Walking Football Scotland January Player of the Month 31 January 2024 As 2024 kicks off we’re getting the ball rolling with a spotlight on a Walking Football Scotland Player of the Month! For January the Walking Football Scotland Men’s Player of the Month is Steve Winstanley, congratulations Steve! Steve, 71, plays with the Dunfermline Dynamos and Fife Wanderers. Steve shared his reflections on what Walking Football means to him. I look forward to our sessions and the friendly banter that goes with it and the social side afterwards. Why did you get involved in walking football? “I always loved football and played, often 2 of 3 times a week until I was 40. After that I thought my footballing days would just be watching others play in the park and thinking “I could do better than that”, so when I saw the posters in my local leisure centre in 2019 for Walking Football I thought I’d give it a try and I was hooked! My love of playing had been re-ignited and I’ve never looked back.” What positive impact has walking football had on your life? “Apart from improving my general level of fitness and mental well being, I have met and made friends with so many other like minded people through walking football. I look forward to our sessions and the friendly banter that goes with it and the social side afterwards. Plus if you still have a competitive edge, Walking Football Scotland has several leagues you could play in.” What would you say to encourage others to come along? “If you see it advertised locally or on the internet, go for it, you won’t regret it. Everyone is treated the same, even if you’ve never played before and it’s a great way to make new friends and get out of the house.” Inspired? Find out more about our partnership with Walking Football Scotland. Walking Football We’re partnering with Walking Football Scotland because keeping active is one of the best things that you can do to improve your physical, mental and social wellbeing. Find out more about how you can keep active. Physical Activity