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"It's great to have fun in the sun and it's one of the few sports where guys and girls, family members and people of any age can play in the same team. Truly a blast!" Ben, Telstra Clear

Trophy and medals for placed teams,
PLUS winners can celebrate with a $100 Bar Tab at Chicago Sports Cafe


	The Basics
Date & Time:	Sunday 16 October, am & pm sessions.
Venue:	NEW VENUE! Wakefield Park, The Parade,Island Bay Click here for map
Format:	Games will be between 20 or 30 minutes depending on number of teams entered. Minimum of 4 games
Clothing & Shoes:	Normal sports shoes are fine for this sport. Rugby / soccer boots with moulded bolts are allowed to be worn on the field. Boots with attachable bolts or spike are prohibited. Shorts are the best to be above the knees, some exemptions maybe be given by judge's decision. Any queries, please contact George Albert-Jahnke at Touch, 04 560 0374.
Teams:	Teams are divided into sections. The top two teams from each section will play their Semi-finals. Mixed grade. 6 in a team on the field, minimum 3 women Max 14 registered players Team composition rules must be complied with e.g. Only organisation/company members and their immediate families and defacto partners are allowed to enter (NO "RING INS") otherwise your team will be disqualified. This will be strictly enforced and will be enforced on the day by tournament coordinators. N.B. Children under 12 are permitted to play though permission needs to be sought from George at TouchNZ (george.albert@touchnz.co.nz or 560 0374). The same rules as for women wil apply.
Team Points:	1 point per touchdown for Men, 2 points per touchdown for women.
Game Rules:	1. A player can only play for one team. 2. Teams must have at least 6 players and may register up to 14 players 3. Teams and referees must be at the allocated field 3 minutes before the game is due to start as there is only 1 minute between game transitions 4. A compulsory manager /team captains meeting will be held 30 minutes prior to the start of the tournament 5. A team must wear a similar uniform (shirts all same colour). Numbers are also preferred 6. Substitutes: teams may interchange at any time during the game from the team's designated sub area 7. Ball to be grounded for a touchdown. 8. 6 a side 9. Dummy half cannot score 10. The ball must not be thrown forward. For further information on simplified rules: www.totaltouch.org.nz For more information and updates on Total Touch, check out the website www.wtmtouch.co.nz
Game Points:	Game points will be allocated as follows : Win 3 Draw 2 Loss 1 Forfeit 0

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NB: Changing room and showers are available, as is food and beverages.

Tournament will only be postponed for extreme weather conditions. Phone line will be updated 6.00pm Saturday evening and 7.30am Sunday morning - 04 560 0370

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QUERIES If you have a question about the Touch contact admin@totaltouch.org.nz or ph 560 0374

Touch

"It's great to have fun in the sun and it's one of the few sports where guys and girls, family members and people of any age can play in the same team. Truly a blast!" Ben, Telstra Clear

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