End of year message to our Members

23 Dec 2025 @ 13:30 UTC

The Federation of International Touch (FIT) would like to extend its deepest gratitude to our global community.

2025 has been a remarkable year for International Touch, characterized by record participation and high-level competition. Highlights from our international calendar included:

  • Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup: hosted in Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, it showcased the emerging youth talent from eight nations across the region.
  • The Atlantic Youth Touch Cup: Hosted by Ireland Touch at the wonderful University of Limerick, it was a showcase of incredible emerging talent and the continued expansion of the youth game with a record 45 teams.
  • European Seniors Touch Cup: Hosted by the Scottish Touch Association, the University of Stirling was a wonderful stage for the inaugural event celebrating the depth and growth of our Seniors divisions.
  • European Opens Touch Cup: A first for Italia Touch, the Calvisano venue showcased the strength and skill of the game across Men's, Women's, and Mixed divisions.
  • Record Participation: 2025 saw record-breaking numbers across regional surveys and events, signaling a bright future for our sport’s global footprint.

We have also been joined by new members from Argentina and French Polynesia and are in the process of affiliating several other nations in the coming weeks and months.

To our players, coaches, referees, and volunteers: thank you for your dedication and support throughout 2025. Your passion continues to drive our commitment to growing the sport and improving the experience for everyone involved.

Looking Ahead to 2026, we are excited to maintain this momentum with several milestone events already confirmed:

  • Asia Pacific Open’s Touch Cup: Australia, 23-26 April
  • European Touch Championships: Vichy, France, 21-25 July
  • European Youth Touch Championships: Coventry, England, 13-16 August
  • Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup: Utsunomiya, Japan, 7-10 October

FIT wishes you all a safe and restful festive season. We look forward to seeing you back on the field in 2026!

Kind regards and best wishes

Peter Topp, Chair, on behalf of the Federation of International Touch