There is no clearer reminder of age being just a number than Rotherham United Community Sports Trust’s Walking Football sessions.
Maybe you hung up your boots a few years back or just feel ready for a new footballing challenge.
No matter what the case may be, if you’re over 55-years-old and love football, there’s a good chance that the Mature Millers Walking Football sessions could be for you.
The Mature Millers are a group of like-minded football fans – many of whom are Rotherham United supporters – that meet up twice a week at Rotherham Football Centre at Eastwood to play a version of the beautiful game which has been slowed down to walking pace.
The concept of Walking Football is just that. It is played at walking pace, with players not allowed to run. This includes with the ball or off the ball, and includes jogging.
It is played in a friendly but competitive environment in a small-sided format on an enclosed indoor astro turf pitch.
The group, whilst currently well-attended, are always on the lookout for new players to join and are currently welcoming anyone who would like to have a kickabout to come along and try out Walking Football.
The sessions are always sociable and are followed by members sitting down for a cup of coffee and a chat in the Rotherham Football Centre café.
Beyond that, for those who have never lost their competitive edge, the Mature Millers get involved in various exhibition matches and competitions. They have travelled locally recently to take on other Walking Football teams and are set to depart for a trip to Portugal later this month.
We’re incredibly proud to say that Tommy Charlton – the brother of World Cup winners Bobby and Jackie – is a long-standing member of the Mature Millers and regularly attends sessions.
The sessions take place on a Monday and Wednesday as follows and are priced at £3 per person.
Monday
Mature Millers Walking Football
12pm – 1:30pm
Rotherham Indoor Football Centre, Eastwood S65 1SU
£3
Wednesday
Mature Millers Walking Football
12pm – 1:30pm
Rotherham Indoor Football Centre, Eastwood S65 1SU
£3
To find out more about the sessions or to register your interest, contact our Community Sports Trust on Health@rotherhamunited.net or 01709 827767.