Walking Football National Cup

The Walking Football National Cup, known for being the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Walking Football Tournament globally, is coming to town. Gosport Walking Football Club is excited to announce that teams from all over England will be participating in this epic event. Established in 2014, this tournament has consistently raised the bar each year.

This year, the cup will follow the same format as last year, consisting of four rounds that lead to regional and national finals. Keep an eye out for announcements regarding the Women's cup, as the details and entries will be released soon.

Now, let's talk dates. The first round of the regional matches is scheduled for March, and the following rounds will take place on the 1st, 2nd, 13th, 14th of April for the 1st round, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th of May for the 2nd round, and 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd of June for the 3rd round. The regional finals will be held on the 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st of July.

And here's the grand finale! The prestigious grand finals will be held from the 30th of August to the 1st of September at the University of Nottingham. We might also see additional rounds in certain regions, so keep an eye out for any updates!

In terms of the rules, the tournament will follow the WFA 2023 Laws of the Game with no variations. To ensure fairness, each team can enter only one team per age group. However, players have the opportunity to participate in multiple age groups if they meet the eligibility criteria. The games will be played with 6-a-side, and each team will be allowed 3 rolling substitutes.

Now, let's talk about conduct. It's important to maintain good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Any poor conduct displayed by teams may result in expulsion and further disciplinary measures.

For more information and a complete list of tournament rules, we encourage you to visit the WFA website or get in touch with the Tournament Director at nigelgenner@thewfa.co.uk.

Get ready for a thrilling and competitive walking football tournament that will showcase the best talent from all over England. Don't miss out on being a part of this incredible event!