Glasgow Touch Association are delighted to announce Glasgow based players and managers who represented Scotland at the 2011 Touch World Cup in Edinburgh, are to receive funding towards the cost of their participation. National squad players are entirely self funded, each paying more than £700 to cover the cost of training, kit and accommodation.
The GTA will contribute over £2400, to be distributed between players and managers according to their costs for the event. The aim is to ensure continued involvement of these individuals in the highest level of touch available, therefore furthering development of touch in the region. The GTA's joint role as regional association and organiser of the Summer league, has enabled this level of investment, the beneficiaries of which are the lifeblood of touch in Glasgow.
Following on from the National Championships and Open Trial, the Scottish Touch National Training squads for the 2012 European Championships have been selected http://www.scottishtouch.org.uk/national-squad/. Included in the squads are several Glasgow based representatives,
Mens Open - Stephen Bennett, Gavin Hogarth, Doug Mannix, Ruban Kanth Womens Open - Laura Jamieson, Nicola Jobson, Kirsty Lawson, Donna Spence, Nicola Stafford Mixed Open - Douglas Johnson, Dermot Keenan, Doug MacRae, Jon MacDonald Mens 30s - Chris Grady Womens 30s - Lizzie Willis Mens 35/40s - Cameron Day, Adrian O'Sullivan
Regional training takes place most Sundays (excluding National training weekends) at Glasgow Green 10.30-12.30. In addition to the aforementioned players, all those involved in the Glasgow regional teams and all Glasgow based players with some touch experience are encouraged to attend. For more details contact
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One Day Tournaments are a great way to get involved and provide many of the social and fitness benefits that Touch has to offer! Regardless of playing standard we encourage individuals/teams to enter One Day Tournaments all over Scotland and Europe.
Fun and Fitness for Everyone! We are a dedicated bunch of touch enthusiasts who want as many people to become involved in the sport as possible. Touch is a relatively new sport in Scotland and is suitable for children and adults of all ages, levels of fitness and abilities.
