We are delighted to announce that David Bartlett has been confirmed as the Women's 27s Head Coach and John White has been appointed as Men's 35s Head Coach. As a result, a number of new players have been invited to the first National Squad Camp on 5/6 December.

David and John each bring International playing and coaching experience into the group and will be instrumental in furthering the ambitions of Scottish Touch's Senior sides. Their appointments add significant weight to the push for Scottish success in the Overall European Championships by bolstering the professionalism of our Senior sides.

In a further development, the Mixed Open coaching team has been supplemented with Jenn Wright's appointment as an Assistant Coach. Jenn brings with her years of playing knowledge, a calm head and extensive experience of high performance groups.

The following players have been invited to attend the National Squad Camp and should respond with their availability here - http://goo.gl/forms/IWvbDxHDL3

Gavin Byers (Male/Opens)

Phillip Clements (Male/Opens)

Ryan James (Male/Opens)

Gordon Kerr (Male/Seniors)

Peter Middleton (Male/Seniors)

John Dillon (Male/Seniors)

Fiona Mari (Female/Opens)

Ruth Cameron (Female/Seniors)

Jo Amis (Female/Seniors)

Kate Fleming (Female/Seniors)

Rebecca Drake (Female/Seniors)

Lynda Leslie (Female/Seniors)

The full Scottish Touch National Squad Coaching group is now as follows:

MEN'S OPEN

Head Coach - Monica Wallace

Assistant Coach - Ross Alexander

WOMEN'S OPEN

Head Coach - Edward Sanjuan

Assistant Coach - Mel Knott

MIXED OPEN

Head Coach - Robbie McKenzie

Assistant Coach - Colin Anderson

Assistant Coach - Jennifer Wright

SENIOR MIXED

Head Coach - Joseph McNamara

WOMEN'S 27S

Head Coach - David Bartlett

MEN'S 30S

Head Coach - Pending Player Selection Results

MEN'S 35S

Head Coach - John White

MEN'S 40S

Head Coach - Martin Macari

Assistant Coach - Neil Fraser