News - Europe

The England Touch Association's recent 2013 National Championships saw the South East Taipans (Men's), the South East Sharks (Women's), and the Northern Monkeys (Masters) crowned as National Champions of their respective divisions.Well done to the Taipans and Sharks for successfully defending their titles, and congratulations to the Northern Monkeys, who won the inaugural Masters series 2-1 after a thrilling drop-off encounter in a nail-biting game 3 decider!The ETA would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who contributed to the organisation of the championships, Bolton School for providing a superb venue, the England Touch medical teams, and the referees. A successful tournament wouldn't have been possible without your contribution!

Wales Touch Association are pleased to announce that their inaugural National Championships will be held in April 2013. Six regions will compete in Mens, Womens and Mixed open categories.

The Federation of International Touch is pleased to announce the incorporation of Touch into this year's Barcelona Beach Festival; to be held over the period 14-15th June 2013 in Sitges/Vilanova i La Geltrú, a lovely village located on the spanish Costa Brava (only 25 minutes from the heart of Barcelona).

The upcoming England Touch Association's 2013 Touch Nationals will showcase the best of Touch from each region in England. ETA elite squad staff will also be present at the champiosnhips and will use the tournament as a basis for player selection to the Open, Senior and Masters squads for the forthcoming Home Nations tournament.

Italia Touch proudly presents "Alpago in Touch 2013" - on Saturday May 25th - a Mixed Open tournament for clubs; played in the Dolomiti mountains, close to the beach of Santa Croce Lake, in Puos d'Alpago near Belluno, Italy.