Register here for winter Futsal: Futsal 2026

Futsal Registration is now open!  All games will be played in gyms in Haverford Township. Please see below for general Futsal information:

Season runs from January 10 to March 8 with
NO games on February 14.
If cancellations due to snow, season will be extended to March 14

Please click here to view the schedule - Winter Futsal Schedule 2026

Cost is $120 for the session.

Please see email sent on 12/23 with all of the most up to date Futsal information - 

• Rosters - All players have been placed on a team. You can view your team today in your GotSport account by logging in to https://system.gotsport.com/users/login, or in the GotSport Team App sometime on or after December 29. Your coaches will be reaching out after the coaches meeting on 1/7 to introduce themselves. HOW TO USE GOTSPORT TEAM APP
• Schedule - The schedule can be viewed in the GotSport Team App or here at this link - https://haverfordsoccer.demosphere-secure.com/intramural/winter-futsal
  • Several divisions will be playing in different Haverford Township gyms from week to week. Please check your schedule carefully before every game to ensure you are going to the correct location.
  • We are releasing the schedule for the first 4 weeks of the season at this time. The remainder of the season will be released after January 11th. You will have games every week until March 7th/8th (except President's Day weekend), during your regular game time frame, but these games will not appear on your schedule until they are published in mid-January. 
  • Kindergarten and 1nd/2nd Girls sessions will not display on the schedule however your time and day will remain consistent throughout the season.  All Kindergarten and 1/2nd girls sessions will take place at Kaiserman JCC
• Equipment - Players should arrive at every game wearing shin guards and indoor sneakers (not cleats!).  You do not need futsal shoes - regular sneakers are fine!  They should bring a water bottle and be sure to remove all jewelry, watches, etc before arrival at the gym.  Shirts and socks will be provided by your coach at the first game. Your coach may ask you to arrive a few minutes early to your first game for uniform distribution.
• Weather cancellations - If we need to cancel games due to inclement weather, we will send out a message through the GotSport Team App, email, and post on our social media pages
• GotSport Team App - Instructions for how to download and use the GotSport App can be found here - GotSport Team App Instructions

• Our season begins on January 10th/11th with games each weekend until March 7th/8th except for NO GAMES on President's Day Weekend. March 14th/15th will be held for a weather cancellation weekend. 
• Our coaches will be having their Coaches Meeting on 1/7 and will reach out to you to introduce themselves AFTER that time.  If you have not heard from your coach by January 9th,  first check your spam, and then email us at HSCIntramural@HaverfordSoccer.org and we will connect you with your coach. Remember you can find your team name and schedule in the GotSport Team App, even if you have not yet heard from your coach
• If you open the GotSport Team App and you cannot view anything after the 29th of December - don't worry!  Follow these instructions to have yourself added to your child's account - Adding a Parent to a GotSport Player Account

* Our Kindergarten program is an instructional program.  Please read details: 

• For the first few weeks Kindergarten players will be led in activities by certified trainers. 
• For the remainder of the season they will be engaged in coach-led practices as well as scrimmages at a developmentally-appropriate level.
• Players will be grouped by time slot - you will choose either the 12:00 or 1:00 time slot when you register. 
• There is one date (1/10) that the 1:00 session will be at 11:00 am due to gym permits.

What is Futsal?

Futsal was developed in 1930 in Uraguay as an indoor alternative to soccer to be played recreationally at YMCA’s. Futsal’s creator, teacher Juan Carlos Ceriani, borrowed rules from soccer, but also from basketball (number of players on the field and game duration), water polo and handball. Futsal grew in popularity within the YMCA network throughout South America, with International Rules adopted in the 1950’s and FIFA sanctioning in 1989. Futsal became a popular way for soccer players to practice their skills throughout the year, regardless of the weather.

The term Futsal is a contraction of “fútbol de salón”, literally translated as “Hall” or “Lounge” soccer. Some of the most famous soccer players in the world spent their childhood off seasons playing Futsal!

How Do You Play Futsal?

Futsal is a modified form of soccer played with 5 players on an indoor court (typically a basketball court). The court is defined by lines, rather than walls like are used in arena soccer. The use of boundaries requires players to fine tune their ball handling skills to maneuver in a small court and to understand positions.

A smaller, heavier ball with less bounce is used for play. This smaller ball allows players to focus on speed and control. This is especially helpful for younger players to learn ball handling skills without worrying about the ball bouncing away. When a pass is received, the ball will stay closer to the player’s foot, building confidence and allowing for more concise passing and ball movement.

Smaller team sizes require players to stay active and aware at all times and have more interaction with the ball. Players will have to quickly transition between offense and defense and will learn positioning through fast game play.

It’s a quick and exciting game that will teach players to make fast decisions and creative moves that will enhance their skills on the soccer field too! 

 

Whether your child is new to soccer or a seasoned veteran, Futsal is a fun way to increase their soccer skills and stay active over the winter!