Christchurch football lover Michael Jamieson has been recognised for his work to bring the joy of football into the lives of learning impaired children. For 12 years, Jamieson has run Canterbury’s Sunshine Football Club, and the Southwest Football Foundation Trust, … Read More
Mainland Football are recruiting a head coach for their Canterbury United Pride side ahead of this year’s Women’s National League. Last season’s head coach, Alana Gunn, has since been appointed head coach for the national team heading to the FIFA … Read More
Canterbury referee Paul Dalziel has become Mainland Football’s latest Life Member, recognised for 35 continuous years to the sport, and especially to refereeing. The Life Membership was confirmed at Mainland Football’s 23rd annual general meeting in May 2024. In the … Read More
Former All White Aaron Clapham has been appointed technical director for Mainland Football. Clapham (37) takes over from Lee Padmore who has joined the Wellington Phoenix as its academy director. He was previously the federation’s player development manager. READ MORE: … Read More
Female match officials from the South Island are among the first to participate in a national project called Whistle Wāhine, which encourages them to develop their skills by learning from the best. A group from Football South and Mainland Football … Read More
Three New Zealanders have been selected to take part in a global FIFA scheme to boost the ranks of women coaches. They are Football Fern Annalie Longo, former national U-20 goalkeeper Tessa Nicol and Canterbury coach Alana Gunn. They will … Read More