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Club and league ban micro shin pads

Dexter Sports and the Dorset Walking Football League have banned the use of micro and mini shin pads. Following a serious injury at the weekend during a Bridport FC v Ilfracombe FC match, our parent club, Dexter Sports Youth Football Club, have joined the campaign to ban the use of micro pads by issuing notice…
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FA Laws of the Game: Changes for 2025/26

There’s a new season on the way, and with it some changes to the FA Laws of the Game. We play to FA Walking Football Rules in the Dorset Walking Football League – so let’s take a look at what’s new for the 2025/26 season. FA Walking Football Rules: Changes for 2025/26 Here you’ll find…
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Walking Football Rules: Controversial New Rule for 2025/26?

A controversial new walking football rule looks like it could be introduced for the 2025/26 season. The new directive from UEFA is being passed down to The FA and could be adopted by all walking football leagues in the country. The new rule will restrict players to just five touches when in possession. Presumably this…
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Walking Football Laws

2024/25: New Rules

Here’s a review of what’s new in the Dorset Walking Football Laws for the 2024/25 season. The new DWFL season starts this Autumn in mid-October. This time round Dexter Sports will be entering four teams across the various age categories, and they’ll all need to understand two significant law changes. These changes involve the ‘not…
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