Touch : SOUTHERNERS SPORTS CLUB

Touch

Playing Touch in Bangkok is a great way to meet people. Men and women usually play mixed, and all levels of players are welcome at the weekend social Touch runs.

The sport’s presence in Bangkok started around 13 years ago when a group of girls associated with the Southerners set up the Southerners Touch section. Regular training was held alongside the rugby team and the Touch section soon evolved to include men.

Since then other teams have come and gone, but the Southerners have always been a constant factor in the Bangkok Touch scene. Currently the Southerners are the only full-time Touch team in Bangkok (apart from school teams) so to get our fair share of games we like to tour in the region as well as organise competitions in Bangkok.

The Southerners Touch section holds a special role within the Southerners, as our team includes dedicated Touch members, as well as players from the other sections- rugby, netball, cricket and social. No surprise then that Touch is one of the best introductions to the club, and an excellent way to establish a social network in Bangkok!

With no formal Touch league currently running in Bangkok, The Southerners host two weekly sessions for Touch players:

Weekday training for Southerners members on Wednesday evenings from 7- 8:30 PM at the Arsenal Soccer School grounds (knowledge of the game preferred).

Weekend social Touch, open to members and non-members, all levels of players welcome, on Saturdays from 10-12. This is usually held at NIST International School, but locations change sometimes to KIS International School or Patana International School.

Email Linda for more information: lindabelonje@gmail.com

Touch rugby – December/January

Please see below for the latest dates for touch rugby throughout December and January:

Saturday 3 December
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Tuesday 6 December
Arsenal Grounds – 19:00-20:30

Saturday 10 December
NIST – 10:00-12:00 (Juniors 10:00-10:45)

Tuesday 13 December
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30 November 2011 | Steve Bell | Touch | No Comment | Read More

Southerners Ball 2011

[ November 19, 2011; ]

We would like to invite you to join us in a fab night in Bangkok ~ one which has become one of the best ‘cocktail nights’ and ‘End of Year’ celebrations in Bangkok within the expat community ~ so… Read the rest

04 October 2011 | Steve Bell | Calendar Events, Club News, Cricket, Netball, Rugby, Social, Touch | No Comment | Read More

Southerners Mixed Social Touch Tournament 2011

[ January 28, 2012; ]

Please find information for the Southerners International Touch Tournament. If you would like to enter a team, please download and fill out the registration form and email back to Linda by 24 November 2011.

For a tournament… Read the rest

11 September 2011 | Steve Bell | Calendar Events, Touch | No Comment | Read More

Bangkok touch rugby: Now on Tuesday & Saturday

Please see below the updated times and venues for Southerners Touch. Contact Linda for more information or to become a member.:

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Tuesdays

Arsenal (Sukhumvit Soi 71, sub-soi 21 - Map)
1900-2030hrs
Paid members only (Not yet a member? Feel… Read the rest

15 August 2011 | Steve Bell | Touch | No Comment | Read More

Southerners excel at Asian Touch Champs 2011

A crew of 11 Southerners descended on Singapore to take part in the annual Asian Champs Touch Rugby Tournament on 11 & 12 June. The mixed open competition included teams from Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok, with all teams playing… Read the rest

17 June 2011 | Steve Bell | Touch | No Comment | Read More

AGM: Vaughan retires, new committee elected

After so much recent attention in the media about the toppling of Presidents by rebellious and disgruntled citizenry, it’s comforting to know at least one hasn’t been pushed off the perch under such fiery circumstances.

At the most recent club… Read the rest

14 March 2011 | Steve Bell | Club News, Cricket, Netball, Rugby, Social, Touch | No Comment | Read More

Buying rugby boots in Bangkok

Many new members to the club are often unsure where to find decent touch rugby or rugby boots in Bangkok. The vast majority of boots available cater for Thailand’s large soccer-playing population, with an array of colours and designs… Read the rest

11 March 2011 | Steve Bell | Rugby, Touch | No Comment | Read More

Thirst-quenching Club drinks & AGM

[ March 4, 2011; 19:00 to 23:00. ]

Free booze.
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Free food.
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Meet other members.
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Vote in your reps and find out what’s in store for 2011.
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Bring recruits, or come along if you’ve… Read the rest