MEDIA ALERT:
The Honorary Luke Hartsuyker (Member for Cowper), Mr Keith Rhodes (Coffs Harbour Mayor) and NRL stars Benji Marshall (Wests Tigers) and Joe Williams (South Sydney Rabbitohs), will be on hand to help the Australian Sports Commission and Australian Touch Association launch the AusTouch program.
The launch will take place during the 18 Years Championships Opening Ceremony at 11:00am on Wednesday September 15.
A $275,000 three year commitment from the Australian Government will facilitate the implementation of the AusTouch program.
AusTouch is a nationwide after school hours program, aimed at promoting fun and fitness as well as providing children with a variety of touch skills.
The program is aimed at children aged 8-18 years old and organisers are expecting that 10,000 children will undertake the AusTouch program in the first year of operation.
"The AusTouch program not only provides for children of all abilities and age levels, but it is also simple for schools/children to become involved. AusTouch will provide a structured program for continual growth of the sport as well as providing a fun and easy after school activity," says Mrs Maguire, National AusTouch Coordinator.
Every child that participates in the AusTouch program not only receives up to eight weekly sessions with a qualified instructor but also receives a Touch ball, water bottle and certificate.
Participants in the AusTouch program will also have the opportunity to participate in Junior Competitions following the participation program.
Use the link below for the ASC's media alert.
ASC AUSTOUCH LAUNCH MEDIA ALERT
By Rachel Moyle, media@austouch.com.au" target="_blank">media@austouch.com.au
