Coronavirus Update March 12

Following the First Ministers announcement on Tuesday, March 9, and in line with Scottish Government and sportscotland guidance, we have set out Non-Contact training guidance for ALL walking football participants, applicable from Friday, March 12.

Please note, only Under-12s are permitted to engage in contact training.

Guidance for everyone:

• Activity for all age groups must take place outdoors.

• All activity must be non-contact, ensuring physical distancing is always in place before, during and after activity takes place.

• All activity must be organised within your own Local Authority area and players are not permitted to travel to neighbouring authorities to participate, as per Scottish Government travel restrictions.

• It is recommended that Non-Contact training is limited to twice a week and for a maximum of 60 minutes per session.

• All group activity must consist of a maximum of 15 players and officials and all activity must contain a COVID Officer and First Aider per 1/4 of a pitch.

• A reminder that information on the Level 4 travel restrictions can be seen here.

• At no stage should groups mix and appropriate one-way systems should be in place at your respective facility.

• Please ensure that hygiene measures are always implemented.

All coaches and participants are advised to undertake a COVID-19 eLearning module 

We would urge everyone to adhere to the following guidance:

• All activity must be arranged to take place in an appropriately risk assessed venue.

• All activity must only be arranged by Scottish FA registered clubs (clubs registered with an appropriate Affiliated National Association).

• All activity should avoid inter-club training, competition or events.

• Supporters/carers are reminded that spectating is not permitted at any time and they should not congregate at the facility or nearby.

Important, Covid-19 Information and resources from Sportscotland.

Medical and personal hygiene protocols for “physical distance" still apply.

During periods of restriction, it is critical that club officials and players involved in the organisation of football at all levels – professional or grassroots, children or adult – familiarise themselves with all relevant information on the Scottish FA Return To Football Hub

Walking Football Scotland would like to thank the Scottish FA for their support and guidance and will continue to review and inform our participants, with updates from the Scottish Government.

Please stay safe and follow the guidelines and Covid-19 protocols in place.