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NQ Senior Championships Return as Saints EOIs Open for 2026

Townsville Touch Football is calling for expressions of interest from players, coaches and referees for the 2026 senior representative season.
2 weeks ago

Experience and Emerging Talent Named for ANZAC Day Challenge

Some of Townsville’s most experienced and promising referees will take charge of this year’s ANZAC Day Challenge, with the TTRA naming a nine-person group that reflects both the strength of its senior ranks and the rise of its next generation.
5 weeks ago

Colliers Shield returns as 2026 season kicks off at Queens Park

The 2026 Colliers Shield season gets underway today at Queens Park, with a huge opening round from 3pm set to launch another year of rivalries, fresh storylines and top-level club touch football in Townsville.
Sunday 15 Mar, 2026
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Your feedback on the 2025 INTERSPORT Townsville Juniors season

Townsville Touch Football has opened a feedback survey for those involved in the 2025 INTERSPORT Townsville Juniors competition as part of its ongoing review and planning for future junior seasons.
Monday 9 Feb, 2026

Help shape what’s next for our Mixed & Over 30s competitions

Townsville Touch Football has opened a feedback survey for participants and supporters involved in the 2025 Mixed and Over 30s competitions, as part of its ongoing review and planning for future seasons.
Friday 30 Jan, 2026

Have your say on the future of the Colliers Shield

Were you involved in the 2025 Colliers Shield as a player, coach, team manager, referee, or club official and want to have your say on the competitions future?
Monday 19 Jan, 2026

End of an Era: Glen Wilson Concludes 35 Years at the Helm of Townsville Touch Football

Townsville Touch Football has marked the end of an era tonight, with long-serving President Glen Wilson stepping down from the role after thirty-five years of leadership.
Tuesday 28 Oct, 2025

Hall to Lead Townsville Touch Football Into a New Era

Townsville Touch Football has entered a new chapter tonight, with long-serving Technical Director Kerrod Hall elected as President of the Townsville Castle Hill Touch Association Inc. at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Tuesday 28 Oct, 2025

Touch Football Australia Release Updated Disciplinary Regulations

Touch Football Australia has today released its long-awaited updated to the Disciplinary Regulations for Touch Football.
Wednesday 15 Oct, 2025
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Your Whistle, Your Call – Become a Touch Footy Referee

If you’ve ever thought about picking up the whistle, there’s never been a better time to get started. Refereeing touch football is a fantastic way to stay involved in the game, build your confidence, keep fit, and contribute to the sport — all while getting paid for your time.
Thursday 14 Aug, 2025

Colliers Shield Ends, But Big Year Continues for Referees

As the 2025 Colliers Shield Grand Finals bring the winter season to a close, the Townsville Touch Referees Association has taken time to thank its referees for their outstanding efforts across the year so far.
Tuesday 5 Aug, 2025

Townsville’s Best Set to Officiate 2025 Colliers Shield Deciders

The Townsville Touch Referees Association has announced the appointments for the 2025 Colliers Shield grand finals, with some of the region’s most accomplished officials set to take charge of the biggest matches of the season.
Friday 1 Aug, 2025

Carey Selected in TFA's National Referee Squad

Townsville-based referee and TTRA member Lachlan Carey has been named in Touch Football Australia’s 2025/26 National Referee Squad, following a standout 12 months of officiating at state, national, and international levels.
Saturday 5 Jul, 2025

Blowing the Whistle on Change: New Referee Framework Set to Modernise the Game

Touch Football Australia (TFA) has unveiled a new Referee Education and Development Framework, marking the biggest overhaul to referee accreditation in more than 30 years.
Tuesday 8 Apr, 2025
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Townsville Saints Set to Take on NQ Defence in Inaugural ANZAC Day Challenge

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) is set to launch a brand-new pillar on the sport's calendar which will see the Townsville 'Saints' take on the North Queensland Defence Force Touch Association (NQDFTA) 'Crocs' in an annual touch football series.
Monday 24 Mar, 2025

Spiritual Home: Coffs Harbour Confirmed as Host for 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships

Touch Football Australia (TFA), in partnership with Strategic Sponsor Destination NSW and City of Coffs Harbour, has confirmed that the 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships (NYC) will be hosted at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour for the second consecutive year from Wednesday, 1 October to Saturday, 4 October.
Tuesday 18 Feb, 2025
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Become an Accredited Touch Football Referee in 2025!

Are you passionate about touch football? Whether you're looking to get involved in officiating for the first time or aiming to advance your refereeing skills, here's your chance!
Friday 14 Feb, 2025

2025 Social Touch Footy Season Starting Soon

The 2025 touch football season is just around the corner, so now's the time to dust off your boots, rally your mates, and hit the field for another incredible season with Townsville Touch Football!
Friday 14 Feb, 2025

TTF and TTRA Launch New Referee Development Programme

In a significant partnership, the Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. (TTRA) has teamed up with the Townsville Saints Representative Programme to introduce a brand-new development programme aimed at enhancing the skills and opportunities for touch football referees of all ages.
Friday 8 Nov, 2024

Who does ChatGPT think will win this year's Colliers Shield?

Townsville Touch Football's Queens Park is ready to host today's thrilling 2024 Colliers Shield Grand Finals, and in anticipation we gave ChatGPT a shot at predicting our 1st grade winners.
Saturday 3 Aug, 2024

Townsville Touch Referees Celebrate Excellence at 2024 Awards Dinner

The Townsville Touch Referees Association (TTRA) held its prestigious annual awards dinner tonight, recognising exceptional members who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and performance over the past season.
Friday 2 Aug, 2024

Grand Final Referees Announced

The Townsville Touch Referees Association has tonight named the thirty-three referees that will control the 2024 Colliers Shield Grand Finals.
Friday 2 Aug, 2024

Celebrate With Us at the 2024 TTRA Awards Night

The Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. (TTRA) invites all of our members to join us for the 2024 TTRA Awards Night.
Tuesday 16 Jul, 2024

The Final Countdown

The 2024 Colliers Shield ramps up towards an exciting finals series, with this Sunday serving as the last round of the regular season.
Friday 12 Jul, 2024

World Cup Beckons for Townsville Touch Footy Referees

Four of Townsville's top touch football referees have embarked on an exhilarating journey to Nottingham, England, to officiate the 2024 Federation of International Touch (FIT) World Cup.
Friday 12 Jul, 2024
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Michael Littlefield: Burdekin engineer to referee at Touch Football World Cup

Burdekin-based referee, Michael Littlefield, who's been using this year's Colliers Shield as his training ground for this month's FIT World Cup in Nottingham, England, has been featured in today's Townsville Bulletin!
Friday 5 Jul, 2024

Townsville Saints Set to Make History at 2024 Queensland Junior State Cup

Townsville's biggest ever contingent of junior touch footy players are on their way to Redlands, South East Queensland, poised to compete in the annual Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup from July 4th to 6th.
Wednesday 3 Jul, 2024

TTRA Referees Bulletin - April 2024

We’re now a full month into our 2024 season, so to help keep you up-to-date we’re issuing our first Referee Bulletin for the year!
Monday 22 Apr, 2024

Reminder: Negative Behaviour Won't Be Tolerated

Touch footy is a sport for all, and our referees deserve to enjoy their time behind the whistle too. If you're playing, coaching, or managing a team this season, any negative behaviour directed towards referees could see you excluded from the game.
Tuesday 12 Sep, 2023

Help Us Promote Mental Health Awareness With This Week's R U OK? Round

Townsville Junior Touch Football (TJT) is gearing up for its annual "R U OK? Round," a heartfelt initiative dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and encouraging open conversations about well-being.
Tuesday 12 Sep, 2023

Get the best seat in the house: Become a touch footy referee

Looking to see the game from a different angle? You can have the best seat in the house when you're a referee, so here's your opportunity!
Monday 31 Jul, 2023

Lifelong Dedication Recognised with Life Memberships for Hall, Salter

The years of commitment to the sport of touch football by two of Townsville’s most dedicated members has been recognised with the highest honour possible – the bestowment of Life Membership.
Sunday 30 Jul, 2023

Referees Ready for 2023 Colliers Shield Grand Finals

After nineteen weeks of touch football, the Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. has named its referees to officiate the 2023 Colliers Shield grand finals.
Friday 28 Jul, 2023

Colliers Shield Grand Finalists Ready and Raring to Go

Get ready for an epic showdown, because the 2023 Colliers Shield Grand Finals are set to rock Townsville this Saturday!
Tuesday 25 Jul, 2023

Join us for the 2023 Referees Awards Night

The 2023 Townsville Touch Referees Association's Annual Award Night is on again, and all referees are invited to join in on the celebration of another fantastic year of touch football!
Monday 17 Jul, 2023

Countdown to Glory: Colliers Shield Finals Series Begins this Sunday

Brace yourselves for an exhilarating touch football showdown as the highly anticipated Colliers Shield Finals Series is about to get underway!
Monday 10 Jul, 2023

An open letter to our touch football community

Townsville Touch Referees Association President, Kerrod Hall, has penned an open letter addressing the issue of negative behaviour towards referees.
Thursday 15 Jun, 2023

New Guidelines Regarding Negative Behaviour Now In Effect

The Townsville Touch Referees Association, supported by Townsville Touch Football, have today released new guidelines aimed at taking a tougher stance on negative behaviour directed towards its referees.
Thursday 15 Jun, 2023

Get Involved in Touch Football like Never Before: Referee Courses in March

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to get involved in touch football in 2023?
Monday 13 Feb, 2023

Discover the Excitement of Being a Touch Football Referee in 2023

Are you looking for a unique and rewarding way to get involved in touch football in 2023? Consider becoming a touch football referee!
Friday 10 Feb, 2023

Get Ready for the Return of Touch Footy in 2023: Season Kicks Off on March 5th

The wait is finally over for touch footballers across Townsville, as the new season is set to start on March 5th, 6th, and 7th.
Thursday 9 Feb, 2023

TTRA a Proud Supporter of the Sport Volunteer Coalition Action Plan

We are proud to announce that the Townsville Touch Referees Association is an official supporter of the Sport Volunteer Coalition Action Plan.
Tuesday 24 Jan, 2023
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2022 in Numbers

The past twelve months have been full of amazing successes for our members, and we want to share just a few of our stats with you as we round out another year of touch footy.
Thursday 29 Dec, 2022
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Merry Christmas from the TTRA

The Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. wishes all of our members a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
Friday 23 Dec, 2022
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2022 Junior Grand Finalists Decided

The finalists for the 2022 Townsville Junior Touch Football season have been decided, after several close fought semi-finals last week.
Wednesday 30 Nov, 2022
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Rockhampton to Host 2023 QLD Junior State Cup

Queensland Touch Football CEO Greg Denny announced today that the Queensland Touch Football’s 2023 Junior State Cup will be hosted at Cyril Connell Fields and Norbridge Park in Rockhampton, thanks to the support of Rockhampton Regional Council.
Wednesday 16 Nov, 2022
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Council Needs Your Input on Activating a Healthier Community

Townsville City Council would like to better understand how the community uses our parks and open spaces for physical activity, and where more activation could take place. They are inviting residents to provide feedback on their current activity level, challenges to being more physically active and opportunities for Council to consider that will encourage a healthier community.
Tuesday 8 Nov, 2022
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QLD Events to features on Kayo Sports Freebies

Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is excited to announce a new partnership with Touch Football Australia (TFA) that will see over 80 hours of QTF event content streamed exclusively live and free on Kayo Sports via TFA’s media rights agreement with the platform.
Thursday 3 Nov, 2022
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R U OK?

Today is R U OK? Day, and Townsville Junior Touch Football has dubbed this week's round of junior touch football as R U OK? Round, to help start the conversation that could change a life!
Thursday 8 Sep, 2022
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Chittleborough Announced as Receipient of 2022 Presidents Award

Up and coming referee Sam Chittleborough has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the TTRA's President's Award, the first time the award has been bestowed since 2012.
Saturday 6 Aug, 2022
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Touch Football Australia Releases Updated Referee Signals Videos

If you've ever wondered what signal to use for what decision, Touch Football Australia has your answer!
Wednesday 27 Jul, 2022
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Don't Miss Out on the 2022 Referee Awards Night

The Townsville Touch Referees Association's Annual Awards Night will be held on Friday August 5th, and all members are invited to attend.
Tuesday 26 Jul, 2022
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Reminder of Extreme Weather Guidelines

With the current weather situation affecting matches, Townsville Touch Football has issued the following reminder regarding it's Extreme Weather Guidelines.
Thursday 12 May, 2022
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QLD 18 Years State Championship Postponed due to Weather

The Queensland Secondary School Touch committee has made the tough decision to reschedule the 16-18 Years State Championship due to weather.
Wednesday 11 May, 2022
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Get Accredited In 2022! Level One Course Enrolments Now Open

There's no better time than now to start earning some extra cash, or start a new way to get fit, and refereeing touch footy is one of the best ways that you can do both!
Wednesday 9 Feb, 2022
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Merry Christmas from the Townsville Touch Referees Association

Season's Greetings from The Townsville Touch Football Management Committee!
Monday 20 Dec, 2021
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Fairley, Pierce Cap Off Stellar Season

Townsvile junior referees Ned Fairley and Hannah Pierce have capped off a stellar year of touch footy, named the Most Promising Junior Referees of 2021.
Monday 6 Dec, 2021
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Chittleborough Takes Home Volunteer Honour

Brothers Touch Club's Belinda Chittleborough has taken home this year's prestigeous Joanne Sale Award for Volunteer of the Year after her amazing dedication to her club and Townsville Junior Touch Football's competitions.
Monday 6 Dec, 2021
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Winners Are Grinners - 2021 Junior Season Results

The 2021 Townsville Junior Touch Football season came to a close last night as the winners of each age group were crowned.
Saturday 4 Dec, 2021
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2021 Summer Season Grand Finalists Announced

It's been a long year, but this week will see the 2021 Townsville Touch Football season come to a close, with the conclusion of the 2021 Summer Season.
Friday 3 Dec, 2021
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Pay Increase Approved for Officials From 2022

The Townsville Touch Referees Association is proud to announce that its Management Committee has approved an increase in match payments for its registered referees from the 2022 season onwards.
Wednesday 1 Dec, 2021
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Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc., (TTRA) in accordance with its Constitution, hereby gives formal written notice of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held Wednesday 15 December, 2021.
Tuesday 30 Nov, 2021
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2021 Grand Final Day Schedule

The full schedule for the 2021 Townsville Junior Touch Football Grand Final Day is now available.
Monday 29 Nov, 2021
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Nominees Announced for 2021 Joanne Sale Award for Volunteer of the Year

Townsville Junior Touch Football is proud to announce the nominees for this year's Joanne Sale Award for Volunteer of the Year.
Friday 26 Nov, 2021
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TTRA Makes Historic Agreement With Townsville Junior Touch Football

The Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. (TTRA) recently reached a historic agreement with Townsville Junior Touch Football (TJT) to take over the management of its competition's referees from the 2021 season onwards.
Wednesday 28 Jul, 2021
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Lockdown Ending, Touch Football to Resume

Townsville Touch Football can confirm that due to the three-day lockdown ending at 6PM Friday July 2, all touch football competitions will resume as scheduled.
Friday 2 Jul, 2021
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Lockdown Now in Effect, All Touch Football Suspended

Townsville Touch Football, on advice from the QLD Government, has temporarily suspended all touch football activities due to the current snap three-day lockdown now in effect.
Tuesday 29 Jun, 2021
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Calling All Referees

With several events being held in Townsville in the coming months, now's your chance to referee at representative levels without leaving town!
Monday 21 Jun, 2021
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2021 Referee Courses Now Open For Enrolment

There's never been a better time to become a touch footy referee, and with the start of the 2021 season fast approaching, now's your chance to get accredited!
Tuesday 23 Feb, 2021
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2021 Refeee Registrations Now Open

Membership registrations to the Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. (TTRA) for the 2021 year of touch football is now open.
Friday 22 Jan, 2021
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Townsville Referee Makes Her Mark in Nation's Capital

Townsville born-and-raised referee, Abi Muller, left a great impression on touch football in the nation's capital in 2020 while studying at the Australian National University, so much so that it made the Touch Football Australia News.
Wednesday 20 Jan, 2021
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New Management Committee Elected

The Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. is under new management, with the election of a new management committee at tonight's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Monday 30 Nov, 2020
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Notice of TTF & TJT Annual General Meetings

The Townsville Castle Hill Touch Association Incorporated (TCHTA Inc.), trading as Townsville Touch Football and Townsville Junior Touch Football, today gives notice of our Annual General Meeting's (AGM).
Thursday 19 Nov, 2020
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Notice of TTRA Annual General Meeting

The Townsville Touch Referees Association Incorporated today gives notice of our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Thursday 19 Nov, 2020
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Compulsory Pre-Match Check-In Process Introduced

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) has introduced a pre-match check-in process as part of the organisation's Return to Play Guidelines and COVID SAFE PLAN.
Friday 10 Jul, 2020
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Thompson's Touch Almanac

After 40 years of playing with his “hobby”, Touch historian Cary Thompson has finally published his work on his own web site.
Thursday 25 Jun, 2020
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QLD COVID-19 Industry Plan Approved

Queensland Touch Football (QTF) in collaboration with other State Sporting Organisations, submitted a COVID Safe Industry Plan to the Queensland Government, seeking approval for flexibility regarding the restrictions on behalf of all clubs and organisations within the sector including, where appropriate, allowing more participants than specified in the roadmap.
Thursday 4 Jun, 2020
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2020 Referee Update & Information Session

The Townsville Touch Referees Association will be holding a referee rules and information update session on Sunday 23 February, 2020, for all referees.
Thursday 13 Feb, 2020
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The Nest - Digital Accreditation & Training Platform

Touch Football Australia has recently released their new digital accreditation and learning management system "The Nest", and are encouraging all active referees to complete their profile to ensure their accreditation is recognised.
Thursday 6 Feb, 2020
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Townsville Touch Football Launches New Website, Digital Network

Townsville Touch Football has today officially launched its redesigned website, as part of a wider digital network for touch football websites.
Monday 27 Jan, 2020
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Touch Football Australia Releases 8th Edition Rules

Touch Football Australia has recently released the 8th edition of the playing rules of touch football, which are now being adopted in touch football competitions across the country.
Wednesday 1 Jan, 2020
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Merry Christmas from Townsville Touch Football

On behalf of all of us at Townsville Touch Football, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.
Sunday 15 Dec, 2019
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Referees Appointed for 2019 Grand Finals

Townsville Junior Touch Football is proud to announce the referees who will be controlling this Friday's Grand Final matches.
Wednesday 4 Dec, 2019
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Touch Football Australia Launches "The Nest"

Touch Football Australia has launched a new Learning Management System in partnership with etrainu called The Nest.
Sunday 1 Dec, 2019
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2020 Junior Season Dates Released

Already looking forward to next year's junior touch football season? Townsville Junior Touch Football has announced the start and finish dates for the 2020 year of touch football.
Thursday 28 Nov, 2019