Inaugural Devon FA Women’s Walking Football League Announced
The future of Women's Walking Football in Devon is bright after Devon FA announced the creation of the first Devon FA Women's Walking Football League starting in September 2023.
The newly appointed League committee consists of members from each of the founding teams: Exeter Strollers, Mid Devon, Taunton, Dawlish and Braunton.
Walking football is the country's fastest growing sport and Devon has seen a massive growth in participation over the past 12 months, leading to the formation of the women's league which will run alongside the already established men's league.
Wendy Benson Chair of the new Women's league committee said: "It's wonderful news and something we have all been working towards for a long time. We have great camaraderie between the teams and we are so pleased that our local FA are backing our league and recognise the importance of providing a Devon FA League for local female footballers."
In addition to the named clubs, the league has had plenty of interest from teams throughout Devon, Plymouth and Cornwall. The hope is that as more teams develop they will join the league and provide more footballing opportunities for players over 40 years old. Any teams interested can contact Ashley Harris at Devon FA or Wendy Benson 07850 236095. There will also be new social media accounts to look out for.