WALKING FOOTBALL SCOTLAND JOIN SCOTTISH PARA FOOTBALL

We are delighted to become official members of Scottish ParaFootball and join the board with other game leaders as we look to develop the game in Scotland.

WFS President Kenny McLean shared: “Walking Football Scotland are excited to announce our partnership with Scottish ParaFootball which is the governing body for para-football in Scotland and is endorsed and supported by the Scottish FA. We see Scottish ParaFootball as providing an important voice for us to promote the health & wellbeing benefits and inclusivity that walking football brings to our participants, which should encourage others to join in. I want to thank Scottish ParaFootball’s Ashley Reid and Ann Brown, CEO & Chair, respectively, for their support in bringing this partnership to fruition.”

Speaking on this new partnership, Ashley Reid, CEO of Scottish ParaFootball, commented: "Scottish Para-football is about developing and championing parallel versions of our national game. Not everyone is able to participate in the conventional format of football, so our priority is ensuring the game is accessible to all. From amputee, powerchair and deaf football to cerebral palsy, autism and the mental health league, everyone should have the opportunity to play. 

 "By offering another interpretation of the beautiful game, it was a natural fit for Walking Football Scotland to join the Scottish ParaFootball family and we are delighted to welcome them. Walking Football Scotland is growing exponentially thanks to the phenomenal work of its volunteers and staff and we can't wait to share their journey as they continue to improve the health and fitness of their players."

If you wish to learn more about ParaFootball please follow this link - Home | Scottish Para-Football (scottishparafootball.org.uk)

ASHLEY REID (PARA FOOTBALL) & KENNY MCLEAN