Community Sport Recovery Package
With community sport and recreation activities returning as COVID-19 restrictions ease, the NSW Government has announced a $27.3 million Community Sport Recovery Package to help the sector get back on its feet. The recovery package announced will ensure that organisations survive the crisis and will help get the millions of NSW residents back participating activities […]
MR. WILLIAMS JAMES ‘RAY’ VAWDON
A FATHER OF OUR SPORT It is with profound sadness that we advise that Ray Vawdon, the man who started it all has passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020, aged 86. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are conveyed to Shirley, Sharon, Russell, Nadia, and Tom. While Ray was a loving family man- he was […]
GAMES ARE ON!
A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER It is pleasing to be the bearer of good news. Excitingly the Acting Minister of Sport, Hon Geoff Lee has announced this morning on 2GB that ‘all’ community sport can now return from 1 July 2020. That is adults as well as juniors. To view the full interview, click here. […]
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
We are certainly excited by the Deputy Premier, John Barilaro announcement last week that “kids’ sport can resume across NSW from 1 July.” While this is undoubtedly a positive step for a full return to play for all our members, the following should be noted regarding the Government’s announcement: • This is age-restricted: “Community sports […]
Vale Lou Tompkins
On Behalf of the NSW Touch Association, would like to pass on our condolences and thoughts to the family of, Lou Tompkins one of the games true gentleman. Lou, unfortunately, passed away on Monday 1st June after a 20-year battle against cancer. Lou was NSWTA Graded Referee Number 79. Following his referee career, he was […]
After careful consideration and consultation between the New South Wales Touch Association (NSWTA) and Queensland Touch Football (QTF) along with the host venue and Coffs Harbour City Council, we can confirm the 2020 State of Origin will be postponed into the first half 2021. As previously advised, the NSWTA and QTF in collaboration with Coffs […]
NSWTA SUPPORTS THE COVIDSafe App. The NSWTA would like to inform the membership that they are in full support of the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe app, as part of the plan to have Australia in readiness for a return to community sport. The app has been launched by the Government as part of its plan to […]
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Firstly, can I say on behalf of the organisation that we hope that all within the NSW Touch Footballing Community are staying safe and at this time and adhering to the Public Health orders that are in place. By doing so, you are aiding in the efforts that will help […]
THE NEST
Technology is changing and we are moving with it. Touch Football Australia now has in place THE NEST. For the first time as a sport, The Nest will give our state the ability to talk to our accredited volunteers and target ongoing education opportunities to our membership. This system will let us streamline administrative processes […]
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER In Australia, we love our sport. We love it for all number of reasons; importantly, sport gives our communities a sense of connectivity and social interaction. Our game, Touch Football, provides this opportunity to connect and socialise better than most. It is a crucial element of why we play the […]
