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WHAT IS TOUCH?
Touch refers to games derived from rugby league in which players do not tackle in the traditional, highly physical way, but instead touch their opponents using their hands on any part of the body, clothing, or the ball.
The sport of Touch requires very little equipment, its easy to learn, and anyone can play whether you're 5 or 50. Touch's other unique factor is it's a family game. Kids, their parents and even grandparents can all participate in the same team!
As a result it is a popular game from the very social to the highly competitive.
There are mens, womens and mixed grades. Teams are made up of up to 14 players, and have 6 players on the field at one time, with the ability to sub on and off at will.
At Junior level, most teams entered in the Modules are school teams. However at Adult level unlike most sports, Touch has no formal Club structure for players to 'join'. There are Modules which are the weekly competitions which are all independently run under the umbrella of Touch North Harbour. Most of the competitive 'Clubs' hand pick there teams, while the majority of other more social teams are just a bunch of friends, or family that put there own team together.
Touch North Harbour are working on an Adult 'Learn to Play Programme' and a service to put teams together. Keep your eye on the 'Learn to Play' section below.
Alternatively players can have their details added to the 'Join A Team' table below. Teams looking for players can look at the table and contact individuals to join their team.
LEARN TO PLAY
"Touch Basix" beginner/refresher courses
There are three different Touch Basix courses:
Public Classes: 6 week blocks, one hour session per week, indoor venues.
In-School Classes: 1.5hr sessions at your school.
School Holiday Programmes: 3 day course.
Click here for more information and to register your interest.
Tiny Touch Pre-School Programme: 8 week blocks in term time.
Click here for more information and to register your CHILD.
"TOUCH SKILLS"
Aimed at students playing in upcoming season.
FREQ: one-off, or over 4-6 weeks
TIME: Afterschool, 1.5hrs
WHERE: School Field/Hall if raining
COST: 1-off, $5 per student; weekly, $3 per student per week (10min).
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"LUNCHTIME TOUCH FUN"
FREQ: once a week for four weeks
TIME: Lunchtimes
WHERE: School Field/Hall if raining
COST: $8 per child; $5 per sibling (10 min.)
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"HAVE A GO"
A one-off session for students to give Touch a go. Seperate girls sessions are encouraged too.
FREQ: One-off
TIME: Lunchtime
WHERE: School Field/Hall if raining
COST: $25 per 25 students
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"IN-CLASS TOUCH SKILLS"
Fun Touch skills & games for class sports programme.
FREQ: Determined by school
TIME: Class-time
WHERE: School Field/Hall if raining
COST: $50 per session neg.
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Below is a list of players/teams who have contacted us looking for a team/ looking for additional players for the 2012-2013 Season (the season for Juniors runs from September/October - December. The season for Seniors runs from October - February/March. Winter runs from May - August). To be added to this list, email
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including the information in the table headings below and giving authorisation to publish your contact details on this website.
Please also mention if Junior or Senior, and if Summer or Winter.
Key:
Module - name the competition(s) you'd prefer to play at (go to Module webpage to see locations and days played).
Junior/Senior - Junior = Year 1 to Year 13. Senior = Adult.
Summer/Winter = Summer Module or Winter Module.
Grade - for Juniors it means Year 1& 2, Year 3&4 etc, and Boys or Mixed. For Seniors, it means Womens, Mens, Mixed, Masters.
Day of Week - you'd prefer to play (if your not fussed on which Module).
Teams Looking for PLAYERS
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Team Name |
Module(s) | Grade(s) | Day(s) of Week |
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Male / Female |
Team Experience (Beg/Int/Adv) |
Players Looking for TEAMS
SENIORS, SUMMER
NOTE: Players with matching symbols next to their names wish to play in the same team.
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ENTER TEAM IN MODULE
Check out our Modules page of this website. There you will find a summary of Modules, the day/nights they play and their venue. Once you've determined day/night and venue, then find them in one of the tables (Adult, Secondary School, Intermediate School, Juniors) where you'll find links to Module websites, closing dates and contact details. Contact the Module Manager directly regarding entering.
Click here to go to the Modules page.
BECOME A TOUCH REFEREE
Would rather officiate a game than play?
Check out our Referee section of this website. There you will find an overview of Refereeing Touch within North Harbour, a link to Referee Courses, and a diagram of the pathway for Referees to follow.
Click here to go to the Referees page.
LEARN TO COACH
So you're hanging up your boots, or your kids have taken an interest in playing; then Coaching is the way to go!
Check out our Coaching section of this website. There you will find an overview of Coaching Touch within North Harbour, a link to Coaching Courses, and another link to some coaching resources you are welcome to use to get started.
Click here to go to the Coaching page.