The Basics
  • This sport's feature is its simplicity: -

    Touch is a unique, independent team sport played by both males and females and in mixed competition
    • Fun and easy to play
    • Enjoyed by both genders and in mixed competition
    • Caters for all age groups and shapes and sizes
    • Is a true community based sport
    • A safe sport with minimal contact
    • High participation at all ages
    • Caters for the beginner, social and elite skill levels
    • Clean popular image
    • Is fitness orientated
    • Offers a player pathway for the social and elite player
    • Local and international competition and events

Touch ... Your Sport for Life!

  • Touch has its own rules, referees, international administration and world class tournaments and events culminating in the Touch World Cup held every 4 years
  • The aim of the game is to score more touchdowns than your opposition

  • Touch Football is one of the fastest growing sports in Asia - a fun, dynamic 'catch & pass' sport that caters to all skill levels and abilities

  • Playing ages range from primary school juniors to the senior Masters category

  • Touch is essentially an amateur 'non-contact' sport and is seen as far safer than the traditional codes - Rugby League, Rugby Union, Australian Rules etc

  • Safety and injury are a major consideration for parents of young players, for many females and for a growing number of men, especially those past their physical fitness peak

  • The increase in sports injuries has been a significant reason for the rapid growth and development of Touch

  • If you want to know more about how you and friends can get involved in this dynamic sport contact the Asian Touch Federation

    Asian Federation