Welcome to Sixty Seconds in Touch for a week of news that's been overshadowed by another act of terrorism, in a week where the city of London was madly celebrating after winning the rights to host the 2012 Olympic Games and in the middle of cricket hysteria, before 24 hours later being thrown into chaos...once again an example of how nothing can be protected from the world of politics we live in today...our prayers and thoughts are certainly with all of the victims and their families of the London attack.

* The Australian Mens, Womens and Mixed Open sides have been selected for the All Nations tournament in New Zealand, they're up on the website, make sure you check the full sides out. If you're interested in some info about these players, there are full player profiles covering they're likes, dislikes, representative history, birthdays, favourite foods, who they'd like to be stuck in an elevator with and so forth. These profiles can be found by holding your mouse over the link `Team Profiles' on the left hand side of the homepage and then scrolling to Mens, Womens or Mixed and then following the links to the players you're keen on learning about.

* The NSWTA has announced City Coaching appointments for the forth coming City vs. Country challenge to contest the Bob Dyke Shield in Newcastle on September 2/3.

Women's Opens- Jackie Patrick- Penrith
Mixed Open- Tony Eltakchi- UNSW
Men's 20's- Nathan Yiangou- Wests
Assistant Coach- Ross Culbert- Taren Point
Women's 30's- Gary Croft- Parramatta
Men's 35's- Graham Fleming- Liverpool
Men's 40's- David Garden- Manly
Men's 50's- Noel Donahue- Taren Point

Vacant Positions:
Men's Opens
Women's 20's
Men's 30's
Women's 35's
Women's 40's
Men's 45's

Any interested person should contact Ron Larcombe at the NSWTA office to enquire about these positions.

* Make sure you check out the advertisement for the Executive Officer/Business Manager for the Southern States, it's on the ATA homepage. There's also an advertisement for a Project Officer- Communication and Game Development in Touch SA. The info on this one can be found on Touch SA's website http://www.touch-sa.asn.au/ or in last week's edition of Sixty Seconds in Touch.

* Congratulations to Melbourne University who completed a clean sweep at the Southern University Games, grabbing the Mens, Womens and Mixed divisions in the Touch competition.

* Happy Birthday to ATA Office Manager Lyn for yesterday and also to Technical Assistant Chris for his upcoming birthday next Monday. Hope you guys had/have a great day.

* Thanks to Karley Banks from Qld Touch, who provided us with some great stories from the Queensland Junior State Cup. They've been loaded onto our website under the Junior State Cup story, make sure you have a look on the homepage and check them out, once again, fantastically written and great stories.

* Touch-e-Talk, the online newsletter, keeps growing! The mailing list is increasing rapidly, if you're keen to join and receive all the news and editions straight to your email, make sure you send a quick email to media@austouch.com.au and I'll add you straight to the list.

* Attention all referees and selectors: If you are keen on being involved at the 2005 18 Years National Championships in Coffs Harbour from September 7-10, then the closing date for nomination is rapidly approaching. Applications close on Monday July 25, check out the following story for all of the info and paperwork you will need: http://www.austouch.club/index.cgi?det=1&intArticleID;=1317&sID;=46

* Remember, if you need any assistance with gaining media coverage for yourself, your team, players, association etc, please contact me at media@austouch.com.au

* One last thing, keep the nominations for Volunteer of the Month for the Touch-e-Talk newsletter flowing in, simply send a few details about how the person gives their time for your club or association, as well as a contact number or email for that person and send the entry to ata_newsletter@hotmail.com

* I know I just said one last thing, but this is really the last thing...Bill and Gwynne Ker will officially finish in the ATA office this Wednesday. It's been a tough time for all concerned with various goodbye functions and the office staff had a great time Friday evening, gathering together for a final bbq to try and express how much we'll miss them. So make sure you take the opportunity to wish Bill and Gwynne all the best as they finish this Wednesday and head off into retirement. We love them!

By Rachel Moyle