The WFLA Have A New Facebook Page It’s HERE.
Don’t miss out on walking footballs most prestigious National competition. GMWFL teams already entered – Blackpool Senior Seasiders, Bolton Arena Womens, Bury Relics, Kingsmaid, Manchester Corinthians, Wakefield Wanderers, Winstanley Walkers.
Manchester Walking Football November 2023
The report is HERE.
Calendar 2023
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6th September | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 7th September | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 13th September | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 14th September | Over 60s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 20th September | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 21st September | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 27th September | Over 60s Division 5 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 28th September | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 4th October | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 5th October | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 11th October | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 12th October | Over 60s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 18th October | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 19th October | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 25th October | Over 60s Division 5 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 26th October | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 1st November | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 2nd November | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 8th November | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 8th November | GMWFL v Cheshire WFL Represntative Fixture | 10:00-11:00 Buffet 11:30 |
| 9th November | Over 60s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 15th November | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 16th November | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 22nd November | Over 60s Division 5 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 23rd November | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 |
| 29th November | Over 70s Division 1 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 30th November | Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 6th December | Over 70s Division 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 7th December | Over 60s Division 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 13th December | Over 70s Division 3 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 14th December | Over 65s Divisions 1 & 2 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 20th December | Over 60s Division 5 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
| 21st December | Over 65s Divisions 3 & 4 | 11:00-13:00 Presentation & Food 13:30-14:30 |
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 Are Now An FA Accredited League
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.
The GMWFL raised £1000 for the Springhill Hospice in Rochdale. Thanks to all the clubs and players who donated at the final sessions of the Spring League.
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.
Left To Right: Tony Breslin, Frank White, Peter Davenport, Kevin Mooney, Simon Atherfold (Manager), Dennis Johnson, Ken Hitchell.
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.
Left To Right: Allan Macleod, Bernard Walker, Barry George, Terry O’Rourke, Frank Flynn, Ray Richards.
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.