PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE BEFORE YOU REGISTER!

WINTER FAST 4’s/SLOW 4’s REGOS OPEN NOW

2026 S2 SUMMER COMPETITION INFORMATION COMING SOON

About our Senior Social Competitions

Newcastle City Touch Association proudly runs two Senior Competitions each year:

• S1 Autumn Competition: March – June

• Winter FAST 4’s: July-September

• S2 Summer Competition: October – February

Save the Date – Exciting things coming to Newcastle City Touch!

There’s plenty happening at Newcastle City Touch over the coming months, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Winter FAST 4’s/SLOW 4’s – Registrations Open Now

Looking for a fun way to stay active before the Summer season kicks off? Our Winter FAST 4’s competition is HERE!

Starting Monday 27 July and Thursday 30th July, this exciting new format is designed to keep players active, build fitness, and have some fun before our Summer competitions begin.

What’s Included:

• 4-a-side touch football
• Smaller fields
• 25-minute touchdown-turnaround games
• Game times 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm
• Enter a team, mens, womens or mixed
• Two divisions to choose from:
  • ⚡ FAST 4’s – quick, high-energy touch
  • 🐢 SLOW 4’s – a more social, relaxed format
• Monday and Thursday night competitions
• 12 rounds over 6 weeks
• Finals series included

FAST 4’s/SLOW 4’s Competition Dates:

Team and Registration Information:

• Teams must have a minimum of 6 registered players
• We have a number of players who have already expressed interest in joining a team, so if you need extra players, please reach out and we can help connect you with others looking to play.
• Team Registration Fee: $200
  Payable by team managers when registering the team- see links at the bottom of the page
• Regos close Friday 24th July
• The more players who register in your team, the lower the cost will be for everyone!

All players must also regsiter into their team via the team rego link. Players will only need to pay their annual TFA and NSW Touch fees when registering individually if this is their first registration since 1 July 2026. These fees provide affiliation and insurance coverage through to 30 June 2027, meaning players will benefit from reduced registration costs when joining our upcoming Summer competitions .

Finals Format:

• Top 4 teams qualify
• Semi-finals and Grand Final played on the same night:
  • 1 v 4
  • 2 v 3
  • Winners progress to the Grand Final

Age Requirements:

Players must turn 14 years of age in 2026.
Exceptions may be considered with committee approval.

Whether you’re looking to keep fit, get some extra touches in, or just enjoy a social run around with friends, this competition is for you.

Summer Competitions 2026/27

Our Summer Competitions will kick off from Monday 12 October and run through until February.

This season we are shifting from the Spring competition back to a true Summer competition. The change ensures players can complete their Winter sporting commitments before returning to touch football, while also taking advantage of the warmer weather and longer daylight hours that make for perfect Summer evenings at the fields.

We’re introducing new divisions and participation opportunities to cater for everyone, including:

• Corporate Competition
• Elite Mixed Competition
• Family Competition
• All Abilities Program
• Men’s, Women’s and Mixed divisions across A–D Grades

Whether you’re looking for a social game with friends, a family-friendly competition, a workplace team, or high-level representative preparation, there will be a place for you at Newcastle City Touch.

More information, competition details and registration links will be released soon.

For now, lock the dates in your calendar, start organising your teams, and get excited for another huge season of touch football at Newcastle City Touch!

2026/2027 Summer Senior Competition UPDATE IN PROGRESS- Please return soon

Begin Monday 12th October

Registrations OPEN SOON!

Competition Nights and Divisions

• Monday Nights

  • Men’s and Women’s Senior Divisions

  • Game times: 6:30pm, 7:05pm, 7:40pm

• Thursday Nights

  • Mixed Senior Competition

  • Game times: 6:30pm, 7:05pm, 7:40pm

Season Format

• The Summer season includes 12 regular rounds maximum (minimum 10 to account for 2 wash outs). If multiple washouts occur, we will aim to schedule double headers to ensure all games are completed within the season timeframe.

• Followed by Semi Finals and Grand Finals.

• Game format: 30-minute touchdown-turnaround matches.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Touch the same as Tag?

No – there’s no “tag” in Touch Football!
Touch is a minimal-contact sport where a defender stops play by touching the ball-carrier, not by removing a tag.
Unlike tag, no special shorts or equipment are needed to play.

Do I need to be fit to play Touch?

Not at all!
Touch Football at the park level is a social sport. That’s why it’s Australia’s largest social sport, with over 700,000 participants nationwide.
It’s open to all ages, body types, and fitness levels – you just need to find the right team for you.
At Newcastle City, we offer a range of divisions:

• A–B: Competitive & experienced

• C–F: Beginner & social teams

There’s a place for everyone.

What is Mixed Touch?

Mixed competitions are held Thursday nights and allow men and women to play together.

• Teams must have 3 male and 3 female players on the field at all times.
  It’s a great option for friends, couples, and social teams looking for fun and fitness together.

Insurance

Sports Injury Claims Procedure

1. When injured, report your injury to your Association immediately and fill out the injury report form. (This must be done on the day/night) DOWNLOAD HERE
2. Request a claim form within 30 days via Sportscover – www.sportscover.com or download via the TFA website www.touchfootball.com.au/claimform
3. Ensure your team, local association and state are provided. Ensure the official report form is completed by your association. Please remember to complete all section to avoid delay
4. Have your medical practitioner to fill in the appropriate statement and email all completed paperwork to sport@marsh.com
5. Claim from your Private health insurer/Medicare, if applicable
6. When treatment is complete please return all accounts.

Touch Football Australia manages changes to the policy to maintain currency with industry requirements. In addition, claims are managed so large increases related to increase claims are evened out across the scheme ensuring stability with insurance related costs for local associations.  

To review the coverage available, we recommend all individuals to consider their personal circumstance and assess if additional external coverage is required outside of what is offered as part of membership to the affiliated structure of Touch Football Australia.

 To view policy related information, please visit the ‘Insurance’ section of the Touch Football Australia website:

https://touchfootball.com.au/tfa-insurance/