Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in Canary Islands
The Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Canary Islands are ultimately overseen by the Federación Canaria de Fútbol which operates Group 12 of the Tercera División, the fourth tier of the Spanish football league system which is divided among each of the country's autonomous regions. However, unlike most of the regions, the leagues in the fifth tier and below are organised by two separate federations, corresponding to the provinces of Las Palmas and Tenerife. The other regions with this arrangement are the Basque Country and the Balearic Islands which each have three provincial forks to its amateur setup.
League setup summary
- Interinsular Preferente de Las Palmas (Level 5)
- Interinsular Preferente de Tenerife (Level 5)
- Primera Regional Aficionado Gran Canaria (Level 6)
- Primera Regional Aficionado Fuerteventura (Level 6)
- Primera Regional Aficionado Lanzarote (Level 6)
- Primera Interinsular Tenerife (Level 6)
- Primera Insular La Palma (Level 6)
- Segunda Regional Aficionado Gran Canaria (Level 7)
- Segunda Interinsular Tenerife (Level 7)
- Segunda Insular-El Hierro (Level 7)
- Segunda Insular-La Gomera (Level 7)
League chronology
Timeline - Las Palmas
Timeline - Tenerife
Interinsular Preferente
Preferente de las Islas Canarias is the fifth level of competition of the Spanish Football League in that community.
The league consists of two groups (Tenerife and Gran Canaria) of 18 teams. At the end of the season, the champion of each group is promoted directly to Group XII of the Tercera División and the runners-up play a playoff for promotion. The last four teams in the Gran Canaria group and last three in the Tenerife group are relegated to Primera Categoría.
Interinsular Preferente de Las Palmas
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| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Spain |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | 3ª – Group 12 |
| Relegation to | Primera Aficionados Gran Canaria |
| Website | Federación Interinsular de Fútbol de Las Palmas |
2012–13 teams
| Team | Founded in | Based in | 2012–13 season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Cotillo | 2007 | El Cotillo, Gran Canaria | 1st |
| 2 | Unión Sur Yaiza | 1983 | Yaiza, Lanzarote | 2nd |
| 3 | Arguineguín | 1968 | Arguineguín, Gran Canaria | 3rd |
| 4 | San Antonio | 1953 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 4th |
| 5 | Real Sporting San José | 1913 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 5th |
| 6 | Ferreras | 1920 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 6th |
| 7 | Unión Puerto del Rosario | 2005 | Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura | 7th |
| 8 | Acodetti | 1988 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 8th |
| 9 | Teror Balompié | 1956 | Teror, Gran Canaria | 9th |
| 10 | Guía | 1926 | Santa María de Guía, Gran Canaria | 10th |
| 11 | Polígono de Arinaga | 2003 | Arinaga, Gran Canaria | 11th |
| 12 | Balos | 1974 | Balos, Gran Canaria | 12th |
| 13 | Arucas | 1927 | Arucas, Gran Canaria | 13th |
| 14 | Los Vélez | 2007 | Montaña Los Vélez, Gran Canaria | 14th |
| 15 | San Bartolomé | 1972 | San Bartolomé, Lanzarote | 15th |
| 16 | Vallinámar | 2000 | Valle de Jinámar, Gran Canaria | 16th |
| 17 | Huracán | 1980 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 17th |
| 18 | Atlético Tiense | 2004 | Tías, Lanzarote | 18th |
Interinsular Preferente de Tenerife
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| Founded | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Number of teams | 30 (group of 18, group of 12) |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | 3ª – Group 12 |
| Relegation to | Primera Interinsular Tenerife |
| Website | Federación Tinerfeña de Fútbol |
2012–13 teams
| Team | Founded in | Based in | 2012–13 season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Realejos | 1943 | Los Realejos, Tenerife | 1st |
| 2 | San Andrés | 1930 | San Andrés, Tenerife | 2nd |
| 3 | Valle Guerra | 1963 | Valle de Guerra, Tenerife | 3rd |
| 4 | Santa Úrsula | 1965 | Santa Úrsula, Tenerife | 4th |
| 5 | Laguna | 1984 | San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife | 5th |
| 6 | Atlético Paso | 1952 | El Paso, La Palma | 6th |
| 7 | Orotava | 1975 | La Orotava, Tenerife | 7th |
| 8 | Buzanada | 1976 | Buzanada, Tenerife | 8th |
| 9 | Los Llanos | 1996 | Los Llanos de Aridane, La Palma | 9th |
| 10 | Tacoronte | 1969 | Tacoronte, Tenerife | 10th |
| 11 | Charco del Pino | 1977 | Charco del Pino, Tenerife | 11th |
| 12 | Arguijón | 1940 | San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife | 12th |
| 13 | Fuencaliente | 1979 | Fuencaliente de la Palma, La Palma | 13th |
| 14 | San Juan | 1973 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 14th |
| 15 | Icodense | 1912 | Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife | 15th |
| 16 | Valle Frontera | 1975 | Frontera, El Hierro | 16th |
| 17 | San Andrés y Sauces | 1989 | San Andrés y Sauces, La Palma | 17th |
| 18 | Norte | 1972 | Barlovento, La Palma | 18th |
Promotion playoffs
Playoff to decide which team is promoted to Tercera División. Teams qualified 2nd in each group took part in the playoff.
1st leg
| June 9, 2013 | San Andrés | 1 – 0 | Unión Sur Yaiza | San Andrés (Tenerife) |
| 12:00 (UTC+1) | Naná  40' |
Report | Stadium: Nuevo Campo de San Andrés Attendance: 300 Referee: Cristo Iván Mesa Rodríguez |
Primera de Aficionados de Gran Canaria
Primera de Aficionados de Gran Canaria is the 6th level of competition in Gran Canaria. The league is played with 36 teams in two groups of 18. At the end of the season, the champions are promoted and the runners-up and 3rd placed teams advance to promotion playoff for two additional promotions. Four clubs from each group are relegated to Segunda Categoría Insular.
Some teams playing at this level
Liga Insular de Aficionados Fuerteventura
Liga Insular de Aficionados Fuerteventura is the 6th level of competition in Fuerteventura. The league is played with 16 teams. At the end of the season, the champion advances to promotion playoff.
Primera Insular Aficionado Lanzarote
Primera Insular Aficionado Lanzarote is the 6th level of competition in Lanzarote. The league is played with 10 teams with the champion advancing to the promotion playoff at the end of the season.
Segunda Regional de Gran Canaria
Segunda Regional de Gran Canaria is the 7th level of competition in Gran Canaria. The league is played with 43 teams in 3 groups of 13-16. At the end of the season, the champions, runners-up, the 3rd placed team from group 1 and the best 3rd placed team between the other two groups are promoted.
Primera Interinsular de Tenerife
Primera Interinsular de Tenerife is the 6th level of competition in Tenerife. The league is played with 36 teams in two groups of 18. At the end of the season, the champions playoff for direct promotion. The loser enters the promotion playoff with the runners-up, 3rd and 4th placed teams for an addition promotion. Three clubs from each group are relegated to Segunda Categoría Insular.
Primera Insular La Palma
Primera Insular La Palma is the 6th level of competition in La Palma. The league is played with 10 teams with the top four clubs advancing to promotion league. The winner is promoted.
Segunda Interinsular de Tenerife
Segunda Interinsular de Tenerife is the 7th level of competition in Tenerife. The league is played with 38 teams in one group of 20 and another group of 18. At the end of the season, the champions are promoted. Runners-up, 3rd, 4th and 5th placed teams enter promotion playoff for two additional promotions.