Cup Competitions
For all end-of-season cup competitions, there will be outlined regulations that govern these. As a general rule of thumb, there will be NO extra time. If the match finishes in a draw after full-time, then the game moves straight into a penalty shoot-out. (This does not apply to the English Cup and Reta Fitzpatrick Cup).
Junior and Youth Structure
For the 2026 season, Junior Grades will generally play in groups of 6 teams. Every 5 weeks (one round played) the grades will be re-graded with two teams moving up and two teams moving down in general, though sometimes the number of teams that move may vary as appropriate for the teams / grades. Groups may also be split by geography. This may be different depending on the number of entries at each band.
Youth will generally be split into divisions of 6 teams; with teams playing each other once to finish the grading round, and then the divisions will be regraded to ensure teams are competing in the grade-appropriate for their ability.
We will assess these grades throughout the season and make changes when required to provide appropriate levels of football for all teams.
Junior Standings and Results are not shown on the website and only kept for internal grading purposes. Junior Fixtures will be available to view through the results/fixtures page on the website.
Youth Standings and Results will be available to view through the results/fixtures page on the website.
Senior Structure
For the 2026 season, Senior Men's Divsion 2-10 will consist of 8 team leagues with a Mid-season promotion/relegation, this will generally be one team up & one team down however there is certain instances where we may promote/relegate multiple teams if we see fit.
The New World Championship & Senior Men's Divison 1 will have no mid-season promotion/relegation and consist of 10 team leagues played over a double round robin format.
Substitution Rules
SENIORS:
Men's Southern League, Women's South Island League and Men's & Women's New World Premiership have five substitutions from five substitute players that can be made across 'three oppourtunities.' does not include halftime.
Women's & Men's New World Championship, Senior Men's & Senior Women's community competitions have rolling substitutes from seven substitute players. Substitutions can be made at any stoppage in play.
Masters have unlimited rolling substitutes.
YOUTH & JUNIOR:
13th,14th,15th & 17th Boys Canterbury Development League(s) will have rolling substitutions from seven substitutions that can be made across 'three oppourtunities' that does not include halftime.
All other youth grades will have rolling substitutions from seven substitute players. Substitutions can be made at a stoppage in play.
Junior grades have rolling substitutions, 9 a side has a maximum of four named substitutes, 7 a side has a maximum of three named substitutes.
Temporary Dismissals
Temporary Dismissals will be in place for any yellow card related to dissent in all competitions where a Mainland Football official referee is appointed. Information on temporary dismissals can be found here:
In all Senior Football the length of the temporary dismissals will be 10 minutes.
In all Youth competitions, and the Boys Schools Premier XI the length of the temporary dismissals will be 7 minutes.
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