About International Touch
The Federation of International Touch is the governing body for the sport of Touch.
Touch started in Australia in the early 1960s as a social game and a training and warm-up technique for rugby league. The first official Touch Tournament was held in Sydney in 1968 and then spread to New Zealand.
From there the game has expanded rapidly, initially in the South Pacific and more recently across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Today, in 2025, Touch is played in over 100 countries and the Federation of International Touch (FIT), founded in 1985, includes more than 70 affiliated member countries, known as National Touch Organisations (NTOs).
FIT is working closely with all members to ensure that our game achieves its immense potential around the globe.
The Federation has four objectives:
- To develop standardized, administrative systems, policies and procedures
- To build formal partnerships with relevant Member Associations to facilitate effective global Touch development activities
- To facilitate quality and sustainable events for Members worldwide
- To facilitate effective and frequent communications to, from and between Member Associations and other stakeholders