Walking football is booming in MV: 1st Cup brings the masses together!

Walking football is booming in MV: 1st Cup brings the masses together!

Walking football is the new hit for everyone who wants to rediscover the game of football - without the pressure of competitive sport! Northern Courier reports that FSV Krakow am See is considered a pioneer in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where more and more clubs are integrating the offer into their program. A sign of the boom in this joint-friendly sport is the upcoming DVAG Walking Football Cup, which will take place on September 7th in Krakow am See.

Seven teams have registered for this tournament, including FSV Krakow am See, PSV Wismar, SV Blau-Weiß Grevesmühlen, FC Anker Wismar, 1. FC Neubrandenburg, FV Wokuhl, Blau-Weiß 50 Stolpe and even a team from the federal capital: Berlin United. The aim of this open state championship is to increase awareness of the sport and provide a platform for teams to compete against each other.

The rules and benefits of walking football

Walking football has some interesting features that set it apart from traditional football. There is no running here, one foot must always touch the ground. In addition, the ball may only be played a maximum of one meter high, while physical contact is strictly prohibited. The playing field and the teams are smaller, which reduces the load. The DFB emphasizes that these rules help to minimize the risk of injury - a great advantage for many who have limited health or who have not played sport for a long time.

The sport is aimed primarily at people over 50 as well as newcomers who are looking for a sociable way to get physical activity. Walking football offers a low-threshold opportunity to reintegrate former players and passive members into club life. Physical activity not only improves well-being, some returnees even show an increased interest in volunteering in the club.

A growing network and new offers

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania there are already between eight and ten walking football teams that organize tournaments independently. The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Football Association is also planning to introduce special training offers for coaches and launch further support measures. These developments show that walking football is very popular here and the need for trained staff is growing.

If you would like to find out more about FSV Krakow am See and the exciting tournament, you can find further information on the Club website. The upcoming DVAG Walking Football Cup is sure to bring a lot of action and a good atmosphere - an event that you shouldn't miss! So stop by and support the teams in Krakow am See!