Teams from Japan and England at ITS 2008

Confirmation has now been received for teams coming from Japan and England for ITS 2008 and it looks like Singapore, Taiwan and China may also be represented...
Get the latest news at www.koreatouch.com

Crowd watching ITS two years ago...

...we need good weather like that again and the crowd will be enormous!

Touch Korea website now updated... Visit www.koreatouch.com for..

....the following;

1. Registering your team (using the downloadable form)
2. Reading about ITS 2008 in Korean
3. Seeing who are our generous sponsors and visiting their websites
4. Catching up on the latest news on ITS 2008

There are just 2 months to go and just 3 weeks left to FORMALLY enter your team!

It's all on www.koreatouch.com

ITS 2008 등록 안내

안녕하십니까 여러분!

올해 9월 20일에 개최되는 ITS 2008이 점점 추진력을 얻어가고 있으며 전에 열린
이전의 대회들 보다도 더 나은 대회가 되도록 저희 조직위원회는 노력하고 있습니다.
또한 이번 대회는 참가해 주시는 모든 분들께 더욱 재미있고 즐거운 대회가 될것임을
약속드립니다.

공식 웹사이트 http://www.koreatouch.com/ 를 통해 등록을 서둘러 주시기 바랍니다.

이미 영국과 아시아 각국 그리고 국내의 터치럭비 팀들이 등록을 마쳤으며 등록의사를
밝히고 있습니다. 하지만 아직 늦지 않았으니 대회 참가를 원하시는 팀들은 참가 등록을
해주시기 바랍니다. (8월 10일 마감)

선수로서 참가를 하지 않으시더라도 터치럭비가 무엇이고 터치럭비가 왜 전세계에 가장
빠르게 성장하는 스포츠 인지를 알고 싶으시면 친구분들과 가족들과 함께 경기장을
찾아주시기를 바랍니다. 이날 대회에는 터치럭비 뿐만 아니라 모두가 함께 즐길 수 있는
다양한 행사와 즐길거리들이 준비되어 있습니다.

터치럭비에 대해 더욱 알고 싶으신분들은 저희 블로그와 홈페이지를 방문해 주시고
(http://touchtagrugby.blogspot.com/ 혹은 http://www.koreatouch.com/) 궁금하신
점이나 의견이 있으신 분들 께서는 아래의 이메일로 연락해 주시기 바랍니다.
(internationaltouchseoul@gmail.com)


감사합니다.
ITS2008 조직위원회

Nine teams sign up for Suwon Stormers inaugural Touch tournament

Looks like Suwon will have a big crowd for their first tournament on August 16th and this is the fourth in the Spire Touch Chapionship and the second time on the road for the series of tournaments.
So far, the following teams have signed up;
Tits for Hands, Seoul Sisters, Tei Wai Pounamu, Yonsei, Paju, Waegook Cook, The Royal Frogs, Suwon Stormers and Exiles.
People close to the action have commented on the absence, yet again, of the Survivors who will lose ground again by not attending. Will this open things up for Exiles to overtake them? An upset could be on the cards since TWP are weakened by the loss of play maker Wade (what happens when you take the W out of TWP?). A win for Exiles could allow them to step into second spot....and maybe, just maybe, this is the time for Yonsei to avoid choking and make the finals?
Maybe still time for your team to enter...and there is plenty of room for experts or newcomers....

Calling for teams to sign up for International Touch Seoul 2008

Here is the latest letter that went out to teams;

Please enroll at www.koreatouch.com or by emailing internationaltouchseoul@gmail.com

Dear Touch players, teams and fans,
Momentum is gathering for this year's ITS tournament on the 20th of September and it's shaping up to be an even bigger party than the previous years. The tournament promises to be a fun, action packed day of amusements for all; Touch debutantes and devotees.

Please enroll your team by visiting http://www.koreatouch.com/ and hurry, sign ups are happening with a team from England on the list as well as a few more from Asia and a large number from the Touch scene in Korea. If you and your team still wish to enter its not too late!

If you're not planning on playing and just want to take a look at why Touch is one of the world's fastest growing sports, bring your family and friends along as well, as ITS not only has some fantastic Touch, it also is a fun day out for the family with a range of entertainment for all ages.

To find out more about the Touch scene in Korea, visit the blog at http://touchtagrugby.blogspot.com/ and for more direct queries the ITS Team can be reached at internationaltouchseoul@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!!!

Team names not yet taken for ITS 2008

Sharks

Lions

Elephants

Camels

Of course, you don't have to have one of these....and we are still hoping African Bulls and that most dangerous of creatures, Jeju Mozzies, will be back this year!

This kind of Touch action at ITS 2008

This came from last years semi between Survivors and Asia Exiles...and that was a fast match!

Latest Spire Korea Touch Championships standings

1. TWP 56
2. Survivors 36
3. Exiles 30
4. Yonsei 27
5. Waegook Cook 26
6. Hands 24
7. Sisters 13
8. Stormers 12
9. Han R Pirates 12
10. Frogs 7
11. Paju 6
12. Raiders 3

With the next tournament on Saturday 16th August in Suwon (contact Patrick on paddykanu@gmail.com to enter your team) and then the big one ITS 2008 (see www.koreatouch.com for more details) on Saturday 20th September, there is plenty of Touch coming up in the next couple of months!

www.koreatouch.com website launched....

The new website for ITS 2008 has been launched; visit www.koreatouch.com for all the info you need to attend, play in, referee or sponsor International Touch Seoul 2008! ITS 2008 will be a big Touch tournament as well as being one big all-day and all night party in Seoul!

Touch rugby for kids starts in Bundang

Touch rugby for kids in Bundang began on the first weekend in July and will be running for eight weeks. The initial programme has 18 players signed up and the programme is delivered in English.
Parents and kids all really enjoyed their Sunday afternoon learning an exciting new sport with discipline, teamwork and intergrity!
If you want to get your children involved, email seoultouch@gmail.com and if you want help to get something similar started for kids in your neighbourhood, email seoultouch@gmail.com

International Touch Seoul 2008, website about to be launched!

http://www.koreatouch.com/

The site is under construction and more will be built over the next few days....in the meantime, keep clicking for Korea's premier touch rugby tournament!

Not so fond memories....International Touch Seoul

Getting skinned in the semis as the Survivors did for Asia Exiles and powered to the finals in last years ITS.

Last years ITS heroes; the referees!

Looking forward to another top quality showing, in fact, the bar has been raised higher this year!!

Kids Touch rugby starts in Bundang

Kids Touch started this weekend in Bundang, as volunteers went out to introduce Touch to Korean youngsters. Eighteen boys and girls have enrolled for an eight week programme....more info an photos will follow soon...

How about starting something near you? To get support to do that (advice on coaching programmes, provision of starter kit of balls, shirts etc and general advice on how to start up and get it going...email seoultouch@gmail.com

Touch rugby tournament in Suwon, 16th August

The Stormers have put back their tournament by a week to Saturday August 16th....which is good news for several teams who can now attend. This will be a warm up for ITS 2008 which will be held on the 20th September, a good chance for teams to get the wrinkles ironed out after the summer break!

More from Patrick who will post shortly on the Suwon Stormers first hosting.....

IRB teams up with Tag Rugby Trust

The iRB are set to help take Tag Rugby around the world
© Getty Images

IRB teams up with Tag Rugby Trust
2 July 2008, 1:34 pm
By IRB

The International Rugby Board has announced a partnership with the Tag Rugby Development Trust (TRDT) aimed at introducing Rugby to primary school children in developing countries through the delivery of Tag Rugby, the fun non-contact form of the Game.

As part of the partnership the IRB will provide financial support for TRDT programmes in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Nigeria, the provision of resources for coach and teacher education and the provision of essential equipment such as balls and tag belts.

“The IRB is delighted to be involved in what is an extremely exciting project,” said IRB Training Manager Mark Harrington. “The TRDT has a proven track record of delivering quality Tag Rugby coaching programmes to children within developing countries and our involvement is a natural fit.

“Tag Rugby is the perfect tool for growing the Game, by introducing children to Rugby in a fun environment. Being a non-contact version of the game, Tag Rugby can be played by boys and girls at the same time, on almost any surface and is the perfect tool for giving children a flavour of Rugby in a fun environment.

“We hope to assist the TRDT with the continued delivery of such programmes, by providing financial and resource support that will enable the TRDT to introduce greater numbers of people to Rugby while providing key legacy work in terms of coach, educator and teacher training.”

“In order to implement these resources we will drive the formalisation of relationships between the TRDT, the IRB’s Regional staff and the appropriate Union contact within each of the countries where the TRDT will operate,” added Harrington.

To assist the TRDT with the delivery of its programmes, the IRB will be providing 1000 size 3 and 4 IRB branded balls, Rugby Ready, Level One coaching, Laws of the Game books and educational DVD resources,

Another key element of the partnership is for the IRB to work with Unions to identify and provide IRB Trainers and Educators with individuals who have the potential to lead Rugby elements of TRDT tours in their region. This will include the pre-trip training of volunteers with the Rugby Ready and IRB Level One coaching certificates, on-trip teacher training and on-trip assurance of coaching and feedback to individuals.

“Since its first tour in 2002, the Tag Rugby Development Trust has worked directly in Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda and India, delivering Tag Rugby sessions, coach education and providing core equipment,” said Martin Hansford, Chairman of TRDT.

“In entering this exciting partnership with the IRB we will be able to tie in with the IRB’s existing Regional staff and Union contacts to deliver key programmes, reaching more children than ever before and fostering the growth of Rugby in key IRB strategic growth Regions such Asia, Africa, and the Americas.”

To find out more about TRDT, visit their website at http://www.tagrugbytours.com/

Teams queue up for International Touch Seoul 2008

Already 12 teams have registered an interest in attendaing and they come from as far away as England (that one is confirmed), Singapore, Taiwan and other places in Asia. Across Korea there is plenty of interest too....so keep signing up by emailing seoultouch@gmail.com or internationaltouchseoul@gmail.com

Korean version of International Touch Seoul 2008 info

http://blog.naver.com/rugby15/50032600912

You'll find all you need to know (for now) on Korea's blue riband touch rugby tournament on that link....