8th Edition Touch Football Rules

In July 2019 the Touch Football Australia (TFA) membership were updated regarding the review process that had been undertaken on the proposed 8^th Edition TFA Playing Rules and subsequent submission to the TFA Board for endorsement and ratification. TFA is pleased to inform its members that the TFA Board met at the National Youth Championships and ratified the 8^th Edition TFA Playing Rules.

As outlined in the January 2019 Memo, the intent of the 8^th Edition is not to change the way the game is played, refereed or coached, rather it is to update the rules to reflect the current trends of the game. Included in the 8^th Edition is an exciting new Drop-Off format expected to bring new levels of excitement to our already action packed game. The 8^th Edition will be endorsed for use in all Touch Football Australia affiliated competitions from 1 January 2020. The first national event to be held under the 8^thEdition will be the 2020 National Touch League.

State, Regional and Affiliate competitions are encouraged to review their competition dates and implement the 8^th Edition at a time deemed appropriate to their community. It is proposed that all affiliated competitions across Australia will be operating under the 8^th Edition for Season 2, 2020.