It is okay to touch the silver, how else can you play Battle of Britain and the port decanter should never touch the table.
Remember those top tips and excel at the learning and phys stuff and you'll be fine.
If you are really keen to do well, you could consider a tough "beat up" course like, for example, a weekend away with the scouts.
Alternatively, find a dumb Rock Ape and pay him to do your kit for you.
Good Luck