Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is, essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a small sided game (5v5) played on a smaller field (roughly basketball court sized) with a smaller low bounce ball. The ball forces a player to use their skill rather than the ball’s bounce to propel it. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries. There are no walls in play. This is the game that outdoor soccer players around the globe play when they are indoors to refine and maintain their control skills and touch. It is superior to walled soccer in terms of developing better skills and technique. In traditional American walled soccer, players regularly kick the ball against the boards which promotes improper technique and too often rewards errant play. In Futsal, players are constantly reminded to play the same quality control game that is required for success in the outdoor game. Futsal develops the overall fundamentals of soccer more effectively.

Register online at www.ymcaregistration.com or in person at the Decatur DeKalb YMCA between Nov. 18, 2011 thru December 18, 2011.

U6 (ages 4-5) and U8 (ages 6-7)

Season will include 6 games and no practices. Games will be played on Saturdays at the Friend’s School. The season will run from Jan. 7, 2012 - Feb. 11, 2010. Cost for the season is $60.00 for facility members and $75.00 for program members.

U10 (ages 8-9) and U12 (ages 10-11)

Season will include 6 games and no practices.  Games will be played on Saturdays at the Samuel Jones Boys and Girls Club. The season will run from Jan. 7, 2012 - Feb. 11, 2010. Cost for the season is $65.00 for facility members and $80.00 for program members.

U14 (ages 12-13)

Season will include 6 games and no practices.  Games will be played on Sunday afternoons at the Decatur DeKalb YMCA. The season will run from Jan. 8, 2012 - Feb. 12, 2010. Cost for the season is $70.00 for facility members and $85.00 for program members.

U18 (ages 14-17)

Season will include 5 games and no practices.  Games will be played on Sunday evenings at the Decatur DeKalb YMCA. The season will run from Jan. 8, 2012 - Feb. 5, 2010. Cost for the season is $65.00 for facility members and $80.00 for program members.