ROOKIES
Rookie’s Touch Program (Ages 5–11)
The Rookie’s Touch Program is the perfect introduction or progression to Junior Touch in the Whitsundays. With two seasons per year, Rookie’s allows kids to learn the game in a real competition environment while feeling supported, encouraged, and included.
Each session is carefully structured to maximise learning and enjoyment. Half of every lesson focuses on skills and drills, developing the fundamentals of Touch, including passing, catching, movement, key motor skills, coordination, and age-appropriate fitness.
The second half of the session transitions into modified game play, where participants put their new skills into action in a fun, inclusive, and positive game setting. Our program strongly emphasises personal improvement, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
What Kids Get From Rookie’s
The Rookie’s program gives children the opportunity to:
- Learn the rules of Touch with our Coaches and trained junior referees
- Develop essential footy skills and apply them during game play
- Receive their own official Rookie’s shirt
- Build confidence, coordination, friendships, and teamwork
- Prepare for their first real Touch Football competition experience
Rookie’s is a fun, friendly, and supportive pathway for young players taking their first steps into organised Touch.
- Whitsunday Sportspark
- 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Program Length: 12 weeks
- Starts: 3rd Aug 2026 (we don’t’ train during school holidays)
- Rookies Presentations & Party: 2nd November 2026
- $90 registration, $25 shirt (shirt only required for new participants)
- A $65 TFA and QTF affiliation fee applies once per financial year. We run two seasons per financial year, so this fee is only payable if the player did not play in the previous financial year.
Who Can Join Rookie’s?
Rookie’s is designed for children turning 5–11 years old in 2026
This ensures they are confident, supported, and developmentally ready to play alongside older children
Play On! Sports Voucher
Yes, we accept the Queensland Government $200 Play On! Sports Voucher.
Vouchers are processed manually, so if you have one, please email hello@whitsundaytouch.com.au to register your 5–17 year old.
How to register:
Step 1: Create your Mysideline Account (skip to Step 2 if you already have one)
Step 2: Register to Rookies Comp








