The WFA (Walking Football Association) declare that they are the NGB (National Governing Body) for Walking Football. Are they? I thought NGBs were recognised by Sport England - if so why are the WFA not featured on Sport England's website or indeed the WFA not featuring Sport England affiliation.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not having a dig, I think the WFA, by virtue of being the first in the hat and all the work they've done promoting and supporting walking football, should indeed be the NGB. But they don't appear to be and just like boxing there seems to be a plethora of WF organisations and associations cropping up all over the place, all claiming that they have national teams particiapting in international tournaments.
Confusing? You bet it is ... and don't get me started on insurance.
We have WFA insurance - that covers us with our normal sessions and all officialy approved WFA events. We participated in a County FA tournament and was told by an offcial that our existing insurance would cover us. I told them I thought it wouldn't and guess what! The WFA confirmed that it didn't. So we now have WFA and County FA insurance, all because there is no offcially approved National Governing Body for Walking Football.
Come on get it sorted!!!!!