First Try Sporting Schools

Start delivering a Touch Football at your School

Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities.

Touch Football is one of the sports that can be delivered as part of Sport Australia’s Sporting Schools program. It’s one of the most popular sports in schools because it’s easy to learn, boys and girls of all ages can play together and it comes with a low risk of injury because there’s no tackling. Queensland Touch Football works with primary and secondary schools in Queensland to deliver Touch Football, offering both coach and teacher delivered programs.

Coach delivered programs can be delivered before, during or after school with programs ranging from 4 to 8 sessions, which can be modified through the online booking system. Touch Football are amongst the most affordable Sporting Schools options and are delivered by qualified Field Officers.

Alternatively, we can supply you with everything you need to deliver this program in your school by a current staff member.

HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
View the ‘how-to’ guide for further information on how to register and apply for funding, or visit the First Try Sporting Schools Website.

SPORTING SCHOOLS APPLICATION DATES
Term 1 2025
Grant Application Open: Monday 21 October 2024
Grant Application Close: Friday 8 November 2024

Term 2 2025
Grant Application Open: Monday 17 February 2025
Grant Application Close: Friday 7 March 2025

Term 3 2025
Grant Application Open: Monday 12 May 2025
Grant Application Close: Friday 30 May 2025

Term 4 2025
Grant Application Open: Monday 4 August 2025
Grant Application Close: Friday 22 August 2025

FIRST TRY SPORTING SCHOOLS AND AFFILIATES
The First Try Sporting Schools Program is a fantastic opportunity for affiliates to promote their junior competitions and develop players and coaches in their area.

For further information on how affiliates can get involved in the First Try Sporting Schools Program, please contact admin@qldtouch.com.au or phone 07 3367 6250.