The Meridian Foundation’s walking football sessions run every Tuesday at 10:00 at the Fairlow training ground, free of charge and open to anyone over 55. No experience, and no kit beyond a pair of trainers, is needed.
Sessions last an hour and are run by Foundation coaches with a qualified first-aider present. The dome means they go ahead in any weather.
What to expect
- A gentle warm-up, then small-sided games with no running and no contact.
- Tea and coffee in the dome cafe afterwards.
- Transport from Meridian Central on the Foundation minibus, on request.
“Half of the people who come have not kicked a ball in forty years. Within a month they are arguing about offside.”
Yusuf Karim, Foundation director
How to join
Just turn up on a Tuesday, or register on the Foundation pages so a coach can expect you. Family members are welcome to watch from the gallery.
