Manchester Walking Football March 2024
The ongoing report for the March sessions is HERE.
GMWFL Over 60s Representative Team Manager
Manager or Player/Manager required for the GMWFL Over 60s representative team. If interested please contact the General Secretary HERE.
GMWFL Representative Teams Visit The Isle Of Man
Our over 60s and over 65s teams played the Isle Of Man National teams on 24th and 25th February. The report is HERE.
There is also a listing HERE for players who have represented the GMWFL in various age categories
Alan Graham
One of our referees, Alan Graham, has decided to retire from officiating in walking football. All at the GMWFL wish Alan all the best for the future and thank him for his services to the league.
All Fixtures Played At The Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.
Calendar 2024
Date | Event | Time |
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6th March | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
7th March | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
13th March | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
14th March | Over 60s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
20th March | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
21st March | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
28th March | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
3rd April | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
4th April | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
10th April | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
11th April | Over 60s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
17th April | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
18th April | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
25th April | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
1st May | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
2nd May | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
8th May | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
9th May | Over 60s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
15th May | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
16th May | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
23rd May | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
5th June | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
6th June | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
12th June | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
13th June | Over 60s Division 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
19th June | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
20th June | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
27th June | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
4th July | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
18th July | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
1st August | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
15th August | Over 75s Division 1 | 11:-00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
8th September | Martin Dawson Trophy | TBC |
Three Moston Brook FC Walking Footballers Receive 50 Year Awards From The Lancashire FA, Read About It HERE
The GMWFL 2023 Review & 2024 Preview Is HERE
GMWFL Representative Teams Visit The Isle Of Man
Our over 60s and over 65s teams are returning to the Isle Of Man in late February to again play their National teams. The report on our last visit in 2022 can be read scrolling down this PAGE.
Mick Tarpey
Manchester Corinthians and GMWFL representative player Mick Tarpey, has had a terrible year with serious health problems, which thankfully he has overcome and expects to return to action in 2024. A collection was raised for Mick and his wife Jane by his Manchester Corinthians team mates and a few other players from the GMWFL. The image below left is from a card received from Mick and Jane, the right image is from a glass plaque they presented to the league in appreciation of the support they have received.
Registration is now closed for footballs most prestigious National competition. GMWFL teams entered are – Blackpool Senior Seasiders, Bolton Arena, Bolton Arena Womens, Bury Relics, Fleetwood Town Flyers, Kingsmaid, Manchester Corinthians, Ribble Valley, Salcom, Wakefield Wanderers, Winstanley Walkers.
Just a quick email to congratulate you and your league committee members of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League on gaining England Football League Accreditation. I know a lot of hard work has gone into this and you should all be very proud of this – your delivery plan was excellent and has clear focus on your plans for the future – many congratulations.
GMWFL Clubs Feature In The WFLA National Cup Grand Finals 2023
The report is HERE.
Lancashire & Cheshire Over 60s Cup 2023
Kingsmaid and Wakefield Wanderers represented the GMWFL in this annual tournament. The report is HERE.
GMWFL Over 60s Players Representing England
Another one for the GMWFL, all these players who play in our league are part of the over 60s England Walking Football Team, winners of their age category in the Dublin Invitational Tournament.
GMWFL Over 70s Players Representing England
Six of the GMWFL over 70s players represented the England Walking Football Team in the Dublin Invitational Tournament versus Ireland, France & Italy at the weekend. They were unbeaten overall winners with 17 of the 19 goals scored coming from this group of players. Well done lads.
Grimsby Over 60s Tournament A Success For Manchester Walking Football
Two teams formed from our member clubs had a successful day in the Grimsby Over 60s Tournament on 3rd June. The full report is HERE.
WFLA Inter League Cup
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League over 65s and over 70s representative teams both retained their trophies in the Walking Football Leagues Alliance Inter League Cup at the Redditch Utd FC ground on 22nd May. Full report is HERE.
Kevin Williams
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League are delighted to announce that Kevin Williams has accepted an invitation to join the League Management Committee.
Kevin, who is Chairman of Rochdale WFC, brings a wealth of experience in coaching, team management, organisation, sponsorship and grant funding.
Podcast On The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football
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FA Message On The Revised LOTG April 2022
Salcom Walking Football Article
Chris Vickers of Salcom has written an article mentioning the GMWFL, it can be read HERE.
Greater Manchester Walking Football League
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League was launched initially in November 2016 to provide regular competitive football for the many over 60’s walking footballers. The full history of the league 2016-2020 can be read HERE.
Steve Colesby is now the Treasurer and Fixtures Secretary and Garry Pearce is now the Referees Appointments and Disciplinary Secretary.
We were the first FA affiliated over 60s league in the country and have attracted teams from across the Greater Manchester area, Cheshire, Cumbria, Fylde Coast, Lancashire and Yorkshire.
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League runs in seasons, Spring and Autumn, with each season consisting of 4 monthly fixture dates. All fixture dates take place on the new 3G facility at Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.
Further innovation came in the form of an over 65’s League, which was introduced in February 2018, where seven teams entered the inaugural division. In the same year two over 70’s Cup Tournaments were introduced, probably the first in the country. We started an over 70’s League in March 2019, with seven teams competing, the first over 70’s league in the country.
The league has a growing reputation as one of the best in the country, with many teams saying it’s the best organised league they have played in, with excellent referees, a great modern venue and it’s close distance to the motorway network.
If your team would like to join us then please use the Contact Us page.