1973 / 1974
Touch Football started In Queensland with the formation of the Brisbane Touch Association in 1973 and the SEQTFA in 1974. This was a result of Brisbane Rugby League players seeing the growth of the sport in New South Wales.
The sport expanded quickly around Queensland in the 1970s.
Region | Formed | Know as | Website link | Notes | Affiliates 2022 | |
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Brisbane City | 1974 | Cobras | Brisbane Touch Football | Renamed from SQTFA in 1985 | 11 | Brisbane |
Central Queensland | 1979 | Bulls | 10 | CQ Bulls | ||
North Queensland | 1978 | Cyclones | North Queensland Touch | 23 | NQ Touch | |
South Queensland and Border Districts | 1975 | Sharks | South Queensland Touch | Previously Gold Coast Touch Association | 9 | South Qld |
South West Queensland | 1980 | Swans | South West Qld Touch | 9 | South West Qld | |
Sunshine Coast Fraser & Burnett Districts | 1979 | Pineapples | Sunshine Coast | Previously Wide Bay Burnett Touch Assoc | 15 | Sunshine Coast |
1978 / 1979
As the sport of Touch expanded in Brisbane and regional areas of Queensland, it became necessary to form the Queensland Touch Association
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1980
The first Queensland State Championships was held in Brisbane.
The QTA Referees Association was formed
1981
Inaugural National Club Championships was held at Southport.