What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Walking Football 2010. The birthplace of organised walking football introduced by Chesterfield FC Community. The stadium hosted the first European Nations Cup in 2019 and the IWFF World Championship in 2024 Recorded plaque organisation: Chesterfield and District Society.
Walking Football refers to a modified version of football played at a walking pace, designed for older adults or those recovering from injuries; it was formalized and organized by Chesterfield FC Community in 2010, marking the birthplace of this inclusive sport which gained international recognition with events like the European Nations Cup in 2019 and the IWFF World Championship in 2024.
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