Wellington Floorball League 2026
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Here you will find everything you need to follow the 2026 Wellington Floorball League (WFL) season.
Competitions
This year the WFL consists of four main competitions, each designed to provide appropriate levels of competition and participation opportunities.
The Premiership Cup is the top-tier competition. It is a mixed-gender competition and is open to all eligible players regardless of gender. All Premiership matches are officiated by designated referees appointed by the Committee.
The Championship Shield is the second-tier competition. It is also a mixed-gender competition and is open to all eligible players. In this competition, teams are responsible for supplying referees for their own matches.
The Women’s Cup is a women-only competition. Players must be in Year 10 or above at high school to be eligible.
The inaugural U17 Cup is the junior competition. Players must be in Year 9 or above and must meet the birth date eligibility requirements set out in the regulations.
What you need to know
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All WFL games are played over three periods of 15 minutes of effective time, with three-minute intervals between each period.
If a match is tied at full time, a one-minute break is taken before five minutes of sudden-death extra time is played. If the match is still tied after extra time, a penalty shootout is used to determine the winner.
Points are awarded based on match results. A team receives three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime or shootout win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss, and zero points for a regulation loss.
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All players must be registered with Floorball NZ through their club before taking part in WFL competitions. Clubs are responsible for managing player registrations.
Players may play up to two games while unregistered. However, full registration is required before playing a third game.
Age eligibility is determined by competition. For the Premiership, Championship, and Women’s Cup, players must be in Year 10 or above. For the U17 Cup, players must be in Year 9 or above and meet the required birth date criteria.
In exceptional circumstances, players may apply for an exemption to age requirements. These are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted in writing through the player’s club.
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Players may only be registered to one team within the same competition during a season. However, Championship players may play up to three regular-season Premiership games for their own club without permanently moving to the higher grade.
Transfers between clubs during the season are generally not permitted. Any transfer requires formal approval by the Committee. In limited cases, such as when a club does not field a Women’s Cup or U17 team, temporary transfer arrangements may be considered to allow participation.
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A team must have at least four field players and one goalkeeper to start a match.
All teams must wear matching shirts or colours, and each player must have a unique number. Shorts and socks should be as consistent as possible across the team.
Non-IFF certified sticks may be used as long as they comply with International Floorball Federation equipment rules.
Goalkeepers may be substituted during a match and may continue playing as a field player if required.
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To be eligible for playoffs, players must meet minimum game requirements during the regular season. Premiership and Championship players must play at least four games, Women’s Cup players must play at least two games, and U17 Cup players must play at least one game.
The Committee determines the final playoff format once registrations are complete and the number of teams in each competition is confirmed. In exceptional circumstances, eligibility requirements may be reviewed by the Committee.
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Each team is required to have a nominated team manager who acts as the main point of contact between the team and the WFL Committee.
The team manager is responsible for ensuring communication between the club and the league is accurate and timely throughout the season.
Team managers are responsible for submitting team information before each game, including ensuring that all players listed on the team card are properly registered and correctly numbered.
They must also provide a representative at the scorers’ table during their team’s matches.
In competitions where referees are required to be supplied by teams, the team manager is responsible for ensuring that two referees are available for each allocated game, with additional cover strongly recommended.
Team managers must ensure that scorecards are correctly completed, signed by referees, and submitted to the Committee within 48 hours of each match.
They are also expected to attend required meetings, including concussion protocol briefings, and ensure their team complies with competition regulations.
Team managers play a key role in ensuring their team’s kit meets WFL requirements, including matching shirts, unique player numbers, and consistent team appearance where possible.
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Premiership matches are officiated by designated referees appointed by the Committee. In all other competitions, teams are responsible for providing two referees per match.
All referees are required to attend at least one FNZ referee seminar before the end of May 2026.
Referees must also wear the official referee shirt and appropriate footwear while officiating matches.
Conduct and complaints
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The WFL maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward verbal or physical abuse of referees, players, officials, or supporters.
Any breaches of conduct are addressed under the FNZ Code of Conduct and may result in sanctions.
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All clubs must have a current understanding of Sport NZ concussion protocols.
If any player is suffering from a concussion, whether floorball-related or not , that affects their ability to play, the club must notify the Committee.
Clubs are responsible for ensuring their teams and managers follow these protocols.
Breaches are sanctioned under Appendix A.
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If a player suffers an injury that prevents them from completing the game or playing in the next game, the Committee will review the incident for health and safety purposes.
Where a disciplinary matter arises from the review, all teams involved will be notified and the FNZ Complaints Policy and Procedure will apply.
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Complaints should be reported to the Committee in the first instance by the team manager or Club Representative.
Appeals
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Clubs may submit a protest if they believe a regulation has been breached.
Protests must be submitted by email within 72 hours of the incident and must clearly identify the rule in question.
Referee decisions made during play are final and cannot be protested.
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Any club may appeal the decision made by the Committee or an arbitrator.
If a club wishes to appeal a Committee decision, the appeal must follow the Floorball NZ Complaints Policy and is reviewed by the FNZ Committee.
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Sanctions are assessed case by case and may include any of the below:
a warning
loss of competition points
a club fine (up to $100 unless otherwise specified)
defaulting the relevant game
team suspension (for repeated infringment)
Contact details
Download our complete FAQ here.
If players or team managers have questions not covered in the FAQs, they should first contact their club representative.
Further enquiries can be directed to the WFL Committee at wfl@floorball.org.nz
