Overseas
Enquiries
Firstly, a note to clarify what games we play!
To play “football” in New Zealand means that you play Rugby Union.
In New Zealand, the round ball game is called Soccer although it has
recently been altered officially to football.
Football in New Zealand is played during both Winter (April - August
approx.) and Summer.
Winter football is the traditional period where the game is played in
regional, district and local leagues. Regional football is played in
three divisions geographically based. They are; Northern League,
covering the top half of the North Island, Central League, covering
the lower half of the North Island, and Southern League, which
caters for the whole of the South Island. These regional leagues
represent the highest level of winter play.
Napier City Rovers 1st team plays in the Central League during
winter.
In addition, New Zealand’s version of the FA Cup, called the Chatham
Cup is played during the winter season.
The National competition is played during summer and comprises of an
8 team league with end of season “play-off’s”. The winners of this
competition go forward to represent New Zealand in the Oceania
Qualifying Tournament for the World Club Championship.
The local province of Hawke's Bay has a team in this Competition.
As a Club, we offer the opportunity for players to compete at the
highest level of New Zealand football, winter and/or summer. Over the
years many players from the UK have gained residential status and
have gone on to play for the National side, while others have gained
additional experience and returned to professional clubs back in
England and Scotland.
About Napier
Napier is a coastal city located on the east coast
of the North Island. Geographically, it is on the same latitude as
Southern Spain and enjoys a benign climate. Napier, together with
close neighbour Hastings, combine to make the region NZ’s 6th
largest population centre (approx 150,000).
The local economy is largely agricultural &
horticulture based, with processing plants for meat, wood-pulp,
fruit and vegetables (Heinz Wattie & McCain Foods have plants in the
area) forestry, and viticulture. There is also a flourishing Port at
Napier exporting local materials worldwide.
The booming local economy has resulted in a
shortage of skilled people, with electricians, plumbers, fitters,
mechanics and builders in short supply. In fact all skilled people
are welcome.
We work in partnership with local
employers/agencies to ensure prospective players have job
opportunities available to them.
The pleasant climate along with its street cafes
and boutique wineries gives the area a distinct Mediterranean feel
and a life style far removed from the hurly burly.
For more information on Napier and
immigration check out the
following web sites :-
www.napier.govt.nz
www.napierlife.com
www.mytown.co.nz/hawkesbay
www.seek.co.nz
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/
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