Juniors

What is it?

Junior Touch games are being held by Thuringowa Touch Association at Greenwood Park. Divisions being hosted are Under 9's, Under 11's and Under 13's. There is also a junior Austouch Program for children aged 4-8. If we do not get enough nominations for each division we will combine them into Under 12 Mixed. We did this quite successfully last year. If your child is under 8 but has played Touch or any other football code before they are welcome to play in the competition rather than Austouch.

Children from the Junior Fixtures are selected to participate in our Thuringowa Representative sides which compete each year in Townsville at the NQ Junior Championships. The date of this years championship is not yet confirmed (Sept-Oct?).

How it Works?

Sessions run for an hour and commence at 6.30pm. Each week the children participate in a session that includes a warm up, a thinking challenge/skill game, and a game of Touch. You can nominate your child as a single player or ask to have them with a particular team if you know other children that are involved. If you nominate as a single child we will use the information of school and any friends names to place your child in a team. You can nominate a team if you have a group ready to run!

What it Costs and What You Get?

Junior fixtures costs $80. For these fees each child receives a Touch football, Austouch hat, Austouch water bottle and a Thuringowa Touch playing shirt. Children also receive a participation certificate and "great work" or "good sport" encouragement certificate, depending on their behaviour. Free cold cups and free sausage sizzles are also provided on advertised nights. There is no additional fees involved. We anticipate your child will receive all of their gear either at sign on or on their first night of attendance.
Plus they have fun!

When Does it Start?

The 2009 Juniors and AusTouch programme starts on Friday September 4th and runs every Friday night until December 4th.

To register your child, please see the Register Online page.