Keen to try All Abilities Touch Footy?
All Abilities Touch Football programs are underway across the country, offering a chance for everyone to try the fun and popular game. The inclusive programs provide an opportunity for people with intellectual and/or physical impairments to meet new people and learn touch football skills. It’s an all-in approach where participants play alongside family members, carers, friends, elite footy players and anyone who wants to have a go. From QLD and NSW to the rest of Oz. The program, launched by the National Rugby League (NRL), started with a pilot six-week course at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. But the NRL is hoping to roll it out across every state and territory. Six locations in NSW and QLD are the first to get the programs, which are being run through local touch football clubs. Other areas will be confirmed at a later date. NRL National Inclusion Manager Graeme Clancy was instrumental in getting the program up and running. He says it’s designed as an “entry-level” opportunity for anyone who wants to learn touch footy and be part of the sporting community. Participants learn a variety of different skills through individual and group activities. Each person can take part in a
