Try Sports Schools Touch Competitions

Try Sports and the England Touch Association are excited to announce the return of the Schools Touch Championships 2025! With seven regional events leading to an exciting National Finals, next year promises to be our biggest and best yet.

Registration is now open. Visit www.try-sports.com/upcoming-events to secure your team's spot now or to find out more.

The Basics

• Mixed, girls and boys categories
• Two age groups: years 7&8 and years 9&10
• 4+ matches during a festival-style day of touch
• Drop in coaching sessions

Key dates and venues

• West: Fri 21st March 2025, Oxford RFC
• North East: Wed 30th April 2025, Harrogate RFC
• Midlands: Fri 2nd May 2025, Nottingham (TBC)
• South West: Wed 7th May 2025, Bristol (TBC)
• South East: Fri 9th May 2025, Old Reigatian RFC
• North West: Wed 14th May 2025, Orrell St James ARLFC
• East: Fri 16th May 2025, Cambridge RFC

National Finals: Fri 27th June 2025, location TBC. (The winners of each category at the regional event can progress to the National Finals)

Tournaments are open for both state and private schools.

Here's everything you need to get started

Link to ETA rules/equipment list

Link to ETA session plans