| Countries | Chile |
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| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Levels on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Primera B |
| Relegation to | Tercera B |
| Domestic cup(s) | Copa Chile |
| Current champions | Barnechea (1st title) |
| Most championships | Ñublense (3 titles) |
| Website | Official webpage |
Tercera División A de Chile (Third Division A of Chile), is the third tier of Chilean football (soccer). It is organized by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile. It is both the third level of the Chilean football league system and the top league for Chilean Football Youth Leagues.
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In 1979, a commission to study applications for a Third Division amateur league was created by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile. 25 teams throughout the country participated on the first edition of the league in 1981. Since 1997, only players below 23 years are allowed to participate.
Currently, 16 teams participate on 2011 season. The winner of the league gets promoted to Primera B.
Matchday squads in the Tercera División must include only players under the age of 23.
The division is divided in to two groups. The teams are:
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