Northern Region Football
Senior Community Football 

Use this for registering players whom are moving to NZ and/or have played outside of NZ

Use this form when applying for dispensation for players who do not meet the age criteria for over-age competitions.

This lists the players approved by NRF to take part in competitions whom have been dispensated due to age .

Senior Community Football in our Region

Delivering Senior Football

The aim of  football at Northern Region Football (NRF) is to provide high-quality, inclusive, and enjoyable football experiences that cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of players. NRF aims to create balanced and equitable competitions that enhance player development, foster a love for the game, and ensure fair opportunities for all. Through effective communication, optimised competition structures, and accessible pathways, NRF supports players, clubs, and communities in building a strong foundation for football participation and long-term engagement in the sport.

Competition Grades Offered

NRF provides a variety of football competitions tailored to different age groups and playing preferences:

Female Only Competitions:

  • NRF Women
  • NRF Northland Women

Mixed Competitions:

  • NRF Men Div 1 through 5 - region-wide
  • NRF Men Div 6 and up - localised to reduce travelling within the region
  • NRF Northland Men 

Additionally, NRF partners with the Auckland Sunday Football Association offering Sunday football competitions for mixed grades.

Knockout Cup Competitions

NRF offer Community Knockout competitions as an additonal competition level. 

Knockout competitions offer teams across the region the opportunity to play teams they would not normally come across in the league competitions.

Each of the knockout competitions are limited to 32 teams with the first round losing teams moving to a plate competition.

The culmination of the knockout competitions is a Senior Festival of Football played at one venue over the final weekend of the season proper.

Teams who play in the finals have the opportunity to receive official referees - some teams may not see an offical referee throughout the season and this then takes away the challenge of each team refereeing a half of the match each and means they can enjoy the occaision.

A highlight of the finals is the presentation ceremony which takes place at the concludion of each match where the trophies are handed over, players' of the match are recognised and photo opportunites are provided.

The Stafford Choat Knockout & Christina Taylor knockout cup Competitions are played in conjunction with the NRF Knockout Competitions within the Northland region.  The Stafford Choat Knockout competition and the Christina Taylor Women's Knockout recognises longstanding and valuable past members of the NRF organisation.

The winners of each of the Auckland based knockout competitions and the Northland knockout competitions play one another at the beginning of the following season for the Terry Hobin Cup (Men) and the Dave Alabaster Cup (Women).


Masters, Veterans and Legends Football

The aim of this level of football at Northern Region Football (NRF) is to provide high-quality, inclusive, and enjoyable football experiences that cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of players.

NRF recognises that players should participate within their own age groups to build and foster a continuing love for the beautiful game.

  • NRF Masters - for players aged 35 and older.
  • NRF Veterans - for players aged 40 and older.
  • NRF Legends - for players aged 45 and older.