About Coastal Spirit FC
Introduction
Coastal Spirit FC was formed in late 2007 as a joint venture between former National League clubs Rangers AFC (established 1910) and New Brighton AFC (established 1959).
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This new club is based in eastern Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2008, we entered Coastal Spirit FC teams in the following grades:
- Canterbury Men's Division 1
- Women's Premier League
- Reserve (PDL) League
- Men's Divisions
- Presidents
- Masters
- Youth
- Juniors
- Women's Divisions
- Sunday League
In most cases these took the place of the Rangers or New Brighton teams that have previously competed in those grades.
MPL appeals
Coastal Spirit FC's debut in the Mainland Premier League has been delayed due to Burnside FC having greater success in court (regarding player eligibility) than they had on the playing field. Despite Mainland Football advising that all players were cleared to play in the 2007 playoffs, NZ Football overturned their earlier advice with their Appeal Committee decision. This decision has been upheld by the Court for Arbitration in Sport. Coastal Spirit FC men's first team plays in the Men's Division 1 (the old Qualifying League) and aims for promotion to the Mainland Premier League.
Colours
Main kit: Black shirt, black shorts & socks
Alternative kit: White shirt, black shorts & socks
Logo
The Coastal Spirit FC logo was designed in late 2007 - early 2008. It is based on a design by Shannon Hill a student at the NatColl Design Technology (NatColl) Christchurch campus. Shannon's design is based around the shape of the letters C & S drawn as a wave breaking on the beach, the sea spray rising as the spirit. In January 2008, the assistance of Vanessa Farmer (Graphic Designer for Wyatt & Wilson Print) was sought resulting in the design we see today. The final logo design was approved at a Coastal Spirit FC board meeting on 18 February 2008.
Coastal Spirit FC logo at FootballCrests.com
First Team Summaries
Men's First Team
Record victory: 10-0 v Parklands United, 2009, Men's Division 1
Record defeat: 1-4 v Ferrymead Bays, 2009, CS Pre-Season Tournament 3/4 playoff
Women's First Team
Record victory: 7-0 v Halswell United, 2008, Women's Premier League; 7-0 v Avon United, 2008, Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Final
Record on-field defeat: 0-2 v Western, 2008, National Women's Knock-Out Cup Round 2; 0-2 v Ferrymead Bays, 2008, Women's Premier League
Record defeat: 0-3 v Avon United, 2008, Women's Premier League
CSFC won on the field 10-0 v Avon, but Mainland determined that both teams had fielded ineligible players and decided that both teams lost 0-3.
Honours
Mainland Women's Premier League Champions: 2008
Reta Fitzpatrick Cup Winners: 2008
Mainland Women's Team of the Year: 2008
English Cup Finalists: 2008
CSSL Division 1 Champions: 2008
CSSL Trophy Winners: 2008
CSSL Division 5 Champions: 2008
Tsunami South Island U-19 Tournament Finalists: 2008
Contact Coastal Spirit FC
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Grounds & Facilities
Follow this link for details of location of and facilities at grounds used by Coastal Spirit FC.