European Federation Of Touch - European Federation of Touch

“Developing the sport of Touch is integral to the existence of the EFT. Our aim is, quite simply, to do as much as we can to promote and develop the standard and number of players playing the sport of Touch in Europe”

Benjamin Powell, former EFT president

Membership

Through Membership and Affiliation the European Federation of Touch aims to protect the sport of Touch to ensure its continued growth throughout Europe

Governance

Policies are an important foundation in ensuring the development of high quality, consistent and professional standards across Europe

Federation Overview

The European Federation of Touch (EFT) is the regional body overseeing the development and delivery of touch rugby in Europe. Since its creation in July 2011, the EFT has 18 members, with over 5000 players and 300 referees across Europe.

Federation Role

With the support of the national touch associations, the EFT provides referee and coaching qualification courses and assessments, and is responsible for running three major pan-European tournaments: the European Touch Championships, and the Championship and Premiership permit tournaments. The activity of the EFT is an opportunity for European countries to develop the sport of Touch in the same direction, sharing the same values while keeping their cultural diversity and tradition.

FIT Regional Member

The EFT is part of the Regional Federation development plan conducted by FIT, and applies all FIT constitutional requirements and rules and regulations.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The European Federation of Touch was formed in 2010. The EFT is being led by an Executive Committee. Their task is to mould the foundations for the EFT, draw up draft policies and engage with the prospective Member Countries for feedback and direction.

The current Executive consists of:

President: Nicolas Van de Rijt
FIT norminated representative: Michael Abromowitz
Vice-President: Victor Francisco-Suarez
Secretary General: Benjamin Tembo
Events Director: Linda Acker

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

The EFT are always looking for volunteers to become involved.

If you would like any more details about any of the EFT vacancies, please email secretary@toucheurope.org and check in on our Social media for regular updates on vacancies