Futsal

What is Futsal?

Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided football game that originates from South America in the 1930s. It is widely played across the world, and is the small sided football format that is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA. 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.  

Futsal is a five-a-side game, normally 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 20 minutes per half, played to a stopping clock (similar to basketball) with time-outs permitted. There are a number of differences to our traditional version of small sided football, but the dominant elements are the absence of rebound boards and amendments in the laws that encourage and foster skilful, creative play above the physical contact that tends to be a feature of English five-a-side.  

Training & Memberships

Team	Day	Time	Location
Men's BUCS 1st & 2nd	Friday	6pm - 9pm	CitySpace, City Campus
Men's National League	Tuesday	7pm - 9pm	Beacon of Light
Women's	TBC	TBC	TBC

BUCS Membership cost: 

£70

National League Membership cost:

£150 or two £80 installments*

 

* If you are a University of Sunderland student this will be free with your BUCS membership

Performance

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