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This months newsletter is now available, keep up to date with Touch in England.Click link to read: October NewsletterIf you’ve missed some, or not yet signed up, click the following links for our previous eNewletters. ...

Silver hot panted ghostbusters, a bunch of pumpkins, black cats and a load of randomly dressed people running around playing touch in the rain and shine! It could only be the Thames Valley Viking's annual Halloween Tournament! A fantastic time was had by all, especially the two new O2 Touch Base teams who played in their first competitive touch tournament. Well done Maidenhead ...

This annual report is the first of its kind in England Touch and has been brought together in the hope it highlights all of the great work that has been done over the past year, what is being worked on now and what the future holds for our Sport.Download the report, here: 2013 Annual ReportTopics covered are: President Report Governance Review Development Review Membership ...

Congratulations to Carlton Touch who won the overall contest, hosted by Mawsley, on Saturday 5th October. The inaugural ‘Old Dogs Cup’ was challenged for by Mawsley, Warwick and Carlton. Having won both games Carlton emerged victorious.The standard of play was very high and was enjoyed by all.The success of the day has firmly paved the way for it to become an annual tournament, ...

Saturday 19th October saw Warwick Touch host their Touch Development day for novices and those wishing to hone their basic skills.A great day was had by all with players showing significant improvements within the session and the promised rain even managed to stay away til after the event.Many thanks to all those who attended the session, the Warwick committee and Sam Powles an ...

When: 26th October 2013Time: 10am Tap offVenue: Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane, Reading RG4 6STEntry Fee: £100Contact: tvvikings@hotmail.co.ukOther: Team fancy dress actively encouraged for tournament and after party.Party: 7.30pm - 12am in BCS Clubhouse (DJ, drinks, bar food - tbc) and Halloween themed party games.   ...

The 2013 England Touch AGM will take place as detailed below:When: 3/11/13Time: 11:00Where: Gosford All Blacks RFC, Stratfield Brake, Freize Way, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1UPAll 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 representat ...

On Sunday 13th October Bristol Touch hosted a Women’s Development tournament at the Portway Rugby Development Centre.The purpose of this tournament was to develop the women’s game and get more new faces playing Touch including teaching the rugby teams how to play.Originally 8 teams signed up however on the day a few of the rugby teams were nursing a hangover and therefore it le ...

After a hugely successful 2nd Touch Nationals and Open Trials, the England Touch High Performance Team along with the elite coaches have announced players for the upcoming 2014 European Touch championships. Under 18sAaron Cawley, Adam Bimson, Adam Boot, Adam Brimelow, Adam Bailey, Aidan McCallion, Aidan Larsen, Alex Scott, Alexandra Wallace, Anna Goddard, Barney Howard, Ca ...

The teams are almost ready to announce, the High Performance Team and national coaches are meeting this weekend to fight over the clashing players. Following this, the names will be double and triple checked inc all player information and eligibility.The selection announcements is due to be w/c 14th October, keep an eye on the website and your email inbox for details!Good luck! ...