Empowering Coaches Empowering Players
15 Feb 2021 @ 17:42 GMT
Scottish Touch is embarking on a complete overhaul of its coaching system, starting with an independent review.
15 Feb 2021 @ 17:42 GMT
Scottish Touch is embarking on a complete overhaul of its coaching system, starting with an independent review.
11 Aug 2020 @ 23:00 BST
Ahead of this evening's (12 August 2020) AGM, the STA Board has launched the organisations annual report for the 2019 season.
1 Jul 2020 @ 16:30 BST
The Scottish Touch Association Annual AGM has been confirmed for Wednesday 12 August 2020, 1900hrs.
20 Jan 2020 @ 6:06 GMT
The National Squads are looking for Team Managers to support the squads on the road to Euros.
7 Jan 2020 @ 5:19 GMT
Scottish Touch need you!
1 Dec 2019 @ 23:55 GMT
Applications are invited for the national Senior Mixed coach for the 2020 European Touch Championships.
10 Oct 2019 @ 10:10 BST
We talk to the newly appointed Head of Open Touch Mikey Short
17 Sep 2019 @ 22:00 BST
National Lottery have today awarded Scottish Touch a grant of £7,000 to plough into its Youth Academy programme.
24 Jun 2019 @ 23:00 BST
Three of Scotland’s Mixed Open World Cup squad heroes reached personal career milestones during their sensational bronze medal winning campaign in Malaysia.
4 Jun 2019 @ 20:01 BST
In order to support the needs of the Scottish Touch community, we’ll be introducing new roles over the next few months.
22 Mar 2019 @ 16:25 GMT
Scottish Touch have appointed a new team to co-ordinate our national events this year.
1 May 2018 @ 21:00 BST
Scottish Touch have developed a severe weather policy for tournament organisers.
15 Mar 2018 @ 22:00 GMT
Following a series of trials, Scottish Touch are delighted to announce the squads going forward to the European Championships taking place in Nottingham in July. Congratulations to all those selected!
7 Aug 2017 @ 8:00 BST
The Scottish Touch AGM will be held on Saturday 12th August at 13.10 at Peffermill Playing Fields, Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL
10 Jun 2017 @ 13:00 BST
Six Pack Touch win the second event of the Scottish Touch Series.
6 Jun 2017 @ 19:00 BST
Scotland's Mixed Open side is now 3rd in the World.
15 May 2017 @ 13:00 BST
Galaxy win the first event in the Scottish Touch Series
17 Feb 2017 @ 19:49 GMT
It is with huge sadness that Scottish Touch has learned today of the passing of Martin Macari after a long battle with cancer. He was 47.
31 Jan 2017 @ 10:45 GMT
Scottish Touch are delighted to announce the appointment of David Leslie and Sara Ebbett as joint Senior Touch Co-ordinators for national teams through the European Senior Touch Championships in Edinburgh to next year's European Championships in Nottingham.
12 Dec 2016 @ 22:10 GMT
Following the recent statement by Touch Football Singapore, Scottish Touch has received a number of enquiries from concerned members, especially participants in our youth squads and their parents.
3 Dec 2016 @ 15:30 GMT
Scottish Touch are recruiting a Seniors Touch National Squad Officer to co-ordinate the development of elite senior Touch for Scotland at international level.
9 Oct 2016 @ 13:00 BST
Scotland will host two international competitions, and our domestic competitions have been scheduled.
20 Jun 2016 @ 13:00 BST
When England take on Scotland in the M40 division on day 2 of the European Touch Championships in Jersey this year, there will be more to play for than just points and bragging rights.
29 May 2016 @ 9:00 BST
Following a unanimous vote at the 28 May 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Touch Association to create the post of Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Touch is now seeking to fill this exciting new post.
23 May 2016 @ 10:00 BST
Another step forward in the development of our Sport in Scotland
19 May 2016 @ 11:00 BST
Scottish Touch holds its AGM on 28 May, 12:30 at Peffermill, Edinburgh.
4 May 2016 @ 9:00 BST
Scottish Touch Association Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 28th May.
10 Apr 2016 @ 9:30 BST
Scottish Touch are recruiting Team Managers for the European Championships in Jersey.
28 Mar 2016 @ 19:00 BST
Scotland lead the way in Europe
11 Feb 2016 @ 12:00 GMT
Tickets on Sale now, and Voting open
26 Jan 2016 @ 16:00 GMT
This weekend sees the first National Squad training weekend of 2016.
8 Oct 2015 @ 11:00 BST
Scottish Touch is excited to announce that the National Squad Coaching group has, today, been expanded.
4 Oct 2015 @ 16:30 BST
This is the first step on the journey to representing Scotland at the European Championships in Jersey on 7-10 July 2016.
2 Oct 2015 @ 10:00 BST
The Road to Jersey starts for Scottish National Squad.
3 Sep 2015 @ 14:00 BST
Coaches for the 2016 European Championships have been today announced by Scottish Touch.
21 Jul 2015 @ 13:00 BST
Scottish Touch has appointed Martin Macari as National Squad Director.
3 Jul 2015 @ 17:00 BST
Jersey have been selected to host the 2016 European Touch Championship.
11 Jun 2015 @ 15:00 BST
Scottish Touch is looking to appoint a new National Squad Director following the resignation of David Bartlett from the position.
8 Jun 2015 @ 13:00 BST
Round up from Saturday's action
30 May 2015 @ 19:30 BST
New for the 2015 season
22 May 2015 @ 13:00 BST
Scottish Touch is delighted to announce the latest addition to the Volunteer Team.
3 May 2015 @ 1:00 BST
Scotland placings at the Touch World Cup
14 Mar 2015 @ 0:00 GMT
Saturday 4th April 2015, Edinburgh
12 Feb 2015 @ 0:00 GMT
Request for Expressions of Interest
30 Jan 2015 @ 8:00 GMT
An initiative to promote and develop the sport in Central Region is launched on 1st February, with the first match in the new Central Touch Series.
19 Jan 2015 @ 0:00 GMT
The inaugural Scottish Touch Awards Night took place in Edinburgh on Saturday.
7 Jan 2015 @ 8:00 GMT
National Youth Academy Director and National Youth Coach Named
17 Dec 2014 @ 18:30 GMT
Scottish Touch has announced the teams to compete at the FIT World Cup in Coffs Harbour next year.
12 Nov 2014 @ 10:00 GMT
Latest news on the 2015 Touch World Cup Squads
24 Oct 2014 @ 23:59 BST
Scottish Touch would like to thank Activity Mix for their support of our sport over the years.
20 Oct 2014 @ 20:00 BST
Could you be part of the expanded Youth Touch set up?
29 Aug 2014 @ 0:00 BST
Mixed Division wins help Scotland finish second overall in Swansea
17 Aug 2014 @ 0:00 BST
Scotland Mens 40's take home the Simon Yarrow Memorial Trophy for the first time
7 Aug 2014 @ 8:01 BST
Yarrow Cup Opens Scottish Euros Quest for Silverware
5 Aug 2014 @ 11:00 BST
First Scotland U18 Side Taps-Off at European Championships
23 May 2014 @ 12:00 BST
Sport shows renewed commitment to keeping clean
16 May 2014 @ 9:00 BST
EFT have today confirmed appointments to ETC14 in Swansea.
14 May 2014 @ 12:00 BST
Six Pack win first STS event of the year
30 Apr 2014 @ 0:59 BST
Scottish Touch commit to World Cup 2015
4 Mar 2014 @ 10:02 GMT
Scottish Touch Series events now confirmed.
21 Feb 2014 @ 10:00 GMT
Congratulations James & Stephen!
12 Feb 2014 @ 10:00 GMT
Closing date for applications - 18th February
29 Jan 2014 @ 12:00 GMT
Saturday 15th February 2014, 12.30pm, Aberdeen
9 Jan 2014 @ 22:00 GMT
Two Scottish Touch National players have joined the team of volunteers which help to keep Scottish Touch running.
18 Nov 2013 @ 16:00 GMT
Scottish Touch begins recruitment drive
14 Sep 2013 @ 15:00 BST
Touch pioneer passes away.
13 Sep 2013 @ 14:00 BST
Have you been selected? Check the article to find out!
30 Aug 2013 @ 13:00 BST
Coaches leading the Scottish Touch National squads to the 2014 European Championships in Swansea were announced earlier.
24 Aug 2013 @ 13:00 BST
Scottish Touch are holding open trials on Sunday 8th September in Glasgow.
18 Aug 2013 @ 11:00 BST
Aberdeen MO & WO teams win both National Titles.
4 Aug 2013 @ 15:00 BST
Six Pack won the 2013 Scottish Touch Series title, with a dramatic drop off win against Meerkats.
23 Jul 2013 @ 11:00 BST
Applications are invited for the positions of Coach to each of the Scotland Touch teams for the 2014 Euros.
11 Jul 2013 @ 1:00 BST
The 2013 Edinburgh Autumn League will be the 10th season it has run as a fundraising event for the STA.
9 Jul 2013 @ 1:00 BST
Meerkats won the second Leg of the Scottish Touch Series 2013.
27 Jun 2013 @ 16:00 BST
Victor Francisco Suarez has won the Glasgow Evening Times Community Champion Award for Sport.
24 Jun 2013 @ 1:00 BST
Scottish National Squads competed at the Home Nations 2013 in Dublin this weekend.
20 Jun 2013 @ 13:00 BST
Seven Scottish Touch squads are heading to Dublin for the Home Nations 2013 tournament.
13 Jun 2013 @ 11:00 BST
Scottish Touch are working with Healthier Scotland, to introduce hundreds of Scots to Touch this summer.
6 Jun 2013 @ 13:00 BST
Ru Clements has been visiting schools as part of Winning Scotland Foundation's Champions in Schools Programme.
4 Jun 2013 @ 13:00 BST
FireGeckos won the first Leg of the Scottish Touch Series 2013.
22 May 2013 @ 12:00 BST
Touch Superleague are delighted the announce this year's beneficiaries under the inaugural Touch Superleague Elite Player Sponsorship Programme.
7 May 2013 @ 11:10 BST
Stirling Touch Club have been introducing touch to local Cub Scouts
25 Apr 2013 @ 16:15 BST
The hosts of the Scottish Touch Series have been announced!
15 Apr 2013 @ 17:45 BST
The date of the 2013 Scottish Touch National Championships has been announced!
3 Apr 2013 @ 10:30 BST
Scottish Touch is proud to announce the training squads for the 2013 Home Nations, following the National Trials held over the Easter weekend. We will be sending seven teams to the Home Nations that we will be held in Dublin on June 21st and 22nd June.
16 Mar 2013 @ 15:15 GMT
Scottish Touch's touring MXO team have become the first European side to win a competitive match against an Australian side.
2 Mar 2013 @ 10:00 GMT
Would you like to be involved in the Scotland Touch teams for 2013? Fancy joining one of the European Championship winning Open squads? Or perhaps getting involved with some of the new Masters sides such as Masters Mixed or Over 27s Women?
8 Feb 2013 @ 17:00 GMT
Applications are invited for the positions of Coach to each of the Scotland Touch teams for the 2013 Home Nations in Dublin. The Home Nations is a good opportunity to introduce fresh talent to our squads.
23 Nov 2012 @ 16:00 GMT
The STA High Performance Academy is a brand new initiative that will cater for 16 talented athletes, pushing them to new levels of Touch performance. Every season from 2013 onwards, eight men and eight women will be brought together to work on skills, fitness, agility, mental strength, tactics, strategy, analysis, game sense and teamwork along with many other aspects of the game of Touch.
20 Oct 2012 @ 11:00 BST
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Touch Association will be held at 12 noon on Sunday 2 December 2012 at Inverleith Rugby Club, Edinburgh.
8 Oct 2012 @ 11:00 BST
The 2012 Scottish Touch Series was brought to a close in a day of high drama which saw Galaxy Scotland and Superhands finish top of the standing with the same points score.
20 Sep 2012 @ 11:00 BST
The STA would like to pay tribute to national squad nutrition advisor Jaymie Mart, who died on Friday 14 September, and offer our condolences to her family.
30 Aug 2012 @ 9:30 BST
Glasgow's finest Touch team triumphed in the third Scottish Touch Series event on home soil at Kelvinside Academy pitches on 26 August.
13 Aug 2012 @ 11:00 BST
Aberdeen Northern Lights cemented their place as the dominant force in ladies touch at the STA's 6th National Championships in Falkirk.
30 Jul 2012 @ 11:00 BST
After 5 years as President, Peter Faassen de Heer is standing down at the STA's Annual General Meeting in September. Peter has been at the helm of the organisation through a period of change culminating in the STA's incorporation earlier this year.
12 Jul 2012 @ 11:00 BST
The second Scottish Touch Series (STS) event saw Galaxy Scotland triumphing in extremely wet conditions at Woodside, the home of touch in Aberdeen.
4 Jul 2012 @ 13:00 BST
As well as a European title, Scotland's Mens 35 squad will also have another piece of silverware to play for at the European Championships in Italy this September.
29 Jun 2012 @ 17:00 BST
Scottish Touch is leading the way in Europe in coach education. The STA has just delivered Europe’s first ‘home-grown’ FIT-accredited coaching course, with 10 coaches from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling receiving their Level One qualifications last weekend (June 23 and 24).
29 Jun 2012 @ 16:00 BST
As a lasting legacy to the contribution Lucas Von Hoff made to the sport of Touch, the European Referee Panel has announced an award to commemorate his memory and recognise outstanding contribution to referee development in Europe.
22 Jun 2012 @ 11:00 BST
The STA has announced today that the 2012 Scottish National Championships will be held at Falkirk Rugby Club on 4 August. Regional squads from across Scotland will battle each other for the national title.
10 Jun 2012 @ 16:00 BST
The Scottish Touch Series moves to Aberdeen with the next 1 day tournament in this Series taking place on 7th July at Woodside, home of Aberdeenshire RFC and Aberdeenshire Leopards TRC.
6 Jun 2012 @ 11:00 BST
The first Scottish Touch Series event of 2012 started in its now traditional setting of Stirling. 16 teams converged to do battle under sunny skies for the Stirling Open Tournament and valuable points towards the STS title, currently held by Geckos.
21 May 2012 @ 11:00 BST
The Scottish Touch Association is seeking applications from individuals interested in the Tour Manager position with the Scottish teams for the 2012 European Championships in Treviso, Italy from 10-17 September 2012.
12 May 2012 @ 18:00 BST
Now into it's 6th successive year, the Stirling Open Touch Tournament just get's bigger and better! On Saturday 2nd June you can once again experience the same mix of top level competitive Touch, alongside the fun social side, with teams competing from all over the country.
3 May 2012 @ 16:00 BST
This summer the STA will be hosting ‘Trends of the Game’, a series of free workshops for players, coaches and administrators of all levels.
2 May 2012 @ 16:00 BST
Congratulations to the following players ...
30 Apr 2012 @ 13:00 BST
The 4th Edition of the Federation Playing Rules has now been released. Implementation of this edition will occur as from 1st July 2012 and at all subsequent international events.
18 Apr 2012 @ 18:00 BST
The first Scottish Touch Association Board meeting was held on the 16th February 2012.
5 Apr 2012 @ 14:30 BST
Congratulations to the following players ...
30 Mar 2012 @ 11:00 BST
Saturday 14th April sees the first single sex one day club tournament to be held in Glasgow.
20 Mar 2012 @ 10:00 GMT
The STA has today become the Scottish Touch Association Ltd. As a limited by guarantee company, the STA has taken another huge step forward in legitimising the sport of Touch and the STA as its national governing body.
8 Dec 2011 @ 22:30 GMT
It is with great sadness and deep shock that the STA announces the death of Simon Yarrow. Simon took his own life on Tuesday morning, 6 December 2011 after fighting depression for a number of months.
4 Nov 2011 @ 10:00 GMT
Scottish Touch players Mikey Short (Mens Open) and Ru Clements (Womens Open) will soon be taking part in Champions in Schools.
3 Oct 2011 @ 10:00 BST
At the Scottish Sports Association (SSA) AGM on 20 September 2011, STA Vice President Gordon McEwen accepted the offer of Associate Membership into the SSA. The SSA brings Scottish sports governing bodies and recreation organisations together in a powerful group which strives to make sure that sports policies work in practice.
22 Sep 2011 @ 10:00 BST
We are pleased to announce that the following six training squads have been selected for the Euros in Italy 2012.
6 Sep 2011 @ 12:00 BST
The Fifth and most competitive STA National Championships yet took place at Balgownie Sports Ground in Aberdeen.
6 Sep 2011 @ 11:00 BST
After 3 tournaments in the Scottish Touch Series, it is very tight at the top of the table and is a three horse race between Gecko's, Meerkats and Wallace Monumental's who are 1st,2nd,3rd respectively.
1 Sep 2011 @ 17:30 BST
The STA will be holding an open trial for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the National Training Squad for the 2011/12 season.
1 Sep 2011 @ 17:15 BST
Scottish Touch is delighted to confirm the appointment of the following Head Coaches for the 2012 season.
29 Aug 2011 @ 13:00 BST
Scottish teams were competitive on home soil in the seventh Touch World Cup, which took place at Peffermill Playing Fields in Edinburgh. Although the tournament was dominated by Australia, who claimed five of the seven divisions at the event, Scottish squads performed better than in previous years and competed well in all divisions.
22 Aug 2011 @ 19:00 BST
Applications are invited for the positions of Head Coach to each of the Scotland Touch teams for the 2012 Euros. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved with the sport at the highest level, and to contribute to the development and success of the Scotland squad.
22 Aug 2011 @ 11:00 BST
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Touch Association will be held at lunchtime (exact time tbc) on Saturday 3 September 2011, in the pavilion at Balgownie Sports Ground, Aberdeen.
22 Aug 2011 @ 10:00 BST
Selections for the Scottish Touch training squad for the 2012 European Championships will be taking place at the end of September. All Touch players are invited to put themselves forward for selection to the squad.
22 Aug 2011 @ 9:30 BST
Want to give something back to the game you love?
The STA is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and will be hosts of the 2011 Touch World Cup in 2011. We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified, enthusiastic volunteers for a number of key posts.
11 Aug 2011 @ 11:00 BST
The NSMC (National Squad Management Committee) is the organising committee for the Scottish National Touch Squad, which contains men's, women's and mixed Touch teams.
27 Jul 2011 @ 10:00 BST
The confirmed date for the Edinburgh Touch AGM is Monday 15 August 2011 . This will take place in Hamiltons from 9pm following ETS.
18 Jul 2011 @ 10:00 BST
As many players and referees are returning from International World Cup duty the second event in the 2011 Scottish Touch Series is here, this month we visit the Woodside Sports Complex in Aberdeen.
13 Jun 2011 @ 12:00 BST
It is with deep sadness and regret that the Scottish Touch Association has to announce that Lucas Von Hoff passed away in London late Saturday morning.
27 Apr 2011 @ 10:45 BST
Entries are now invited for the opening event in this year's Scottish Touch Series (STS).
16 Feb 2011 @ 10:00 GMT
Scotland's Corporate and Social Touch for the Masses
"In 2 Touch" is setting up corporate social leagues in the main Touch hubs across Scotland. This year we will be focusing on Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.
16 Feb 2011 @ 9:00 GMT
We are ready for another season of top quality Touch and we hope you are too!
This is a big year for Touch in Scotland as Edinburgh will be hosting the Touch World Cup during late June.
16 Feb 2011 @ 8:45 GMT
Wednesday 27 April – Wednesday 13 July 2011 (+ Thursdays depending on team entries) - provisional dates for this year. We hope that you will be joining us for what will be another great season.
10 Feb 2011 @ 13:00 GMT
We are pleased to announce that the following seven teams will be representing Scotland at the upcoming World Cup being hosted in Edinburgh this June.
4 Feb 2011 @ 12:30 GMT
The 2011 Touch season got off to a chilly, but spectacular start last Saturday on Aberdeen Sports Village’s impressive indoor pitches.
24 Jan 2011 @ 10:15 GMT
The Scottish Touch Association is seeking applications from individuals interested in a Tour Manager position with the Scottish teams for the 2011 World Cup in Edinburgh from 22-26 June 2011.
24 Jan 2011 @ 10:00 GMT
The Scottish Touch Association is seeking applications from individuals interested in a Team Manager position with one of the Scotland teams for the 2011 World Cup in Edinburgh from 22-26 June 2011.
17 Jan 2011 @ 10:00 GMT
We are delighted to confirm the coaching appointments for the Scotland National Teams participating in the 2011 Touch World Cup.
27 Dec 2010 @ 17:30 GMT
Scottish Touch is calling for applications for people wanting to take up Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions with Scotland’s national teams for the 2011 season including the World Cup.
29 Nov 2010 @ 11:00 GMT
This exciting weekend brought a host of "firsts" for the travelling Scots. Along with new experiences it created a connection with Singapore Touch that will hopefully be rekindled next year at the Touch World Cup.
27 Nov 2010 @ 16:35 GMT
With delayed flights out of Edinburgh and Aberdeen, it was too close to call if any of the Scots would make it to London Heathrow on time for our 9.10pm departure for Singapore on Friday night.
16 Sep 2010 @ 11:00 BST
Edinburgh retained their status as National Champions in both the Mens and Womens leagues with both sides remaining undefeated for a fourth year running.
14 Sep 2010 @ 11:00 BST
The series concluded at the Edinburgh Open on 11th September, where once again a strong field of teams gathered to contest the final Scottish event of the season.
20 Aug 2010 @ 11:00 BST
Find out more about the tournament which will be held in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh from Wednesday 22nd June to Sunday 26th June 2011.
7 Aug 2010 @ 11:00 BST
Scotland's touch players are again the toast of Europe after winning the Men's Open title at last month's European Championships.
14 Jul 2010 @ 11:00 BST
Members unanimously approved the STA's National Development Plan for 2010-12.
3 Feb 2010 @ 10:00 GMT
Apologies for delay in sharing the news, but if you didn't already know - the Scottish Touch Series Champions 2009 were Meerkats!