Champions Futsal League

Location: Champions Training Academy – Pleasant Hill, IA
Ages: 5–12 years old
Season Start: First week of January
Game Days: Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays

Cost: $125 per player

League Overview:
Champions Training Academy is excited to host our Winter Futsal Soccer League, designed for young athletes ages 5 to 12 who want to stay active and continue developing their soccer skills during the winter months. Games will take place on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays inside our indoor training facility in Pleasant Hill. Games are played on our large brand-new turf area that is designed for indoor soccer.

What is Futsal?
Futsal is a fast-paced, indoor version of soccer played on a smaller, hard-surface court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. Each team has five players on the court, including a goalkeeper. The smaller space and quick tempo of the game encourage creativity, precise ball control, quick decision-making, and teamwork—skills that translate directly to outdoor soccer success.

Why Play Futsal at Champions?

• Fun, competitive environment for all skill levels

• Quality indoor facility with turf and climate-controlled comfort

• Certified referees and organized scheduling

• Great opportunity to improve technical skills during the off-season

Join us this winter for an exciting, skill-building league that keeps kids engaged, active, and developing their love for the game!

Team or Individual Registration

Register your team of up to ten players or sign up as an individual player and be placed on a "house" team. Registration will open in October 2025.

Cost Per Player: $125

Step 1: Register and Pay for Individual Participant (Required for all participants)

**If you want to pay for the entire team, contact Nate to have an invoice sent to you**

Step 2: One person on your team needs to Complete player or team registration

Step 3: Look for an email from Champions in mid-December for additional details including scheduling info. Teams can request game times each week to help schedule around other sports.

Scholarships Available Upon Request

Champions Training Academy Youth Futsal League Rules

Game Format

• Number of Players: 5v5 (4 field players + 1 goalkeeper)

• Roster Size: Up to 10 players per team

• Ball: Size 3 for ages 5–8; Size 4 for ages 9–12 (futsal ball)

• Field Size: Played indoors on padded turf surface

• Game Length: Two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime

• Substitutions: Unlimited and “on the fly” (player must exit before sub enters)

Game Play Rules

1. Kickoffs

• A kickoff starts each half and after every goal.

• The ball must move forward to start play.

• Goals may not be scored directly from a kickoff.

2. Ball Out of Play

• When the ball goes out of bounds, play restarts with a kick-in, not a throw-in.

• The ball must be placed on or behind the sideline and kicked within 4 seconds.

3. Goalkeeper Rules

• Goalkeepers may use their hands only inside the penalty area.

• Goalkeepers have 4 seconds to release the ball when in possession.

• Goalkeepers may not punt or drop-kick the ball.

• After releasing the ball, the goalkeeper cannot touch it again until another player has touched it.

4. Scoring

• Goals may be scored from anywhere on the court.

• No scoring directly from a kick-in or goal clearance.

5. Fouls & Free Kicks

• Standard soccer fouls apply (tripping, pushing, handball, etc.).

• All free kicks are indirect, except for penalty kicks.

• Defenders must stay at least 5 yards from the ball on all restarts.

• No slide tackling is permitted in youth divisions.

6. Penalty Kicks

• Awarded for fouls inside the penalty area.

• Taken from the designated penalty spot with only the goalkeeper defending.

Conduct and Safety

• Teams must have a coach or adult representative present on the bench.

• Players are expected to show good sportsmanship and respect referees and opponents.

• Shin guards are required and must be worn under socks.

• No metal cleats — flat or turf shoes only.

• Champions Training Academy reserves the right to remove any player, coach, or spectator for unsportsmanlike behavior.

League Format

• Teams will play one game per week (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).

• Divisions are organized by age and skill level.

• Scores and standings may be tracked for older divisions (ages 9–12).

• Younger divisions (ages 5–8) emphasize skill development and fun over competition.