LTWFC LADIES: FELLOWSHIP MEMBER PROGRAMME
So what is the Fellowship Programme?
We have a limited number of
‘LTWFC LADIES FELLOWSHIP’ spaces
available. These spaces provide:
- FREE training for a year
- FREE club membership for a year
- FREE tournament entry fees for a year
- FREE £50 voucher towards the cost of boots and shin pads*
This is a unique offer which we are able to provide via the various grants and funding schemes awarded to us and provides a fantastic opportunity for women aged 40 years and over to come and join our walking football club.
*£50 voucher already included in the fellowship member value of £375.
So how do you apply?
- You must be female
- You must be 40 years or over
- You must have some footballing ability*
- You must be available to train Tuesday evenings
- You must be willing to play tournament/competitive football
- You must be available at least one Sunday a month
- You must be willing to travel on that Sunday (transport can be provided)
*footballing ability does not necessarily mean that you have previous team playing experience, it means that you have mastery of the basic skill-set that will enable you to integrate and play within a competitive environment.
Ideally we would want to means test or provide these ‘FELLOWSHIPS’ to those women on low incomes, where paying for sports activities would be deemed an unaffordable luxury, however we do not have charity status, so it would be both unethicall and impossible for us to monitor, therefore the FELLOWSHIPS are open to all with our decision based on group feedback at the session(s) we'll ask you to attend.
You've ticked the boxes, now what?
We'll need you to come down and join our ladies at a training session.
This is not a trial, in the same way footballers are ‘spotted’ then invited to a session and then put through their paces for assessment.
There is an element of that, but the main areas for scrutiny will be how you mix with the existing members and how they mix with you. Your willingness to engage, support and maybe guide anyone that has less or even more ability than yourself.
We may even ask you to return for another week, depending on the numbers and types of player that were at your original session.
Just before you go off to register your interest, please bear in mind that this is walking football , designed for older adults. Some of these adults may never have played walking or any type of football before, some may have retired from playing due to injury or family commitments, others may have physical impairments that prevent them from playing standard football while others come along just for the social engagement and exercise.
The point we’re making, is that if you have experience of club and competitive football, then walking football is quite different.
It was created to give older adults an exercise alternative to gym and aerobic type classes and create a community for social engagement.
To register your interest in our FELLOWSHIP MEMBER PROGRAMME, please use the button below the Terms & Conditions section below, and answer the questions provided on the registration form you'll be presented with. We will then contact you about coming down to meet us.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Upon accepting a LTWFC LADIES FELLOWSHIP place you agree to provide your personal details via our PARQ registration which will provide insurance and membership credentials
- You will ensure that your correct date of birth is submitted as in some instances photo ID is required at tournament events
- You also agree to train regularly at the clubs training sessions
- You will indicate your availability for tournament and competitive games via the teamstats profile we create for you
- You agree for us to add your phone details to the whatsapp groups we use for socialising and general club communications
