Cook Islands Round Cup

There are 6 clubs in the CIFA Rarotonga Round Cup. During the course of a season (normally July to December) each clubs play each other 3 times (triple round-robin format), once at home, once at that of their opponents and once at the neutral CIFA Academy, for 15 games. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal differance, and then goals scored. If still equal, teams are sorted by head-to-head record between the tied teams. If the teams are tied still, they will be sorted by fair play, with the team with the least yellow cards and red cards being placed above. If still drawn, the Cook Islands Football Association will draw lots to determine final positions.

A maximum of 5 substitutions can be used during a match, this can be out of any amount, so considering that the maximum squad size is 22, the maximum amount of players on the bench is 11.

For a club to transfer in a player, they must have had the CIFA Competitions Committee approve of the transfer, confirming that both the player and club have agreed on the transfer, where the club signing the player will then pay a fee of either $30 (for a player under 18) or $150 (for a player over the age of 19). If there is a dispute between the two clubs relating to the transfer, the matter is referred to the CIFA Disputes and Disciplinary Committee for a decision. If the transfer is in order, the CIFA Secretariat shall advise the player and the two clubs concerned that the transfer is approved.

Teams can register a maximum of 22 players, and a maximum of 4 foreign players (players based abroad who do not have Cook Islands descent).

If a team is found guilty of fielding an ineligible player, the opposition will be handed a 3-0 walkover victory.