Balmain Touch Football Association is a popular sports club located in Sydney, Australia. With a focus on touch football, the club provides opportunities for both junior and senior players to participate in competitive and recreational leagues.
For seniors, Balmain Touch offers a summer and mid-year competition each year. The summer competition typically starts in October, with registrations opening in September. The mid-year competition begins in May, with registrations available in April. Players of all skill levels and experience are welcome, whether they are new to the sport or looking to try something new.
The club caters to both male and female players of all adult ages. Balmain Touch also forms representative teams to compete in various NSW Touch competitions, such as the Vawdon Cup, a 10-week mid-year competition from July to October, and the NSW State Cup, a prestigious 3-day tournament held in Port Macquarie in December. Trials for the State Cup usually commence in October.
For juniors, Balmain Touch provides a competition from September to December for age groups ranging from under 8s to 18s. Games take place on Monday afternoons at Timbrell Park in Five Dock. While most teams are self-managed, the club makes an effort to place individual players in teams if needed. Balmain Touch also participates in the Junior State Cup, a tournament held in Wagga Wagga.
Trials for the Junior State Cup start in September, with training conducted in October and November. Gala days are held in December and January, culminating in the state cup at the end of February.
Balmain Touch Association prides itself on being an inclusive club where everyone is welcomed and given the opportunity to participate and enjoy the sport of touch football. The club strives to create a supportive and enjoyable environment for players of all skill levels and ages.
For more information about the club, competitions, or representative opportunities, individuals can contact Balmain Touch Football Association through their website or social media channels.