After the recent rant on women's football and on the theme of social inclusion, Hepworth Football Club in Kirklees-that's in Last of the Summer Wine Country, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire-will soon become a “hub” of football, serving the local community and providing football for everyone!
If the club is granted Charter Standard Community Status, then that's what the club is expected to do.
So this morning on the national news, I saw a 95 year old run 200 metres and break a World Record. If he can manage this,
http://dailycaller.com/2015/03/10/95-year-old-charles-eugster-obliterates-200m-sprint-world-record-video/
I reckon there are a few veterans (men and women) in the area who wouldn't mind a game of football from time to time- not every week, you know, give them time to recover. Let us make it available to our seniors!
We don't have indoor facilities, so why not make this a summer event? We could join the West Riding County FA Vets League? They cater for 40+ with two youngsters of 38 or more allowed to help out. Matches are on 3G and every other week-not too demanding on the joints. This happens all over the country. This image shows a well known gentleman referred to by me in an earlier Blog!
Then there are the disabled. These footballers need special coaching and organising, but there are FA initiatives and plenty of clubs providing opportunities for all kinds of disabilities, to play competitively or just in friendlies. Those who are deaf, blind, partial-sighted, in power chairs or with cerebral palsy are all able to play. The local FA has plenty of venues and believe me, any club would benefit from watching or taking part in a coaching session which is eye-opening.
Have a look at your county FA website-there will be a contact and find out more. There is no reason why Hepworth Utd cannot provide a “hub” for this too. JUST PLAY.
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