News - Europe

Italia Touch was founded in 2007 and already boasts close to a 1000 players and supporters in Italy. There are around 22 full time teams and a host of social and park sides. Italian teams have participated in two European championships and one World Cup. Touch in Italy is a fast growing sport which has attracted the interest of old and young alike. Recent programs in schools all over Italy have led to a growth in the number of young players.

The European Federation of Touch (aka: Touch Europe) website has now gone 'live' - giving the european nations their own online portal for ll things Touch related in the region.

The FIT Board is reviewing a number of policies & procedures in coming weeks and we ask for your feedback on communications.

The 2011 Federation of International Touch World Cup has concluded in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Australia claiming the World Cup with wins in the Mens Open, Womens Open, Mixed Open, Mens 30's & Mens 35's. New Zealand claimed the Mens 40's & Senior Mixed; whilst England took the W30's.

The inaugural Federation of International Touch 2011 European Club Touch Championships (ECTC2011) will be conducted in Treviso, Italy during the period 23 — 25 September 2011. European Member countries are invited to encourage affiliated Clubs to participate in the tournament, with the objective to identify the inaugural 2011 European Champion Club Team in Mixed Open & Mens 35s divisions.