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League History

2011

Division 1 Champions: South City 1sts
Division 1 Runner-Up: BCC Powerhouse
Division 2 Champions: Hornby Presbyterian 1st
Division 3 Champions: South City 2nds

Ansvar Cup Champions: Ilam Cherubs
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: Spreydon Ankle
Golden Boot Award: BCC Powerhouse
Sportsmanship Award: Hornby Presbyterian 2nd
Endurance Award: Hornby Presbyterian 2nd

The start of the 27th season was postponed following the Christchurch earthquake. But all teams were keen to continue and we kicked off at the end of April, with the first 6 rounds played back-to-back over 6 weeks.

South City 1sts remained true to form and stood undefeated at the top of the league throughout the season. Runners-up, BCC Powerhouse, put on a good challenge with 69 goals (+50 goal difference) but could not breach South City’s defenses when the teams met in the exciting final round.

Reformed Rovers returned to the league after an 8 year absence and positioned themselves at the top of the table for most of the season. But a surprise defeat in the final round opened the way for Hornby Presbyterian 1st who had been chasing, only 2 points behind from the start.

South City 2nds season was a mirror image of their division 1 counter-part and finished the season undefeated. Their peers put in a good challenge, but their trophy was secure with still two rounds to play.

2010

Division 1 Champions: Ilam Cherubs
Division 1 Runner-Up: South City United 1sts
Division 2 Champions: One Way Jesus FC
Division 3 Champions: South City United 2nds

Ansvar Cup Champions: Powerhouse
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up:
Sportsmanship Award: Ilam Cherubs
Endurance Award: Ox-E-Gen

2010 will be long remembered for the earthquake that shook the city a few days after we wrapped up another successful season.

Ilam Cherubs dominated the first division conceding only 1 match to runner-up South City United 1sts. Their success was a complete turn-around from their final placing in 2009. To top it off, the Cherubs also took home the Sportsmanship Award having been nominated the team most en-likened to the spirit the league was fonded on. This was the first big win for Ilam Cherubs in the 13 years they’ve been in the competition, and they well and truly earned it!

The division 2 champion was also decided with a few rounds still left to play. Newcomers, One Way Jesus FC, hammered home their victory against all challengers. They’ll be putting up a good challenge for the Div1 Cup should they choose to return in 2011.

Division 3 was a heartache for Navs United. They were pipped to the post in the final round when South City 2nd’s relentless pursuit throughout the season finally paid off.

2009

Division 1 Champions: South City United 1sts
Division 1 Runner-Up: West Coast Riders
Division 2a Champions: Ox-E-Gen
Division 2b Champions: The Faith Warriors
Division 3 Champions: Every Nation Victory

Ansvar Cup Champions: South City United 1sts
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: West Coast Riders
Sportsmanship Award: Shirley Strikers
Endurance Award: Navs United

The 25th season of the league was a closely fought competition in all 3 divisions. It came down to the results of the final round to decide most of the winners.

South City United 1sts bounced back from a slow start to win the championship for the second year running. West Coast Riders were runners up again for the third year in a row, just 1 point separated them from South City. Division 2a was a close call with all 4 teams only 2 points apart on the table. Ox-E-Gen took the shield home in the end. Division 2b was won by The Faith Warriors who bounced back mid-season after a 5 game losing streak! Division 3 was another close call with Every Nation Victory emerging the victors.

As a footnote to the season, South City United 1sts won the Ansvar Cup at the end of season sevens tournament. If that wasn’t enough, they were just 1 point off winning the Sportsmanship Award as well proving that you can come out on top and still be one of the league’s nicest teams.

2008

Division 1 Champions: South City United 1
Division 1 Runner-Up: West Coast Riders
Division 2a Champions: G-Force
Division 2b Champions: Ox-E-Gen
Division 3 Champions: Full Gospel Church

Ansvar Cup Champions: West Coast Riders
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: Ilam Cherubs
Sportsmanship Award: South City United 2
Endurance Award: Ilam Cherubs/Powerhouse

2008 was one of the wettest seasons on record. Although off to an early start with Easter weekend nearly a month early, teams endured a 6 week delay towards the end of the season due to bad weather. Ultimately the final round had to be cancelled, but at least we had sunshine for the Ansvar Cup 7-a-side tournament.

Division 1 was a tight pack with Hornby United Firsts, South City United 1 and FC Corea all vying for the premier trophy right up until the final round when the West Cost Riders pipped Hornby to be runners up on goal difference. Both Divisions 2 and 3 quickly became 1 horse races with G-Force and Full Gospel Church dominating their peers.

2007

Division 1 Champions: Hornby United Firsts
Division 1 Runner-Up: West Coast Riders
Division 2a Champions: South City United
Division 2b Champions: Korean Hallelujah
Division 3 Champions: Christchurch North United
Ansvar Cup Champions: Shirley Strikers
Sportsmanship Award: Vatican City Rovers
Endurance Award: Waltham Woodcutters

2006

Division 1 Champions: West Coast Riders
Division 1 Runner-Up: Hornby United Firsts
Division 2a Champions: Korean Hallelujah
Division 2b Champions: Majestic United
Division 3 Champions: Shirley Strikers
Ansvar Cup Champions: Ilam Cherubs
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: Shirley Strikers
Sportsmanship Award: Ilam Cherubs/LOG Crusaders/Navs United
Endurance Award: Vatican City Rovers

2005

Division 1 Champions: Powerhouse
Division 1 Runner-Up: Riccarton Rockets
Division 2a Champions: Hornby United Firsts
Division 2b Champions: RCC Football
Division 3 Champions: G-Force
Ansvar Cup Champions: Riccarton Rockets
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: Northwest Wildlife
Sportsmanship Award: Hornby United Seconds
Endurance Award: Hornby United Seconds/Navs United

2004

Division 1 Champions: Powerhouse
Division 1 Runner-Up: JCWs
Division 2a Champions: Nebulite Spurs
Division 2b Champions: Centre Lions
Division 3 Champions: Riccarton Rockets
Ansvar Cup Champions: Riccarton Rockets
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: Spreydon Ankle
Sportsmanship Award: Ilam Cherubs/Navigators
Endurance Award: Faith Warriors/Navigators

2003

Division 1 Champions: JCWs
Division 1 Runner-Up: South City United
Division 2a Champions: Ilam Cherubs
Division 2b Champions: Reformed Orange
Division 3 Champions: LOG Crusaders
Sportsmanship Award: De Lollycake
Endurance Award: Riccarton Rockets/Shirley Strikers

2002

Division 1 Champions: Powerhouse
Division 1 Runner-Up: JCWs
Division 2a Champions: South City United
Division 2b Champions: St Albans Gunners
Division 3 Champions: Hornby United
Sportsmanship Award: Northwest Wildlife, JCW’s, Nga Toa Whakapono (The Faith Warriors) , De Lollycake, Opawa Baptists, Reformed Church, LOG Crusaders, Avonhead Angels
Endurance Award: Northwest Wildlife, Opawa Baptists, Avonhead Angels

2001

Division 1 Champions: Spreydon Strikers
Division 1 Runner-Up: Christchurch Nebulite Spurs
Division 2a Champions: JCW’s
Division 2b Champions: De Lollycake
Division 3 Champions: Dad’s Army
Ansvar Cup Champions: South City United
Ansvar Cup Runner-Up: Powerhouse
Sportsmanship Award: University Cherubs, De Lollycake, LOG Crusaders
Endurance Award: University Cherubs, St Albans Gunners

2000 and beyond

Ansvar Cup 2000: Shirley Strikers
Ansvar Cup 1999: Elim Eliminators
Ansvar Cup 1998: Christchurch Nebulite Spurs
Ansvar Cup 1997: Faith Warriors
Ansvar Cup 1996: Lamb of God Rovers
Ansvar Cup 1995: Hoon Hay Anglican
Ansvar Cup 1994: Bryndwr Baptist
Ansvar Cup 1993: Hornby Saints
Ansvar Cup 1992: ChCh City Salvation Army
Ansvar Cup 1991: Hoon Hay Anglican
Ansvar Cup 1990: St Albans Baptist
Ansvar Cup 1988: Papanui Baptist