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Touch football regional selection trial and state championship information.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​10–12 Years

InformationCombined 10–12yrs
Trial date
Friday 28 May 2027
Trial time
8:30am - 3pm
VenueRedlands Touch
Program of EventsOfficials meeting: 7:45am 

Competition Draw: Sent to all District officials
CateringA canteen will operate at the trial.
Uniform Requirements

Students to wear appropriate playing attire, shoes etc.

Districts will be given numbered bibs.

What to bringNo extra shade will be made available at the venue.  District teams are encouraged to provide their own tent.
Sunscreen, hat, water bottle
Competition Rules and ProceduresEach District is invited to nominate one team of 14 players.
All games shall be 25 mins in total. 12 mins each half only with 1 min half time. The team winning from the toos shall choose the direction they will run or tap of ball. This allows for players to change direction. 
TFA edition 7 - sub boxes will be in use. Substitution must be made from the sub box only.
Where possible, referees will be provided. District team officials may be required to referee games.

As per MESSB Policy, one teacher from each district team may be nominated as a member of the Selection Panel. Selections will be final and no further play-offs will be held.
​Key Contact

​For information/queries regarding the Regional Trial - contact Metropolitan East School Sport - met.east@qed.qld.gov.au 
First aidSports medicine personnel will be available for the duration of the trial.
State ChampionshipThe QRSS 10-12yrs Boys Touch State Championship will be held in Capricornia Region, 12 - 15 August 2027.

The QRSS 10-12yrs Girls Touch State Championship will be held in North West Region, 9 - 12 September 2027.

13–19 Years

InformationCombined 13–15yrs and 16–18yrs
Trial date
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Trial time8am
VenueBMTA, Whites Hill Reserve
Boundary Road, Camp Hill
Program of EventsOfficials meeting: 7:50am
Catering​A limited canteen will operate at the venue. It is recommended that students bring own food and drinks.
Uniform RequirementsStudents to provide their own playing gear eg boots and wear appropriate playing attire.
What to bring
Some shade is available.  Teams are encouraged to bring extra shade shelter if required.
Sunscreen, hat, water bottle
Competition Rules and Procedures

Each District is invited to nominate one team of 12-14 players.
As per Touch Football Aust Ed 8 Rules.
Modified for trial - 15 min halves, no half time, touch down - turn around rules will apply.
After a touchdown, the scoring team immediately turns around and defends the scoreline they just scored on and play restarts with the other team attacking the opposite end. ​
Association referees will be used to referee games where available.  Team officials may be required to referee a game when their own team is not playing.

As per MESSB Policy, one teacher from each district team may be nominated as a member of the Selection Panel. Selections will be final and no further play-offs will be held.

​Key Contact
​For information/queries regarding the Regional Trial - contact Metropolitan East School Sport - met.east@qed.qld.gov.au 
First aid

Sports medicine personnel will be available for the duration of the trial.

Other
The QRSS 13-15yrs Boys & G​irls State Championships will be held in Darling Downs Region,
29 July - 1 August 2027.


The QRSS 16-18yrs Boys & Girls State Championships will be held in Metropolitan West Region, 17 - 20 June 2027.​​
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Last reviewed 04 November 2026
Last updated 04 November 2026