Terms 2 and 3 (Winter)

College football teams compete in the Canterbury Football competitions. The 1st XI competes in the Mainland Football Premier 1st XI competition on Wednesday during the season. The Junior 1st XI competes in the CSS Premier junior competition, also on Wednesday. Other teams compete in Mainland competitions on Saturday.

The senior football team also participates in several inter-school events and national tournaments throughout Terms 2 and 3.

The football club has undertaken several overseas tours to North and South America. The most recent tour was to the United States in October 2023.

Master-in-Charge: Matt Cortesi – Venue: Christ's College Cricket Ground, South Hagley Park
Training: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Uniform: College football shirt, socks and black shorts

Recent Success

2023

  • Junior XI winner of Junior South Island Football Tournament

2022

  • 1st XI side finish top South Island team at National Premiership tournament

2021

  • 1st XI Premiership – runner up (unbeaten in the round-robin play)
  • 1st XI Captain selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools' U19 squad


Football Coaching Staff

Staff Matt Cortesi 0919 SQ

Matt Cortesi

Master-in-Charge, 1st XI Coach

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2023 football tour Ollie Hawkins

Ollie Hawkins

1st XI Co-Head Coach

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