Touch Rugby
Touch Rugby
Touch Rugby is a fast moving minimal contact evasive game that is played throughout the world by men & women of all ages and skill levels.
This fast, simple and exciting game promotes the fundamental skills of running, handling, evasion and support play, whilst developing basis principles of attack and defence, without the fear of getting hurt.
Touch Rugby is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. You can play in either men's, women's or mixed divisions.
It is a minimal contact recreational sport that is about playing the game on the field and also the social atmosphere afterwards.
Here are a few reasons why you should get involved:
- Touch is a great way of meeting people or involving partners or friends
- Touch is a non-contact sport so is almost completely injury free
- It is a fun, easy and active way of keeping fit
It is a very social sport, and a great way of team building
To find out more about Touch Rugby League please visit: www.tryit.co.uk/play.html and click on the video entitled 'Touch Time'.
Want to play?
Individuals or teams wanting to take part, or for any other information on Touch Rugby should contact the North East League for All Officer Adam Houston.
Adam.houston@rfl.uk.com or telephone 07990 760205
Touch Rugby Sessions
Monday
Wallsend, 6-7pm, Benfield Sports College, NE6 4NU - Mixed sessions, all ages and abilities welcome - £2 per session.
Contact: Craig Brownhill, 07864 968817
Whitley Bay, 7-8pm, Tynemouth College, NE29 9BZ - Women only, all ages and abilities welcome - £2 per session.
Contact: Helen Tovey, 07590 253991
Tuesday
Teesside University, 4-5pm, Olympia Building astroturf, TS1 3BA - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome.
Contact: Michael Heap, 07939 326012
Wednesday
Peterlee, 7.30-8.30pm, Helford Road, SR8 1ER - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome.
Contact: Rob Laverick, 07903731901
Rockcliffe, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Lovaine Avenue, NE25 8RN - Over 16s to adults who wish to improve their game to a higher standard.
Contact: blackadderstouch@hotmail.co.uk
Thursday
Whitley Bay, 7-8pm, Tynemouth College, NE29 9BZ - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome - £2 per session
Contact: Rob Sykes, 079660 55555
Percy Park, 7-8.30pm, Percy Park Rugby Club, NE30 2BE - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome - £3 per session
Contact: Lesley McCallion, 07816 220167
Rockcliffe, 6.30pm-7.30pm, Lovaine Avenue, NE25 8RN - Mixed ages, ability and a friendly atmosphere.
Contact: blackadderstouch@hotmail.co.uk
Friday
Durham University, 4-5pm, Maiden Castle, Durham, DH1 3SE - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome.
Contact: Karl Stephenson, karl.stephenson@dgsc.org.uk or 07875868839
Gateshead International Stadium, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome.
Contact: Adam Houston, adam.houston@rfl.uk.com
Saturday
Durham Demons, 11.30am until 12.30pm, Framwellgate Moor School, Durham, DH1 5BQ - Mixed all ages and abilities welcome
Contact: Karl Stephenson, Karl.Stephenson@dgsc.org.uk or 07875868839.
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