WALKING FOOTBALL SCOTLAND ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

To all Walking Football Scotland SCIO affiliated Club representatives 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING 

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Members Meeting (AMM) of Walking Football Scotland SCIO will be held in Media Centre West, Hampden Park, Glasgow on Monday 28 April 2025 at 1pm. The Agenda is set out below. The AMM is in person only.  Light refreshments will be available. 

Attendees are also welcome to join WFS earlier at 11am in the same location for the live draw for this years WFS Scottish Cup & Festival.

I would appreciate it if you can please confirm the Clubs intention to attend the AMM by emailing: treasurer@walkingfootballscotland.org 

Kenny McLean 

President Walking Football Scotland SCIO   

4 April 2025 

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Introduction by WFS President 

2. Apologies for absence 

3. Approval of Minutes of previous years AMM held on 8 March 2024

4.  Presidents Report on the activities of the Charity during year ended 31 December 2024 

5. Adoption of the Trustees report and financial statements for year ended 31 December 2024 including the report of the Independent Examiner 

6. Reappointment of French Duncan t/a AAB as Independent Examiners

7. Re-election of Trustees

8. Any other business
   

WFS O50's East Premiership, Championship & Conference

The WFS Over 50s East of Scotland League roared back into action today at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee for Round 2 of the season, delivering a day full of drama, goals, and shifting league positions.

In the Premiership, Forfar continued their impressive form, building on a strong start to the campaign. They remain unbeaten and hold a narrow but valuable 2-point lead over a determined Arbroath side, who also showed their quality in Round 2.

The Championship saw a shake-up at the top, with Linlithgow Rose emerging as the new leaders. After a strong set of results, they now sit 2 points clear of Carnoustie Panmure, who are second but remain well within reach as the title race heats up.

Over in the Conference, the battle for promotion is getting even tighter. Saints in the Community secured a crucial opening match win over table-toppers Fife Wanderers, a result that sees them leapfrog into first place. But it’s far from settled — with Fife Wanderers and Fort William hot on their heels, just 2 points separate the top three teams heading into the break.

As the league pauses for the summer, anticipation is already building for the second half of the season, which resumes on Sunday, 31st August. With everything still to play for across all divisions, Round 3 promises even more action and excitement.

We look forward to welcoming players, fans, and teams back in August for what is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion to the season!

WFS O50's West Premiership, Championship & Conference

The WFS Over 50s West of Scotland League returned to action today for Round 2 at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, marking the restart of the season with a series of exciting and closely contested fixtures across all divisions.

In the Premiership, Motherwell FC CT - Claret and Saint Anthony's - Greens find themselves neck-and-neck at the summit. Both sides are level on points, with only a single goal separating them in what promises to be a nail-biting title race heading into the second half of the season.

Over in the Championship, Dumbarton FC continue their dominant form. The team remains unbeaten and now sits three points clear at the top, with Glenafton Athletic trailing behind in second place. Dumbarton's consistency has made them early favourites for promotion.

Meanwhile, the Conference has seen a dramatic tightening of the table. Newcomers Motherwell Phoenix pulled off a crucial final match victory over leaders WEBATA — also league debutants — bringing the gap at the top down to just one point. With several teams still in contention, the battle for promotion remains wide open.

The league now enters its summer break, but all eyes are already on the next set of fixtures when the season resumes on Sunday, 31st August.

See you all back on the pitch in August!

ARTHUR DUNCAN MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER 2024 - BILLY BROWN

𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡

‘𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅.’

Arthur Duncan was a long-standing supporter and contributor to Walking Football in Scotland and was a fervent supporter of the social playing sessions and what it contributed to the “society” of players. Arthur was also a very talented man and along with ex-Chair, Gary McLaughlin created the WFS logo, later assigning copyright over the logo to Walking Football Scotland.

In recognition of his contribution, Walking Football Scotland launched the above award in 2022 for outstanding contribution to the game locally and among the community.

Prior to our AMM several excellent candidates were nominated from across the country and we are delighted to announce that the winner of the Arthur Duncan Memorial Award for 2024 is Edinburgh City’s, 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡.

Along with ourselves, Edinburgh City Walking Football (ECWF) is proud to celebrate the well-deserved recognition of Billy Brown, for his outstanding contribution to walking football in Scotland.

As the organiser and social convenor of ECWF, Billy has played a vital role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds ensuring that matches are played with the right spirit and ethos. His dedication, unwavering commitment, and infectious sense of humour have made a lasting impact on the walking football community. Always available for a chat, he brings dignity and integrity to everything he does, never seeking recognition but simply enjoying the sport and the camaraderie it brings.

Billy’s passion for organising and promoting walking football has helped ECWF grow and thrive. His hard work behind the scenes ensures that players have the best possible experience, both on and off the pitch ensuring he checks up on those that have not been able to attend for some time.

Billy is an inspiration to us all and beyond and on behalf of WFS, and the wider walking football community in Scotland, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Billy on this well-earned honour. Thank you for everything you do!

Billy, was presented with the Award at Hampden Park by President Kenny McLean.

Special congratulations to the other high quality nominations that included:

- Iain McLeod| Tweedvale

- Jim Paterson | Carrick WFC

- Mohrag Mitchell | Ardler CWFC

- Peter Frame | Loanhead

- Linsey Paton-Donaldson | Stenhousemuir

Photography - Phil Dawson

New WFS Football Announcement

Walking Football Scotland is excited to announce that a new official match ball will be introduced for Round 2 of the competitive leagues, starting this Sunday. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to RJM Sports and Uhlsport for their continued support in providing high-quality equipment that enhances the game for all players.

This new ball, which proudly shows the WFS logo, has been selected to ensure the best possible playing experience, maintaining the standards of our competitive leagues while supporting the growth of walking football across Scotland.

We look forward to seeing it in action this weekend—good luck to all teams competing!

Club News - April

International Connection Rekindled

Dunbar Walking Football Club had the pleasure of welcoming Reto Inderbitzin, President of Walking Football Switzerland, as they rekindled their connection following their initial meeting in Mallorca in 2023. This reunion further strengthens the bonds between international walking football communities, emphasising the sport’s ability to bring people together across borders.

Welcoming Anatoliy Holap

The club have been delighted to welcome Anatoliy Holap, originally from Ukraine, who arrived in the UK three years ago with his wife, daughter, and grandson after their home was tragically destroyed due to ongoing conflict. Sadly, his son remains in Ukraine fighting for his country. A former youth player at Dnipro, Anatoliy has quickly become a valued member of the Dunbar squad. Rarely missing a game, he thrives on the camaraderie and good-natured banter with his new Scottish teammates, embodying the spirit of resilience and friendship that walking football promotes.

Hearts O65s Celebrate Scottish Cup Victory

In other news, Hearts O65s recently had the honour of parading the Scottish Cup at an SPFL match, celebrating their victory from last June. This was a fantastic opportunity for the team to showcase their achievement and inspire others in the walking football community.

Craig Molloy Coaching’s First Match

Additionally, newly affiliated club Craig Molloy Coaching played their first match, enjoying a great day of fun and camaraderie with John Sutton Community Club. This marks the beginning of what promises to be a fantastic journey for the team as they become more involved in the walking football community.

Townhead Strollers Welcome Samaritans Scotland

Townhead Strollers were delighted to welcome Samaritans Scotland, who spent time chatting with the players about combatting social isolation. They were eager to learn about the positive impact walking football has as a preventative measure, reinforcing the importance of sport in promoting mental well-being and community connections.

Honouring Stranraer’s Football Veterans

Finally, a special function and day out was held in Stranraer to celebrate four players who have made a lasting impact on the club. Johnny Gellately, Raymond Nish, Davie MacMillan, and John Small—all in their 80s—were honoured for their dedication and service to football and Stranraer Walking Football. Each was presented with a gift as a token of appreciation for their commitment and contribution to the sport. Well done guys!

stranraer

dunbar

hearts

craig molloy & john sutton cc

townhead strollers