Think you're getting confused with Mainland plan for club licensing which IMO can only be better for Canterbury football. Think this may result in the clubs who make more of an investment in players , facilities and coaching reaping the rewards. Clubs may have to decide whether they want to be a part of that progression or become a community club. It makes sense that the licensed clubs will eventually attract/ develop the best players and play in the best leagues. I have no doubt that Selwyn will be one of those licensed clubs based on the criteria.
Link?
What is the criteria?
By a community club I take it you mean the likes of St Albans Shirley football club.
Maybe you and Mainland are meaning investment in players as in paying players an over inflated $$ value just to put boots on.
Is it Mainland just trying to keep things as close to the carpet as they can. Be nice to see them putting it out to the full football player base that pays the wages.
Any club regularly attending MF meetings will be better informed than those that don't. The latter will definitely be in the Community Club space.