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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 12th October – Round 10: Monday 14th December 2026 [6 week break]. Round 11: Monday 1st February 2027

Semi-Final Monday 1st March and GRAND FINAL Monday 8th March 2027

JUNIORS

Pre-season training: possibly beginning Monday 17th August

Round 1 and 2: Monday, 14th and 21st September 2026

 – two-week school holidays – 

Round 3: Monday 12th October – Round 10: Monday 30th November 2026 (10 rounds)

Semi-Final Monday 7th December and GRAND FINAL Monday 14th December 2026

Competitions

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The following Junior divisions require an ADULT to register a team through MySideline (over 18 manager ie No adult = No play) 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 2026. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each NEW participant will receive a red and blue playing t-shirt. Teams on the draw listed as “home team” (LHS) wear the BLUE side, and teams listed as “away team” (RHS) wear the RED side. Those with shirts that still fit, will receive a pair of shorts instead. Players in their third year will receive a new Grafton Goannas cap.

The competition commences at 4:15 pm for a 2 x 17min 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 2026. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each NEW 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. Those with shirts that still fit will receive shorts instead. Players in their third year will receive a new Grafton Goannas cap.

The competition commences at 5 pm for a 2 x 17min 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 2026. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each NEW 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. Those with shirts that still fit will receive shorts instead. Players in their third year will receive a new Grafton Goannas cap.

The competition commences at 4:15 pm for a 2 x 17min 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 2026. Cost $110 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration) (active kids vouchers can be used). Each NEW 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. Those with shirts that still fit will receive shorts instead. Players in their third year will receive a new Grafton Goannas cap.

The competition commences at 5 pm for a 2 x 17min 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 2026 have the option of playing in the U15’s competition AND/OR the Senior competition. 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.

Girls have permission to play down one year (ie, a girl who is 10 in 2026 can play U9’s).

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 6 sessions are now FREE! League Stars participant packs are an additional cost.

Monday TBC October – TBC November

The session will begin at 4:20pm (please assemble at the Rushforth Park grounds 4pm)

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Seniors: Each senior team is encouraged to nominate a referee for our duty roster. 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. 

MIXED OPEN competition

Competition time slots  6pm / 6:50pm / 7:40pm, 2 x 20-minute halves in duration.

Competition eligibility – Players should be turning 15 in 2026 to be eligible. Permission for younger players must be granted by the committee if the player meets certain criteria.

Cost $140 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration)(active kids vouchers can be used if eligible).

Season 2 – 2026 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, 4th October
• Teams MUST also have a MINIMUM of SIX (6) PLAYERS REGISTERED by MONDAY, 5th October to be included in the draw.

Maximum of four (4) males on the field at any time

Grading will occur after a few short weeks. 

It is requested that all senior teams have at least 1-2 qualified referees; GTA will provide an “Affiliate Level” 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 competitions are conducted using the 8th Edition Touch Football Rules. Available on our website

SOCIAL MIXED competition

*NEW THIS YEAR!*

Perfect for fun, friends, older players and family who want a great game without the high pressure.

Altered rules: 

• moving up off tryline not required
• no scooping from acting half
• no pulling out of touch when defending
• 2-point female tries
• minimum age is high school
• 7-a-side (four males max on the field)
• same colour playing shirt, numbers preferable

Cost $140 per player (to be paid online at the time of player registration)(active kids vouchers can be used if eligible).

Competition time slots  6pm / 6:50pm / 7:40pm, 2 x 20-minute halves in duration.

SOCIAL MEDIA Our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/GraftonTouchAssociation

and Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/728358714262504

TO REGISTER A TEAM FOR 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 up to a total of 11 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 All-inclusive Touch?

This term highlights the core principle of the competition—that it is designed to be welcoming and accessible to all, without segregating based on team gender. It promotes a social and diverse environment where different team compositions can compete against each other. The emphasis is often on participation, fun, and community rather than on strict athletic parity between genders. This is particularly true for a sport like touch football, which is widely recognized as a “social sport.” The unique aspect of the competition is that it combines these categories into a single division, creating a more unique and integrated competition format.

Insurance

Sports Injury Claims Procedure

1. 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
2. Request a claim form within 30 days via Sportscover – www.sportscover.com or download via the TFA website www.touchfootball.com.au/claimform
3. 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
4. Have your medical practitioner to fill in the appropriate statement and email all completed paperwork to sport@marsh.com
5. Claim from your Private health insurer/Medicare, if applicable
6. 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:

https://touchfootball.com.au/tfa-insurance/

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.