+ What does Futsal mean?
The name is derived from the Portuguese ‘Futebol De Salao’ and the Spanish words ‘Futbol De Salon’, abbreviated to ‘Futbol Sala’, meaning ‘Hall Football’ or ‘Indoor Football’.
+ What is the difference between Futsal and Football (Soccer)?
Futsal is played indoors and all year around – no seasonality restrictions here! The ball is a size 4 which is one size smaller and a little heavier, promoting technical skill development, intricate passing and movement in smaller environments.
+ What is the process of entering a team?
You can register below, or call us on 0483 913 413.
+ How much do the games cost per team?
The cost per team is either $95 or $90 per game depending on venue and day. Registration cost paid each season for the whole team of $95.
+ What is the bond?
The bond is (usually) 1 x match fee paid during round 1. The bond is held in trust for the team for playing in our leagues. The bond rolls over each season if the team continues to play. If the team is leaving they can either use it for their last game they are playing or they can have it refunded to their nominated bank account.
If a team leaves before the end of the season (or is removed for disciplinary reasons) the bond will be forfeited to pay for the costs of replacing the team.
+ What are the requirements for Mixed Teams?
Mixed teams require at least two female/gender diverse players on the court at all times. In the event of only one female/gender diverse player being available to play, the team can only play with four players, and not the usual five. Permission can be asked of the opposition, if they agree to waive the requirement. There is always a high probability of borrowing a player from the game before to help with team numbers.
+ Does the standard vary between competitions?
The competition levels do vary between locations and quite often on the same evening. We will always seek to place your team in the most suitable competitions that we have available and are always contactable if you have any thoughts about your team’s progress in the season.
+ What if we have never played before?
Futsal 4 Life caters to all standards of play. If you have never played before, we will introduce the game to you, give you a few tips and place you in a competition suitable to your abilities
+ Can I register as an individual?
Registration as a team is the preferred mode of application for Futsal 4 Life competitions. However, we realise that it is difficult at times to get a team organised due to moving to a new city, or family commitments of friends and family.
Information on playing as an individual is here
+ How long are the seasons?
The season length is (usually) 18 weeks in duration, with either 2 weeks or 1 week of finals (depending on the size of the divisions.) The next season starts straight away after the grand final week.
If the fixture does not have all 18 rounds online, please be patient as we cannot always have full fixtures due to teams joining/leaving. If there is any exception to the 18 round fixture rule we will contact you.
+ Does F4L play during school holidays?
All adult leagues play all-year round, except for public holidays and 2-3 weeks at end of year break.
+ What happens with Public Holidays including Christmas/New Years and the fixturing of games?
Futsal 4 Life doesn't play on public holidays, nor on Sundays if Monday is a public holiday. We do play Sundays if Friday is the public holiday. There is (approx) 2 – 3 weeks off over Xmas/New Year, depending on the days public holidays fall on, leading to slightly more or less of a year end break, each calendar year.
+ How Do Finals Series Work?
The final series in a division comprises the top four teams that play in the finals. Semi Finals comprise 1 vs 4, 2 vs 3 with the winner playing in the Grand Final. There are 3rd place play off games for the runners up of the Semi Finals. If there is a large division then we play two pools of finals which comprise Semi Finals of 1 vs 4, 2 vs 3 being Pool A and Pool B being 5 vs 8, 6 vs 7, with the winners playing off in the Grand Final and the Runners up playing off for 3rd place.
+ Are Shin Guards compulsory?
Futsal 4 Life leaves the decision regarding shin guards entirely up to the player’s discretion. They are not compulsory but are recommended. Futsal 4 Life reminds players that sporting activity contains inherent physical risks and that they must ensure they are adequately protected against injury.
+ What are the uniform requirements to play Futsal?
Players are required to wear tops of the same colour. Footwear is required to be flat, non-marking shoes, preferably Futsal specific shoes. Turf shoes, or other marking type footwear are not allowed to be utilised indoor and players will be asked to leave the court to change footwear.Turf shoes however for Outdoor 5s are however perfect footwear.
+ What happens if our team thinks we need to forfeit a match?
Forfeits are a last, last resort as it results in your team having to pay 2 match fees (with less than 24 hours notice), and you lose 3 points. A forfeit with more than 24 hours is 1 x match fee. This is to provide a disincentive due to it being very unsettling to a competition, as it inconveniences the team that has made the effort to make their scheduled game coupled with ongoing business expenses of court hire, staff and related to provision of game.
For immediate shortage of player solutions, Facebook is great for fill ins:
If it comes to game day and you only have 2 or 3 players, send them down to the game and borrow players from the game before. This way the opposition and your team get to play.
To help avoid forfeits in the future:
- Captains notify their team of game times as early as they can after last game played
- Fixtures are available online at www.futsalforlife.com.au.
- Organise teams early in the week for confirmation.
- Set up a Facebook group, Whatsapp, centralise your communications.
If you are struggling to get numbers regularly, let us know and we can provide some contact details for players. Or a fill in for a week or so.
+ Does Futsal 4 Life provide insurance cover for players?
Futsal 4 Life (F4L) offers a level medical reimbursement (via PAI) for non-Medicare expenses incurred from injuries sustained while participating in its leagues.
Please note the amount of Player Accident Insurance (PAI) cover is not ‘comprehensive.’
As a result, we strongly recommend players take out their own private health cover, that is tailored to their own personal situation.
Players who are eligible for an insurance claim must be playing at a F4L league and have reported the injury to F4L staff.
The insurance provider will assess the injury which will require it to meet conditions of the policy.
INFO:
Details of the insurance cover provided can be viewed here.
+ What happens in the event of a red card?
In the event of a red card, the player will be asked to leave the court and will not play any further part in the game, and will be suspended for the next game. The team will play with one player down for 5 minutes. After five minutes, the referee will notify the team and they can then bring a different player on. Futsal 4 Life reserves the right to review any red card decisions and extend any suspension duration, including imposing bans.
+ Does Futsal 4 Life hire out courts?
Futsal 4 Life do not hire out courts as we are not allowed to as part of our lease agreements with the venues we utilise.
+ What is the Futsal 4 Life privacy policy?
Futsal 4 Life is committed to providing you with the best possible Futsal, 5 a side and 7 a side competitions. Futsal 4 Life is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Crh), which sets out a number of principles concerning the privacy of individuals. Collection of your personal information
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