football (BTUWF) is based in the Vale of Glamorgan South Wales. We provide an opportunity for people of all abilities (women 40 and over, men 50 and over) to connect with football in a friendly, safe and supportive environment. BTUWF is a not-for-profit club with all income used for the benefit of club members.

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We are members of the Wales Walking Football Federation and the Gloucester League,  playing under the colours of Barry Town United AFC. We also participate in friendly matches and tournaments with other walking football clubs throughout the UK and abroad. Our mission is to maximise opportunities for game time for all club members who want to take part.

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What is Walking Football

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Walking Football is a small-sided ball game (usually 6 a side). It is like standard 5 a-side football in some respects in that the ball must not go over head height, but the biggest difference is, as the name suggests, no running or jogging is allowed. This includes no running with or without the ball. You can walk as fast as you can manage but one foot must always be in contact with the ground.

 

Another big difference that makes it a safer sport, especially for those with health conditions, is that it is a non-contact sport. Although tackling is allowed, this must be done with no contact.

 

If you have played football before, the skills you learned will come flooding back to you. If you have not played football before you will learn new skills.

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Because you are not allowed to run you will improve the accuracy of your passing and learn to pass and move more effectively, balance will improve.

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Walking Football is the perfect game for people in later life because the threat of pain or injury is reduced due to the slower pace of the game and no contact.

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Although the pace is slower, don't be fooled in to thinking that it is not challenging. Walking Football is an excellent way of staying fit and healthy. You will feel as if you have had a good workout.

 

Interested?

 

If you are 40 and over (women), 50 and over (men) and the above appeals to you and you are interested in playing Walking Football or simply keeping fit through playing Walking Football, please see our Training page for more information and contact us at duffersunited@virginmedia.com or Barry Town United Walking Football Club | Facebook