MEET THE TEAM

What you like about walking football: like the fact that i can play football without having to run.

What you like about Steppers: enjoy being part of a team that focuses on women of colour, which is very rare.

What you like about walking football 

I like  the opportunity to play football both competitively and recreationally at a pace that is specifically for women over 40. Watching games and tournaments is extremely exciting. Seeing new clubs emerging each year gives me a good idea how much women enjoy football.

What you like about Steppers: I love being part of a community that raises the profile for Women of Colour in Walking football. The recognition we receive from other clubs. Being part of building a legacy.

What you like about walking football Walking:
Perfecting each game, like artwork. The “movement” and sisterhood of walking women’s football.  The limitlessness of age- i.e.  being put out to pasture being a thing of the past!

What you like about Steppers:
My teammates. The solidarity. The banter. The music. The multi-talent. Everything! Love it!! A team for the soul. My weekly ‘mind-body-spirit-community’ vitamin kick start to the week.  And can’t forget the good tunes in the backdrop of training on Sundays! Love the music!!

What you like about walking football Walking:
Walking football offers a unique way to stay active, build fitness, and enjoy the camaraderie of a team sport at a slower pace, making it accessible to players off all abilities.

What you like about Steppers:
What stands out about Steppers Women of Colour FC is the supportive and fun environment they create, empowering women of colour to connect, improve their fitness and celebrate community both on & off the pitch.

What you like about walking football Walking:
It’s got all the thrills of regular football without the fear of injuries 🙂 I used to play pick-up football as a kid then 7-a-side in my late 20s and this helped rekindle my love for the sport.

What you like about Steppers:
Kindness, patience & smiles but also skills!!

What you like about walking football
Enjoy that it’s inclusive and accessible and meeting new people. It a great way to improve your mental wellbeing and the game is a great way to alleviate stress, which boost mood and heart health.  Its lots of fun and great way to stay active and your form connections.

What you like about Steppers
 Steppers was that warm and welcoming atmosphere; everyone was incredibly friendly and supportive, making it easy to feel at home.   And that the team solely consist of women of colour from various countries and continents; and that is one of the team’s strengths fostering as sense of unity and belonging.

What you like about walking football:
I like walking football because it makes it possible for people who enjoy playing football,  but are  unable to run, to continue playing.

What you like about Steppers:
I like Steppers because it helps me to be in touch and to get to know women from my community, and also allows me to play football with a group of mature women who enjoy football.

What you like about walking football
I like how walking football provides people an opportunity to continue to play competitive sports and keep fit.  I like the inclusive nature of the sport and how it welcomes both seasoned footballers and those new to the game.

What you like about Steppers:
I enjoy playing with, and representing, a women of colour football team.

What you like about walking football
Walking football gives me the opportunity to continue to play a sport that I have always taken part in and loved. Now at the ripe old age of 61 I’m still able to play despite my age.

What you like about Steppers
I like steppers because its a women of colour team and it gives me the opportunity to be part of something special in terms of representing women of colour

What you like about walking football
The challenge of playing a new sport 

What you like about Steppers
The friendly attitude of the players. The team is welcoming and inclusive.

What you like about walking football
Fresh air, learning a new skill, team sport

What you like about Steppers
Camaraderie

What you like about walking football
Have some structured exercise, being active and being part of a team, keeping fit.

What you like about Steppers
Being part of  community  and wanting to make a change, family vibe, loving and caring and understanding teammates.

What you like about walking football
I enjoy walking football because it keeps me both mentally and physically fit. Walking football is for everyone regardless of age, sex or ability. As I’m aging it improves my endurance and focus.

What you like about Steppers
Steppers is a team for women of colour, there are so many great positives about being part of the team. The coaches are always full of encouragement and positivity. All team views are listened too and actioned and steppers provides a safe place for all. At Steppers football women are celebrated regardless of shape, size and fitness. However the best thing about steppers is the social aspect, we are always having a laugh and the social events are great, cannot not mention the tunes that are played at training.