London FA
County Youth Futsal
Competition
U10s, U12s, U14s & U16s
London Football Association
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County Youth Futsal Competition 2015
In 2014/15, London FA will run their first Winter Youth Futsal Competition. The competition is open to clubs
to include boys U10s, U12s, U14s and U16s competition.
The London FA County Youth Futsal Competition aims to allow teams of all abilities the chance to try Futsal
in a competitive environment with the opportunity of progressing in a National Competition.
The FA is particularly keen to increase the exposure and opportunities to play Futsal for the youth age
groups across England. The technical benefits of Futsal are well documented, and the game can have an
important role in the technical skill development of young football players. Many countries across the world
that we admire for their progressive and expansive style of football and rich pools of playing talent integrate
Futsal into the early phases of youth development.
Within this document you will find information on the following:
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What is Futsal?
Competition Structure
Entry Form
If your club is interested in the County Youth Futsal Competition, please complete and return the enclosed
Entry Form.
If you know of any clubs that would be interested in Futsal please could you forward their details on to
London FA. If you would like more information about the competition or have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact Darren Smith, [email protected]
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What is Futsal?
This is a common question for anyone new to the game.
Futsal is FIFA and UEFAs recognised format of 5-a-side football and is widely played across the world. It is the
fastest growing indoor sport in the wold. The nature of the game places a large emphasis on technical skill
and ability in situations of high pressure, and is subsequently an excellent breeding ground for football
competencies that can be translated into the 11-a-side format of the game.
Many of the top world class footballers played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their
footballing development. Players of the calibre of Pele, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo & Iniesta
to name but a few who have played Futsal to develop their skills.
“Futsal was important in helping to develop my ball control, quick thinking, passing….also for dribbling,
balance, concentration…. Futsal was very, very important, no doubt.” – Pele, World Cup Winner: 1958, 1962
& 1970
Futsal is a five-a-side game, played on a flat indoor pitch with hockey sized goals and a size 4 ball with a
reduced bounce. It is played to touchlines and all players are free to enter the penalty area and play the ball
over head-height. Games are 15-20 minutes per half, played to a stopping clock (similar to basketball) with
time-outs permitted.
Research indicates that individual’s playing Futsal receive the ball six times more often than they would do
when they are playing 11-a-side football, allowing players to perform more individual techniques such as
passes, controls, fakes, feints, dribbles and runs with the ball (Liverpool John Moores University, 2001).
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2014/2015 Competition Structure
The FA National Youth Futsal Festival
National Finals
(10 Regional Winners)
27/28 June 2015
The FA National Youth Futsal Festival
South East (London) Regionals
Middlesex
May 2015
London FA County Youth Futsal Competition
Local Qualifiers
(Entry on Application)
Jan - March 2015
Local Qualifiers Format
The 2015 competition will run from January until the end of February, and is open to all clubs that are
affiliated to London FA. The competition will be Bi-weekly league match days with leagues of three to six
teams (dependent on team entries).
Each participating team will pay a £20 entry fee. After that it will be £20 per match day, which if you bring a
squad of 10 players it works out £2 per player.
Each match day will be officiated by fully qualified Futsal Referees.
U10 and U12 League will take place at Conisborough College, Conisborough Cresent, Catford, SE6 2SE
U14 and U16 League will take place at Forest Hill School Sport Centre, Bampton Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2XN
Both Leagues start at 1pm - 4pm
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Contacts
Football Development Officer (Futsal): Darren Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 0207 751 2423
For more information on Futsal go to one of the following website:
www.londonfa.com/development/futsal
www.englandfutsal.com/youth-futsal/fa-national-youth-futsal-festival/
Fixture Dates
Under 16 (Forest Hill School)
31st January, 14th February, 28th February, 14th March
Under 14 (Forest Hill School)
21st February, 7th March, 21st March, 4th April
Under 12 (Conisborough College)
31st January, 14th February, 28th February, 14th March
Under 10 (Conisborough College)
7 February, 21st February, 7th March, 21st March
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