Tackles, challenges, and respect for officials is very much in the personal domain of each player and, irrespective of age, we all need to show self restraint and uphold the main concept of Walking Football. As one of the older players, our leader and mentor Chris Wright has for some time intimated that we should go a step further and initiate a session for those who wish to play at a slower pace without the fear of the odd knock or tackle. This may well address the concerns of those who are now 3 years older than when we first started! Continue reading “New non-contact, slower paced sessions to start in July at Olhao”
“Free” April extending to “Two Euro” May
Due to the increased numbers now taking part at both Olhao and Tavira, we have decided to reduce the normal session fees for May. Following on from the free sessions in April, all sessions at Tavira and Olhao will now only be €2 (instead of the usual €3) for the month of May.
Thank you for your continued support
Tavira session date change
Please note, Monday’s session at Tavira will now take place on Tuesday 2nd May due to the bank holiday. Same time as normal….
A position statement from Olhao and Tavira
Further to recent discussions and developments within the walking football world, and following discussion with Chris Wright and a number players involved in running the club, and with a view to providing some clarification and consistency, please find below details of the current agreed ‘holding’ position. Continue reading “A position statement from Olhao and Tavira”
Thanks to Reilly’s Irish Bar, Tavira
A quick mention and thank you to our friends from Reilly’s Irish Bar in Tavira for providing the water bottles and sponsoring our goalkeepers’ shirts in the recent tournament in Albufeira.Reilly’s Bar assures you of a warm welcome, good food and drink. Find out more via their Facebook page by clicking here
Another set of updated rules for Albufeira
In response to a few queries about the rules for Monday, the organiser has updated the rules to clarify the over head height and heading the ball. Please click here to see the new rules which will be used…..
Updated rules for Albufeira now available….
We have received some updated rules for the tournament on Monday, and you can download them by clicking here
Schedule for Albufeira now available
The full schedule/fixture list/groups etc for the Albufeira tournament are now available to view by clicking here
Rules for Albufeira now available….
With the tournament no only a couple of weeks away, we have the rules and additions to the newly released English FA rules that will apply for the upcoming tournament.
These can be accessed as a word document by clicking here.
Could all players have a read and make sure they are aware of these in advance of the tournament.
Extended session in Tavira in preparation for the Albufeira tournament…..
With the tournament now only a few weeks away, we are extending the session in Tavira on Monday Feb 13th to get all of the players together to discuss rules, tactics, positions etc. The session will take place as normal from 9.30 am to 11.30 am, and then we have booked the pitch for an extra hour until 12.30. Can we ask all 30 players involved to try and make it along (at least for the last hour). Thank you!