European Touch Championships 2014 round up

England brought 9 playing teams and a referees team to this Euros, the biggest we have ever done. That in itself is a huge achievement for the ETA, thanks to everyone that's been involved in getting us here.

Coaches

Coach of the Tournament, Men's Open coach - Ben Smith

Referees

Most improved referee of the tournament - Aubrey Collins

Finals appointments:

Ian Syder (M40)

Matt Hobbs (M35)

Shelley Grace (WO)

Shane Hills (WO)

Nick Richardson (MO)

UpgradesLevel 3

Aubrey Collins

Gareth Hinds

Level 4

Uma Ramaswami

Nick Van de Rijt

Matt Hobbs

Ian Syder

Level 5

Shelly Grace

Nick Richardson

Shane Hills

 

Playing Squads

Our first ever Junior Team was entered this year, a great step forward in the development of the sport in England. 55 Touchdowns and won the pool round. Gained a SILVER MEDAL in a Final against Wales.

Top scorer - Ross Howard.

-- SENIOR CATEGORY WINNERS --

Men's 40.

Gained a SILVER MEDAL in a Final against Wales.

Top scorer - Jeff Bimson (12)

MVP - Damien Wood

Men's 35.

Quick Stat: Ran over Switzerland 14-1, beating their previous record set way back in 2004 (11-1 v Jersey).

Gaining a SILVER MEDAL in their Final against France

Top scorer - Bruce Kirby (15)

MVP - Bruce Kirby

Men's 30.

After coming 2nd in the M35 division, they played a 3 games series against Ireland's M30s. Coming away with a GOLD MEDAL.

Top scorer - Zhyane Nel (8)

MVP - Marcus Leong

Women's 27s.

Quick Stat: The team broke 2 records. Biggest win, with a 9-1 win over Wales. Then they broke it again with a 14-0 as they met Wales again.

Winning a GOLD MEDAL in their Final against France.

Top Scorer - Tanya Winson (11)

MVP - Lois Lau

Mixed 30.

Topped the group and gained a SILVER MEDAL against Scotland in their final.

Top scorer (7) Ollie Sills

MVP - Alice Watchorn

-- OPEN CATEGORY WINNERS --

Women's Open.

Quick Stat: The squad matched the record they set in 2012 with a win margin of 16 with their 18-2 victory over France.

GOLD MEDAL with a 6-3 win in their final against Wales.

Top scorer - Zan Hudson (14)

MVP - Marnie Wills.

Men's Open.

Quick Stat: 2 new records set by winger Sam Jones, as he scored 9 against Hungary taking the most Touchdowns scored in any European Championships crown from Jeano who's record was 7 set in 2010.

Sam also took another record of most touchdowns at a single Euros event - surpassing a record set in 2008 by 10 with 37!

GOLD MEDAL with a 9-7 win in their final against Wales.

Top Scorer - Sam Jones (37)

MVP - Sam Jones

More info - http://engmensopen.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1Mixed Open.

Quick Stat: Bettered their own Touchdown record set in 2012 on the back of their 21-1 win over Catalonia.

SILVER MEDAL winners in their final against Scotland.

Top scorer - John Hood (23)

MVP - Benita Lee

-- OVERALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS --