Junior Touch Football
Season Information - 2026
Season Starts: 21 August 2026
Grand Final: 20 November 2026
Divisions:
- 8 & U Mixed - Born 2019, 2018
- 10 & U Boys & 10& U Girls - Born 2017, 2016
- 12 & U Boys & 12 & U Girls - Born 2015, 2014
- 14 & U Boys & 14 & U Girls - Born 2013, 2012
- Open Mixed - Born 2011, 2010, 2009
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TFA Component | $30 | Paid at time of registration |
| QTF Component | $35 | |
| Mackay Touch Component | $110 | |
| Club Fee as advised by Club | ||
| No Team Fees. No direct debit is available. | ||
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MACKAY TOUCH ASSOCIATION – CONDITIONS OF ENTRY (JUNIOR COMPETITIONS)
Season Start: 21 August 2026
Grand Final: 20 November 2026
Registration & Fees
Total fees:
$30 – TFA (Touch Football Australia)
$35 – QTF (Queensland Touch Football)
$110 – Mackay Touch fee
Plus any Club Fee
All fees must be paid online during registration.
No payments accepted at sign-on day.
Players must be registered and paid before they can play.
Team Numbers
U8 Mixed: Minimum 8 players per team, 5 on field
U10 Boys or Girls: Minimum 10 players per team, 5 on field
U12, U14 Boys or Girls: Minimum 10 players per team, 6 on field
Open Mixed: Minimum 10 players per team, 6 on field (must have a minimum of 3 girls on the field at all times)
Players can only play in their age group unless approved by MTA.
Boys cannot play in girls-only divisions.
Coaches & Team Officials
The Foundation Coach Course has now been replaced by an online Community Coaching Course in the Learning Centre. There is no longer a face-to-face component for this course.
MTA encourages participants who would like to begin their Coaching journey to complete the TFA Community Coach Course online.
A coach or manager with a current Blue Card must be present at each game.
They must sign the team card before the game commences.
Player Eligibility
Players must play at least 3 games in their division to qualify for finals.
Byes and forfeits do not count toward eligibility.
Referees
U14 players are encouraged to become referees.
OPEN players MUST nominate a referee.
Referee pay: $10 per game (must complete Affiliate Level Referee Course).
A Referee Course will be held at the start of the season.
Game & Conduct Rules
No games during school holidays.
All players must wear:
Matching shirts with numbers
Similar shorts and socks
Proper shoes (no metal tags)
Poor behaviour, swearing, or abuse will not be accepted.
Touch Football Australia’s Code of Conduct applies.
If your team needs to forfeit, please give at least 24 hours' notice.
Finals
Finals will run over two weeks.