Capital 3
| Country |  New Zealand |
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| Promotion to | Capital 2 |
| Relegation to | Capital 4 |
| Website | https://www.capitalfootball.org.nz/home-1 |
Capital 3 is a football league competition under Capital Football, the governing body for football in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It is the third tier of the league system within Capital Football,[1] sitting below Capital Premier and Capital 2.
Overview[edit]
Capital 3 is a regional league that provides an opportunity for clubs in the Wellington area to compete at a competitive level. The league consists of a number of teams, typically ranging from 10 to 14, which compete against each other over a designated season. The exact number of teams and format may vary from season to season based on the number of participating clubs.
The league operates on a promotion and relegation system, with teams having the opportunity to move up to Capital 2 or face relegation to lower divisions based on their performance throughout the season. Promotion and relegation provide an incentive for clubs to strive for success and maintain a high level of competitiveness.
Structure[edit]
Capital 3 operates with a regular season format, also known as a double round robin, where each team plays against every other team in the league twice, once at home and once away. The team with the highest number of points at the end of the season is crowned the league champion. In the event of a tie on points, tiebreakers such as goal difference, goals scored, or head-to-head results may be used to determine the winner.
Promotion and relegation between Capital 3 and other leagues within Capital Football are determined by the performance of the teams. The top-performing teams in Capital 3 may earn promotion to the higher-tier Capital 2 league, while the teams at the bottom of the table may face relegation to the lower-tier Capital 4 league.
Participation[edit]
Participation in Capital 3 is open to clubs registered with Capital Football. Clubs are required to meet certain criteria set by the governing body, including having appropriate facilities, qualified coaches, and adhering to the regulations and rules of the competition.
Clubs in Capital 3 may field teams comprising players of various age groups, genders, and skill levels. This diversity allows for a broad range of participation and encourages the development of football talent at different levels.
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