Laws Of The Game - Timeline
2011
Initial rules established by the sport’s creator John Croot
2014
WFU use this version as a basis for the National Cup rules
2016
WFA assume responsibility for the National Cup and publish LOTG for the sport
2017
WFA ask clubs to vote on suggested improvements to the LOTG
The FA publish their version of the LOTG which are generally ignored, as they are merely a slightly modified version of small sided football, and betray an ignorance of the sport of Walking Football.
2018
The WFA continue with their annual review of the LOTG in consultation with clubs and referees.
The FA publish a significantly revised version of their 2017 document
2019
The WFA initiate a joint project with the FA to produce a uniform set of LOTG
After months of discussions and much progress, The FA terminate the unification project arbitrarily without reason, and publish a new version of their LOTG, creating further differences between the two codes. This new FA version automatically, without consideration as to their relevance, includes many changes taken from the new rules applied to Association football, and shows no consultation with the sport’s participants.
2020
The 2 NGB’s now have LOTG that show almost 30 differences. Key differences include rules covering contact, handball, referees etc
2021
The WFA, after consultation with clubs and referees, implement 2 significant changes for the 2021 LOTG, including DOGSO and quick free kicks.
2024
The WFA, after further consultation with clubs and referees, some more changes are made to improve safety and flow of the game.