News

The 2018 European Touch Championships will see Europe’s top Touch players heading to Nottingham next summer, with the competition set to be bigger and better than ever.With eight months to go until the action taps off at the University of Nottingham nearly 50 teams from 15 countries have been confirmed, with another 30 strong expressions of interest.England Touch Association (E ...

If you want to help grow Touch in universities then check out these new roles with the England Touch Association!The University Touch Series has grown rapidly over the past few years and is now a key part of the England Touch development pathway, with England Scholars men’s and women’s teams representing us at the 2017 EFT Championship Permit competition in France.But we’re not ...

England Touch is running two Community Coaching Courses ahead of the Christmas break, one in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and a second in Catterick, North Yorkshire.Community Coaching Courses last for one day and cover the coaching basics for anyone wanting to start their coaching journey and to learn more about Touch.Topics include:- The role of the community coach- Communication- ...

Round 3 of the University Touch Series was hosted by Exeter at Duckes Meadows, and was run simultaneously with a local South West Series tournament, proving to be a huge day of Touch!The group stages kicked off with some big games; Exeter Hurricanes starting their day as hosts well by beating Loughborough Wolves 3-0, and Bath Hawks beating Exeter Monsoon 2-1. Oxford University ...

The University Touch Series headed to the University of Cardiff for the first time, and Exeter dominated to take home their first ever Cup title.The group stages kicked off with some unexpected scores; hosts Cardiff falling 7-0 to Bath Hawks, Exeter Hurricanes beating Bristol 1 5-0, and Loughborough Wolves losing a tight game 3-1 to Exeter Monsoon.The groups continued with inte ...

England Touch is now accepting expressions of interest for refereeing at the 2018 European Touch Championships (ETC) in Nottingham.It is going to be the biggest ETC on record, so we will need more referees than ever before!Expressions of interest are therefore invited from all qualified referees based in England. You must have your Level 1 badge as a minimum, and be free on the ...

England Touch has launched its first ever survey to understand in greater detail who is now playing the sport and who makes up the association’s membership.The comprehensive survey is made up of three parts – playing, club and England Touch – and takes between five and 10 minutes to complete. Everyone who completes the survey will go into the hat to win one of five pairs of tic ...

A vacancy has arisen as the head coach for the England Men's 45s team.Head coaches are responsible for leading their management team and guiding the group of players towards their 2018 international competitions.Experience coaching either with an England national team or in the Ryvita Touch Nationals is essential, as is a FIT Intermediate (Level 1) coaching qualification. It wi ...

The England Touch Association has a number of management vacancies available for the build-up towards the 2018 European Touch Championships.BOARD LEVELGOVERNANCE DIRECTORRole purpose:- To support the ETA in achieving its strategic vision- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and a commitment to best practice- Implementation and self-assessment of the Sport and ...

England Touch is announcing plans for significant expansion as an organisation, including a new full-time Board position of Chief Operating Officer to capitalise on recent successes and continue to grow the sport. This comes at an exciting time as England prepares to host the 2018 European Touch Championships.The new role of England Touch Chief Operating Officer will be respons ...