ETA Annual Report
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Participation
Each year, the number of players in affiliated leagues and clubs grows. Exact numbers playing in
each is difficult to track, due to independent companies and/or associations running them,
however the below figures show how the game has grown and diversified.
N.b. These figures do not include any unaffiliated leagues or the new RFU/O2 leagues.
2010
2011
2012
2013
Clubs
0
3
10
23
Leagues
18
23
23
26
1 Off Events
0
2
5
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Expected Growth
Since the introduction of the RFU/O2 touch leagues and in conjunction of our partnership agreements with the
RFU, we expect the number of players to increase 3 fold within the next 2 years.
The last count of affiliated players in England was a little over 5000, however we foresee an upturn in the
participation of Touch to around 15000 players, playing at least once a week by 2015.
The increase is being focussed in various areas:
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Youth: The crucial way to keep growing, to sustain the sport.
Women: A key area to get more female players involved at all levels.
Young Adults: 20-35. Opportunities to be social, stay fit and meet new people in big cities.
University Students: Enjoyment and opportunities to socialise. Desire new skills and qualifications.
Corporates: Modern day workers wanting simple, easy access to things they love and more social time.
Ex or Retiring players: A great way for people to still be involved but don’t know how.
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