General Information
Ascham participates in the Year 3 Touch Football Competition in Term 2. Students from Year 3, with any ability from beginners to advanced, are able to participate in this competition. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches.
Please note that the registration form for Term 2 Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 1.
touchfootball@ascham.nsw.edu.au
touchfootballjs@ascham.nsw.edu.au
Parent Overview
Please view the 2025 Parent Overview here.
Key Dates and Times 2025
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory pre-season session | Saturday 29 March | Steyne Park | 1–2.15pm |
| Optional pre-season training | Friday 7 March | Steyne Park | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Friday 14 March | |||
| Friday 21 March | |||
| Friday 28 March | |||
| Training | Tuesday 29 April – Tuesday 17 June | Steyne Park | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Matches | Saturday 3 May – Saturday 21 June | See Team List and Draw | See Team List and Draw |
Team List and Draw
The Term 3 2025 Draw will be uploaded here.
The Term 3 2025 Fiona Team Lists will be uploaded here.
Training Schedule
Tuesdays from 3.05–4.45pm in the Ascham Gym.
Uniform
Ascham Sports Uniform
Venues
Training: Steyne Park
Matches: Various
Forms
General Information
Ascham participates in the IPSHA Touch Football Competition in Term 3. All matches are held locally at Centennial Park on a Saturday morning. Students from Years 4–6, with any ability from beginners to advanced, are able to participate in this competition. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches.
Please note that the registration form for Term 3 Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 2.
Parent Overview
The 2025 Parent overview can be found here.
Key Dates and Times
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional Pre-season Training (Years 4–6) | Friday 30 May | Steyne Park | 3.15–5pm |
| Friday 13 June | Steyne Park | 3.15–5pm | |
| Friday 20 June | Steyne Park | 3.15–5pm | |
| Year 4 Trial 1 | Saturday 14 June | Steyne Park | 1–2.15pm |
| Year 4 Trial 2 | Saturday 21 June | Steyne Park | 1–2.15pm |
| Year 5 Trial 1 | Saturday 14 June | Steyne Park | 2.30–3.45pm |
| Year 5 Trial 2 | Saturday 21 June | Steyne Park | 2.30–3.45pm |
| Year 6 Trial 1 | Saturday 14 June | Steyne Park | 3.45–5pm |
| Year 6 Trial 2 | Saturday 21 June | Steyne Park | 3.45–5pm |
| Year 4 Training | Tuesday 22 July – Tuesday 9 September | Steyne Park | 3.05–4.45pm |
| Year 5 Training | Wednesday 23 July – Wednesday 10 September | Steyne Park | 3.15–5pm |
| Year 6 Training | Thursday 24 July – Thursday 11 September | Steyne Park | 3.15–5pm |
| Matches | Saturday 26 July – Saturday 13 September | Various | See Team List and Draw |
Team List and Draw
The Term 3 2025 Team List will be uploaded here once available.
The Term 3 2024 Draw will be uploaded here once available.
Uniform
Ascham Sports Uniform and Touch Football boots.
General Information
Ascham participates in the ESTA (Eastern Suburbs Touch Association) competition that runs from the start of Term 4 until the end of Term 1. All matches are held locally at Queens Park on a Saturday morning. Students from Years 7–12, with any ability from beginners to advanced, are able to participate in this competition. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches. Please note this is a two-term commitment.
Please note that the registration form for Summer Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 3.
Key Dates and Times
| Date | Event | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 30 January 2023 | Term 1 Begins | ||
| Thursday 2 February 2023 | Training commences in Week 2 for all teams | Steyne Park | See Training Timetable or Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 4 February 2023 | Start of season training | Centennial Park | 1–2.30pm |
| Saturday 4 February 2023 | Senior 1sts and Junior As IGSA Round 1 | Various | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 11 February 2023 | Round 1 | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 18 February 2023 | Round 2 | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 25 February 2023 | Round 3 | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 4 March 2023 | Round 4 | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 11 March 2023 | Round 5 | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 18 March 2022 | Semis | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 25 March 2022 | Finals | Centennial Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Term 1 Ends | ||
| Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Term 2 Begins | ||
| Thursday 22 June 2023 | Term 2 Ends | ||
| Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Term 3 Begins | ||
| Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Year 7 Summer Sport Trial 1 | Steyne Park | 4–6pm |
| Thursday 10 August 2023 | Senior Summer Sport Trial 1 | Steyne Park | 4–6pm |
| Friday 11 August 2023 | Junior Summer Sport Trial 1 | Steyne Park | 4–6pm |
| Saturday 19 August 2023 | All Year Groups Summer Sport Trial 2 | Moore Park Synthetic | 12noon–6pm |
| Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Year 7 Summer Sport Trial 3 | Steyne Park | 4–6pm |
| Thursday 31 August 2023 | Senior Summer Sport Trial 3 | Moore Park Synthetic | 4.30–6pm |
| Friday 1 September 2023 | Junior Summer Sport Trial 3 | Moore Park Synthetic | 4.30–6pm |
| Thursday 14 September 2023 | Term 3 Ends | ||
| Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Term 4 Begins | ||
| Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Training commences for all teams | See Training Schedule | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 14 October 2023 | Round 1 | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 21 October 2023 | Round 2 | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 28 October 2023 | Round 3 | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 4 November 2023 | Round 4 | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 11 November 2023 | Round 5 | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 18 November 2023 | Round 6 | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 25 November 2023 | Finals | Queens Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Saturday 2 December 2023 | Term 4 Co-curricular Ends |
Team List and Draw
The Term 4 2023 Team List and Draw will be uploaded here once the draw has been finalised.
Training Schedule
The Term 4 2023 Training Schedule will be uploaded here once teams have been finalised.
Uniform
Training
Either the Ascham Sports Uniform or Ascham Training Uniform can be worn to training. Students must not wear non-Ascham attire.
Matches
Senior Firsts: Red Touch Football singlet, navy Ascham Touch Football shorts.
All other teams: Navy Touch Football singlet, navy Ascham Touch Football shorts.
Touch Football boots are optional but highly recommended.
Venues
Training: Steyne Park and Rushcutters Bay Park 2
Matches: Queens Park
MS Teams
All information regarding Touch Football for students will occur on MS Teams. Students will be added to both their individual MS Team as well as the general Touch Football Team.
Please see below some important information regarding MS Teams.
Updates
All updates regarding teams will be posted in their individual MS Team. This could include wet weather updates, venue updates, training updates etc. It is recommended that students download the MS Teams app on their phone and enable notifications so they can receive updates promptly.
Absences
Students are required to use the ‘Absences’ channel to inform their Coach, Head Coach and Sports Administrator that their are unable to make a training or match. The Sports Department asks that as much notice as possible is given for absences, particularly for matches. Students should write the date they will be absent and where possible the reason.
Tagging
Students are asked that when they write a message in their Team, that they tag the relevant people. To tag someone, type the ‘@’ symbol and then write either the relevant person’s name or the Team’s name to inform the whole group.
Online Behaviour
As outlined in Ascham’s IT policy, students must adhere to appropriate online behaviour. We ask that comments are carefully considered before posting.
General Information
Students will participate in the IGSA competition that runs from the start of Term 4 until the end of Term 1. Matches are held at a variety of venues on a Saturday morning. Students will need to attend all training sessions and all Saturday matches. Please note this is a two-term commitment.
The registration form for Summer Team Sports will be released in Week 2 of Term 3.
Key Dates and Times
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sport Trial 1 | Saturday 10 August 2024 | Steyne Park | Years 7 and 8: 1–3pm |
| Years 9–11: 3.30–5.30pm | |||
| Summer Sport Trial 2 | Saturday 17 August 2024 | Steyne Park | Years 7 and 8: 3.30–5.30pm |
| Years 9–11: 1–3pm | |||
| Summer Sport Trial 3 | Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Ascham Gym | All Students: 12.40–1.40pm |
| Term 4 Training | Tuesday 15 October – Friday 6 December | Steyne Park | See Team List and Draw |
| Match Dates | Saturday 19 October – Saturday 30 November 2024 | Various | See Team List and Draw |
Team List and Draw
The Term 4 2024 Team List and Draw can be found here.
Training Schedule
The Term 1 2025 Training Schedule can be found below.
Uniform
Training
Either the Ascham Sports Uniform or Ascham Training Uniform can be worn to training. Students must not wear non-Ascham attire.
Matches
Senior Firsts: Red Touch Football singlet, navy Ascham Touch Football shorts.
All other teams: Navy Touch Football singlet, navy Ascham Touch Football shorts.
Touch Football boots are optional but highly recommended.
MS Teams
All information regarding Touch Football for students will occur on MS Teams. Students will be added to both their individual MS Team as well as the general Touch Football Team.
Please see below some important information regarding MS Teams.
Updates
All updates regarding teams will be posted in their individual MS Team. This could include wet weather updates, venue updates, training updates etc. It is recommended that students download the MS Teams app on their phone and enable notifications so they can receive updates promptly.
Absences
Students are required to use the ‘Absences’ channel to inform their Coach, Head Coach and Sports Administrator that their are unable to make a training or match. The Sports Department asks that as much notice as possible is given for absences, particularly for matches. Students should write the date they will be absent and where possible the reason.
Tagging
Students are asked that when they write a message in their Team, that they tag the relevant people. To tag someone, type the ‘@’ symbol and then write either the relevant person’s name or the Team’s name to inform the whole group.
Online Behaviour
As outlined in Ascham’s IT policy, students must adhere to appropriate online behaviour. We ask that comments are carefully considered before posting.
Forms
Students in both Fiona and the Senior School may be identified to represent Ascham or another competition at a Representative Trial. Students will be contacted by the Sports Department directly if identified. Information regarding these events will be uploaded below.
NSWCIS Primary Touch Football Representative Trials
Date: TBC
Time: 8am–2pm
Venue: Kingsway Touch Fields
IGSA Touch Football Representative Trials
Date: Wednesday 3 April 2024
Time: 10.30am–2.30pm
Venue: Loreto Normanhurst
NSWCIS Secondary Touch Football Representative Trials
Date: TBC
Time: 8am–3.30pm
Venue: Kingsway Touch Fields
National Youth Championships
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC