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Moving Forwards - The FA's Walking Football Gameplan

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The FA have issued their Walking Football GamePlan 2024-28 which sets out their ambitious  plans to grow football's most inclusive, exciting and fastest-growing  format. James Kendall, the FA Director of Football Development, says, "By listening to what the Walking Football community wants, and by  working closely with the County FA network, we are putting into place  a common framework to deliver the healthiest future for the game."  You can   CLICK HERE  to  download and read the Gameplan in full.

Another Trip To The Top In The Hants League

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CHAMPIONS: Back: Phil C, Charlie N, Graham N, Perry K. Front: Alan B, Jon H, Ollie S. The 120 mile round trip to Stoneham Lane Football Complex on 7 February, saw Calne Town Walking Football Club continued their climb to the top in the Hampshire FA Walking Football League. Our second appearance in La Liga (second tier) saw the team win all five games, conceding just 2 goals and scoring 11. A great performance which saw CTWFC win our second champions trophy in this Over 55s, 3 touch league, and should see us playing in Serie A (top tier) on our next visit. The New Year Appearance Sandwiched between our league topping performances, CTWFC made the first appearance in La Liga, securing a very respectable second place . These fixtures took place on 10 Jan and saw the team win two games, draw two games and lose one. Our performance on the pitch is table-topping, but our performance off the pith is relegation material. There is no photo of the Jan team and no match result recorded for eithe...

Sunshine In Southampton

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CHAMPIONS: Back: John W, Charlie N, Kevin G. Front: Paul W, Alan B, Ollie S. Calne Walking Football Club's introduction to the Hampshire FA Walking Football League was met with a heavy downpour and the only goal to be conceded (There was no connection!) . But once we settled down to the strict three touch rule, the sun came out and we picked up maximum points from the remaining four games, finishing top of Ligue 1* and collecting the winners trophy. Thanks to the organisers, referees and opposition teams, for an enjoyable morning. We'll be back - whatever the weather!  Results and Standings Calne Town 1 v 1 Gosport Green Calne Town 1 v 0 Gosport Yellow Calne Town 2 v 0 Portsmouth Sky Calne Town 1 v 0 Southampton Strollers Calne Town 2 v 0 Wyvern Walkers *One of the three HFA walking football 'ranked' leagues; Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1.