As of the 9th January restart, there were 7 games left in the season for all teams (bar Mens with bye).

• Competition games: Tuesdays - 9th Jan, 16th Jan, 23rd Jan, 30th Jan, 6th Feb (All Mixed teams play Waitangi Day; all Men's have a Bye).
• Semi Finals and Finals game: 13th Feb, 20th Feb.

We expect all teams to stay committed to the competition (and the opposition) until the last week on 20th February. 

Semi Finals & Finals

• ALL TEAMS are included on the draw unless there is a bye.
• The top 4 teams* in each section at the end of the competition round (which finishes 6th Feb) will be playing off for 1st - 4th place which includes prizemoney. All other teams will also play off for final placings. (*does not include NH Rep teams, who are not eligible to place. They will however still be given games).
• Please note, we expect ALL TEAMS to play the last two weeks, regardless of whether they are eligible for top 4 prizemoney or not.
• Re top 4 Semi's & Finals: Only players who have played the required 47% of games (eg 6 round robin games out of 13) during grading/competition rounds, will be eligible to take the field for Semis and Finals. Also note:
  • Module Manager - Bernie McCallion, will have a list of qualified players for teams to check.
  • Teams playing off for the top 4 places will have their players marked off prior to Semi's and Finals games commencing.
  • Prizemoney is given out to teams who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
  • Teams must play in the Semi's and Finals to be eligible for prizemoney.
  • Teams must have completed their player registrations (prior to 12th Dec 2017 cutoff).
  • Teams must be in correct uniform to play in the Semi's and Finals. (see notes below)
  • Teams must play the semi-finals in order to be eligible to play finals, be placed, and receive prizemoney.
     

UNIFORMS
A reminder that teams must be in correct uniform to avoid points being deducted. The rules state:

• All players must wear IDENTICAL SHIRTS WITH NUMBERS (numbers no less than 10cm high).
• All players must wear the SAME COLOURED SHORTS.
• No player is to play in bare feet. 

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We are now getting to the end of the Junior Local Touch season for 2017.  
Some grades continue on with their round robin competitions, and some are now moving into Semi Finals this week, with Finals next week.
Please note that unless there's a bye, ALL teams play to the last week (11th, 12th, 14th December).

FINAL TWO WEEK'S DRAW STRUCTURES, PLACINGS AND PRIZES
Teams who place 1st will be receiving trophies, and teams placing 2nd will receive medals straight after their final game. Where there are grades split into Gold, Silver, Bronze, prizes will only go to the top 2 teams in the Gold section (as these are the top 2 teams for that entire grade).

Please note that where a grade is determined by the final points table, there may be a delay giving out prizes until all results are in.​

We're pleased to confirm that the venue for the Tuesday Junior Year 1&2 competition will be Mairangi Bay Park in Ramsgate Tce.
​As we've only got 4 fields there, we cannot fit in the 'friendly' games. Therefore we have had to adjust the draw slightly. Please re-check.

​For a location map and field layout for all 3 of our Junior venues, please go to the Locations page of the Local Touch website.

All draws for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday are now complete.
Please note we still have not confirmed venue for Tuesday. We will update on draws as soon as we hear.

HOW TO FIND THE DRAWS
Draws can be found via a link on the Draws & Results page, or with these shortcuts:

Monday/Tuesday Draws: https://drawsresults.sportsrunner.net/?org=LLT&sport=JM
Thursday Draws: 
https://drawsresults.sportsrunner.net/?org=LLT&sport=JT


INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRAWS/RESULTS PORTAL USE
 1. From the Sport drop down menu, select the competition.
 2. Then click on Output for draws, results, grids or points.
 3. You then click the "grade" drop down menu.
 4. To see all draws for a date, click the + sign next to the Grade name.
 5. To see a season draw for a grade, click the + sign next to the Period (date).

DRAW STRUCTURE FOR EACH GRADE
Here is a breakdown of how the draw has been structured for each grade:

The following is the email sent to school contacts on 29th August. Confirmed team entries are due 18th September​.

CONFIRMATION OF TEAM DETAILS

• Thank you for your Provisional Entries. These details help us plan for approximately how many teams we have, and for planning number of fields and rounds etc.
• Now we require all schools/clubs to complete the Confirmation of Team Details form online. The team details we require are:
  
  - Name of team – School + team name (i.e. St John’s Steelers, Mairangi Bay Leopards etc)
  - Grade - Mixed, Boys, Girls & Y1&2, Y3&4, Y5&6
  - Division - for Y3-6, indicate if A grade or B grade; for Y1&2 indicate if Y1, Y2, or Y1&2 combined
  - Notes – anything that you feel is relevant to assist us with draw structure.  eg all Year 1’s, two girls in an all boys team, all new to touch, team on camp, prizegiving etc
   
• Please go to www.localtouch.co.nz. Drop down the sub-menu from Entries & Registrations to find the ‘Junior Confirmation of Team Details Form’ and follow the instructions.
• This form must be submitted by Monday 18th September.

 
SEASON DATES

• A reminder that we begin Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th October 2017.
• Monday teams DO play on Labour Day.
• Monday dates are: 16th, 23rd, 30th Oct; 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Nov; 4th, 11th Dec (9 weeks).
• Tuesday dates are: 17th, 24th, 31st Oct; 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Nov; 5th, 12th Dec (9 weeks).
• Thursday dates are: 19th, 26th Oct; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Nov; 7th, 14th Dec (9 weeks).

FEES

• A reminder that balance on Fees are due by Monday 18th September.
• Fees must be direct credited.
• Drop down the sub-menu from Entries & Registrations to find the ‘Fee Payment Form’.

TEAM REGISTRATIONS (PLAYER DETAILS)

• We are using the Touch New Zealand online team registration system again. Once we receive your confirmed teams, we will enter them in the Sporty system, and you will receive a link for you or your managers to complete the player details.
• Team registration (player details) are due before the first game of the season (16th, 17th, 19th Oct).

DRAWS & RESULTS

• Draws & Results will be available online at www.localtouch.co.nz
• Draws will be completed before the school holidays. They will be ready for viewing by the end of Term 3.
• We will email school contacts when available.

COACHING

• Reminder that we have a coaching page at www.localtouch.co.nz. It includes the simplified rules & terminology, the Local Touch rules, links to other sites, and a basic Practical Guide for Coaches to download.
• There is a great Touch New Zealand ‘Touch Coach Connect’ website: http://www.touchcoachconnect.co.nz/, which has great resources. You can also do a free 30-45min online ‘Starting to Coach Touch’ course.
• TNZ Foundation Level (L1) Practical Coaching Course
  If you’re interested in a coaching course before the season starts, please see information below:
  Please register online: http://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/24567 or Contact: Luke 0226188776 or coaching@touchnz.co.nz
  When: Thursday 7th September 2017
  Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
  Where: Glenfield Rugby League Club, 144 Sycamore Dr, Sunnynook, North Shore City 0620

LOCAL TOUCH TEAM GEAR

• As mentioned in the Entry Pack, this year teams are given:
  - 10 x Local Touch caps
  - 6 x cones
  - 1 x ball
  - 1 x whistle
  - End of season Achievement Certificates
  - Weekly Player of the Day Certificates
  - Weekly Great Effort Certificates
• We hope to distribute to schools prior to the season start, but only upon full payment of fees.  Alternatively, they will be available on the first day of play.​​

Hi All,
Welcome to the 2017-18 Local Touch season.
​Entries are now open online, and all information on our Module can be found in the Entry Information Pack (links below or found on Entries & Registrations page of this site).

Please note the following important messages, and be sure to read the Entry Pack thoroughly.

Competitions offered:
There are two Local Touch Senior competitions:

• Tuesday night: Mixed, Men's, Women's
• Thursday night: Mixed, Family Mixed

​Venues:
Venues cannot be confirmed until the Council allocate all bookings. Sunnynook Park is closed this summer, so Local Touch have applied for Freyberg Park or Becroft Park for Tuesdays, and Becroft Park or McFetridge Park for Thursdays. Venues will be known by early September. We know this isn’t ideal, but could we ask teams to please be patient, and remain flexible when entering.

Dates:

• Start Dates: Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th October 2017
• Semis and Finals: are played on the last two Tuesdays and Thursdays of the season (Tue 13th & 20th February 2018; Thu 15th & 22nd February 2018).

Please note the following entry information:

• Fees will remain $550 per team this season. (Family Mixed fees are $150.00 per team)
• A $200 per team deposit is due with entry.
• Pay your full fees by 8 September, and get the early-bird fee of $500.
• Entries are online. No verbal, emailed or hard copies accepted.
• Fees must be direct credited (after you enter online, you will be taken to a payment page to complete your bank transfer). No cheques or cash accepted.
• Please note teams will not be included on the draw until full payment is received.

Please click the below link for the Entry Information Pack:

• Entry Information Pack (1.23Mb .PDF file)
• Click here to go to the online Entry Form

​We look forward to receiving your entries, and anticipate another great season for the Local Touch Modules.
 
SARA PRENDERGAST
Administrator (part time hours)
Local Touch

The following is the email just sent out to our school contacts.

Hi All,
After a 3 year absence, Angie Lee returns to the roll of Junior Administrator, and we say thanks to Andrea Landon for the past two seasons in the role. Andrea however will still be working with us in the background.

Please note the following important messages, and be sure to read the Entry Pack thoroughly.
 
Dates:
Due to a short Term 4, the season is starting earlier than usual, with games beginning in Week 1 of Term 4.
Start Dates: Monday 16th,Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th October 2017
This means a shorter turn around time for getting entries in, as we need to get the draws out before the school holidays.
Provisional Entries Due: Friday 18th August 2017 (two weeks to get a notice out to children/parents, and work out approximate number of teams)
Confirmation of Entries & Team Details Due: Monday 18th September 2017

Venues:
Venues cannot be confirmed until the Council allocate all bookings. Sunnynook Park is closed this summer, so Local Touch have applied for Freyberg Park or Becroft Park for Mondays, Mairangi Bay Park for Tuesdays, and Becroft Park or McFetridge Park for Thursdays. Venues will be known by early September. We know this isn’t ideal, but could we ask schools to please be patient and flexible when entering teams. Also please be aware that our Monday venue will be smaller than Sunnynook, therefore we may have rounds that start later than in previous seasons.

Players To Play In Only One Team:
Players must choose to play either boys/girls, or mixed.  This has always been in our Rules & Regulations. We have a large number of teams and our draw is usually at capacity, therefore adjusting draws to cater for children in more than one team unfortunately cannot be achieved.

 Non-School/Composite teams:
Please note there are new guidelines in place for entering composite teams. These can be found in the Rules & Regulations section of this Entry Pack.

Tournament:
As we didn't get enough entries to our Tournament in Term One, we suggested we shifted the date to Wednesday 15th November (in Term Four).

​[The ​email sent, included a survey for Persons in Charge of Touch to respond to. They've been asked to indicate if their school is interested in having a one day tournament in Term Four.]

ENTRY PACK
Click on the below link to access Entry Information for the 2017 season:

• Entry Information Pack (698Kb .PDF file)

If your school chooses, you can customise the below Player Letter and Registration Form with your school information and use to distribute to your students.

• Player Letter (157Kb .DOC file)
• Player Registration Form (43Kb .DOC file) 

We look forward to receiving your entries, and anticipate another great season for the Local Touch Junior Modules.

ANGIE LEE
Junior Administrator (part time hours)
Local Touch

Hi All, just a heads up that we're currently working on the Senior and Junior Entry Packs for the 2017-2018 season. These will be out early August.
FYI Sunnynook Park is now closed for the next two seasons. We are in talks with the Council regarding our venue options for all Local Touch competitions. ​