News - North-America

The Federation of International Touch (FIT) is the executive body for Touch globally and manages all aspects of the sport. One of the key areas of responsibilities for FIT is to improve the ongoing development of all female participants, including players, coaches, and referees; and another is to improve the ongoing development of all players at all stages of development. Introducing and developing Touch for children and youth is regarded by FIT as essential for the expansion and continuity of the sport.

The Federation of International Touch is pleased to release the fourth edition of the FIT Playing Rules, as a direct result of the hard work and dedication of the 2010 and 2012 PlayingRules Sub Committees.

Touch Football Australia is pleased to announce that Coffs Harbour, NSW, will host the prestigious 2015 Federation of International Touch (FIT) Touch World Cup.

The 2013 USA Touch Nationals will be held over the period 4-6th of October, and will also incorporate an invitational world club challenge component. The event will comprise Open Mens, Open Womens, Open Mixed, and O/35 Mens divisions, as well as hoping to conduct a Youth (Under 15) division; and will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Florida.

On behalf of FIT and its members, I announce with a very heavy heart the passing of Dennis Coffey, Secretary General of the Federation of International Touch.