News - Europe

After much debate, and the highest class of triallist seen to date, England Touch Association is proud to announce their 2012 Nationals Squads.

The Federation of International Touch is pleased to announce the appoinment of their Board for the year going forward, following the 2011 annual General Meeting this week.

Due to popular demand, Manchester Chargers again ran their Annual (3rd) 'Invitational Touch Tournament'. It was the biggest and best yet, even if they do say so themselves! Teams travelled from as far away as Switzerland and Spain to be part of what they're calling 'The Biggest Club Touch Tournament in Europe", even the Manchester weather played on their side!The event tied in nicely for the newly created regional teams to have some good competition before heading towards the nationals in April. A Social Mixed competition ran along side the Men's and Women's comp too, so there was something for everyone!There was some great dynamic and skilful Touch on display in the men's, women's and mixed competitions and the numerous nail-biting drop-offs ramped up the excitement too!Thanks to the University of Huddersfield Physiotherapy department for being on hand and for your hard work and professionalism. All involved in the competition have commented on how invaluable your service were to both the players and the referees. We hope that you enjoyed the day and that it proved to be good experience for your students physiotherapy training.

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 2012 CISX Channel Islands' Championship will take place on 23rd & 24th June and Guernsey Touch would like to invite teams from across Europe to take part in what is always a great weekend of competitive touch as well as the usual off the field fun!