SISA has teamed up with Benchwarmers Sports Complex, to bring you the first Annual FUTSAL League.

Futsal is a variant of soccer usually played indoors and creates an emphasis on movement, team support, improvisation, ball control and skills.

The term “Futsal” comes from the Spanish words for football (soccer) and hall/room. The combination of these words (fútbol and salon) results in the word “Futsal”. A non-literal translation into English would be “indoor football (soccer)”.

The game of Futsal is faster paced than normal football and requires a lot more speed and skill to play. Each team has 5 players and a match lasts 30 minutes with half-time after 15 minutes of play. Instead of a full sized football, Futsal is played with a size 4 football with reduced bounce.

The game of Futsal has become increasingly popular since it has emerged that top players such as Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Robinho and Roberto Carlos developed their impressive skills playing the game.

As Futsal only has four outfield players a lot more emphasis is put on player speed and ball skills. A lot more touches are made by each player than in a normal football match – in fact, over four times as many, and there is extra demand on technique and awareness as well as movement in smaller areas. This helps create compsure.

Most countries have futsal leagues and there is also a Futsal World Cup held by FIFA, which happens every four years. The World Cup has taken place six times, with Brazil winning it four and Spain winning it twice.

League and practise information

• Games will take place between 6pm - 9pm Fridays 9am - 4pm Saturdays
• Games will consist of two 15 minute halves
• There will be 5 regular season games
• A tournament on the 6th weekend
• Players can sign-up to the Benchwarmers HOUSE TEAM- Coached by Fil Wilkinson
• A Coach can bring there own team - 8 Players per Team
• HOUSE TEAMS will have one training session each week along with their game on a Saturday
• A Coached Team will only have their game on a Saturday, however players do have the opportunity to attend an open night for training. Provided by Fil Wilkinson

TO REGISTER CONTACT Fil Wilkinson filwilkinson.sisa@gmail.com or www.benchwarmerssportscomplex.com