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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.

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Scottish Touch Annual Review 2019

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.

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STA AGM - 12th August 2020

1 Jul 2020 @ 16:30 BST

The Scottish Touch Association Annual AGM has been confirmed for Wednesday 12 August 2020, 1900hrs.

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Team Manager applications are open!

20 Jan 2020 @ 6:06 GMT

The National Squads are looking for Team Managers to support the squads on the road to Euros.

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Expressions of interest sought for new working groups

7 Jan 2020 @ 5:19 GMT

Scottish Touch need you!

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Scottish Touch Seeks Senior Mixed Coach

1 Dec 2019 @ 23:55 GMT

Applications are invited for the national Senior Mixed coach for the 2020 European Touch Championships.

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Mikey Short appointed as Head of Open Touch

10 Oct 2019 @ 10:10 BST

We talk to the newly appointed Head of Open Touch Mikey Short

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Scottish Touch Wins Funding Boost For Juniors

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.

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Appearance milestones for Scottish Touch superstars

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.

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Scottish Touch Volunteer Call

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.

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New Events Team

22 Mar 2019 @ 16:25 GMT

Scottish Touch have appointed a new team to co-ordinate our national events this year.

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Severe Weather Policy

1 May 2018 @ 21:00 BST

Scottish Touch have developed a severe weather policy for tournament organisers.

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Scotland selects National teams for 2018

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!

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STA AGM 12th August 2017

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

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Six Pack strike in Stirling

10 Jun 2017 @ 13:00 BST

Six Pack Touch win the second event of the Scottish Touch Series.

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Mixed Open rise in the Rankings

6 Jun 2017 @ 19:00 BST

Scotland's Mixed Open side is now 3rd in the World.

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Galaxy beat Six Pack in thrilling finale

15 May 2017 @ 13:00 BST

Galaxy win the first event in the Scottish Touch Series

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Martin Macari Passes Away

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.

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Scottish Touch Appoints Senior Touch Co-ordinators

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.

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Scottish Touch Response To TFS Statement

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.

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Seniors Touch National Squad Officer

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.

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Scottish Calendar announced for 2017

9 Oct 2016 @ 13:00 BST

Scotland will host two international competitions, and our domestic competitions have been scheduled.

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Simon Yarrow Memorial Cup

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.

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Scottish Touch seek Chief Executive Officer

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.

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New Membership scheme

23 May 2016 @ 10:00 BST

Another step forward in the development of our Sport in Scotland

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Scottish Touch AGM

19 May 2016 @ 11:00 BST

Scottish Touch holds its AGM on 28 May, 12:30 at Peffermill, Edinburgh.

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Notice of AGM

4 May 2016 @ 9:00 BST

Scottish Touch Association Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 28th May.

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Team Managers wanted

10 Apr 2016 @ 9:30 BST

Scottish Touch are recruiting Team Managers for the European Championships in Jersey.

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Scottish Touch Adopts Off Field Disciplinary Procedures

28 Mar 2016 @ 19:00 BST

Scotland lead the way in Europe

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Scottish Touch Awards Night

11 Feb 2016 @ 12:00 GMT

Tickets on Sale now, and Voting open

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National Squad gather near Glasgow

26 Jan 2016 @ 16:00 GMT

This weekend sees the first National Squad training weekend of 2016.

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Coaching Appointments and New Players added to the National Squad.

8 Oct 2015 @ 11:00 BST

Scottish Touch is excited to announce that the National Squad Coaching group has, today, been expanded.

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National Squad Invitation

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.

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National Squad Update

2 Oct 2015 @ 10:00 BST

The Road to Jersey starts for Scottish National Squad.

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National Coaches selected

3 Sep 2015 @ 14:00 BST

Coaches for the 2016 European Championships have been today announced by Scottish Touch.

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STA Appoints New National Squad Director

21 Jul 2015 @ 13:00 BST

Scottish Touch has appointed Martin Macari as National Squad Director.

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Euros Host Annouced

3 Jul 2015 @ 17:00 BST

Jersey have been selected to host the 2016 European Touch Championship.

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Scottish Touch Seeks New National Squad Director

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.

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Scottish Touch Series - Stirling

8 Jun 2015 @ 13:00 BST

Round up from Saturday's action

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Scottish Touch launch new online fixtures page.

30 May 2015 @ 19:30 BST

New for the 2015 season

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New direction for International Senior Touch

22 May 2015 @ 13:00 BST

Scottish Touch is delighted to announce the latest addition to the Volunteer Team.

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Touch World Cup

3 May 2015 @ 1:00 BST

Scotland placings at the Touch World Cup

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Notice of AGM

14 Mar 2015 @ 0:00 GMT

Saturday 4th April 2015, Edinburgh

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Scottish Touch Series Hosts

12 Feb 2015 @ 0:00 GMT

Request for Expressions of Interest

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New Central Touch Series introduced

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.

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Scottish Touch host Annual Awards Night

19 Jan 2015 @ 0:00 GMT

The inaugural Scottish Touch Awards Night took place in Edinburgh on Saturday.

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Scottish Touch Appoints Youth Coaching Team

7 Jan 2015 @ 8:00 GMT

National Youth Academy Director and National Youth Coach Named

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Squads Announced For Touch World Cup 2015

17 Dec 2014 @ 18:30 GMT

Scottish Touch has announced the teams to compete at the FIT World Cup in Coffs Harbour next year.

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Women's Squads announcement

12 Nov 2014 @ 10:00 GMT

Latest news on the 2015 Touch World Cup Squads

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Activity Mix

24 Oct 2014 @ 23:59 BST

Scottish Touch would like to thank Activity Mix for their support of our sport over the years.

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Scottish Touch Youth Coaching Opportunities

20 Oct 2014 @ 20:00 BST

Could you be part of the expanded Youth Touch set up?

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Strong Showing for Scotland at Touch European Championships.

29 Aug 2014 @ 0:00 BST

Mixed Division wins help Scotland finish second overall in Swansea

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Scotland win Yarrow Cup

17 Aug 2014 @ 0:00 BST

Scotland Mens 40's take home the Simon Yarrow Memorial Trophy for the first time

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Scotland Men's 40's Play For Yarrow Cup

7 Aug 2014 @ 8:01 BST

Yarrow Cup Opens Scottish Euros Quest for Silverware

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Scottish Under 18s Get Under Way at Euro's.

5 Aug 2014 @ 11:00 BST

First Scotland U18 Side Taps-Off at European Championships

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Scottish Touch signs up to Anti-Doping Rules

23 May 2014 @ 12:00 BST

Sport shows renewed commitment to keeping clean

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Scottish Referees selected for European Championships

16 May 2014 @ 9:00 BST

EFT have today confirmed appointments to ETC14 in Swansea.

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Scottish Touch Series - Edinburgh

14 May 2014 @ 12:00 BST

Six Pack win first STS event of the year

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Scottish Touch to take on the World

30 Apr 2014 @ 0:59 BST

Scottish Touch commit to World Cup 2015

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UPDATE: 2014 Event Schedule launched

4 Mar 2014 @ 10:02 GMT

Scottish Touch Series events now confirmed.

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Scottish Referees selected for Glasgow 2014

21 Feb 2014 @ 10:00 GMT

Congratulations James & Stephen!

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Scottish Touch Series - Tender Applications Open

12 Feb 2014 @ 10:00 GMT

Closing date for applications - 18th February

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Notice of AGM

29 Jan 2014 @ 12:00 GMT

Saturday 15th February 2014, 12.30pm, Aberdeen

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New Volunteers join Scottish Touch Marketing

9 Jan 2014 @ 22:00 GMT

Two Scottish Touch National players have joined the team of volunteers which help to keep Scottish Touch running.

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Join the Team of Scottish Touch Volunteers!

18 Nov 2013 @ 16:00 GMT

Scottish Touch begins recruitment drive

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In Memory of Dennis Coffey

14 Sep 2013 @ 15:00 BST

Touch pioneer passes away.

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National Training Squads announced

13 Sep 2013 @ 14:00 BST

Have you been selected? Check the article to find out!

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National Squad Coaches announced

30 Aug 2013 @ 13:00 BST

Coaches leading the Scottish Touch National squads to the 2014 European Championships in Swansea were announced earlier.

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Could you represent your Country?

24 Aug 2013 @ 13:00 BST

Scottish Touch are holding open trials on Sunday 8th September in Glasgow.

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Aberdeen triumph in Perth

18 Aug 2013 @ 11:00 BST

Aberdeen MO & WO teams win both National Titles.

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Six Pack crowned Champions

4 Aug 2013 @ 15:00 BST

Six Pack won the 2013 Scottish Touch Series title, with a dramatic drop off win against Meerkats.

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National Squad Coaching Opportunities

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.

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Decade for Edinburgh Autumn League

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.

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Meerkats win in Aberdeen!

9 Jul 2013 @ 1:00 BST

Meerkats won the second Leg of the Scottish Touch Series 2013.

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Victor wins Community Award

27 Jun 2013 @ 16:00 BST

Victor Francisco Suarez has won the Glasgow Evening Times Community Champion Award for Sport.

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Scottish Mixed Open - Home Nations Champions!

24 Jun 2013 @ 1:00 BST

Scottish National Squads competed at the Home Nations 2013 in Dublin this weekend.

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Scots decend on Dublin

20 Jun 2013 @ 13:00 BST

Seven Scottish Touch squads are heading to Dublin for the Home Nations 2013 tournament.

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Try Touch at one of Our Touch Taster Sessions

13 Jun 2013 @ 11:00 BST

Scottish Touch are working with Healthier Scotland, to introduce hundreds of Scots to Touch this summer.

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Ru inspires the Next Generation

6 Jun 2013 @ 13:00 BST

Ru Clements has been visiting schools as part of Winning Scotland Foundation's Champions in Schools Programme.

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FireGeckos win in Stirling

4 Jun 2013 @ 13:00 BST

FireGeckos won the first Leg of the Scottish Touch Series 2013.

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Touch Superleague Elite Player Sponsorship Programme

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.

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Cub Scouts get a taste of Touch

7 May 2013 @ 11:10 BST

Stirling Touch Club have been introducing touch to local Cub Scouts

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2013 Scottish Touch Series to Tap off in Stirling!

25 Apr 2013 @ 16:15 BST

The hosts of the Scottish Touch Series have been announced!

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National Championships 2013

15 Apr 2013 @ 17:45 BST

The date of the 2013 Scottish Touch National Championships has been announced!

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Training squads for the 2013 Home Nations

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.

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Successful Mixed Open Tour in Australia

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.

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Scotland National Squad trials

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?

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2013 National Squad Coaching Opportunites

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.

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STA pushes boundaries with High Performance Academy

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.

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Notice of Scottish Touch Association Annual General Meeting 2012

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.

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Edinburgh Open Produces Dead Heat Finish in STS

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.

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In memory of Jaymie Mart

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.

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Geckos Grab Glasgow Glory

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.

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Ice Cool Edinburgh and Aberdeen clinch Nationals

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.

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STA President to step down at AGM

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.

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Galaxy Scotland Sinks Superhands in Soggy Aberdeen STS

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.

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Scotland M35s to challenge for Yarrow Memorial Cup

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.

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‘Home-grown’ coaches a European first for Scottish Touch

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).

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European Referee Panel Announces Lucas Von Hoff Award

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.

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STA Nationals to be held in Falkirk

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.

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The Scottish Touch Series stage two in Aberdeen

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.

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Meerkats Win Stirling STS in Style

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.

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STA Seeking applications for Tour Manager 2012

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.

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Stirling Open Touch Tournament

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.

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Trends of the Game

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.

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European Championships 2012 - M35s Squad Announced

2 May 2012 @ 16:00 BST

Congratulations to the following players ...

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The 4th Edition of the Federation Playing Rules

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.

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STA Board Meetings 2012

18 Apr 2012 @ 18:00 BST

The first Scottish Touch Association Board meeting was held on the 16th February 2012.

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European Championships 2012 Playing Squads Announced

5 Apr 2012 @ 14:30 BST

Congratulations to the following players ...

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First single sex one day club tournament to be held in Glasgow

30 Mar 2012 @ 11:00 BST

Saturday 14th April sees the first single sex one day club tournament to be held in Glasgow.

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STA gains incorporated status

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.

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In memory of Simon Yarrow

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.

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Champions in Schools

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.

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Scottish Sports Association Associate Membership Approved

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.

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Scottish Training Squad Announced for the 2012 Euros

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.

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Nationals lit up by Flames and Northern Lights

6 Sep 2011 @ 12:00 BST

The Fifth and most competitive STA National Championships yet took place at Balgownie Sports Ground in Aberdeen.

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Scottish Touch Series - Stage 4 - Edinburgh

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.

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Open Trial for National Training Squad 2011/12 season

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.

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Head Coaches for 2012 announced

1 Sep 2011 @ 17:15 BST

Scottish Touch is delighted to confirm the appointment of the following Head Coaches for the 2012 season.

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Scotland reflect on the 2011 Touch World Cup

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.

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2012 Coaching opportunities

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.

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Notice of Scottish Touch Association Annual General Meeting 2011

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.

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2012 national squad selections starting soon...

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.

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Do you want to take Touch to new heights?

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.

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The Scottish National Squad Management Committee needs YOU!

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.

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Edinburgh Touch AGM

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.

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2011 Scottish Touch Series - stage 2

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.

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In memory of Lucas Von Hoff

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.

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Stirling Touch Tournament (STS) – 4th June

27 Apr 2011 @ 10:45 BST

Entries are now invited for the opening event in this year's Scottish Touch Series (STS).

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The Official Launch of "In 2 Touch"

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.

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ETS 2011 is here, 16 weeks of premium Touch this year!

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.

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Brewin Dolphin Touch Leagues 2011

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.

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Announcement of Scottish teams for the 2011 World Cup of Touch

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.

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Galaxy-Scotland are out of this world!

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.

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Calling for applications for Tour Manager for teams participating in the World Cup 2011

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.

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Calling for applications for National Team Managers for teams participating in the World Cup 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.

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Coaching Appointments Announced for the Scotland National Teams 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.

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Scotland calling for coach applications

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.

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Monsoon can't dampen the Scot's spirits

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.

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Tour off to a dashing start

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.

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Edinburgh Make it Four in a Row

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.

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Scottish Touch Series 2010

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.

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Touch World Cup 2011

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.

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Euros Success

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.

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National Development Plan

14 Jul 2010 @ 11:00 BST

Members unanimously approved the STA's National Development Plan for 2010-12.

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Scottish Touch Series 2009

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!

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