Player Registration
Team Registration
Local Competition
About
Team Registration and player registration information
Season Dates All competitions and divisions will be played on a Monday at Rushforth Park, SOUTH GRAFTON.
SENIORS
Round 1: Monday 16th September – Round 12: Monday 2nd December 2024 (12 rounds)
Semi-Final Monday 9th September and GRAND FINAL Monday 16th December 2024
JUNIORS
Trials/Pre-season Monday 16th and 23rd September
Round 1: Monday 14th October – Round 8: Monday 2nd December 2024 (8 rounds)
Semi-Final Monday 9th September and GRAND FINAL Monday 16th December 2024
Competitions
Under 7’s “League Stars”
Our local NRL Game Development Officer will run this program. Registrations are through https://www.playrugbyleague.com/league-stars/ and search for Grafton. The program is suitable for all abilities, focusing on practicing fundamental movement skills and having a blast with friends. The cost for 6 sessions: $79. Every League Stars participant will receive a cool pack! Programs include a drawstring bag, ball, ball pump, cape flag, cap and stickers
Monday 21st October – Monday 2nd December
The session will begin at 4:20pm (please assemble at the Rushforth Park grounds 4pm)
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The following Junior divisions require an ADULT (manager ie No adult = No play) to register a team through MySideline and then input emails of team-mates’ parents OR conduct a search for the team name on MySideline for players to register into that team.
U9’s mixed-gender competition
(any combination of girls and boys including all boys teams and all girls teams)
Competition eligibility – Must be turning 9 or under in 2024. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each participant will receive a red and blue playing t-shirt. Teams on the drawer listed as “home team” (LHS) wear the BLUE side, and teams listed as “away team” (RHS) wear the RED side.
The competition commences at 4:15 pm for a 2 x 15min halves duration and is 6-a-side (teams of 8), played on a half-size touch football field. Scored competition with ladder and finals series.
U11’s mixed-gender competition
(any combination of girls and boys including all-boys teams and all-girls teams)
Competition eligibility – Must be turning 11 or under in 2024. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each participant will receive a red and blue playing t-shirt. Teams on the drawer listed as “home team” (LHS) wear the BLUE side, and teams listed as “away team” (RHS) wear the RED side.
The competition commences at 5 pm for a 2 x 15min halves duration and is 5-a-side (teams of 8), played on a half-size touch football field. Scored competition with ladder and finals series.
U13’s mixed-gender competition
(any combination of girls and boys including all boys teams and all girls teams)
Competition eligibility – Must be turning 13 or under in 2024. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each participant will receive a red and blue playing t-shirt. Teams on the drawer listed as “home team” (LHS) wear the BLUE side, and teams listed as “away team” (RHS) wear the RED side.
The competition commences at 4:15 pm for a 2 x 18min halves duration and is 7-a-side (teams of 9) played on a full-size touch football field. Scored competition with ladder and finals series.
U15’s mixed-gender competition
(any combination of girls and boys including all boys teams and all girls teams)
Competition eligibility – Must be turning 15 or under in 2024. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each participant will receive a red and blue playing t-shirt. Teams on the drawer listed as “home team” (LHS) wear the BLUE side, and teams listed as “away team” (RHS) wear the RED side.
The competition commences at 5 pm for a 2 x 18min halves duration and is 6-a-side (teams of 9) played on a full-size touch football field. Scored competition with ladder and finals series.
* Children who are turning 15 in 2024 have the option of playing in the U15’s competition AND/OR the Senior competitions (Open Mixed) If they are experienced and physically capable of playing in an adult competition they MUST REQUEST permission by the committee. If they are new to the game and don’t feel physically capable, then the junior competition is the better option
** Any junior who believes they can play in an older age division can apply for permission from the committee before registering. Also, any junior who is a novice/beginner and feels they need to play in a younger division can apply for permission from the committee.
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Seniors: Each senior team is to nominate and provide a referee for our duty roster. This person must be in their team, or a non-player (i.e. can not be from another team as duties will clash). Accredited referees will be paid to officiate on a scale relevant to their qualified level. GTAI will conduct a Level 1 course for people to upskill. Novice teams unable to find a referee must contact GTAI to arrange an alternative agreement.
Open Mixed-gender competition
For mixed teams, a maximum of 4 males can be on the field.
Competition time slots 5:50pm / 6:40pm, 2 x 20-minute halves in duration.
Competition eligibility – Players should be turning 15 in 2024 to be eligible. Permission for younger players must be granted by the committee if the player meets certain criteria. Cost $125 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration)(active kids vouchers can be used if eligible).
Season 2 – 2024 By-Laws The By-Laws govern the running of the competitions. Please make yourselves aware of these laws which are available on our website.
- TEAM REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY 8th September
- Teams MUST also have a MINIMUM of SIX (6) PLAYERS REGISTERED by MONDAY 9th September to be included in the draw.
Please note that each senior team will have a refereeing duty EVERY week, meaning there will be 2 referees per game.
If your team can’t fulfill your duty requirements, you may be able to access the GTA referee pool. This pool will be available on a first come-first serve policy through liaison with the Referees Director Peter Lake (contact details will be provided to team managers at the team managers meeting). Refer to GTA by-laws for non-fulfillment consequences.
It is requested that all senior teams have at least 1-2 qualified referees, GTA will provide a Level 1 referee course close to the season commencement. Any members over 12 who would like to attain this qualification are encouraged to attend. To express interest in this course please email graftontouch@gmail.com
Referees with TFA qualifications will be paid per game at a rate commensurate with their accreditation level for both junior and senior games.
Playing Rules All of our competitions are conducted using the 8th Edition Touch Football Rules. Available on our website
SOCIAL MEDIA Our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/GraftonTouchAssociation
and Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/728358714262504
TO REGISTER A TEAM INTO OUR COMPETITIONS USE THE TABS ABOVE, OR GO BACK TO THE FRONT PAGE AND CLICK ON THE REGISTER YOUR TEAM LINK. ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR TEAM YOUR TEAM PLAYERS CAN THEN SEARCH FOR THAT TEAM AND REGISTER AS A PLAYER. THE PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Field Layouts
Our association will play at Rushforth Park Fields, South Grafton, NSW Postcode 2460
There is currently a total of 5 fields available.
Do you have to be fit to play Touch?
Nope, Touch Football at park level is a social sport. And there’s a reason it’s Australia’s largest social sport, with 700,000 people around the country taking part – everyone can play, no matter your age or size. It’s just about finding a social team that suits you.
What is Mixed Touch?
Many Touch Football clubs around the country offer ‘Mixed’ competitions, which means males and females can play in teams together. Depending on the age criteria set by the club, this means whole families (kids, parents, grandparents) can event play together. Even at the most elite end of the sport, there are Mixed as well as Men’s and Women’s divisions.
Insurance
FISHER PARK
Sports Injury Claims Procedure
- When injured, report your injury to your Association immediately and fill out the injury report form. (This must be done on the day/night) DOWNLOAD HERE
- Request a claim form within 30 days via Sportscover – www.sportscover.com or download via the TFA website www.touchfootball.com.au/claimform
- Ensure your team, local association and state are provided. Ensure the official report form is completed by your association. Please remember to complete all section to avoid delay
- Have your medical practitioner to fill in the appropriate statement and email all completed paperwork to sport@marsh.com
- Claim from your Private health insurer/Medicare, if applicable
- When treatment is complete please return all accounts.
Touch Football Australia manages changes to the policy to maintain currency with industry requirements. In addition, claims are managed so large increases related to increase claims are evened out across the scheme ensuring stability with insurance related costs for local associations.
To review the coverage available, we recommend all individuals to consider their personal circumstance and assess if additional external coverage is required outside of what is offered as part of membership to the affiliated structure of Touch Football Australia.
To view policy related information, please visit the ‘Insurance’ section of the Touch Football Australia website:
Wet Weather
For Wet Weather Updates please follow our Facebook page and/or Facebook group.
Decisions will be attempted to be made well in advance, however this is sometimes out of our control.
In the case of inclement weather, a post will be made on social media by 3:30pm on the day of your game, and the Clarence Valley Council field closures website page.
If fields are open, rain, hail or shine the games are ON. There is no need to make personal contact with anyone from the Association. If for any reason the games are cancelled but the grounds are open, then you will be notified accordingly.
Rules and Regulations
Referee
Duty Referee
Grafton Touch Association utilises a Duty Referee system.
All referees please report to the desk at least 15 minutes prior to your game. Some of you will be buddy refereeing which means we do not want 2 of you on the field at once, you must interchange. We will explain when you report, including any specific rules for our competition.
Referee Uniform
Please wear your own t-shirt and shorts as you will be supplied with a white referee shirt for your game. Please wear football boots or similar to referee in.
Remember your whistle and water bottle.
Roster
If your name is not on the roster for this week, you will definitely get a game the following week. We have done the roster based on first in, first served. If your name is not here it is because our coordinator did not receive your confirmation. If you’ve discovered you have a game that clashed with your referee duty please contact our coordinator ASAP.
NSWTA Event Referees
Any referees who are interested in attending NSWTA events such as Junior or Senior State Cup please let our coordinator know. We also have gala days leading up to this tournament that we need refs for. If you’re keen, it’s great money and will improve your refereeing skills.