Futsal Member Strategy

What is Futsal?

Futsal is the only version of the indoor game recognized by FIFA. It is played 5-aside on a smaller, hard court surface, with a low bounce ball that allows each player to make technical and tactical decisions in a productive environment that still encourages the physical and social elements associated with soccer.

Why Futsal?

Futsal is an ideal sport for communities of all sizes - All you need is a hard surface, indoor or outdoor, a ball and nets. Roster sizes are smaller than traditional soccer, making it easier for smaller communities to form leagues with more teams.

Futsal is an ideal sport for Saskatchewan Winters - Futsal is fun and a great way to stay active throughout the Saskatchewan winters.

Futsal has more of everything that players love?- More shooting, more goals, more action! Players rotate positions throughout the game, so every player is 100% involved in every game.

Start-up costs are minimal - Funding is available through MAP Grant Special Projects to help Member Organizations get their programs up and running.

Futsal is a great skill developer?- The game develops quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pinpoint passing. Futsal uses a smaller, heavier, low bounce ball. The game is played on a hard court so the ball travels much faster than on grass.

Futsal is the foundation of Superstars -?Pele, Messi, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho have all credited Futsal to be an important piece of their development to become the superstars they are today

Launch a Futsal Program

Learn more about starting a futsal program in your community by starting here with our Futsal 101 Webinar. It is 24 min long and will give you the basics on the Futsal Rules to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to launch a program in your community.

Referees

Futsal has its own unique rules.

The Futsal Referee Entry Level online module is available to both new referees and existing soccer referees. Registration can be completed online through your Member Organization Ramp Registration portal.