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Players Needed for Over 50 Competition

Published Thu 10 Mar 2022

CDSFA are planning to run an Over-50s competition for men this season but need at least one more team to register for the league to go ahead.

The league will be regular football: 11-a-side on full fields with a standard home and away season. Use our club finder to get in touch with your local club and express interest in joining or creating an over-50s team.

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Studies have found that people over the age of 50 who play football have more muscle, harder bones, better cardiovascular systems, and greater jumping height/strength. As well as the social aspect of football, older players develop marked physiological, mental and social health benefits.

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If you are interested, speak to your peers and get in touch with your club quickly as your team must be nominated by 5pm this Sunday 13 March.

If you are having trouble finding teammates or a club, get in touch with us and we may be able to help.


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