The Walking Football Federation Australia (WFFA) exists to unify, promote, and develop Walking Football as a safe, inclusive, and sustainable sport for older Australians. As the national governing body, we are committed to fostering physical activity, social connection, and mental wellbeing through a low-impact, enjoyable version of football.
We work in collaboration with clubs, communities, and sporting organisations across the country to ensure consistent governance, high-quality programs, and opportunities for participation at all levels. Through leadership, advocacy, and innovation, we strive to grow the sport, uphold its values of fair play and respect, and create a welcoming environment for all.
The Walking Football Federation Australia, WFFA, (affectionately known as Woofa!) was formed by players from around the country who are passionate about Walking Football.
Devised as a competitive sport by John Croot of Chesterfield FC, in the UK over 10 years ago, it continues to grow and thrive in the UK and across Europe.
Although a comparatively new sport in Australia, despite the the covid pause in 2020-21 it is now gaining greater recognition and participation across the country.
The sport is a gentler version of the beautiful game aimed at players over 50 allowing them to continue to play for another 50 years! Modified rules include, No contact, no high balls, smaller field size with 5 or 6 aside and of course, no running, hence why it is called Walking Football.
With a vision to defragment and bring unity to the game in Australia, Lee from NSW, Alan from Qld and Derek from SA, all passionate and older walking football players, laid the foundations for what has become the Walking Football Federation Australia…….
Walking Football is played right across Australia, in both metropolitan and regional communities, with hubs operating in parks, sports grounds, and community facilities—and new hubs forming all the time. These welcoming local groups invite newcomers to come along, have a go, and experience a version of football designed around inclusion, safety, and enjoyment.
At the grassroots level, Walking Football is all about fun, fitness, and friendships. It’s a chance to get active, reconnect with the game, meet great people, and discover a whole world of Walking Football you may not even know existed. Whether you’re returning to football after many years or trying it for the first time, we encourage you to give it a go.
Register your interest, and we’ll help you connect to a session near you to start your Walking Football journey.
Australia’s National Walking Football Championship bringing Australia’s walking football community onto one national stage — the WFFA Cup 2026 unites States and Territories in a landmark celebration of participation, pride and pathway
The WFFA Cup 2026 is the inaugural National State & Territory Walking Football Championship conducted under the governance of Walking Football Federation Australia (WFFA).
This representative tournament establishes Australia’s formal State vs State competition framework and strengthens the national pathway toward international selection.
Hosted in Sydney on 10–11 October 2026, the event will bring together representative teams from across Australia in a structured, transparent and inclusive national championship.
This is not a club tournament.
This is State representation.
