The Bombala Touch Football Association is set to mark a significant milestone, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary on the club’s Grand Final night, Friday March 7, 2025. Established in 1975, the association has become a staple of the Bombala region’s sporting landscape during the summer months.
PHOTO: Bombala Touch Footy Association has been bringing the community together for 50 years.
The Golden Jubilee is not just a celebration of the years gone by but a testament to the enduring spirit of community, teamwork, and excellence that defines the association. Since its inception, Bombala Touch Football has served as a beacon for local sports, providing a platform that champions athletes, forges community spirit, and inspires future generations.
President of the Bombala Touch Football Association Bailey Jones said the 50th anniversary reflects on past achievements and honours the committees, players, and supporters who have been pivotal in shaping its journey.
“The club was founded in the summer of 1974 after the Rugby League contingent needed some social sport once their season ended. John Ratcliffe, Colin Ryan and John Bedingfield who were all players at the time founded the sport that we now know and love in Bombala and we couldn’t be more proud of our 50 years long story.”
PHOTO: Bailey Jones dictating the speed of play for the Bombala Blue Heelers First Grade Group 16 side.
“Touch Football here in the Bombala district means so much to so many people for not only the men and women but also the high school children. It’s a time to get together with people you might not normally play your other major sports with and just have fun whilst keeping fitness levels up over the summer and spring seasons.”
“We’ve evolved from having roughly 16 mens teams at it’s peak in the late 70’s to early 80’s, to now having a great ladies competition that also runs on the same night, so all three fields are full during two time slots.”
“I couldn’t be more proud to be the president of the club over the last three years but also as a player when I got introduced to the sport at just 12 years old.”
As the community comes together for the Grand Final on March 7, three teams including Black Magic, Water Boys, and Pink have already secured their spots. Tonight will see six teams across three grades all vying for a spot in Friday’s Grand Finals.
The club advised all are welcome to attend and celebrate the legacy of sporting excellence that the Bombala Touch Football Association has nurtured over the past five decades.
Thursday February 27 – Finals Schedule:
Game 1 – 6pm (Ladies)
Purple v Pink
Referees: Monique Perkins and Krit Nichols
Game 2 – 6pm (B Grade)
Icemeltit v Fiji Time
Referees: Clay Clear and Barry Grant
Game 3 – 6pm (A Grade)
Vipers v GMH
Referees: Andrew Joseph and Mitch Rolfe