Cumberland FA are delighted to be working with a number of partners to launch a BRAND-NEW session to encourage deaf or hard-of-hearing participants to play Walking Football in Workington! 

The Walking Football for the Deaf sessions aim to introduce deaf or hard-of-hearing people to the world of football, with a view to improving health and well-being for participants new to sport, or who may not have participated for a number of years. 

The sessions are supported by Cumbria Deaf Association, in association with Cumberland Council and Cumberland FA and funded by Sellafield Ltd via Active Cumbria. 

Who is the session for?

The sessions are aimed at anyone from age 18 and over with all levels of hearing loss (you do not need to use sign language if you want to play). 

When do the sessions take place?

Launch Date: Monday 4 November 2024 from 7-8pm at Workington Leisure Centre 3G Pitches.

Following the launch, the Walking Football sessions will take place weekly on Monday evenings 7-8pm at Workington Leisure Centre 3G pitches (Griffin Street, Workington CA14 2DX).

Cumberland FA describe Walking Football as: “With no running, jogging or heading – and tackling with reduced physical contact – Walking Football is a fun and safe way for players to enjoy football and socialise together.

"Ideal for anyone who just wants to play football for fun, Walking Football opens the door for players who want to continue playing, or want to return to the game, or who haven’t played that much before.”

Support at the sessions

Each week there will be a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter provided in their first language, British Sign Language (BSL). BSL interpreters allow communication between deaf sign language users and hearing people. 

The facilitator himself is deaf and uses sign language, enabling communication to be easier with participants which in turn will support player’s throughout the session and develop their confidence in a football setting.

Register Your Interest 

If you’re interested in taking part in this session or would like more information, please contact Rebecca Kiggins on rebecca.kiggins@cumbriadeaf.org.uk, or TEXT ONLY mobile number /WhatsApp: 07940 994446.

For more information on Walking Football across Cumberland, please click here

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