Weipa Touch Association is inviting the community to its AGM after a record number of players in the 2025 season. Photo: Weipa Touch Association.
Weipa Touch Association is gearing up for another huge year on the field after a record number of teams last season.
It seemed like just about every kid in Weipa was kicking around the footy in 2025, and the community was there every step of the way to make it happen.
With the next annual general meeting (AGM) approaching at the end of the month, president Mitch Higgins said people were already showing their support for another successful season.
“We’ve got people actually reaching out, wanting to get involved, and that engagement and willingness from everyone helps a hell of a lot,” he said.
“There’s people ringing me, seeing when the next AGM is on, whereas in the first couple of years, it was a struggle to even form a committee.”
Entering its fourth year, the association has seen a significant increase in interest through engagement activities, including clinics at the local schools and PCYC Napranum.
The 2025 season was its biggest yet, with a record-breaking 13 teams across three divisions.
“We were sort of shocked with the numbers when we got them through,” he said.
“[In 2023 and 2024], we had 10 teams, so consistent there, and then [in 2025], we probably had 16 teams interested, but we had to knock two or three.
“It’s just good to see that the game’s grown, and all of the effort the whole committee over the last few years has been putting in is helping and growing the interest.”
This year’s touch season is set to begin in April during the first school holidays.
“We’re definitely hoping to go record numbers again, and depending on how the AGM goes, we’ve got a few little things in the pipeline,” he said.
“We’re hoping to get a good turnout at the AGM and keep the competition going and thriving.”
The Weipa Touch Association AGM will be held on 30 January from 6 pm at the Bowls Club.
