GMWFL Season 2025 March Sessions
The report on the March sessions of the GMWFL is HERE
Calendar 2025 March - June
All Fixtures Played At The Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW.
A combined Bolton Arena/Wanderers & Manchester Corinthians Team Won The Eurocopa Over 65s Recently Played In Portugal.
Defibrillator/CPR Training
The promotional leaflet is HERE.
Paul Gardner and Gill Crabtree holding a cheque donation of £1000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
The money was raised from running coffee and cake sessions organised by Gill, who is a receptionist at Heywood Sports Village, which were supported by the GMWFL. Money was also donated at the raffles organised at the end of season GMWFL presentations during December and January. Thank you to everyone who donated.
From the Lancashire FA – Soon we will be launching our own Lancashire TeamWalk Community to develop Walking Football in Lancashire, but for now you can join TeamWalk online where you can connect with others involved in Walking Football across the Country. Have a look HERE.
The GMWFL Referees receive their certificates for attending the recent FA Walking Football Referees course at the Lancashire FA.
Extreme Left: Paul Gardner (GMWFL Chairman), Extreme Right: Leigh Jeffrey (Lancashire FA Football Development Officer).
GMWFL Appoint New Management Committee Member
Bob Hartley has been appointed to the GMWFL Management Committee. Bob, who is assistant treasurer at Rochdale WFC will assist current Treasurer Steve Colesby and also allocate the referees on fixture dates.
Bob is also a valued member of the GMWFL over 65s representative team.
Flight Simulator Experience
Stuck for ideas for Christmas or birthday presents? Gift a simulated flying experience.
Fly a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 in ultra-realistic simulators. With a wide range of airports to choose from, you can explore the world and make unforgettable memories along the way.
At Manchester Flight Sim Centre, we tailor each session to your experience level in order for you to get the most enjoyment out of your visit.
Prices start from as little as £59 for a 30 minute session although we strongly recommend a £99 – 60 minute session. The longer the session, the better the value. Our prices are some of the lowest in the UK.
Interested? Contact Manchester Flight Sim Centre
Podcast On The GMWFL & The Health Benefits Of Walking Football
Click On Image To Listen To The Podcast
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 in November 2016 to provide regular competitive football for the many over 60s walking footballers. The full history of the league 2016-2024 can be read HERE.
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, North Wales and Yorkshire.
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.
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League originally ran in seasons, Spring and Autumn, with each season consisting of 4 monthly fixture dates. In 2025 the leagues were altered to an 8 month season beginning in March, and finishing in December, with a summer break in July and August. 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 65s League, which was introduced in February 2018, where seven teams entered the inaugural division. We started an over 70s League in March 2019, with seven teams competing, the first over 70s FA affiliated league in the country.
A further addition was an over 75s league in the Summer of 2024 where 6 teams competed, again the first over 75s FA affiliated league in the country.
Currently, we have 20 teams in the over 60s league, 20 teams in the over 65s league, 15 teams in the over 70s league, and 4 teams in the over 75s league.
If your team would like to join us then please use the Contact Us page.
