Funded by Barnsley Council and led by Age UK Barnsley, the BOPPAA is an alliance of NHS, private and third sector organisations offering physical activity opportunities for over 50s in Barnsley.
Find out more about physical activity opportunities available in your part of Barnsley below.
If you need any further information, call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or email us at: enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk.
The Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance is an alliance of independent activity providers each responsible for the delivery of their own activities/services.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Oakwell (Indoor Academy Centre)
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
The Walking Football session gives people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football and the basic elements of a match accessible to them by slowing the game down to a walking pace. The sessions are structured and delivered by qualified instructors who are experienced in delivering these activities.
Men of all abilities are welcome. Walking Football is not uniquely for older men. There may be some players recovering from injuries or have a health condition who may find the sessions preferable to regular 5-a-side football. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Provider: AFC Pogmoor
Location: North
Venue: Honeywell Sports Village, Honeywell Lane, Barnsley
Level: Other
Booking essential
The beautiful game…just a bit slower.
To book your place please call Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776820 or Christine from AFC Pogmoor on 07921 861498.
Provider: Barnsley FC Community Trust
Location: Central
Venue: Oakwell (Indoor Academy Centre)
Level: Moderate intensity
The Walking Football session gives people the opportunity to rediscover the joys of playing football and the basic elements of a match accessible to them by slowing the game down to a walking pace. The sessions are structured and delivered by qualified instructors who are experienced in delivering these activities.
Men of all abilities are welcome. £3 per person, per session. Walking Football is not uniquely for older men. There may be some players recovering from injuries or have a health condition who may find the sessions preferable to regular 5-a-side football. For more information please contact Sean Margison, Health and Wellbeing Officer on 01226 211333 or sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Start date: 2023-04-20
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: North East
Venue: Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
Level: Moderate intensity
Booking essential
A way to play football for everyone. If you’re male or female with any footballing ability, feel free to come down and give walking football a try. All the love of the game, at a pace that’s suitable for everyone. £3 per session (though free throughout May 2023 as part of the Walking Festival) with an area afterwards to sit, have a drink and socialise.
Currently paused for winter. These sessions are open to anyone aged 30+. £3 per session (though free throughout May 2023 as part of the Walking Festival). Communal area for teas and coffees afterwards. Please follow the link to book on http://faevents.thefa.com/bookevent?eventID=7470 or for more information feel free to email connor.pickles@bpl.org.uk or phone 07944079052.
Provider: U3A
Location: Central
Venue: Dodworth Miners’ Welfare
Level: Other
Booking essential
Intermediate (as the group assumes some level of football playing in the past). If you wish to speak to Barnsley U3A’s New Members Secretary about joining the U3A, please telephone 07512206285. If there is no reply do leave a message and you will be contacted. Website: u3asites.org.uk/barnsley/home.
Start date: 2024-01-26
Provider: Barnsley Premier Leisure
Location: South
Venue: Sports Hall at Hoyland Leisure Centre
Booking essential
These sessions are open to anyone aged 50+. Communal area to purchase coffee and tea afterwards. Costs £3.50 per session.
For more information email connor.pickles@bpl.org.uk
Provider: Wombwell Main Community and Sporting Association
Location: South
Venue: Wombwell Main Community and Sporting Association, Windmill Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Level: Other
The beautiful game…just a bit slower.
Open to all. For further information contact Paul at Wombwell Main Community and Sporting Association on 07488 356223.
Provider: North Gawber Colliery FC
Location: North
Booking essential
It's just football, but without running! A great way to keep fit and socialise.
To find out more or get involved, send a message to 07507 741398 with your DOB.
