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Football Aid 2012 – Bid to Play at Hampden Park!

BT have once again shown magnificent support and joined forces with Football Aid, allowing football fans the opportunity to represent their country and play on the hallowed turf at the magnificent Hampden Park National Stadium in 2012.

Our magical events allow Scotland supporters to ‘Live the Dream’ in an authentic match day experience. Players will gain exclusive access to the pitch and tunnel areas, pull on their own personalised shirt in the official changing rooms, walk down the tunnel to the sound of a cheering crowd and ultimately step out on to the hallowed turf and represent their nation in a never to be forgotten 90 minutes of football.

The matches have also been supported by a host of Scottish legends, with the likes of Danny McGrain, Paul Lambert, Scott Booth, Gary McCallister, Pat Nevin, and many more all lending their valuable support in recent years, by playing alongside or managing the supporters in the hugely enjoyable matches at Hampden Park.

Getting involved couldn’t be easier, just visit www.footballaid.com, select Scotland International and your position, then place your bid – it really is that simple. And with most starting bids for positions at just £170, booking a position could turn out to be the best bargain you’ll ever bag! Bidding is open from now until the middle of March, depending on what position you want to play.

So if you're keen to secure your place on your Field of Dreams this season, why not visit www.footballaid.com today to make sure you're part of the team! Alternatively if you’d like any additional information, you can call Football Aid on 0131 220 5999 or email info@footballaid.com.

Football Aid celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2010 and have allowed over 12,225 football fans the chance to ‘Live the Dream’ in more than 460 matches. They are a groundbreaking organisation which generates funds annually by hosting charity football matches at iconic stadiums all over the UK. The unique concept was the brainchild of businessman and Football Aid Chairman Craig Paterson and funds raised from the event will benefit the work of a charitable project nominated by the club, as well as projects nominated by Football Aid’s parent charity Field of Dreams.



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Craig Levein Gets Set For The Kiltwalk

Craig Levein helped to launch an exciting new Scottish children’s charity (The Kiltwalk) at Hampden and met with some of the youngsters who have already benefitted from the charity.

On behalf of The Kiltwalk the Scotland manager also presented a cheque for £11,000 to representatives of Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), one of the charities to benefit from the new venture.

The Kiltwalk started as a 26 mile sponsored walk between Hampden Park and Loch Lomond in order to raise funds for the Tartan Army Children’s Charity. The event raised over £100,000 in 2010 and a similar amount this year to help disadvantaged children and children and young people with life-shortening conditions in Scotland and in the countries that the Scotland team play football.

In order to help as many children as possible The Kiltwalk has now become a registered charity in its own right, to raise funds for a number of Scotland’s leading children’s charities through a series of sponsored walks and other events.

As well as receiving £11,000 today CHAS will be benefiting from The Kiltwalk’s fundraising going forward, along with Aberlour Child Care Trust, CLIC Sargent, the Tartan Army Children’s Charity and a Kiltwalk Trust Fund. This will allow them to support a large number of disadvantaged children and children and young people with life-shortening conditions from all walks of life in Scotland.


Nicola Gunn, CHAS fundraiser said: “The Kiltwalk was a huge success last year and we’re looking forward to working with the newly formed charity. All the money raised for CHAS will help children and young people with life-shortening conditions across Scotland.”

The Scotland manager, who will be taking part in the charity’s 10km Wee Walk around Loch Lomond next year.

Carey McEvoy, founder and organiser of The Kiltwalk added: “Our aim is to become Scotland’s best known and most loved way of raising money for Scottish children. Our four partner charities do an amazing job each day for thousands of children and we’re delighted to have them on board. The support of Craig Levein is also a great boost for our launch and I’m sure the kids taking part in our 10km Wee Walk will be very excited about walking with the Scotland manager!”

If you would like to register for The Kiltwalk, or find out more information about events in your area please go to www.TheKiltwalk.co.uk



More information about The Kiltwalk

5 events have been scheduled in 2012:

• The Kiltwalk, 26 miles from Hampden Park, Glasgow to Loch Lomond Shores - Sunday 8^th April (Easter Sunday).

• The Wee Walk, 10 miles around the Loch Lomond Shores for families and people not ready for the 26 mile challenge - Sunday 8^th April (Easter Sunday).

• The Hampden Schools Relay Kiltwalk, a 26 mile relay around the pitch side track - Thursday March 29^th

• The Strathspey Kiltwalk, 26 miles down the Strathspey Way from Buckie to Aberlour (also with a 16 mile option) - Sunday 13^th May

• The Kennet & Avon Canal Kiltwalk, 26 miles between Pewsey and Thatcham, near Newbury - Sunday 15^th July

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Kick Off Times confirmed for Slovenia and Netherlands U21

International Challenge Match
Slovenia v Scotland
Wednesday 29 February 2012, kick-off 8.30pm (7.30pm UK time)
Bonifika Stadion, Koper

UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifier
Scotland v The Netherlands
Wednesday 29 February 2012, kick-off 5.30pm
St Mirren Park, Paisley
Live on Sky Sports 1

Scotland under-21s will kick-off an evening of international football on Wednesday 29 February.

The kick-off times for the important UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifier against The Netherlands, and Scotland's match against Slovenia in Koper later that night, have now been confirmed.


Ticket offers for the under-21 match will be announced soon.

http://www.scottishf...128&newsID=9118

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Scotland International Fixture Dates

2012

Wednesday 29 February - Slovenia V Scotland
Saturday 8 September - Scotland v Serbia
Tuesday 11 September - Scotland v Macedonia
Friday 12 October - Wales v Scotland
Tuesday 16 October - Belgium v Scotland

2013


Friday 22 March - Scotland v Wales*
Tuesday 26 March - Serbia v Scotland
Friday 7 June - Croatia v Scotland **
Friday 6 September - Scotland v Belgium
Tuesday 10 September - Macedonia v Scotland
Tuesday 15 October - Scotland v Croatia

Please check SFA website to confirm fixtures, any bookings are taken at your own risk! Especially in light of the Celtic Cup Fiasco (CCF).

Feel free to add any new info or updates on this thread so we can keep the information up to date. Any updates or mistakes please use the report button.

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