News - North-America

USA Touch is pleased to announce the 2012 US Touch Nationals in San Francisco, California! The objective of USA Touch is to continue to grow and spread this fantastic game — they had 17 teams at Disney in 2010 and are planning on the 2012 event to be even bigger!

The Federation of International Touch is pleased to announce the appoinment of their Board for the year going forward, following the 2011 annual General Meeting this week.

The USA Touch Executive Board announces it has completed drafting their new Constitution and By-Laws. The full document can be viewed, on request, by any registered Affiliate or member. More information on registering your club as an Affiliate will be coming shortly and registration is free to all clubs. The first AGM (Annual General meeting) will be held in Pleasanton, CA. on Friday, June 29th, 2012 (time and location TBA) after the days games. All Affiliated clubs have the right to send one representative to the meeting and have a voice in the ongoing management of the Association.USA Touch have also restructured and are in need of dedicated people willing to assume responsibilities in the organization.Help is needed in areas of:

The FIT Board is reviewing a number of policies & procedures in coming weeks and we ask for your feedback on communications.

The 2011 Federation of International Touch World Cup has concluded in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Australia claiming the World Cup with wins in the Mens Open, Womens Open, Mixed Open, Mens 30's & Mens 35's. New Zealand claimed the Mens 40's & Senior Mixed; whilst England took the W30's.