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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 timing
8:30am - 3pm
VenueRedlands Touch
Officials meetingA meeting with officials will be held at 7:45am 
CateringA canteen will operate at the trial.
Equipment

Students to supply thier own personal equipment. eg football boots

ShadeNo extra shade will be made available at the venue.  District teams are encouraged to provide their own tent.
CompetitorsEach District is invited to nominate one team of 14 players.
Trial
​Draw will be provided to District officials prior to the trial.
Competition rules
​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.
Umpires/Referees

Where possible, referees will be provided. District team officials may be required to referee games.
Selection procedures

As per MESSB policy, one teacher from each district team may be nominated for the Selection Panel.  Selections will be final and no further play-offs will be held.
Given that this is primarily a selection trial, District Coaches need to be aware of the policy on Regional team selection. 

First aidSports medicine personnel will be available for the duration of the trial.
Risk management

A Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment (CARA) has been completed for this activity.

Alternate dateIn the event that this trial is postponed due to inclement weather, the trial will be held TBC.  All other arrangements will remain the same.
State ChampionshipThe QRSS 10-12yrs Boys Touch State Championship will be held in North West Region, 9 - 12 September 2027.

The QRSS 10-12yrs Girls Touch State Championship will be held in Capricornia Region, 29 July - 1 August 2027.

 

13–19 Years

InformationCombined 13–15yrs and 16–18yrs
Trial date
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Trial starts8am

VenueBMTA, Whites Hill Reserve
Boundary Road, Camp Hill
Officials meeting
District officials to meet at 7:50am
Catering​A limited canteen will operate at the venue. It is recommended that students bring own food and drinks.

Equipment
Each team to provide a match ball and own warm up equipment.
Students to provide their own playing gear eg boots, water bottle etc.
No sharing of equipment.
ShadeSome shade is available.  Teams are encouraged to bring extra shade shelter if required.
​Trial
​​Draw will be sent to District officials prior to the trial.
Competitors

Each District is invited to nominate one team of 12-14 players.
Competition rules
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. ​

Umpires/Referees

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.
Selection procedures
As per MESSB policy, one teacher from each district team may be nominated for the Selection Panel.  Selections will be final and no further play-offs will be held.
Given that this is primarily a selection trial, District Coaches need to be aware of the policy on Regional team selection. This involves the commitment of all selected players for the duration of the State Championship.  Please note that “Possibles vs Probables” games MAY be conducted in all divisions this year. The Convenor shall be responsible for the allocation of selectors and the conduct of all selections. The Regional Coach shall chair all deliberations.
First aid

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

Risk managementA Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment (CARA) has been completed for this activity.
Alternate dateIn the event that this trial is postponed due to inclement weather, the trial will be held on TBC.  All other arrangements will remain the same.
State championships
The QRSS 13-15yrs Boys & Girls State Championships will be held in Darling Downs Region, 19 - 22 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 09 September 2026
Last updated 09 September 2026