Champions Indoor Soccer League
Location: Champions Training Academy – Pleasant Hill, IA
Ages: 5–14 years old
Session 1 Season Start: First week of November and finishes during winter break.
Session 2 Season Start: First week of January and finishes the last weekend of February
Games: Your team will play 1 game per week, and games are played on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays
Cost: $135 per player
League Overview:
Champions Training Academy is excited to again host our Fall & Winter Indoor Soccer League, designed for young athletes ages 5 to 14 who want to stay active and continue developing their soccer skills during the indoor months. Teams will play 1 game per week, and 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. There are no practice times, but we plan to offer several clinics led by our soccer instructor.
Why Play Indoor Soccer 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 for an exciting, skill-building league that keeps kids engaged, active, and developing their love for the game!
Champions Youth Indoor Soccer 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)
Indoor Soccer 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.