Education Workshops 2023

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Off the back of the delivery of our new Education Workshops, we are delighted to share that 88 participants representing 46 clubs within 4 regions, have all participated in these events this past month.

From evaluation surveys, 95% in the ‘Excellent/Good’ categories have found the workshop beneficial and we hope that this will encourage all clubs and participants to be a part of their next regional workshop.

We have 2 final regions to deliver to and please see below the dates for these events:

North Region - 24th August @ Strikers Indoor Football, Aberdeen (9.30-1pm)

East Region - 8th August @ RPC, Dundee (11.30-3pm)

If you wish to take part in these workshops, contact Matt Ramsay to book by emailing: matt@walkingfootballscotland.org


O65's PREMIERSHIP

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The league season recommences 2nd August as our Over 65’s are first to kick off the second half of the Premiership season at Toryglen Regional Football Centre.

Alloa Athletic are top but there are only 3 points separating the top 5 teams, however with several of those teams competing against each other on Wednesday things could all change.

Teams are asked to arrive no earlier than 11am with kick off at 11.45am.

Regional Reps - Club Visits

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It has been a very busy few weeks for us at Walking Football Scotland with the delivery of Regional Education Workshops in the Central, South East, South West and West regions but our Regional Reps and trustees have also been out visiting clubs and handing over our new WFS bibs.

There have been visits to Arbroath, Bonnyrigg Rose, Drumchapel Utd, Gorebridge, Midlothian, Port Seton, Saint Anthony’s and Spartans.

We appreciate the opportunity to get to know our affiliated clubs across the country and look forward in seeing more of you within the next number of weeks.

wfs trustee vivian wallace & gorebridge

regional rep john young with bobby mccrory (saint Anthony’s)

regional reps dave milne & mike burnett @ arbroath

wfs trustee vivian wallace & bonnyrigg rose

regioanl rep john young with colin craig (Drumchapel utd)

mixed sessions in midlothian

regional rep richard gdulewicz & port seton

regional rep david barr with howard key & garry betts (spartans)

spartans

EDUCATION WORKSHOP - SOUTH WEST REGION

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Today, Walking Football Scotland took the Education Workshop to The Circuit, Irvine, where 18 members of affiliated clubs attended. This included Ayr Utd, Bonnyton Thistle, Carrick, Cumnock Striders, Girvan, KA Leisure, Largs, Townhead Strollers & Whitletts Victoria.The workshop was delivered by WFS President, Kenny McLean, and Trustee, Matt Ramsay, which prompted much discussion and banter. Thereafter, the practical session on the indoor pitch proved worthwhile for many of the participants.

Walking Football Scotland are indebted to the staff at The Circuit for the use of their excellent facilities and the provision of refreshments. We would also extend our gratitude to our Regional Representatives, Jim Paterson & Derek King for their assistance throughout the day.

Education Workshop - West Region

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This evening we were out at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre for our Education Workshop in the West Region.

Trustee Matt Ramsay delivered our newly updated free education course to the 20 candidates who attended from the following clubs:

Albion Rovers, Clyde FC, Drumchapel Utd, EK Gerihatricks, Giffnock SC, Glasgow Life, Glenbuck & Douglas Valley, Morton FC, Park Villa, Pollok Utd, Saint Anthony’s, St. Mirren and Three Valleys.

We are grateful to the support of fellow trustee Gordon McAllister and Regional Reps, Drew Wilson and John Young for all their support this evening.

Our next course is this coming Thursday 27th July for the South West Region and will be held at The Circuit, Irvine (11.30-3pm)

If you wish to attend please contact matt@walkingfootballscotland.org

Education Workshop - Central Region

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This evening we were out at the Falkirk Stadium for our Education Workshop in the Central Region.

Trustee Matt Ramsay delivered our newly updated free education course to the 18 candidates who attended from the following clubs:

Alloa Athletic, Braehead FC, Falkirk Foundation, Motherwell FC CT, North Lanarkshire Council, Rangers, Sauchie Juniors, Stenhousemuir, Stirling Albion and Syngenta.

We are grateful to the support of fellow trustee Gordon McAllister and Regional Reps; Bobby McDonald, Claire McCosh and Kendell Cummings for all their support this evening.

Our next course is this coming Monday 24th July for the West Region and will be held at Toryglen Regional Football Centre (5.30-9pm).

If you wish to attend please contact matt@walkingfootballscotland.org

Education Workshop - South East Region

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We kicked off our Education Workshops today as we visited Oriam National Performance Centre, Edinburgh in the South East Region.

Trustee Matt Ramsay delivered our newly updated free education course to the 28 candidates who attended from the following clubs:

Cockburnspath, Dalkeith, Dunbar WFC, Edinburgh City, Gorebridge, Hearts, Linlithgow Rose CFC, Midlothian Ladies, Oriam, Port Seton, QMU Musselburgh, Spartans, Tranent Colt and Tweedvale.

We are grateful to the support of fellow trustee Vivian Wallace and Regional Reps; Bobby Craigie, David Barr, David Callaghan and Richard Gdulewicz for all their support today.

Our next course is this coming Friday 21st July for the Central Region and will be held at the Falkirk Stadium (5.30-9pm).

If you wish to attend please contact matt@walkingfootballscotland.org

The George Muir Memorial WF Festival & Regional Rep Club Visits

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We are always delighted to hear what our clubs have been getting up to and it was great to share in the George Muir Memorial Walking Football Festival which took place last weekend at PKS Arena (Arbroath High School).

The aim of the Festival was to allow the 64 players from different clubs to play in teams made up of players from the different clubs. There was no trophy up for grabs, just a participation medal and the delighted Mags Muir's cakes.

Players taking part came from; Arbroath, Carnoustie, Dundee Utd CT, Raith Rovers, Scone, Forfar/Kirriemuir, Dundee and Hearts.

The event organised by Dave Milne (East Regional Rep and Arbroath WF), said: “George was 83 & had been involved in local amateur/youth football for many years - being involved in running the adult Sunday League for many years & being founder of Rancel youth football team.

On his passing at 83, it was my idea to change the name of the Arbroath Walking Football Festival to the George Muir Memorial Walking Football Festival in memory of George's contribution to football in the town.

I also thought it would be a great touch if we presented bucket hats to the team deemed to have played their matches in the Festival in the spirit of non-contact Walking Football.

The reason for the bucket hats presentation was that whenever you met George, he was wearing his bucket hat & he always attended our indoor/outdoor sessions and at times, our night outs wearing his bucket hat.”

Our Regional Reps have also been out visiting their clubs and it was great to witness the developments of clubs from Corstorphine Dyanmo and St Cuthbert Wanderers from Kirkcudbright.

george muir memorial wf festival

corstorphine dynamos

st cuthbert wanderers

LEAGUE TROPHIES 2023

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We are delighted to introduce you to the new Premiership and Championship League trophies.

Competitions organiser and trustee, Matt Ramsay, said: “With the restructure of the leagues this season, we felt it was important in establishing a new competitive era for WFS.

Our history is important to us and we have included all past league winners from all age categories and we hope, that over time these new trophies will become iconic and synonymous with the game here in Scotland.

We now look forward to the second half of the season and to see what clubs will get their hands on the new trophies.”

We are grateful to the support of 1st Class Trophies & Awards on providing these new trophies.

Regional Reps - Club Visits

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Our Regional Reps have been out visiting their clubs with more gifts of WFS bibs for their weekly sessions.

This week we have seen appreciations at Annan Athletic, Bonnyton Thistle Kilmarnock, Motherwell FC CT, Oriam and Park Villa.

It has been also great to see the developments of each club and it was good to hear of the visit of our partners, St John Scotland’s visit to the Walking Football Strikers, Aberdeen with players going through defib training.

Remember if you have a story to tell, please get in touch with us.

wfs regional rep jim paterson & annan athletic

wfs regional rep jim paterson & gordon hyslop (annan athletic)

wfs regional rep derek king & bonnyton thistle kilmarnock

motherwell fc ct

wfs regional rep bobby mcdonald & chris mcfarlane (motherwell fc ct)

oriam

wfs regional rep john young & park villa

park villa

aberdeen strikers

aberdeen strikers

aberdeen strikers

Regional Reps - Club Visits

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Our Regional Reps have been out visiting their clubs with more gifts of WFS bibs for their weekly sessions.

This week we have seen appreciations at Albion Rovers, Edinburgh City, Linlithgow Rose CFC, Tweedvale and newly formed team Stranraer FC.

It has been great to see the developments of each club and hear the impact that walking football is having on those whom attend their sessions. Long may it continue!

albion rovers

albion rovers

regional rep jenny hammond & linlithgow rose cfc

edinburgh city

regional rep jim paterson & stranraer

tweedvale

Mitre Delta Max Football Offer

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Walking Football Scotland are delighted to announce a significant deal with one of our preferred suppliers whereby we have acquired a large quantity of Mitre Delta Max footballs and now wish to pass on this offer to our affiliated clubs.

These balls are the same that were used at our recent Scottish Cup and Festival at Glasgow Green Football Centre on Saturday 24th June 2023.

These are FIFA quality & approved pro match size 5 balls as used in the SPFL and as used at our recent Scottish Cup & Festival. They are available in white & blue or yellow & pink. They previously retailed at up to £120 per ball, but WFS are able to offer our affiliated clubs the chance to buy them at £30 per ball providing they purchase a minimum of 3 balls and up to a maximum of 6 balls. Delivery cost will be covered by Walking Football Scotland.

To place an order, please email info@walkingfootballscotland.org with the subject heading ‘Mitre Footballs’.

WFS Education Workshop Dates 2023

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We are delighted to share the regional WFS Education Workshop dates over the summer that will be initially available with 2 places for each team.

Once clubs have all responded, other spaces may be available on a first come first serve basis.

Our Education Workshop is a free course that will look at developing participants knowledge on walking football, benefits, opportunities to support training and our supplementary laws of the game.

Each regions dates are as follows:

North Region - Tuesday 1st August @ Aberdeen Sports Village (11.30-3pm)

Central Region - Friday 21st July @ Falkirk Stadium (5.30-9pm)

East Region - Tuesday 25th July @ RPC Dundee (11.30-3pm)

South East Region - Wednesday 19th July @ Oriam National Performance Centre (11.30-3pm)

South West Region - Thursday 27th July @ The Circuit, Irvine (12.30-4pm)

West Region - Monday 24th July @ Toryglen Regional Football Centre (5.30-9pm)

Bookings can be made direct with Matt Ramsay at matt@walkingfootballscotland.org