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DSWFC: Part of the Dorset FA Football Club of the Year

Dexter Sports Football Club has been named the Dorset FA Club of the Year for 2026, a prestigious accolade that celebrates its exceptional contribution to grassroots football in Poole and Dorset. As proud members of the Dexter Sports family, we at Dexter Sports Walking Football Club (DSWFC) are thrilled to share in this incredible achievement.…
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Dexter’s Select Secure Silver at Dorchester Charity Tournament

A DSWFC select squad put on a superb display at the annual Dorchester Walking Football Charity Event, returning home with the runners-up trophy after an incredible run to the final. The annual seven-a-side tournament, brilliantly organized by Stan Newiss and Marie Canning, brought together 18 teams from as far afield as Barry, Marnhull, Swanage, and…
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Key Updates for Players: What Happened at the DWFL Referees Conference

The Dorset Walking Football League (DWFL) recently held its very first Referees Conference. Our officials play a massive role in keeping our games safe and fun. However, once their initial training ends, they haven’t had a formal way to meet, share ideas, or get extra support. This landmark meeting changed that. The goal was to…
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60s: Goals, Grit, and Near Misses

The final curtain fell on the 2025/26 Dorset Walking Football League season recently. As dexter Sports Walking Football Club 60s squad headed into the final round of the 60s league, there was a sense of anticipation to finish on a high. However, while the sun was out, it proved to be a frustrating day at…
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50s: Storm Shine in Dorset Walking Football League Finale

The final curtain fell on the 50s Dorset Walking Football League season on 12 April 2026. It was a landmark evening for Dexter Sports Walking Football Club (DSWFC), hosting the season’s conclusion at the County Ground – further cementing the venue as a premier hub in Poole for walking football. DSWFC fielded two squads, Dexters…
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WFA: Player insurance update

Last week the Walking Football Association (WFA) addressed some confusion around personal accident insurance cover for players of registered clubs. We covered the WFA’s Player Accident & Injury Insurance a few months back. Judging by the number of questions we received back then, the subject of player injury insurance is a tricky one to understand!…
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60s: Missing squads shake up the league

It was a bit of a quiet afternoon for some at the latest round of the 60s Dorset Walking Football League, as both Sherborne and Dorchester were unfortunately unable to field squads for the day. This led to a string of 1-0 walkovers across their four scheduled fixtures, shuffling the league table in the process.…
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50s: The end of the season is fast approaching

The penultimate round of the Dorset Walking Football League was to determine which teams would still have title aspirations in the final round in mid-April. Dexter Sports Storm were hoping to be in the mix, while, Thunder were hoping to build on an encouraging Round Four. We were at 1610 Sports Centre for the third…
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60s: Just one loss with an unchanged squad

With an unchanged squad from Round Three, our 60s made the familiar trip to Dorchester Sports Centre for Round Four of the Dorset Walking Football League. The weather wasn’t kind, but the squad was upbeat after some recent good performances. For the first time in a while (possibly ever!) our 60s took the same squad…
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50s: So much drama – too much if anything!

For the second tournament in-a-row, the ten teams of the 50s Dorset Walking Football League turned up at the Dorchester Sports Centre for Round Four of the 2025/26 season. This was to be the second league round of 2026, and the season was going well for Dexter Sports Walking Football Club. Of course, “well” is…
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