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With Touch participation at all levels growing across the country and the performance of the National Squads at the recent European Championships in Swansea we are looking to the future. We want to continue building the development of Touch in England and a vital step is bolstering the ETA Executive and Operational board.If you are involved in Touch at whatever level from suppo ...

Following a hugely successful year, with targets exceeded and exciting times ahead for the association, we review the year and look forward and plan for the future.Our sport has continued to grow through increased participation and the continued dedication and contribution from outstanding people.This years in-depth report has the following sections. President Report and Assoc ...

All members of the ETA are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. All league operators, clubs or venues that contribute financially to the ETA are invited to attend by sending one representative, or committee member, on its behalf. We also welcome attendance from any league or club interested in becoming affiliated to the ETA.DetailsDate: Saturday 6th DecemberVenue:  ...

Louaz Hofton - Strategic Development Advisor‏With over 15 years in the sport and health sector, Louaz has covered most roles in sport from Coach, right through to National Executive of a national governing body of sport. This breadth of experience is now being used to support England Touch in its next phase of development.Following completion of a BA (Hons) in Sport and Health ...

by Neil Irving, CSSC PlayerCSSC London Touch won the 2014 Novello Cup in fair Verona on Saturday 4th October, topping a field of 18 teams drawn from across Europe. The club took to northern Italy with high hopes for both of its teams – the Ocelots, drawn from its NTS Phantoms squad, and the Allsorts, a mix of some from NTS, some from CTS and some up-and-comers.On a sunny Veneti ...

The England Touch Physiotherapist provides physiotherapy services:  encompassing assessment, treatment and management of all players associated with England Touch Association in partnership with The Head of Medical Services.Job Time Line 2014/2015: Closing date for application                November 30th 2 days interviews – Manchester         December 20th  (a further date i ...

The build up to 2014 European championships began back in late 2013. The training squads were announced and the team met for the first time in Manchester. The next nine months saw the Mongrels (the affectionate self nickname for the M30s), loose some players (Barney, Grant, Pete) and gain some late joiners (Marcus & Simon).Training was varied and challenging, the highlights ...

A huge congratulations to the England Women’s Open (EWO) team who are European Touch Champions for 2014, remaining undefeated in all ten games across the four-day competition and retaining their title for the 7th Euros tournament running. It also saw their winning streak extended from 2002-2014 of 52 games at Euros.Here’s a recap on how we did it…From announcement of the EWO tr ...

When: 25th & 26th OctoberWhere: Bankes Avenue Playing Fields, Bankes Avenue, Orrell, Lancs, WN5 8HUType: Intermediate Coaching CourseTime: Sat: 9.00am-4.30pmSun: 10.00am-2.30pmCost: £55How to register: Please email Ben@englandtouch.org.ukIntermediate / Level OneEntry level course for anyone wanting to start coaching and learn more about the game of Touch. Aimed at current a ...

England Touch is proud to continue our deal where clubs can purchase the latest Federation of International Touch rated Steeden balls at a reduced rate.The Classic Touch ball is available at £13.50 (plus delivery*), while the training ball is available for just £11.50 (plus delivery*).*Free delivery on all orders over £125.To order your balls contact gregg@englandtouch.org.uk&n ...