First played during the 1974 season, it has been running on for 20 years longer than the Kate Sheppard Cup.

All quarter-final, semi-finals and final games are hosted at English Park during the week, generally on a Tuesday at 7:00pm.

The cup is named after Reta Fitzpatrick who was one of the early pioneers for the women's game in Canterbury.

Reta, was a manageress (called the team chaperone in the 70's) for many seasons at club level for Rangers (now Coastal Spirit).

It is testament to Reta's legacy that the Cup remains a much sort after trophy on the Canterbury sporting landscape - and we pay homage to the numerous hours of volunteer support Reta gave to football within the region.