Find the latest information for the SETA including, latest news, results, videos and upcoming events. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS This month's events and features in the South East. Players who are new to the sport Players who are pushing to make club teams Clubs and players who are looking to break into regional teams Those at the top level of their clubs and region Facilitate training of skills and fitness for England representatives No events at the moment Latest News - media hub LATEST NEWS MWNTS KICKED OFF THIS WEEKEND Oxford Rugby Club hosts the first round of the Mens and Womens NTS! ETA PUBLISH JTC SELECTIONS Junior Touch Championships will be returning to France at the Sports Center De Vichy. SETA CLUB CHAMPS TAPS OFF THIS SATURDAY Get all the information you'll need on the tournament schedule. For older news stories visit our NEWS ARCHIVE INTERVIEWS AND TUTORIALS Videos ANDY PENNICEARD Our Juniors Head Coach discussing a successful year in spite of the challenges faced in 2020. TIM OSBORNE Tim explains how the region has kept a focus on high performance in the face of lockdown. GRIP STRENGTH DRILL In this two-person drill, you will be able to improve your grip strength. For more video content including highlights, interviews and drills visit our YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Everything you need to know playing for the South East Sharks franchise. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US SOUTH EAST SHARKS Playing for the Sharks is all about putting the team first and playing to your strengths. We place a big emphasis on training, and everyone can contribute value to the team. Both our Men's & Women's are back to chase the title again, and we embody a hard-work team ethos in the way we train and the way we play. SOUTH EAST SHARKS REPRESENTATION The South East Sharks boasts a proud competitive history and ongoing pathway to elite level competition and England representation. See the squad lists through the team portals below. SOUTH EAST FACE-OFF SELECTION AND ELITE TOUCH SERIES The South East Face-off series is a two-day series held over a weekend, to give players of the SETA training squads the opportunity to apply and execute their skills and fundamentals with campaign learnings, in an elite game scenario indicative of national representative competition. Players will be split out into their likely franchise squad and compete in a formal match scenario. Held in the lead up to The Nationals, this is a key weekend for coaches looking to make the final selection. We will assess players of all age grades to deliver the most competitive and balanced final teams for South East representation. The Face-off series is also an exciting opportunity for the South East to showcase elite representative touch within the region, and we'll look to host spectators and supporters, where the latest health and safety advice allows. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how you can get involved, please contact us through the link below. Contact us

View the SETA membership opportunities. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US SETA MEMBERSHIP COMING SOON We will soon release our membership scheme, allowing our members access to regional perks, events and the broader touch community within the region. WANT TO STAY IN TOUCH UNTIL THEN? Sign up to our mailing list for updates on South East Touch and to be notified when our membership scheme goes live. Sign up to our mailing list

We're a volunteer-run organisation, working with current and and new players, helping people get back into sport, developing juniors, driving diversity and providing a regional performance pathway to England Touch representation at major international Touch events. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US WHAT IS SETA? The South East Touch Association is the sports governing body for touch in the South East of England. We are a regional arm of the England Touch Association and are the largest and most successful Touch Association in the history of the sport in England. We're a volunteer-run organisation, working with current and and new players, helping people get back into sport, developing juniors, driving diversity and providing a regional performance pathway to England Touch representation at major international touch events. WHAT AREA DOES SETA REPRESENT? The South East Touch Association spans five counties including East Sussex, Greater London, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex. If you're a club, player or are thinking about getting into touch in these counties contact one of our regional leads. Key SETA Contacts SETA'S VISION SUSTAINABLE LONG TERM GROWTH Our vision is to unite, inspire and become the strongest geographical region in England at touch by providing the largest pool of talent in the form of players, referees and managers to the Elite Programme of the England High Performance Training Squad. We aim to achieve sustainable growth in the long-term by optimising reinvestment in regional development. SETA'S MISSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL To create a culture and environment where touch is recognised as an exciting sport full of action and act as a catalyst for National representation by providing a clear development and positive pathway for players, referees, coaches, managers and volunteers of all ages and abilities in the South East region of England. HOW WE DELIVER OUR MISSION SETA works with a series of local partners and sponsors committed to supporting us in the delivery of accessible, affordable and appealing touch opportunities to all players within the region. Supported and governed by the national England Touch Association we strive to deliver opportunities for all through sustainable growth as part of a national vision for the sport's future. WANT TO BE A SPONSOR FOR SETA? If you wish to be a sponsor for the SETA or have any further questions please contact us via the link below. Contact us

View SETA's news archive. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US NEWS ARCHIVE 2022 MWNTS KICKED OFF THIS WEEKEND Oxford Rugby Club hosts the first round of the Mens and Womens NTS! ETA PUBLISH JTC SELECTIONS Junior Touch Championships will be returning to France at the Sports Center De Vichy. SETA CLUB CHAMPS TAPS OFF THIS SATURDAY Get all the information you'll need on the tournament schedule. WHAT'S COMING IN 2022 Find all the information you'll need to know for the upcoming 2022 SETA Touch calendar. SETA 2022 COACHING EOI SETA is looking for expressions of interest for regional coaching roles 2022 Nationals. 2022 2021 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING YOU CAN'T SEE? For further information on news in the South East please contact us via the link below. Contact us

Everything you need to know playing for the South East Taipans franchise. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US SOUTH EAST TAIPANS Being a Taipan means being part of a family; rich in positive team culture and unity, built on the foundations of respect - for our fellow team mates, coaches and the history of our club alike. We believe that every member brings value to the team. We cultivate positive mindsets both on and off the field, lasting friendships, and a winning team culture. Though the shortest of all elite campaigns on the ETA calendar, to many of the Taipan cohort Nationals is undoubtedly the highlight of the season. We’re always looking to push standards even further and are excited to welcome new talent to the Taipan family. SOUTH EAST TAIPANS REPRESENTATION The South East Taipans boasts a proud competitive history and ongoing pathway to elite level competition and England representation. See the squad lists through the team portals below. SOUTH EAST FACE-OFF SELECTION AND ELITE TOUCH SERIES The South East Face-off series is a two-day series held over a weekend, to give players of the SETA training squads the opportunity to apply and execute their skills and fundamentals with campaign learnings, in an elite game scenario indicative of national representative competition. Players will be split out into their likely franchise squad and compete in a formal match scenario. Held in the lead up to The Nationals, this is a key weekend for coaches looking to make the final selection. We will assess players of all age grades to deliver the most competitive and balanced final teams for South East representation. The Face-off series is also an exciting opportunity for the South East to showcase elite representative touch within the region, and we'll look to host spectators and supporters, where the latest health and safety advice allows. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how you can get involved, please contact us through the link below. Contact us

Key SETA volunteer contacts, county lead contacts and head coach contacts. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US KEY CONTACTS ASH GRIMSEY ERIK WILLIAMS Regional Lead Regional Lead ash@seta.org.uk erik@seta.org.uk JOSH BENDEL Marketing and Communications Manager josh@seta.org.uk GARETH HINDS Regional Referee Representative referee.liaison@englandtouch.org.uk ANDY PENNICEARD Chief Executive Officer andy@seta.org.uk SQUAD HEAD COACHES COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON Girls U14's Boys U14's Girls U17's Boys 17's COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON Girls U14's Boys U14's Girls U17's Boys 17's MAX DUCOURNEAU DOM TRIPP Women's Open - Taipans Women's Open - Sharks Men's Open - Taipans Men's Open - Sharks max.ducourneau@gmail.com Women's 27's Men's 30's Women's 35's Men's 40's COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON Men's 45's WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM? For further information on how you can get involved, please contact us via the link below. Contact us

Find a Touch club in the South East region of England. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US Greater London Clubs GREATER LONDON LONDON SCORPIONS contact@londonscorpions.com LONDON GALAXY galaxylondon@live.co.uk LONDON EAGLES info@londoneaglestouch.co.uk HOT CUSTARD GREEN & GOLD green+gold@stratmet.com LONDON VIPERS eytouchrugby@uk.ey.com EXETER RAPTORS WOLVES TOUCH andy@wtrc.co.uk SARACENS TOUCH saracenstouchrugby@gmail.com TEDDINGTON RFC touchatteddington@gmail.com SURREY Surrey Clubs SURREY BISONS touch@grfc.co.uk ALTON RFC ladies.rugby@altonrfc.club REIGATIAN FORCE scotsdiver@gmail.com FARNHAM HORNETS O2Touch@farnhamrugby.org ESHER RFC o2touch@esherrugby.co.uk CHIPSTEAD FLAMES chipsteadflames@gmail.com KENT Kent Clubs CANTERBURY RFC canterburytouch@gmail.com TITANS TOUCH - TUNBRIDGE WELLS christiangarland@hotmail.co.uk LORDSWOOD LIGHTNING rainhamtouchrugby@gmail.com EAST SUSSEX East Sussex Clubs EASTBOURNE Jameswilliamdearie@hotmail.co.uk BRIGHTON & HOVE brightonandhovetouch@gmail.com WEST SUSSEX West Sussex Clubs HORSHAM TIGERS touchrugby@horshamrufc.com BARNS GREEN EAST GRINSTEAD operations@egrfc.com Register your club REGISTER YOUR CLUB Fill in your details through the link below to submit your club for registration. Registration form

SETA has recognised the importance of providing knowledge and coaching guidance to all clubs, allowing them to then provide better quality sessions for their members. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US OVERVIEW Upcoming events In the South East, we boast some of the best coaches, players and teams that the country has to offer. Built on a strong platform of historic success we understand that tomorrow's wins are built on today's actions. We are stronger as a team, supporting one another to enjoy the sport, welcoming new players, winning and losing together. Our regional leadership team travels around the South East delivering sessions to help you improve. Dom Tripp - South East Sharks Men's Open captain and MVP National Men's Open final 2019 Alice Sommerville - South East Taipans Women's Open captain and MVP Nationals Women's Open final 2019 Dougie Benzie - South East Sharks Men's 35's player DEVELOPMENT DAYS WHAT ARE THE DEVELOPMENT DAYS? SETA has recognised the importance of providing knowledge and coaching guidance to all clubs, allowing them to then provide better quality sessions for their members. As part of this process we will be organising development days for our clubs. These involve clubs bringing coaches and players to a central venue, where our coaches will provide a series of games and skill zones for clubs to take back to their own sessions. This is also an opportunity for players at developing clubs to gain access to regional coaches and selectors. WHO CAN ATTTEND A DEVELOPMENT SESSION? Both children and adults can attend development day sessions. Age groups will be split with 2 dedicated coaches per group. WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS HELD? Development sessions are held in two different locations but run simultaneously on the same date. Location 1: Wandsworth Common, London Location 2: Horsham WHO WILL BE THERE ON THE DAY? A South East Touch staff member will be there to welcome you upon arrival. Regional coaches will be there to run the sessions. WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND A DEVELOPMENT DAY? At the event you will be able to sign up for the annual SETA membership which is only costs £10.00 to register. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how you can get involved, please contact us via the form below. Contact us

View SETA's news archive. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US NEWS ARCHIVE 2021 ENGLAND TOUCH ROADSHOW You are invited to our brand new event on the 31st of October. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021 Find all the information and details you will need for SETA Club Championships 2021. SETA JANUARY NEWS LETTER Find out what we have in store for the touch calendar in 2021. SETA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS SETA announces new regional tournament in partnership with In2Touch. 2020: YEAR IN REVIEW A lookback through a year dominated by Covid19. TIER 4 COVID RESTRICTIONS The rules of lockdown and what this means for touch. 2022 2021 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING YOU CAN'T SEE? For further information on news in the South East please contact us via the link below. Contact us

Youth Touch clubs, events and tournaments in the South East region of England. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US YOUTH GRADE TOUCH Upcoming events AGES UP TO 18 SETA is aware that to grow the game of touch in the region we must focus energy on youth development. With that, our priorities are to create more exposure in schools and sports clubs. SETA aims to be the largest feeder of young athletes into the England High Performance programme as well as offering social touch leagues to those who enjoy the sport. SETA recognises that sport is incredibly important for mental health, growth and physical literacy. Physical literacy has five elements - enjoyment, confidence, competence, understanding and knowledge. The more elements present, the more active a child or young person is likely to be. YOUTH CLUBS WOLVES TOUCH andy@wtrc.co.uk CANTERBURY RFC canterburytouch@gmail.com REGISTER A NEW YOUTH CLUB OR TEAM ash@seta.org.uk SUITABLE LEAGUES AND EVENTS IN2TOUCH LEAGUES (13+) london@in2touch.com COMING SOON info@seta.org.uk DEVELOPMENT NTS membership@englandtouch.org.uk CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH PLAYERS Work with SETA to set up an event or league for youth players. REGISTER A YOUTH CLUB OR EVENT Fill in your details through the link below to submit your club for registration. Youth club registration Youth event registration WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information about Youth Touch please contact us via the link below. Contact us

England Touch and South East Touch Association have developed a suite of resources to cater for the varying skill level of students. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US OVERVIEW England Touch and South East Touch Association have developed a suite of resources to cater for the varying skill levels of students. The resources are not to an age group, but rather to the student’s level of development. 1. PLAY FOR LIFE INTRODUCTION U ses modified rules to meet the developmental needs of young Touch players. The program consists of seven sequential, game-based lessons suitable for primary school students of all abilities. 2. FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT Has been structured to work in school settings and follows on from the ‘Play for Life’ resource. This resource is designed to assist those with a minimal understanding of Touch, to deliver and teach the foundation skills of the game. 4. TALENT ID PATHWAY Has been structured to operate over 3-4 sessions in schools for players recommended by their current teachers that show good ability and could possibly make England selection. Once identified, these players will be invited to camps to be fast-tracked into the England set up. 3. SKILL SCHOOL PROGRESSION Has been structured to work in a school setting and follows on from the Foundation Coaching Resource. This resource is designed to assist those with an extension on the skills taught at the foundation level, to develop and deliver a catered physical education program for students. COACHING DELIVERED PACKAGE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 4 - 8 sessions (45 - 60 minute sessions) of touch coaching from our qualified field officers. Schools need to provide a minimum of 10 touch balls and 12 cones to effectively run the program. Schools are recommended to purchase an equipment package, or specific items, to give your school everything that it needs to deliver a successful touch program. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how you can get involved in the Sporting Schools Programme, please contact us via the link below. Contact us