About Futsal
Futsal is the only form of ‘indoor football’ or ‘five-a-side’ that is officially approved by FIFA and Football Federation Australia. 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 40 x 20 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.
Futsal was introduced to Australia in 1972 by Dawn Gilligan , then working at the Revesby YMCA. The year before was a wet soccer season and Dawn had heard about Futsal ‘indoor soccer’ and introduced it to the centre. The sport slowly spread to the other states
Games are usually fast-paced, with players receiving more touches and are constantly placed in demanding decision making, limited space situations that they would face on a greatly reduced scale playing 11-a side outdoor soccer. Because the sport is a great skill developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pinpoint passing, it is an exciting game for children as well as adults.
Football NSW Futsal Fee Circulars
After a successful 2011 competiton which saw over 1,000 teams take part, FNSW is pleased to announce the dates for the 2012 Futsal Schools Regional Championships as this competition continues to go from strength to strength in NSW.
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Football NSW’s Official Compression Garment Supplier 2XU is now taking orders for all NSW football participants.
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Eleven NSW based players were selected for the up and coming Qantas Futsalroos squad for for the AFC Futsal Championship 2012 which will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 25 May – 1 June 2012.
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New Competition stating on 28th May 2012
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Dubai: As the curtain raiser of AFC Futsal Championship 2012 is just 23 days ahead, participating countries are rigorously preparing to reign supreme in Asia where apart from one edition, Iran have dominated the proceedings.
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An outstanding article from FFV Futsal Head Coach Edgard Vatcky
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FNSW Schools Regional Championships is back for 2012 -
2XU Ordering Portal now open -
11 NSW based players selected in Qantas Futsalroos squad for AFC Futsal Championship 2012 -
New Futsal Monday night mixed comp at Camperdown -
Teams busy in futsal fine tune -
Misconceptions about Futsal -
Hummel F-League 2012 ready for take off
