Another season draws to a close, and we say well done to all the teams that took part during the season and in the finals over the last two weeks.   9 grand finals were played on Thursday 1st March:

A Grade: S-Crew def. Soaks 10-4
B-Grade: Bulldogs A def. Original Touch Ups 8-7

C-Grade: Everlong Burners def. The Pugs 10-8
D-Grade: That's How We Roll def. Angove Touch Ups 6-5

E-Grade: Offsiders (Team 1) def. Sister Morphine 7-3
F-Grade: Pigs of Death def. The Might Grapes 7-6

G-Grade: AUTC Dragonflies def. Pirates Junior 7-6
H-Grade: Mitcham def. Bulldogs B 11-7

Junior: The Mixers def. Short Blacks 9-5

Best Player Awards went to:

A/B: Sam Clark (Soaks), Lara Scrimgeour (S-Crew)
C/D: David McIlwaine (Smashed Beagles), Alice Cooke (Tetley Teabags)
E/F: Patrick Manson (Offsiders), Natasha Hollitt (Sister Morphine)
G/H: Harrison Lyons (Bulldogs B), Georgia Donnelly (Pirates Junior)

AUTC would like to remind all players, coaches, officials and spectators of the responsibilities they have in maintaining the Touch Football Code of Conduct (see attached).  The Code of Conduct is in place to ensure that we can all enjoy our sport free from threat of harassment, violence, abuse or unsportsmanlike behaviour.  

Please remember that:

“The referee is the sole judge on matters of fact and is required to adjudicate on the rules of the game during play. The referee may impose any sanction necessary to control the match and in particular, award penalties for infringements against the rules.” (Rule 18.2: 7^th TFA Edition Rule Book)

 I’m sure we can all look forward to many more enjoyable nights of touch by keeping the games in perspective and maintaining the code of conduct.

 Sincerely

 Jo Waugh
AUTC President

A reminder that from round 4 onwards teams must be in uniform. For teams in e/f and g/h, that means matching shirts, for teams in a/b and c/d shirts must also be numbered. The penalty will be -1 touchdown for 1 person out of uniform, -2 touchdowns for 3 people out, -3 touchdowns for 5 or more people out. The junior div is exempt from this rule, but it is still strongly encouraged.

We have reversed - but revised - the rule for over aged men to count as women on the field, the rule has now been reinstated but it will apply only to men OVER 55.  The rule for under 13 boys remains as is.

Game times for the first two weeks are now available.  Good luck for the new season, games will be regraded after about round 3 if needed. 

Nominations for the upcoming season at Waite are now closed. 

All the divisions are full to the brim with no room for extra teams.  The one exception is we could squeeze in a junior team.  (kids 9-13ish for the junior grade)

The draw will be made available on this website by Thurs 20th October.

Nominations for season 11/12 are due tomorrow, THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER, so don't delay!!! 

Positions in the comp are filling quickly so don't miss out!

We've revised the season fees for the kids 4-aside competition, teams of primary school children in this division will now pay just $500!

Children/teenagers in the junior comp (full length, 6-aside) will pay $750 and the open divs are $970, unchanged from last year.

Love facebook?  Why not Like the new Waite Touch Football page to make sure you are kept up-to-date with all things Waite!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waite-Touch-Football/154502924631452

We also have a new sportingpulse web address that is easier to remember: you can now go to adelaideunitouch.sportingpulse.net to get all your Waite Touch information!

The website of the Adelaide University Touch Club remains unchanged, autouch.org.au

Waite Mixed Touch will resume on a Thursday night in Summer 2011-2012.  Dates are set for:

Rd 1 –  Rd 8: 27/10/11 – 15/12/11
Rd 9 – Rd 14:  12/1/12 – 16/2/12
Finals:  23/2/12 – 1/3/12

Updated details and a nomination form can now be found under the Competition Info link above. 

Closing date for nominations is Thursday 13 October 2011. 

Any queries please don't hesitate to contact Belinda on belinda@autouch.org.au

So it’s that time of the year again!
STATE CUP! 29th – 30th October!
 

Adelaide University Touch Association were the State Cup Champions in 2010 – want to help us back it up in 2011? Remember school carnival days? The fun and excitement?! Its as awesome as that!

If you played Waite 2010/2011 or for AUTC in the summer, autumn or winter season, you can play for us.

The AUTA State Cup Muster Day will be held on Sunday 11 September at 12pm at Park 10 (where we train).

Divisions include:

−        Junior mixed (Born after October 1, 1995)

−        Men’s Open (No age requirement)

−        Women’s Open (No age requirement)

−        Women’s 27s (Born 1984 or before)

−        Men’s 30s (Born 1981 or before)

−        Senior mixed (Born 1976 or before)

AUTA will be looking for coaches, tour managers, referees and selectors to help our campaign too.

Our excellent performance at last years State Cup was due to the marvelous hard work from our awesome coaches and dedicated officials. We can't forget the players either! So if you would love to help make our club great consider helping us in one of these positions!

Also, if you know anyone that would want to play or have a more official capacity, pass this on to them! the more the merrier!

 

For more information go here http://www.autouch.org.au/node/605

 

In 2010 AUTC Waite was the champion affiliate.  We want people to help us do it again.

This year there are 6 divisions: Senior Mixed (35 plus), Under 16 divisions, Men's Open, Men's 30s, Women's Open and Women's 27s. 

A player Muster Day will be held on September 11, 2011 at 12pm at Park 10. The Waite competition will again subsidise playing fees. AUTA is currently searching for coaches, referees, selector and tour managers to assist in preparing a competition winning squad. Fill in this form to express your interest.

If you would like to be included in the mailing list for information, or to make an enquiry, contact Darren.Jones@csiro.au

If you are interested in playing for the AUTA in the 2011 State Cup, please read on.

Please read on if you are interested in coaching an AUTA team at the 2011 State Cup.

Please read on if you wish to Referee on behalf of the AUTA.

If you are interested in being a Selector at the 2011 State Cup on behalf of the AUTA please read on.

If you are interested in taking on the role of Tour Manager or Assistant Tour Manager please read on.

The Waite affiliate is part of the Eastern Stingrays region who compete in the State League Competitions. They are looking for players for the upcoming mixed season.

Contact easternstingrays@gmail.com for more details.

If you want to keep playing in winter, why not consider joining one of the AUTC teams?  Men’s, women’s and mixed teams are entered in the City Touch Comp in the parklands on Greenhill Rd on Monday and Thursday nights.  All players, particularly younger players, will benefit from regular club training and a team coach.

Contact: enquiry@autouch.org.au