It is a five-a-side game, normally played on a slightly larger pitch with hockey sized goals and a size four 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.

As a small sided game players are constantly placed in situations where they must receive or play whilst under pressure or in confined spaces. As a game it places considerable demand on technique, movement, tactical awareness and fitness.

Many countries that we admire for the technical skills of their players use Futsal as an aspect of youth development. Ball retention, quick and skilful play, tactical awareness – all are promoted in Futsal.

The following FA Introductory Courses for Futsal have been organised.

Individuals with an interest in futsal or wishing to find out more about futsal are invited to apply for a place on one of these courses.

Course Ref.

Day

Date

Time

Venue

FAIF 1

Sunday

23 Oct 2005

10am-5pm

Loughborough University

FAIF 2

Sunday

13 Nov 2005

10am-5pm

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London

FAIF 3

Sunday

20 Nov 2005

10am-5pm

Handsworth Grange Sports College, Sheffield

FAIF 4

Sunday

27 Nov 2005

10am-5pm

Didsbury Sports Centre, Manchester Met University

FAIF 5

Saturday

3 Dec 2005

10am-5pm

Warwick University

FAIF 6

Sunday

4 Dec 2005

10am-5pm

Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre, Cambridge

FAIF 7

Sunday

11 Dec 2005

10am-5pm

Gemtec Arena, Hull

FAIF 8

Sunday

18 Dec 2005

10am-5pm

University of Teeside, Middlesbrough

FAIF 9

Sunday

5 Feb 2006

10am-5pm

Langton School, Newham, London

FAIF 10

Sunday

TBC

10am-5pm

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

FAIF 11

Sunday

TBC

10am-5pm

University of Bath, Avon

FAIF 12

Sunday

Jan 2006 TBC

10am-5pm

Lord Williams Sports College, Thame, Oxon

Course Objectives
On completion of the course the candidate should be able to:-

  • Understand and appreciate the fundamentals of Futsal
  • Organise and coach the basic skills and techniques of Futsal
  • Understand the basic principles of attack and defence of Futsal
  • Appreciate the ‘Laws of the Game’ of Futsal
  • Have an appreciation of the fitness demands of Futsal

Course of Training - 6hours

  • 3.5 hours practical
  • 2.5 hours theory

Participation
Candidates will be expected to take part in the practical element where possible. Suitable personal clothing and flat-soled indoor footwear will be required for the practical sessions. (Black soled footwear that leaves marks is not permissible).

Cost
The special cost of attending one of the above courses is only £20 per candidate. (This includes the cost of the student resource pack).

Pre-Course Requirements
These courses are open access but the certification of FA Futsal Introductory Certificate will only be awarded to candidates that hold one of the FA’s current coaching qualifications (Levels 1-5).

Certification
The FA Futsal Introductory Certificate will be awarded to candidates that complete the course and hold a current FA coaching qualification (Level 1-5). Attendees who do not hold the above qualifications will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance. This can be converted to the FA Futsal Introductory Certificate on gaining the FA Level 1 (Minimum required) Coaching Certificate.

Registration
To enrol on a course or for more information contact:
Louise Hatch, The Football Association, 25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FA 
or Email: Ellie.Blok@TheFA.com

The course fee is £20 and all Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Football Association’