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After the recent England Touch AGM, the committee and operational board members for the 2013/14 season are as follows. We would like to thank those who've left us for their hard work and welcome all the new volunteers to their role.These are exciting times for Touch in England and with a committed and driven team at the helm, we're looking forward to taking the next steps in de ...

Following a nomination process and announced at the ETA AGM at the beginning of November the dates and venues for the combined National and Challenge Touch Series have been set. As previously communicated the newly combined competition will have the following benefits; Free up 4 weekends in the already busy Touch calendar Bring together the 2 events, allowing economies o ...

Wild and windy, with flying gazebos, flying touches and flying scores, the Bonfire tournament on Saturday, once again, ended the touch year with a bang for us at Oxford. Despite the storm of the century (?!) last week, we are grateful that 11 visiting teams weren't put off. It was great to see so many old friends and the tournament newcomers, travelling from all over the UK, Sc ...

Play started at 9:50 at the National Touch Series (NTS) and Challenge Touch Series (CTS) Finals 2013, but the Elite 8 kicked proceedings off at 10:25 on Pitch 1. The Elite 8 are made up of the top half of the NTS league, the Super 8 holding the rest of the teams.The tournament has four pools that play over four pitches, but we would be focusing on pitches 1 and 2 that were hold ...

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.   ...