How Scotland Makes Sure Football is a Sport For Everyone

This post takes a look at some of the work being done in Scotland to make sure football is available to everyone.


WALKING FOOTBALL

Walking football is a sport on the rise around the world and Scotland is no different. A great way for those who aren’t able to keep up with pace of the normal game anymore and encourage people to keep up with physical activity when it becomes more difficult as they grow older.

Two walking footballers compete for the ball

Competitors in the sport advocate the benefits, both physical and mental, that it has had on their lives. Walking Football Scotland is rapidly expanding, with many clubs across the country who are open to all.


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DISABLED FOOTBALL

Scotland is one of the worlds leading countries for disabled football. Scotland’s cerebral palsy team have secured 5^th and 6^th place finishes at the European and World championships respectively and Scotland’s learning disability squad have won the last two home nations championships. The Amputee Football Association Scotland provides amputees with the opportunity to play football locally, nationally and internationally.

Scotland compete in an amputee football match

Furthermore, the Scottish PowerChair Football Association operates various competitions across the country for wheelchair users.


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FOOTBALL FANS IN TRAINING

So what if you’re not quite able to keep up with a full-paced game anymore but you’re also not ready to move in to walking football. This is when the Football Fans In Training (FFIT) programme could be perfect for you. Established in 2010, FFIT is a healthy living and weight loss programme which allows men over 35 to stay involved in a fairly competitive version of the game.

A game takes place at an FFIT session

As well as playing football, FFIT also allows players to get a behind the scenes look at the club they support and receive training from selected club coaches.


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