Tag: Walking Football Scotland
Drinkaware named as new research partner of walking football in Scotland
The Scottish Football Association has welcomed national alcohol education charity Drinkaware as the new research partner of walking football in Scotland.
Supported by the Scottish FA and Walking Football Scotland, the sport aims to improve, maintain...
Walking footballer who suffered cardiac arrest gifts defibrillator to Hearts
An Edinburgh man who suffered a cardiac arrest whilst playing walking football has kindly gifted a defibrillator to Hearts' Walking Football group.
Just over a year ago, Colin Mackay collapsed during a session at the Corn...
Gretna 2008 win Walking Football Scottish Cup
Gretna 2008 won the Walking Football Scottish Cup at Glasgow Green on Saturday.
A record 56 teams took part in the event which is thought to be the largest of its kind in the UK.
The tournament was...
Peter Collins to miss Walking Football Scottish Cup with broken finger
Walking football legend Peter Collins will miss this year's Scottish Cup after suffering a broken finger whilst playing in goals during a session at Loanhead.
The 86-year-old performed heroics in goals for Midlothian last year, leading...
Midlothian aiming to retain Walking Football Scottish Cup
Midlothian are aiming to retain the prestigious Walking Football Scottish Cup at the Glasgow Green Football Centre on Saturday June 23rd.
The squad won the tournament last year, beating Gretna in the final with 85-year-old goalkeeper...
Draw made for Walking Football Scottish Cup and Festival
The draw for this year's Walking Football Scottish Cup and Festival took place this week live on twitter.
An incredible 60 teams will participate in the event which takes place at Glasgow Green on Saturday 23...
Hearts 98 top Walking Football League ahead of summer break
Hearts 98 top the Scottish Walking Football League organised by Walking Football Scotland in partnership with North Lanarkshire Leisure and Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire with maximum points from the opening six games.
The second...
Hearts and Ayr United walking footballers celebrate over 65 World Cup success
A combined team of walking footballers from Heart of Midlothian and Ayr United have won the International Super Masters 5-aside Over 65s Walking Football World Cup following a dramatic penalty shoot-out against auld enemy...
More walking football sessions now available in capital
Walking football in the capital is, like many other parts of the country, soaring in popularity.
Edinburgh has four main walking football groups who are all reporting increased numbers at their sessions.
Hearts are one of...
Winning start for both Hearts teams in Walking Football league
The second national league tournament organised by Walking Football Scotland in partnership with North Lanarkshire Leisure and Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire commenced on Wednesday 25 April at the excellent Ravenscraig Regional Sports...
Second Walking Football League starts next week at Ravenscraig
Walking Football Scotland in partnership with North Lanarkshire Leisure and Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, are hosting this year’s National League tournament which will once again take place at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.
Twelve teams...
Walking Football Scotland honoured at Age Scotland Awards Ceremony
Newly formed charity Walking Football Scotland (WFS) has been honoured at the Age Scotland 2018 National Conference and Awards Ceremony which was held at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Glasgow on Tuesday 20 March.
The event, described as ‘Later Life in Scotland...
Walking Football Scotland announces new commercial partners Cardiac Science
Walking Football Scotland is delighted to be working with new Commercial Partners Cardiac Science.
The company has generously gifted WFS a state-of-the art Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that will be available at WFS...
New charity launched to promote Walking Football in Scotland
A new charity, Walking Football Scotland, has been launched to encourage older players to stay involved in physical activity for longer and for those looking for a fun and social way to stay active.
The...
Hearts 56 win inaugural Scottish Walking Football League after dramatic final day
Hearts 56 won the inaugural Scottish Walking Football League title after a dramatic final day at Ravenscraig on Wednesday.
After beating second placed Gala Fairydean Rovers, Hearts 56 lost to a strong Glasgow Sport before...
Hearts 56 increase lead at top of Walking Football league
With three games remaining, Hearts 56 have increased their lead at the top of the inaugural Scottish Walking Football league to two points over Gala Fairydean Rovers.
The Edinburgh side beat Stirling 2-0 in the...
Next set of Walking Football league fixtures announced.
The Scottish Walking Football League continues next Wednesday at Ravenscraig Sports Centre in Motherwell.
With six games remaining, Hearts 56 sit top of the table, one point ahead of Gala Fairydean Rovers.
The games last 18...
Six Scottish sides take part in Algarve Walking Football Tournament
Six Scottish sides took part in the prestigious Algarve Walking Football Cup which was held at Brown's Sports and Leisure Club in Vilamoura on 6/7 October.
Walking Football has seen a surge in popularity in...
Six Scottish teams to take part in prestigious Walking Football tournament in Portugal
Six Scottish teams will take part in this year's prestigious Walking Football tournament at Brown's Sport and Leisure complex in Vilamoura, Portugal.
The 53,000 square meter complex is considered Europe's premier warm weather training resort which...
Walking Football League Fixtures announced
The Scottish Walking Football league resumes on Wednesday at Ravenscraig Sports complex in Motherwell.
Hearts 56 top the league at the halfway stage, closely followed by Gala Fairydean Rovers.
The competition is open to over 50s and...
Government report highlights positive impact of Walking Football in Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has highlighted the contribution that Walking Football makes to delivering positive health to older men and women in her Programme for Government.
The Scottish Government will launch a new Active Scotland Delivery...
Hearts 56 top Scottish Walking Football League at half-way stage
Hearts 56 leapfrogged Gala Fairydean Rovers on Wednesday to top the Scottish Walking Football League at the half-way stage.
Both teams started the day level on points with the Borders side ahead on goal difference.
The...
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