To all Touchies out there...

With Christmas upon us it's time to shut down the computers, turn off the air conditioning and lock up the doors, as we all head home for the food, family and celebrations of Christmas and New Year.

Here is a list of the Touch offices around Australia and when they will be closed over the Christmas break:

* The Australian Touch Association will be closed from Friday December 17 and will reopen on Tuesday January 4.

* NSW Touch Association will close on December 15 and reopen on January 17.

* ACT Touch will close on December 17 and reopen on January 4.

* Touch SA will close on December 17 and reopen on January 10.

* Tasmania Touch will close on December 21 and reopen on January 3.

* Queensland Touch will close on December 21 and reopen on January 10.

* Touch West will close on December 22 and reopen January 4.

* Touch Victoria will be closed from midday December 24 and will re-open on January 8.

* Northern Territory will remain open, with the exception of all public holidays.


The ATA would like to thank all of the State and Regional Offices and their employees for their hard work and effort over the past year, we hope you enjoy your Christmas break and time away from work, you certainly deserve it.

We would also like to thank everyone who has given to Touch Football in some way, shape or form this year. It may be through playing, coaching, refereeing, administering or volunteering in some other area. Your efforts are what has helped Touch to not only run smoothly, but to continue to grow over the past year.

Again, thank you, have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. If you're spending it with family and friends, enjoy the opportunity to celebrate together. If you're driving, please stay safe on the roads!

We'll see you all soon, at the local park, at the Youth World Cup and at the National Touch League.

From everyone at the ATA.