Champions Indoor Soccer League

Location: Champions Training Academy – Pleasant Hill, IA
Ages: 5–12 years old
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: $125 per player

League Overview:
Champions Training Academy is excited to host our Winter Indoor 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. 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 a couple clinics led by our soccer instructor.

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!

Champions Training Academy

Youth Indoor Soccer League Rules

Game Format

• Number of Players: 4v4 (3 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)

Futsal 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.