Location

Chester RUFC, Hare Lane, Chester

Description

Development/Elite Touch Rugby is a minimal contact version of rugby men, women, boys and girls (14 years and over) of all ages can play on the same pitch as equals! How fit do I have to be to play? Development/Elite Touch Rugby is a great way to exercise, improve cardio vascular fitness and help to burn excess fat. How long are matches? The international standard is 40 mins (2 x 20 mins). How big is the playing area? The international standard is 70m x 50m How many people play in a team? The international standard is 14 players per team, 6 on the field at any one time with up to eight substitutes. who interchange at random. 10-12 players is a good number to allow for that much needed rest during the game What is the ratio of male to female in a Mixed team? The international standard is a minimum of 3 women and a maximum of 3 men on the field. How far can I go with Touch? If you have the skill and determination you can represent your country in National and International competitions, with the Touch World Cup being the ultimate test of the World Champs Is there an international governing body? Yes, the Federation of International Touch. In Europe we also have the European Federation of Touch