FUTSAL HAS ARRIVED IN GEELONG!
What is Futsal?
Futsal is the only form of ‘indoor soccer' or ‘five-a-side' that is officially approved by FIFA and Football Federation Australia (FFA). It's one of the fastest growing sports in the world, is played in over 100 countries and boasts millions of players around the world.
The name "Futsal" comes from the merging of the Spanish/Portuguese words for football (Futbol or Futebol) and the French or Spanish word for "Indoor" (Salon or Sala). Following changes at international level between FIFA (Federation Internationale Football Association) and FIFUSA (Federation of Internationale De Futbol Sala) the sport became united with the outdoor version of the game, in 1989.
The game of Futsal is played on a firm, flat surface on a court ranging in size from that of a standard basketball court to the full FIFA International size of 42 x 25 metres. The special feature of the game is the unique properties of the ball, which has a low rebound. The game develops close individual ball skills as the court is small and players are forced into limited space & option scenarios. The ball forces a player to use their skill rather than the ball's bounce to propel it.
Futsal Geelong programs run at both the Leisuretime Centre in Bell Post Hill (262-282 Anakie Rd) and the Barwon Valley Activity Centre (BVAC) in Belmont (1 Barwon Heads Rd) and offers programs/competitions for Mens, Womens, Mixed and Juniors of all ages and abilities.
SENIOR COMPETITIONS at BVAC:
Barwon Valley Activity Centre has over 100 teams play in either the Men's, Womens or Mixed competitions on a weekly basis. Men's competitions run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday evenings for both division 1 and divison 2 teams. Women's competition is played on a Thursday evening and the Mixed competition is played on Tuesdays nights. For further information on any of the above or to find out competition start dates please click on the 'Futsal Geelong Registration Pack' below.
SENIOR COMPETITIONS at LEISURETIME:
Now taking expression of interest for team's and individuals wanting to become involved in new Futsal Geelong programs starting very soon. Men's, Women's, Over 35's and also a brand new over 55's social competition, are all starting very soon so be quick to get you mates together and form a team. For further information on any of these competitions please phone us on (03) 5275 1816 or email broberts@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
JUNIORS- FUTSAL GEELONG at LEISURETIME:
Futsal Geelong has the biggest Junior competition of it's kind in the Geelong and District area and is played Saturday mornings throughout the Summer months. Our current competitions started on the 18th of October and runs through until March 2009. We are still currently taking both Team and Individual registrations for the 2008/2009 'Summer' season. We have competitions for Under 9's, Under 11's, Under 13's and Under 15's starting from 8.45am each Saturday.
FIXTURE FOR SEASON TO BE LISTED SOON!
To register a team or individual please download the 
Futsal Geelong - Registration Pack (PDF-196KB) which contains all the information required for current and upcoming competitions.
FUTSAL GOALKICK: Futsal Geelong is pleased to announce the Development Programs for Term Four in 2008 are all now ran on a Wednesday evening from 4.00pm. The Futsal Goalkick program is the Football Federation Victoria's Development program that introduces players between 3-10 years to the game of Futsal/Football in a fun, modified environment. The program is broken up into two age groups to maximise growth, learning and development.
3-5 Year olds- 4.00pm -5.00pm Wednesdays starting the 8th of October 2008.
6-10 Year olds- 5.00pm - 6.00pm Wednesday nights starting the 8th of October 2008.
FUTSAL GEELONG ACADEMY: Futsal Geelong in cooperation with the Leisuretime Centre is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Futsal Geelong Academy. This program is coached by the Football Federations Development Officer Foddy Kyprian and is aimed at young players aged 10-15 years.
Through Futsal and this program players will be encouraged to exhibit creativity, speed, running off the ball, 'deadly' finishing and dribbling skills, elegant defending and the ability to anticipate play, playing under pressure, making quick decisions and plenty of constructive touches on the ball.
New program started on Wednesday 8th October from 6.00pm-7.30pm.
Cost: $6.00 per player/per session
Uniform:
Players are required to wear a white top, dark shorts and must wear shin guards at all times times.
For any Futsal Geelong details, questions or queries please phone (03) 5275 1816, fax (03) 5275 7390 or email broberts@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
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