Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in Canary Islands
The Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol in the Canary Islands, are organized by Federación Canaria de Fútbol :
- Preferente de las Islas Canarias (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)
Interinsular Preferente
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Founded | Unknown |
| Number of teams | 36; 2 groups of 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | 3ª – Group 12 |
| Relegation to | Primera Interinsular Tenerife Primera Aficionados Gran Canaria |
| Website | [1] & [2] |
Preferente de las Islas Canarias is the fifth level of competition of the Spanish Football League in that community.
The League
The league consists in two groups (Tenerife & Gran Canaria) of 18 teams each one. 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. Last four teams in the Gran Canaria group and last three in the Tenerife group are relegated to Primera Categoría.
2012–13 teams
Gran Canaria Group
| 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 Blp. | 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 |
Tenerife Group
| 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 playoff
Playoff to decide which team is promoted to Tercera División. Teams qualified 2nd in each group play the playoff.
1st leg
| June 9, 2013 | San Andrés | 1 – 0 | Unión Sur Yaiza | San Andrés (Tenerife) |
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| 12:00 (UTC+1) | Naná  40' |
Report | Stadium: Nuevo Campo de San Andrés Attendance: 300 Referee: Cristo Iván Mesa Rodríguez |
2nd leg
| June 15, 2013 | Unión Sur Yaiza | 2 – 0 (2 – 1 agg.) |
San Andrés | Yaiza (Lanzarote) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 (UTC+1) | David Martín 8' Rubén Mendoza 70' |
Report | Stadium: Campo Municipal Attendance: 300 Referee: José Miguel Quintana Sánchez |
| Promoted to Tercera División |
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| Unión Sur Yaiza (6 years later) |
Gran Canaria
Primera de Aficionados de Gran Canaria
Primera de Aficionados de Gran Canaria is the 6th level of competition of the Spanish Football League in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands.
The League
The Primera de Aficionados 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 of the Spanish Football League in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
The League
The Liga Insular 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 of the Spanish Football League in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
The League
The Primera Insular 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 of the Spanish Football League in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands.
The League
The Segunda Regional 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.
Tenerife
Primera Interinsular de Tenerife
Primera Interinsular de Tenerife is the 6th level of competition of the Spanish Football League in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The League
The Primera Interinsular 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 of the Spanish Football League in La Palma, Canary Islands.
The League
The Primera Insular 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 of the Spanish Football League in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The League
The Segunda Interinsular 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.
