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WELCOME









          It is my pleasure to             glory, and I thank them for their ongoing   8 permits, establishing a clear link
                                                                            between the junior and senior
                                           support and commitment to the event.
          welcome you all to the           This event provides us with an   representative pathways.
          2017 Queensland Touch            opportunity to not only identify our   Townsville has produced some of our
                                           best young talent, but also reinforce the
          Football Junior State            strong pathways that have been created   top state and national players, and given
          Championships.                   to progress through to the elite level of   the strength of the competitions - in
                                           touch football.                  particular junior competitions - in the
                                                                            region, it was the standout choice to
          Our annual three-day carnival brings   In 2017, changes have been   host this year’s event.
          together more than 400 of the best   implemented to the junior
          junior players in the state in an   representative selection process.  At   I sincerely thank our major event partner
          outstanding showcase of touch football’s   the completion of this event, Junior   Townsville Enterprise Limited for their
          next generation of talent.       Cowboys, Broncos and  Titans teams in   support, with event funding through the
                                           the Under 14 and 16 age groups will be   Townsville North Queensland Bid Fund.
          The six regions – North Queensland,   named, along with merit teams in the
          Central Queensland, Sunshine Coast,   Under 12 divisions.         It is anticipated that event participants
          Brisbane, South West Queensland &                                 attending this carnival will inject more
          South Queensland – have selected their   Teams will be selected from within   than $500,000 into the Townsville North
          best young players to compete for state   the boundaries of the existing Elite   Queensland economy during their stay,
                                                                            and I encourage you to get out and
                                                                            enjoy the city and all its attractions.

                                                                            I also thank our event partners
                                                                            Inferno and North Queensland Touch
                                                                            Association and hosts Townsville Castle
                                                                            Hill Touch Association for assisting us in
                                                                            the delivery of this tournament.

                                                                            To all players, coaches, officials,
                                                                            volunteers, family and friends, enjoy
                                                                            the weekend and your stay in North
                                                                            Queensland, and I look forward to
                                                                            seeing you all again in 2018.

                                                                            Jamie O’Connor
                                                                            Chief Executive Officer
                                                                            Queensland Touch Football




          Welcome to Townsville            three-day carnival is about having fun,   opportunity to showcase outstanding
          and the 2017                     having a go and meeting new friends.   talent and the next generation of touch
                                                                            football players.

          Queensland Touch                 The importance of Townsville playing
          Football Junior State            host to such an event cannot be   It’s my pleasure to extend a warm
                                                                            welcome to you and I wish you all best
                                           understated, particularly in relation to
          Championships.                   the development of quality athletes in   of luck.
                                           regional areas.
          Our city is delighted to be hosting this                          I hope you get the chance to explore
          event and to be given an opportunity to   Congratulations must go to Queensland   what’s on offer across our city in in
          showcase what makes our city a great   Touch Football for staging these   between your games.
          place to live and play.          championships with dedication and
                                           passion year after year.
          Welcoming more than 500 players and                               Cr Jenny Hill
          volunteers from across the state, this   These championships provide an   Mayor of Townsville
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