The format of competitions was preserved as in the Soviet competitions where winner of six regional groups advanced to the final (second) stage.
Final stage was introduced this season for group winners to identify the champion of the league.
Notes: Notes: Metalurh – Avers 3:2 The second stage was finals that took place in Romny, Sumy Oblast on June 11–15, 1997.
Krystal Parkhomivka, Silur-Dynamo Khartsyzk, Dynamo Manevychi, Slovianets Konotop
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