Male and Female Futsal Fives Coming to Leicestershire
The male league has consolidated in the last few years, and the increased number of teams brings in an updated format. The first half of the season will run September to December with two groups, with those who finish in the top half of each group qualifying to the Premier Division and the other half playing in Division one, from January to May. The league runs weekly, starting on Tuesday 16th September with games beginning at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm.
The new female competition will be running every month from Monday 29th October, with games again starting at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm on every last Monday of the month.
Futsal is FIFA’s and UEFA's recognised format of 5-a-side football and in recent years it has been embraced by the Football Association. Futsal is the fastest-growing indoor sport in the world, immensely popular outside of the UK and currently the fastest growing sport in England. The game has paid an important role in the technical development of some of the world's leading footballers including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kaka, Xavi and Ronaldinho, who played Futsal as they grew up and developed into world beaters.
Leicestershire has seen a huge increase in futsal participation during the past year, with some teams qualifying for national tournaments at both youth and adult levels. We also have one of the country’s most successful adult set-ups, Loughborough Students Futsal Club, based in the County.
To register your interest in either of these opportunities please visit: http://www.leicestershirefa.com/leicestershire-futsal
|
Futsal vs 5 a side - What is the difference? |
|
|
Futsal |
Five a Side |
|
Played to lines. Ball is returned to play with a ‘kick in’. Controlled by 4 seconds to re-start play |
No ‘by’ lines – uses rebound boards or walls so ball is constantly in play. |
|
Use to established pitch dimensions |
Pitch size dictated by halls and facilities so no consistency |
|
All players are allowed to enter each penalty area. |
Only the Goalkeeper is permitted to enter penalty area. |
|
No height restrictions on the ball. |
Use of restrictions on height of ball – e.g. head height |
|
Use of futsal goals (3m by 2m) |
Use of rectangular goals unique to British 5 a side goals (4m by 1m) |
|
Use of futsal ball (size 4 for adults and Size 3 for youth) with a 30% reduced bounce). |
Use a standard size and regulation bounce football – hard to control and less player contact. |
|
5 Foul limit – a ‘penalty’ for every infringement after 5thFoul |
Unlimited Fouls |
|
Coaches can call one time-out each half to discuss tactics with the players. |
No time outs – non-stop for the duration of the game |
