About Touch - FAQ

What is Touch?

"Touch" is a non-contact, fun, simple and fast ball game, which originated in Australia. It is often played in mixed teams, but there are also seperate Men's and Women's division. This makes it very attractive for both men and women of all ages and skill levels. Touch is easy to learn and is great for fitness. Touch can be a once a week social event amongst friends, or taken very seriously all the way to the Touch World Cup. It's one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

 


What Skills do I need to play Touch?

Touch incorporates the fundamental skills of running, passing, side-stepping and support play without getting hurt. Beside the tactics this sport trains not only your speed and fitness but also your capacity of reaction. All that while having fun.

Who can Play? Can people of all ages play?

Anybody. We have a wide range of individual experience - complete beginners to former professional athletes from other ball sports. We're always happy to have new players. If you have never played before, don't worry because we will show you the very simple rules and you'll be playing in no time.

Touch Austria is very proud of the international diversity. For example, the organization unites teams and clubs from USI (Sports University Institute) and the United Nations with teams consisting of a diverse group of participants coming from more than 20 different countries.

 

Interested? Also see New Players Wanted or Contact us at info@touch-austria.at

 

uch Austria is very proud of the international diversity. For example, the organization unites teams and clubs from USI (Sports University Institute) and the United Nations with teams consisting of a diverse group of participants coming from more than 20 different countries.

Touch Austria is very proud of the international diversity. For example, the organization unites teams and clubs from USI (Sports University Institute) and the United Nations with teams consisting of a diverse group of participants coming from more than 20 different countries.

What do I need to bring to a Touch Training?

The only things you have to bring are shoes (Basic sports/running shoes - preferably with good grip) and sports wear like for jogging. Players normally wear soft rubber cleated shoes, similar to those used in other grass sports such as field hockey or soccer. Screw-in studs/cleats and metal studs/cleats are strictly prohibited, though moulded-sole soccer boots (such as turf boots) may be worn.

Everything else is provided by us. 


Is Touch played outside all year?

Touch is an outdoor sport  - so we play outside all year. This helps you to stay fit and is a good opportunity to train your ball skills during all kinds of weather conditions.


What does a Touch playing field look like?

A Touch field is shown below. For more info about rules and how to play go to Rules & Basic Gameplay.

Is Touch a dangerous sport? (in terms of injuries)

Touch evolved from Rugby but it is a non-contact sport - so hard tackles are prohibited. Injuries in Touch are definitely not common. In our Trainings we'll always start with warm-up exercises to prevent injuries especially in wintertime.