A major study into the Costs and Benefits of Walking Football

The Scottish Football Union and Walking Football Scotland, with the support of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, have today launched a major survey into the costs of Walking Football across Scotland and the benefits, social, mental and physical, that the game provides. As well as interacting with all the Walking Football Clubs across the country, we'll also be investigating the prices charged by the private and public sectors.

There are undoubted, quantifiable, benefits for all those who play Walking Football, both women and men. Speaking personally, as someone who has had cardiac problems in the past, I really value the exercise and camaraderie I get from my local club and I know that the social and pscychological benefits are really important to so many people across the country.

I encourage everyone who plays Walking Football in Scotland to take part. The survey is quite short and won't take more than a few minutes to complete. You can access it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFUWFScot2025

Mark Lynch, Lead, Walking Football, The SFU