FUTSAL Geelong is excited to get the 2016-17 Summer Futsal league underway in over the next few weeks with what is shaping up to be the biggest year on record across all leagues at both the Belmont and Bell Post Hill venues.

Below is a range of information and updates for team associated with the season ahead, key information, discount opportunities for uniforms and playing gear, referees involvement as well as a final opportunity for any teams that have not yet expressed their interest in getting a team involved this season. 

As of 9.00am Wednesday September 21, the junior leagues had a total of 117 teams (65 at Leisuretime & 52 at BVAC) registered and expressed interest, so it’s really going to be one massive season ahead with plenty of competition across all age groups. Some age groups / leagues are now full and we are now looking at options to make new days / times available for those age groups that have already reached capacity.

For teams that have not yet registered their interest in getting their team in the Junior Summer Futsal League there is still time. To begin getting your team involved this summer season at either venue, please click on the Orange button below 'Register My Team Now'. 

For all Junior Summer Leagues, the first week of pre-season / warm up games will begin the week of the 3rd October. We are also excited to see the new Primary Schools Futsal League kicking off in Term 4 at the Leisuretime Centre with 11 teams currently registered across the Grade 3/4 & 5/6 Leagues.

LEISURETIME CENTRE (BELL POST HILL) - DETAILS

Times and days games are played:

Grade 3/4 Schools League: Wednesday afternoon from 4.15pm
Grade 5/6 Schools league: Wednesday afternoon from 4.15pm
Under 9's: Wednesday afternoon from 4.15pm
Under 11's: Thursday afternoon from 4.30pm
Under 13's: Friday afternoon from 4.30pm
Under 15's: Friday afternoon from 4.30pm
Under 17's: Thursday afternoon from 6.30pm

What are the competition dates for Futsal Geelong Summer League?
GRADING/WARM UP: Week of the 3^rd October 2016 for 3 weeks
SEASON START: Week of the 24^th October 2016
SEASON BREAK: 17 December 2015 – Monday 16 January 2017 (no matches)
SEASON END (last round): Week of 6 February 2017
FINALS: 2 Weeks of Finals with Grand Final Week 24 February 2017
Note no games will be fixtured on public holidays

What are the age groups and eligibility for Futsal competitions for the 2016-17 season?
Grade 3/4 school leagues – must be in grade 3/4 for the duration of that season.
Grade 5/6 school leagues – must be in grade 5/6 for the duration of that season.
U7 competitions – players must be born in 2009 or later
U9 competitions - players must be born in 2007 or later
U11 competitions - players must be born in 2005, 2006 or later
U13 competitions - players must be born in 2003, 2004 or later
U15 competitions - players must be born in 2001, 2002 or later
U17 competitions - players must be born in 1999, 2000 or later

How much does Futsal Geelong registrations and games cost?
Each Team for the Summer League must pay the $90.00 (one-off payment) for the Football Federation Victoria (FFV) registration and is for all Senior & Junior Futsal Teams for the 2016-17 season. The only exception to this is for Primary School League Teams the registration fee is $60.00 due to the shorter competition timeframes ending with the school term. 
Game Fees: 
Junior Matches: $45.00 per team / per game
Primary School’s League Matches: $35.00 per team / per game
 
Where can we find our teams game times? 
Once the season gets underway, all competitions fixtures and results will be available on the Futsal Geelong website. This website is www.futsalgeelong.sportingpulse.net  

The full FAQ document is sent to all team managers as part of the online team registration process otherwise this can be requested by emailing futsalgeelong@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

BARWON VALLEY ACTIVITY CENTRE (BVAC) DETAILS:

Times and days games are played:

Under 9's: Friday afternoon from 4.15pm
Under 11's: Friday afternoon from 4.15pm
Under 13's: Thursday afternoon from 4.30pm
Under 15's Girls: Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm
Under 15's Boys: Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm
Under 17's: Friday evening from 6.30pm

What are the competition dates for Futsal Geelong Summer League in Belmont?
GRADING: Week of the 3^rd October 2016 for 3 weeks
SEASON START: Week of the 24^th October 2016
SEASON BREAK: 17 December 2015 – Monday 16 January 2017 (no matches)
SEASON END: Late February / Early March 2017
FINALS: Varied dates in the beginning of March 2017
Note no games will be fixtured on public holidays

What are the age groups and eligibility for Futsal competitions for the 2016-17 season?
U9 competitions - players must be born in 2007 or later
U11 competitions - players must be born in 2005, 2006 or later
U13 competitions - players must be born in 2003, 2004 or later
U15 competitions - players must be born in 2001, 2002 or later
U17 competitions - players must be born in 1999, 2000 or later

How much does Futsal Geelong registrations and games cost?
Each Team for the Summer League must pay the $90.00 (one-off payment) for the Football Federation Victoria (FFV) registration and is for all Senior & Junior Futsal Teams for the 2016-17 season. 
Game Fees: 
Junior Matches: $45.00 per team / per game

Where can we find our teams game times? 
Once the season gets underway, all competitions fixtures and results will be available on the Futsal Geelong website. This website is www.futsalgeelong.sportingpulse.net  

The full FAQ document is sent to all team managers as part of the online team registration process otherwise this can be requested by emailing futsalgeelong@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
It’s important your team has a unique uniform for the 2016-17 season. Each team/player must have the following…

• Players must wear a matching jersey that is easily identifiable to the referee and the opposing team (singlet’s not accepted).
• Every player must have a unique, individual number. The number cannot be taped and the number must be legible and visible to the referee.
• Matching team shorts and long socks are recommended but not required. All players MUST wear shin pads at all times and must be completely covered by long socks.