Comet Competition Codes

Temporary dismissals

Temporary Dismissals apply to all competitions for yellow cards given for instances of dissent. 

On receiving a yellow card for dissent by word or dissent by action (Y5 or Y6), the player will be sent from the field of play for a minimum period of ten minutes.  

The player can sit in the team’s assigned technical area and return to play when instructed by the match official.  

If the same player receives another yellow card for any other offence, they are dismissed from the game and cannot be replaced, as per The Laws of the Game. The sanction is a one game minimum for the red card.

Home team field change requests 

Home clubs can request changes to field and kickoff times, but this must be done by the Monday.

NRF complaints process 

We will endeavour to respond within 48hrs as a receipt of receiving the concerns/complaint (excluding weekends).

Please refer to Section 6 of the NRF Youth & Senior Community Regulations

Late team entry guidelines

Clubs submitting team entries after the cutoff point will be accommodated in the competition where possible. The following conditions apply based on the timing of the late entry:

• Registration timeline - Auckland
  • Registrations open: 3 February 
  • Regular registration deadline: 28 March 5pm
• Registration timeline - Northland
  • Registrations Open: 3 February 
  • Regular Registration Deadline: 11 April 5pm
• Entries Between cutoff and start of competition
  • Entry may be denied depending on capacity
  • Entry is subject to competition availability and space
  • The team may not be placed in their preferred competition
• Communication 
  • All registration and late entry requests must be submitted through official NRF channels and relevant comps manager
  • Informal or improperly submitted requests will not be considered
• This late entry process ensures organised and fair participation while providing flexibility for teams and individuals unable to meet initial registration deadlines

NRF Knockout Cup registration deadline

12 April 2025

Proposed competitions composition

• Proposed Community Northland Seniors
• Proposed Auckland Women 
• Proposed Auckland Legends 
• Proposed Auckland Veterans 
• Proposed Auckland Masters 
• Proposed Auckland Men

Community match day information

Please read this document carefully before the season starts - it has important information for players and coaches to ensure a smooth match day experience. 

Thank you for being part of our football community, and we look forward to another successful season!