AYSO Futsal Program Description

Fast-paced, relaxed and fun — our AYSO Futsal Program brings the excitement of arena soccer with more touches, quicker decisions, and nonstop action.

Futsal is a small-sided version of soccer played on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. The game emphasizes foot skills, creativity, passing, movement, and confidence on the ball. Because players get significantly more touches and involvement during every game, futsal is one of the best ways to improve overall soccer ability.

Perfect for players of all skill levels, our program focuses on:

• Ball control and footwork
• Quick passing and movement
• Speed of play and decision making
• Confidence in 1v1 situations
• Fitness and coordination
• Fun, fast-paced competition

Whether your child is new to soccer or looking to sharpen their skills during the off-season, AYSO Futsal provides a positive, player-centered environment where every player develops and every player plays.

Program Highlights

• Arena fast-paced small-sided games
• Smaller teams = more touches and involvement
• Certified AYSO coaches and referees
• Great off-season training opportunity
• Fun for beginners and competitive players alike
• Safe, supportive, development-focused atmosphere

Game Format/Team Formation (Futsal Frenzy)

• Teams built to ensure balanced skill levels
• Team requests considered case-by-case (not guaranteed)
• Max 9 players per team
• Teams may be coed dependent on the number of registrants 
• An even distribution of genders on teams will be first priority and expected. An “all female” team will be allowed if the coaches and division director deem the skill level of the team appropriate for the session.
• Players will signup on a weekly basis using the Google Form Link. The Google form link is distributed weekly by the program manager via the WhatsApp community group chat.
• The form is open to the first 30 players to sign up per division, additional players may be allowed to sign up to account for last minute cancellations and to accommodate as many players as is practical.
• The form includes a “Self-Rank” button where parents rank their player by skill level:
  ○ 1 - Newer player with less than 2 years of AYSO Core play
  ○ 2 - Core player with more than 2 years in AYSO
  ○ 3 - Extra player or top performing Core player
• The program administrator assigns 3 teams of up to 9 players each, with an even distribution of skill level based on the self-rank and knowledge of player abilities
• Program administrator and/or coaches may make adjustments to teams on game day to evenly balance teams
  

Coaching and Referees

• Three (3) AYSO volunteer coaches will be assigned a team and be responsible for light game instruction and substitutions
• Games are officiated by a single referee with all applicable USSF guidelines
  
• Youth referees are encouraged to referee and are prioritized

How to Register a Player(s): 
1. Find your player(s) age division below and click on 'Register Now' button. 
2. Or click the 'Login' button on the website  (or if you are a new user, click the 'Register Now' button) located in the upper right-hand corner. 
- First-time users will need to create a new login.
- Complete a player application (Be sure to complete the e-Signature portion of the form).
- Complete the on-line payment (If you do not wish to make a payment on-line you may pay in cash, check, or credit card at one of the in-person registration events).