What's your Men's and Women's National Touch Series tournament?

England Touch has expanded the SPORTTAPE Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series (MW NTS) in 2018 to give both elite and emerging club teams the chance to compete in a structured single gender competition.

The Elite MW NTS will be played on both the Saturday and Sunday in Rounds 1 and 2 and is an opportunity for the top eight teams to compete for the title.

The Emerging MW NTS will be played on the Saturday only and is open to any club wanting to develop their team and players in a one-day tournament structure.

The Finals Day for both competitions will be a one-day tournament.

How do I qualify for the Elite MW NTS?

The top six teams from the 2017 standings are guaranteed a place in the Elite MW NTS, meaning that there are a minimum of two places open to any other club wishing to play in this Series.

Men’s – London Scorpions, London Galaxy, Thames Valley Vikings, Tumeke, Hot Custard, CSSC Phantoms

Women’s – London Scorpions, Hot Custard, London Galaxy, Cambridge, CSSC Valkyries, Bareback Riders

If your club is interested in joining those listed above in the Elite MW NTS then CLICK HERE to fill out an expression of interest form no later than May 1st.

Meanwhile if you are one of the top six finishers from 2017 and do not wish to take up your place in the Elite MW NTS then email Zoe via events@englandtouch.org.uk as soon as possible.

All clubs are reminded that the Early Bird discount for the opening round of the Elite NTS on April 14th/15th will end on Friday, March 17th. The Early Bird entry price is £450 per team, which rises to £500 on March 18th. The cut-off for tournament entries is Saturday, March 31st.

Enter at www.englandtouch.org.uk/membership/login and click on ‘Events’ at the top of the page.

MW NTS dates, locations and deadlines

Elite MW NTS

Round 1

When: June 9th and 10th

Where: Oxford

Early Bird entry fee: £450 per team, entered by May 12th

Standard fee: £500 per team

Registration for all teams closes on May 26th

Round 2

When: June 23rd and 24th

Where: Manchester

Early Bird entry fee: £450 per team, entered by May 26th

Standard fee: £500 per team

Registration for all teams closes on June 9th

Finals

When: August 4th

Where: Canterbury

Early Bird entry fee: £250 per team, entered by July 7th

Standard fee: £300 per team

Registration for all teams closes on July 21st

Emerging MW NTS

Round 1

When: June 9th

Where: Oxford

Early Bird entry fee: £250 per team, entered by May 12th

Standard fee: £300 per team

Registration for all teams closes on May 26th

Round 2

When: June 23rd

Where: Manchester

Early Bird entry fee: £250 per team, entered by May 26th

Standard fee: £300 per team

Registration for all teams closes on June 9th

Finals

When: August 4th

Where: Canterbury

Early Bird entry fee: £250 per team, entered by July 7th

Standard fee: £300 per team

Registration for all teams closes on July 21st