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The aim of England Touch is to develop the sport & ensure people get the most out of it.In order to do this effectively there needs to be agreed and maintained rules, standards and principles of operation.  With this in place England Touch can control and administer the game across the country.  England Touch provide a range of activities and services for local venues, incl ...

When: Sunday 27th NovemberWhere: Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8NSTime: 10:00 - 14:00When: Sunday 4th DecemberWhere: Cambridge, Comberton Village College, West Street Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DUTime: 12:00- 16:00More info here: http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/index.php/elite-squad/regional-franchises/midlands/ ...

Oxford promised fireworks with their Bonfire Tournament at the weekend, but no one could have anticipated such a nailbiting finish to such a great day's play.Despite the 9.30am start the floodlights were on as the final continued into darkness between the Manchester Chargers and Geezers. With the teams all square at full-time, a drop-off got underway, and still neither team gav ...

The map detailing the new Regions ahead of next year's Nationals competition has been unveiled. Each region is planning Trials and Development Days for their Regional squads. We will endeavour to keep you updated with all developments as they happen.See the new Regional button above for all the latest news and developments. ...

The North East Regional Touch trials are being held on November 13th.Full details here ...

West Region will be holding the first Development Day on the 26th November at Maidenhead RFC, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN from 10-3pm. To an express an interest in attending, please contact jack@englandtouch.org.uk ...

A host of new dates for next year have been announced, keep up to date with all the latest tournament information by checking in on the England Touch Calendar regularly.Just announced:* Feb 25th, Manchester - 3rd annual comp (Mens, Womens and social mixed)* Mar 10th, Nice “ 1st tournament (mixed)* Mar 10th, Valencia “ 4th annual tournament (mixed)* Apr 21st, Vienna “ 5th annual ...

The first West Region Development Day, held today in Maidenhead, has been declared a huge success after 22 men and 17 women turned out from across the region.The next development day will be held in mid-January, more details to follow.http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/index.php/elite-squad/regional-franchises/west/ ...

What is the selection process for the regional teams?Each region is responsible for holding their own trials. The format may vary region to region. Dates for each region will be advertised in each regions page at www.englandtouch.org.uk.How many players will be in the regional teams?Regions are free to have whatever size squad the regional coaches see as appropriate. The squads ...

England Touch has announced a new format for developing Touch in England: the launch of an annual 2 day National Touch Tournament and the formation of 7 new regional franchises as part of it's player development pathway leading to National Squad selection.The tournament will show case the best players from each region and will be used as a basis for selection for the Opens and ...