STATUTES AND REGULATIONS


SOUTHERN FOOTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Southern Football follows the New Zealand Football regulations that cover things like Transfer requests, misconduct, rules for individual competitions (National Youth and Women’s Leagues, Chatham Cup, etc) and the administration of refereeing.

There are separate Senior & Junior playing regulations however some rules apply to both Junior & Senior players. Below are some commonly used forms as required by the Regulations.

Football South Constitution – Updated 6 April 2016​​​​​​​

Life Membership Criteria & Application Process​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

SEE BELOW FOR RELEVANT APPENDICES OF THE REGULATIONS

INCIDENT REPORT FORM / MATCH FEEDBACK 


RETREATING LINE HANDBOOK

Retreating Line Handbook


HEALTH AND SAFETY


NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL STATUTES

New Zealand Football’s Statutes govern how the organisation operates. They set objectives for the organisation and cover such matters as the process for electing Executive Committee and the relationship between the governing body and key stakeholders. The Statutes also also highlight individual bodies within the organisation and their roles (Appeals Committee, Women’s Advisory Group etc) and their roles.

New Zealand Football Statutes (September 2014) – PDF


NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL CODE OF CONDUCT 

The purpose of the New Zealand Football Code of Conduct is to encourage fair, ethical treatment of all persons and organisations that come under the umbrella of New Zealand Football (NZF).

All persons will agree to abide by the NZF Code of Conduct and acknowledge that any breach of the Code of Conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the NZF Statutes, Regulations and Policies.

New Zealand Football expects all Federations, clubs, organisations, employees, members, referees, administrators, associates, coaches, players, volunteers and parents or guardians to understand the possible consequences of breaching the Code of Conduct and ensure that they abide by the Code.

The following Code of Conduct applies to all NZF members and persons participating in NZ Football activities.

– New Zealand Football Code of Conduct (February 2007) – PDF


NEW ZEALAND ANTI MATCH FIXING AND SPORTS BETTING GUIDELINES

New Zealand Football Anti-Match Fixing and Sports Betting Guidelines


NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL REGULATIONS 

New Zealand Football’s regulations cover procedural matters, matters of misconduct and rules for individual competitions. Regulations for individual competitions are subject to change from season to season. For a latest copy of the regulations governing those competitions please contact NZ Football. Otherwise, current regulations are available below (PDF).