June Newsletter

England Walking Football – June Newsletter

A Warm Welcome from the England Walking Football Committee

We are delighted to bring you the June edition of our newsletter, packed with exciting updates from England Walking Football. Our mission remains steadfast: to be a beacon of excellence, setting the standard for inclusivity, professionalism, and community spirit in Walking Football.

Thank You Paul Clarke

A huge thank you must be extended to Paul Clarke who has been integral in helping us to get to where we are today. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and professionalism Paul, we wish you the very best in your future endeavours and hope to see you again very soon. 

Thank You Carl Clinton

Another big thank you is to be said to Carl Clinton for his excellent stewardship in his interim role as Men's Director of Football. Carl stood in at a vital time ensuring that the men's section continued to grow and progress.

📲 We made the move to Spond!

To improve communication and make life easier for all our players, we transitioned from the Stack Team app to Spond — a free, easy-to-use app trusted by sports teams nationwide.

Why Spond?

  1. Reduces WhatsApp noise — all team info in one place.
  2. Easy RSVP for matches and events.
  3. Automatic reminders mean fewer missed sessions!

➡️ Thanks for making the switch with us!


🛒 Kit Orders Now Online

You can now order England Walking Football kit packages directly from our website.

👉 Order Here


🧢 Order Your England Caps Online

We’re excited to announce that official England Walking Football caps are now available to order directly from our website!

👉 Order Your Cap Here

⚽ Governance & Transparency 

June has seen some changes to our committee and leadership structure. 

Keeley Jones has stepped into the position of Vice Chairperson and Secretary, whilst continuing as Assistant Manager in the Women's Section. Keeley will support Brendan Maxwell with the overall leadership of England Walking Football on both a strategic and administrative level.

Michael Walker has taken on the role as Director of Football for the Men's Section, whilst continuing in his role as Manager of the Women's Section. Michael will offer support to managers, working to improve communication, collaboration and pathways across England Walking Football. 

Michael is currently busy recruiting for a new men's Over 50's manager, we hope to have someone on board very soon. 

Jay Adams has accepted the role of Deputy Director of Football for the Women's Section. Jay will offer support to the ever growing Women's Section on both a strategic and administrative level. 

With growing participation and international visibility, our governance structures are designed to support fairness, leadership, and accountability.

🏆 Champions Alert! – A Clean Sweep in the Tri Nations and Celtic Nations Cup for EWF Women's Section

Congratulations to our Women's Section on winning all three age categories, making them overall winners of the Tri Nations and Celtic Nations Cup.

Manager, Mike Walker said:

"The teams, refreshed with new squad members and under new management, competed in the Tri Nation and Celtic Nations tournament on Saturday 21st June. Despite hot and humid conditions, England's 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s teams excelled at the competition hosted by the Republic Of Ireland Walking Football Association. The 40’s team won all their games without conceding any goals, the 50’s team showed resilience by coming from behind to win their first game and topping their group, and the 60’s team secured their title on goal difference. England's overall success was marked by winning four trophies, being crowned overall winners and showcasing a bright future for England Women's Walking Football" 

👉 Full story here

🚶‍♂️ Basford United Summer Festival - Round One

A successful start for both St Georges teams on Sunday 8th June, with the Over 50s and Over 60s finishing joint top of their groups in round one.

Thank you to kit sponsors Regener8 Healthcare: www.regener8healthcare.co.uk

Good luck to both teams in the next round!

💪 June Training Round-Up

June was packed with energy and action!

  • Women’s teams trained at Tudor Grange Kingshurst, focusing on their system and shape in preparation for the Tri Nations and Celtic Nations Cup. 
  • Men’s teams trained at Trinity High School in Redditch, where players who made their England Walking Football debuts in Wales last month were officially presented with their caps. A huge congratulations to each of them — a moment to cherish and a milestone to remember!

🎉 A big thank you to all players, coaches, and organisers for creating a memorable month of football and friendship.

📍 July Training 

Our next training session will see our men and women's sections back together again:

Castle Vale, Birmingham

🗓 Sunday, July 6th

🕐 12:30 – 14:30

📍 Farnborough Rd, Birmingham, B35 7LQ

⚽ A top-quality 3G pitch, with changing rooms, free parking and a bar for an obligatory pint afterwards!

📍 July Tournaments

WF Caribbean Nations Cup - Men's 50s, 60s and 65s

🗓 Sunday, July 20th🕐10am - 4pm 📍 Bridgestone Arena, London, NW10 8PP

🎉 Wedding Bells

Congratulations to newly weds Kelly and Jess! We hope you had the most amazing day and wish you every happiness in married life. Kelly captains our Over 40s and even postponed the honeymoon to ensure she didn't miss the Tri Nations and Celtic Nations Cup...now that's commitment! 

📣 Let’s Grow Together – Follow & Share!

Please follow and share our pages to help our Walking Football community thrive

📸 Your content matters — whether it’s a photo, a match result, or a great moment, help us celebrate everyone fairly by sending in updates, especially during tournaments!

💷 Support Us for Free – Easy Fundraising

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  2. Shop as usual through the platform
  3. Retailers donate a portion of your spend to us!

Your support helps fund more training, equipment, and opportunities.

Stay Connected & Get Involved

We value your voice. Got ideas, feedback, or want to get involved? Reach out via our website or on social media.

Thanks for being a valued member of the England Walking Football community.

Stay active. Stay connected. Keep walking with purpose!

⚽🚶‍♂️– The England Walking Football Committee