Coronavirus Update March 16th

Following on from the decision by Walking Football Scotland on March 13 to suspend all organised events run under our auspices until further notice and in line with statements from our partner the Scottish FA on the most recent medical advice, the WFS Board recommends that no training in groups or sessions should take place for the time being.

This recommendation covers all levels of football in Scotland and is hoped to help delay the spread of the virus.

Information and advice is changing all the time and we are working to keep our membership fully informed during these unprecedented times.

The majority of our participants are in the older age group and are therefore within the most vulnerable categories and the health and safety of all our members must be our first concern. Cases are rising every day and we must remain vigilant and heed medical advice.

Updates will be given as and when further medical advice is received and the board has agreed these measures are in the best interests of our players, match officials, staff, and supporters.

WFS ask all walking footballers to liaise with their own groups and clubs and to be sensible and safe.

The Board of Trustees are determined to keep our groups, clubs and participants up-to-date with the most current advice available in regard to the Coronavirus situation and remind people to regularly check the NHS and Scottish Government websites; see links below:

NHS website: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19

Or the Scottish Government link:

https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/