Arrival, Keynote Presentation by Dr. Jo Lukins and Morning Tea
Please arrive by 8:00am:
Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker Dr. Jo Lukins — “Fostering Fun in Sport” (8:45am – 9:15am)
Presented by Dr. Jo Lukins — Performance Psychology Expert.
How joy, playfulness, and positive psychology can elevate sporting environments.
“Play Well” (9:15am – 9:45am)
Presented by Heidi Auricht-Doyle — Play Well Implementation Lead, Australian Sports Commission.
How the Play Well strategy is reshaping participation in sport through inclusive environments, positive experiences, and community-first approaches.
Morning Tea & Sponsor Expo
Refreshments and networking.
Concurrent Streams Begin
STREAM ONE
When Things Go Wrong (10:20am – 10:55am)
Presented by James Sharp – General Manager Growth & Innovation, Touch Football Australia
Managing complaints and incidents through the TFA Complaints, Disputes & Discipline Policy & Disciplinary Regulations.
Who’s Really Driving Your Affiliate Referee Program? (10:55am – 11:20am)
Presented by Zac Genrich – BMTA General Manager
Referee recruitment, development and retention.
Affiliate Referee Strategy (11:20am – 11:50am)
Presented by Dave Field – QLD Referee Director
Key action tasks and resources to support affiliates foster their referee programs.
Participation Programs Fireside Chat (11:50am – 12:20pm)
Discussion Panel with National and State managers with leading participation programs.
Lunch, Networking and Sponsor Expo (12:20pm – 1:10pm)
Affiliate Support Workshop (1:10pm – 2:35pm)
Presented by Steve Connolly – CPR Group
Engaging presentation on affiliate governance, legislation and processes.
STREAM TWO
Performing Under Pressure: Mindset or Skillset? (10:20am – 11:00am)
Q&A with MC and NRLW legend Tamika Upton.
From the Park to the Podium (11:00am – 11:50am)
Presented by Tristan Mana – Pathways & Performance Manager
Coach and Player Selection Presentation
How Technology is Improving Referee Performance (11:50am – 12:20pm)
Luke Saldern – National Referee Manager, Touch Football Australia
Live Game Coaching Workshop (1:10pm – 2:00pm)
Presented by Chris Loth, Adam Pryde, James Courtenay and Marcus Holm – elite touch football coaches and players.
Strategic workshop on game footage analysis and team strategy discussions, covering key game plans and moves i.e Tap Off Move, Subset, Transition Defense, Attack Plays.
Does Data Drive Your Decisions? (2:00pm – 2:35pm)
Presented by Riley Madden – QTF Game Development Officer.
The power of GPS tracking in touch football strategies and performance.
Conference re-unites for Grand Finale, final remarks and wrap up.
The future of Touch Football (2:40pm – 3:10pm)
Fireside Chat with TFA CEO Marcus Ashcroft, TFA Chair Christian Frost, QTF Chair Matt Gilbertson, and NSWTA Chair Anthony Dudeck.
Closing Remarks
When Things Go Wrong (10:20am – 10:55am)
Presented by James Sharp – General Manager Growth & Innovation, Touch Football Australia
Managing complaints and incidents through the TFA Complaints, Disputes & Discipline Policy & Disciplinary Regulations.
Who’s Really Driving Your Affiliate Referee Program? (10:55am – 11:20am)
Presented by Zac Genrich – BMTA General Manager
Referee recruitment, development and retention.
Affiliate Referee Strategy (11:20am – 11:50am)
Presented by Dave Field – QLD Referee Director
Key action tasks and resources to support affiliates foster their referee programs.
Participation Programs Fireside Chat (11:50am – 12:20pm)
Discussion Panel with National and State managers with leading participation programs.
Lunch, Networking and Sponsor Expo (12:20pm – 1:10pm)
Affiliate Support Workshop (1:10pm – 2:35pm)
Presented by Steve Connolly – CPR Group
Engaging presentation on affiliate governance, legislation and processes.
