Teams

UC Football is home to 19 Mainland teams, ranging from Premiers to Masters. In addition, we also have multiple Sunday League teams for both Men and Women.

In addition to having teams playing in the weekend leagues, we also run a range of internal competitions, including Summer Fives, Summer Sevens and Uni-League (11-a-side). These competitions are run on a term by term basis and as such are aligned with the University of Canterbury’s timetable. Details of these are posted through our Facebook pages (UC Football Club, UC Football – Social Competitions) and our News page. 

Due to the huge number of teams, UC Football is the largest sporting club at the University of Canterbury, with over 1000 members.

WOMEN

Women's 1st XI

South Island League 

Our premier team is for those who wish to challenge themselves at the very top of women’s football in Christchurch and the South Island. The First XI train twice a week with an excellent coaching staff. Many of our UC Premier players have gone on to secure scholarships to US Universities, represent the Canterbury Pride and even the Football Ferns! 

Training: 

Monday/Wednesday 

6:30pm – 8:30pm 

At Ilam Fields and English Park

Kick-Off: 

Saturday 2:45pm (times will vary)

Premiership League (WcPL)

The development team play in the Christchurch Women’s Premiership League and is for those wishing to play at a high level and push into the South Island League Team. They train alongside the First XI and work with the same coaching staff.

Training:

Monday/Wednesday 

6:30pm – 8:30pm 

At Ilam Fields and English Park

Kick-Off:

Saturday 12:30pm (times will vary)

MEN

Men's 1st XI - Southern league

Our premier team plays in the Southern League. This team is for quality footballers wishing to play against the best teams in the South Island. These games are recorded and analysed by UC Rec & Sport interns to aid player development. This is the highest level available in the South Island during winter.

Training:
Tuesday/Thursday
6:30pm-8:00pm
at English Park & Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 2:45pm

Southern League Reserves (U20)

The Reserves team plays in the Mens Premiership League. This team is for those wishing to play at a high level and push into the premier team. They train alongside the top team and work with the same coaching staff. This team is mainly comprised of players under 20 years of age.

Training:
Tuesday/Thursday
6:30pm-8:30pm
at Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 12:30pm

Under 19 Premiers

Our U19 Premier’s is perfect for those first-year students looking for competitive football that wish to work their way into the CCL and Reserve squads. They have comitted coaches and train twice per week.

Training:
Tuesday/Thursday
5:15pm-6:30pm
at Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 10:45am

3rd xi

The 3rd XI side is ideal for players who are unable to commit to the requirements of Southern League/Reserves football but still wish to play competitively. They play in the senior mens Championship League.

Training:
Tuesday/Thursday
5:15pm-6:30pm
at Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 2:30pm

Under 19 Development

Our U19 Development is for those that wish to play youth football and is ideal for first years at University looking for a semi-competitive grade to play.

Training:
Wednesday
5:15pm-6:45pm
at Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 10:45am

Divisions 4-9

For those wishing to play semi-competitively but with optional trainings.

Kick-Off:
Saturday 2:30pm

Presidents (Division 9)

President’s Football is perfect for those transitioning from senior football to Masters football. It is also great for those wishing to play semi-competitively.

Training:
Tuesday
6:30pm
at Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 2:30pm

Masters

Masters Football is for those aged 35+ who just can’t stop playing the beautiful game. Our masters team are always looking for players to join their ranks.

Training:
Tuesday
6:30pm
at Ilam Fields

Kick-Off:
Saturday 2:30pm

WOMENS

Sunday Women's

The Sunday League team is perfect for those unable to play Saturdays due to other commitments or are just looking to play socially. Trainings are optional

Kick-Off:
Sunday 10:30am

MENS

Canterbury Sunday Soccer League (CSSL)

We have three Sunday League teams that compete in Division 1, 3, and 5. These are perfect for those unable tom play or who just want to play socially. Plus, subs are cheaper due to it being run by a separate organisation (Canterbury Sunday Soccer League, CSSL). Trainings are optional.

Kick-Offs:
Sunday 2:30pm

Senior Futsal academy

Mens & Womens

UCAFC proudly launched its senior futsal academy in 2024. Running during Terms 2 to 4 of the university year, the programme provided a valuable opportunity for continued skill development across the season. Participants trained once a week with high-level coaches, with women’s sessions held on Thursday evenings and men’s on Monday evenings. The sessions focused on enhancing technical ability, building tactical awareness, and maintaining futsal-specific fitness. Selection for the programme was open to all – not just university students.

Sign Up:

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Social Futsal League

Mixed

Social futsal is an inclusive league for both men and women played on Tuesdays.

Sign Up:

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Anthony O'Connor

President

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Olivia Yardley

Vice-President

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Emilie Secoy

Secretary

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Mohamed Ali

Treasurer

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Community Development Officer

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Jonte Clifton

Community Development Officer

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Fustal

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Position Vacant

Futsal Manager

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Interested

Social Competitions

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Matt Hodgett

Social competitions manager

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Lorenzo fini

Social competitions assitant

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Social Events

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Kiera Williamson

Social events manager

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Livv Hermann

Social Events Assistant

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Social teams

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Natalie Robinson

Social teams manager

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Owen rees

Social teams assistant

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Grants and Sponsorships

Hannah McKenzie

Grants & Sponsorship Manager

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Tessa Burns

Sponsorship Assistant

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Kate Fox

Grants Assistant

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Kits and Assets Management

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Position Vacant

Kit & Asset Assistant

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Interested

Fields Management

Liam Pledger

Fields Manager

Matt Aitchison

Fields assistant

Social Media and Marketing

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Alex Ivory

Social Media and Marketing Manager

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Sophie Hartshaw

Social Media Assistant

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Lydia Gilbert

Marketing Assistant

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Website Development

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Abdalla Weza

Web Development Manager

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Todd Vermeir

Assistant Web Developer

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Ben Ellis

Assistant coach

James anderson

Goalkeeper coach

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Elliot Anderson-Evans

Womens HEad COach

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Blake Barrett

Womens Assistant coach

Sam McDonnell

Mens Assistant coach

Dan McNaught

Mens 2nd XI Assitant coach

Patrick Morris

Mens 3rd XI coach

Alex Ivory

Womens Manager

Jonte Clifton

Womens 2nd XI coach

Matt Hodgett

Womens 2nd XI Assistant coach

Megan Rutter

Womens 3rd XI coach

ABOUT OUR CLUB

History

Established in 1945, and based at Ilam Fields on the University of Canterbury Campus, UCAFC represents both Canterbury and Lincoln Universities on Christchurch’s football fields.

UC Football is the largest senior football club in the South Island. We offer Men’s and Women’s football to accommodate all ambition and ability.

Our Philosophy

 

Here at UC Football, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to have fun playing football, at an affordable price. Our focus is on providing a great experience for all our members whether your ambitions are to play premier or social football.

Our Fields

Ilam Fields

Ilam Fields is the home of UC Football. Located across the road from the university campus it is an ideal location for anyone wanting to get involved.

Middleton & Ray Blank Park

These council owned parks are used as home away from home grounds. They allow us to provide for our large number of teams.