WFS Announces Exciting New Partnership with Village Hotels

Walking Football Scotland (WFS) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Village Hotels, bringing a range of exclusive discounts and benefits to its growing community of walking football players and clubs across Scotland.

The partnership marks another exciting step forward for Walking Football Scotland as the organisation continues to strengthen its membership offering, providing additional value and opportunities for those involved in the game both on and off the pitch.

Through Village Hotels' ‘Everything Business programme, eligible WFS members will be able to enjoy discounted accommodation at Village Hotels across the UK, with savings of between 5% and 15% on the best available rates.

Additional benefits available through the programme include early check-in and late check-out with Club rooms, discounted breakfast and dinner when pre-booked, free parking and access to a range of hotel facilities, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.

With Village Hotels operating in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, alongside numerous locations throughout the UK, the partnership offers opportunities for members travelling for walking football competitions, events, family breaks or leisure.

Supporting Walking Football at Home and Abroad

The partnership comes at an exciting time for Walking Football Scotland, with clubs and teams regularly travelling from across the UK and beyond to participate in walking football competitions, festivals and events throughout Scotland.

As WFS continues to develop its national competitions and attract visiting teams, the relationship with Village Hotels presents an opportunity to support travelling clubs, players and supporters with accommodation options.

Looking further ahead, with Walking Football Scotland about to strengthen its international presence and preparing for future international walking football events, partnerships such as this could play an important role in welcoming teams and visitors to Scotland.

An Exciting New Membership Package

The announcement also forms part of Walking Football Scotland's plans to introduce an enhanced membership package before the end of 2026, bringing together a growing range of exclusive benefits, discounts and opportunities for registered players.

The organisation is continuing to develop partnerships across a variety of sectors, with the aim of providing meaningful benefits that extend beyond participation in walking football.

From health and wellbeing services to lifestyle offers, leisure opportunities and everyday savings, WFS is committed to ensuring its members receive even greater value from being part of Scotland's national walking football community.

Walking Football Scotland Chief Executive Officer Matt Ramsay welcomed the new partnership:

"I'm absolutely delighted that we've been able to establish this partnership with Village Hotels. It's another really positive development for Walking Football Scotland and, importantly, one that will bring additional benefits directly to our members.

As an organisation, we're continually looking at ways to give something back to the thousands of people who participate in walking football across Scotland. We want being part of Walking Football Scotland to mean much more than just football.

We're currently working on an exciting new membership package which we'll be introducing before the end of the year. This partnership with Village Hotels is another important part of that, as we look to provide our members with access to a variety of offers, services and opportunities that can benefit them in everyday life.

Another exciting aspect of this partnership is the potential it brings as we continue to grow our competitions and events, both nationally and internationally. With ambitions to welcome even more clubs and teams to Scotland, including through future international walking football events, having an established hotel partner with locations across the UK is a fantastic opportunity to support that growth.

Whether it's supporting health and wellbeing, helping our members save money or providing opportunities to enjoy time with family and friends, we're determined to make our membership package something that offers genuine value.

I'd like to thank Nick and everyone at Village Hotels for their support, and I'm looking forward to developing the partnership further."

Village Hotels champions the power of sport to bring communities together

Village Hotels National Account Manager - Entertainment and Sport, Nick Tipper added:

"We're delighted to partner with Walking Football Scotland, an organisation that shares our passion for bringing people together through sport and physical activity.

"At Village Hotels, we believe sport has the power to improve wellbeing, build confidence and create stronger communities. It's a belief that sits at the heart of our Village Green commitments and our growing V Sports offering, which is all about making sport and social experiences more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

"Walking football is a fantastic example of how sport can bring people together, whatever their age or ability, and we're proud to support its continued growth.

"Through this partnership, we're looking forward to welcoming players, clubs and supporters to our hotels across the UK, offering great-value accommodation and the opportunity to enjoy everything Village has to offer, both on and off the pitch."

Continuing to Deliver More for Our Members

The Village Hotels partnership is the latest development in Walking Football Scotland's ongoing commitment to supporting its member clubs and registered players.

Alongside the continued growth of its national leagues, competitions, regional and national teams, WFS is working to expand the support available to its members through new commercial partnerships, health and wellbeing initiatives and exclusive membership benefits.

With further announcements planned in the coming months, the organisation is looking forward to unveiling its enhanced membership package before the end of the year.

Full details of how WFS members can access the Village Hotels benefits, alongside further information on the new membership package, will be communicated to clubs and registered players in due course.

For more information about Village Hotels, visit www.villagehotels.com.

Photo - Phil Dawson

Pictured - WFS CEO Matt Ramsay & Village Hotels Director of Sales Nicola Finnegan.