
We are offering two play/pay options this year. You can choose between the following options;
1. A ten game schedule that will begin November 16th and conclude March 8th for $800.
2. A six game schedule that will begin November 16th and Conclude January 18th for $500
If you select the second option, there will be another 6 game session available from January 25th to March 8th for $500.
When you register your team, identify which play/pay option you would like to register your team for in the Comments section of the application. Also, please include blackout dates in the Comments section of the application. If you select the 6 game schedule, you may select 1 blackout date. If you choose the 10 game schedule, select two blackout dates. Please, only begin with the stated number of blackout dates. If something comes up during the session and your team can not make its scheduled game, we’ll figure it out. If you have played in our league in previous years, you know I will work with you. My top priority is to ensure that the kids have the opportunity to play futsal.
Payment will be made at Pro Sports Monroeville. Gerry will accept you payment prior to your first scheduled game. Additionally, we are asking for rosters to be complete prior to you firs game. This is a non-negotiable condition. Rosters must be completed through Affinity. Edits can always be made. However, a player will not be permitted to play if they are not on the roster.
In addition to these two new play options, there is an additional perk being offered. All futsal teams get a FREE MEMBERSHIP TO ALL AMERICAN FIELDHOUSE . To receive FREE MEMBERSHIP go to ALL AMERICAN FIELDHOUSE to register after your team is registered for Futsal @ Pro Sports League.
PA West Soccer Association is the administrative body for USFF Futsal in Western Pennsylvania.
What is Futsal?
The origin of Futsal (Five-a-Side Soccer) can be traced back to Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer for youth competition in YMCAs. The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and out without the use of sidewalls.
The term FUTSAL is the international term used for the game. It is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese word for “soccer”– FUTbol or FUTebol, and the French or Spanish word for “indoor” — SALon or SALa. The term was adopted by U.S. Futsal since it includes the initials “fUtSAl” (USA). The term was trademarked in the United States after U.S. Futsal changed its corporate name within the state of California.
The game is frequently referred to as Five-A-Side or Mini-soccer. Once Ceriani got the ball rolling, Futsal gained rapid popularity throughout South America, particularly in Brazil. The skill developed in this game is visible in the world-famous style the Brazilians display outdoors on the full-sized field. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian superstars developed their skill playing Futsal. While Brazil continues to be the Futsal hub of the world, the game is now played, under the auspices of FIFA, all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia and Oceania.
The first international competition took place in 1965, when Paraguay won the first South American Cup. Six more South American Cups were held through 1979, with Brazil winning all of them. Brazil continued its dominance with a victory in the first Pan American Cup in 1980 and won it again the next time it was played in 1984. A U.S. team took part in the 1984 cup, but finished out of the running.
U.S. Futsal was founded in 1981 and incorporated in January, 1983. Osvaldo Garcia was it’s first president. The game is referred to as Minisoccer, five-a-side soccer, Futbol Sala or Futebol de Salao, but it is also widely refereed by it trademark name, Futsal. The current U.S. Futsal president is Alex J.C. Para.
Benefits of Futsal
Because the sport is a great skill developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin point passing, it is an exciting game for children as well as adults. The game is very economical and safe, simple and fun to play. Just by playing with the ball develops precise ball control and technical skill, agility, lightening reflexes and decision making. As the balls have less bounce they tend to stay in play longer and promote close ball control. After playing in enclosed areas and learning to think and react quickly, players find when they play to the full game they react well under pressure. Playing in enclosed areas develops creativity; players are also constantly placed in demanding decision making situations in enclosed areas which is a major reason why Futsal is one of the finest teachers of the quick pass and move. In soccer it is very hard to defend against a team that is adept at this type of play. Playing the beautiful game of soccer is developed through Futsal.
Slide tackles and excessive bodily contact is forbidden in the modified game, which results in fewer injuries. It’s no surprise that the game is popular with children, teenagers and adults of both genders and is growing in popularity internationally.
Futsal quickly develop skills required for soccer: – balance, motor ability, agility and co-ordination, ball mastery, accurate and quick passing and receiving, perception insight and awareness. Children learn through repetition and practice in small areas this occurs naturally. As Futsal is fast and action packed, fitness is improved while learning and having fun. We find children love playing Futsal. It is exciting, many goals are scored and the game is devoid of complex rules such as off side. Children learn so much faster if they enjoy the game and spend a lot of time playing with the ball.