Central Football are delighted to announce that Ben Mitchell has been appointed to the position of Competition Manager – West, following Matt Wallace’s transition to the role of Referee Manager for the Federation.

Ben brings with him a wealth of experience in football, from coaching at Central League level through to club administration. His deep knowledge of the football landscape within our federation, as well as our operational processes and the unique characteristics of our clubs, make him a valuable addition to our Competitions team.

Central Football Federation Operations Manager Donald Piper has this to say about the appointment " We are excited to have Ben onboard. After a robust selection process where the calibre of applicant was excellent, we are delighted to have appointed Ben. Having a broad range of experience within football from being on club committees and coaching through to playing Ben has a solid understanding of the footballing landscape within the Federation. Matt has left the space in great shape and I'm sure Ben will put his mark on it once he has his feet under the desk."

Ben started his new role this week and is based out of the Manawatu office. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard and are confident he will be a great asset to the Federation.

Central Football Competition Staff:

Federation Operations Manager:
Donald Piper – 021 687 201
Donald@centralfootball.co.nz

Competitions Manager – East (Hawke’s Bay/ Tairāwhiti Gisborne)
Dana Herbison – 021 1083 961
Danah@centralfootball.co.nz

Competitions Manager – West (Manawatu/Taranaki/Whanganui)
Ben Mitchell – 027 404 1163
Ben@centralfootball.co.nz

Article added: Tuesday 14 January 2025