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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