CCYS provdies an additional program indoors during the colder months. This programs allows players ages U9 to U12 to continue to build their skill using a Futsol-styled game (for more details see What is Futsol?) with 5 players and a goalie per side. It is played on a basketball court with a smaller weighted ball. There is one coach for the entire group of 10-12 players. Two sessions of 6-8 weeks per session are held from November through March. Players meet once per week. Registration runs late September to early January. School holiday and closing policies are in effect for this program. There are registration deadlines. Waitlists and late fees apply.
If would like to speak with someone about our Winter program, please go to the Contacts page of our website.
For more details about our about this program, click on the desired topic below.
- What is Futsol?
- Current Season information
- To register click here to go to the Registration page.
Overview
Not just indoor soccer...
Our indoor soccer program is modeled from Futsal which is official five-a-side indoor soccer game and the only indoor soccer recognized by FIFA. Futsal is beginning to take the country by storm as more and more soccer players, coaches, clubs and associations discover the unique and positive qualities of Futsal. It is a game played around the world as many of today's world stars began their youth soccer by playing Futsal. The Brazilians attribute their world soccer success to Futsal. Pele, Zico, Socrates, Ronaldo and Bebeto grew up playing Futsal and credit Futsal with developing their skills.
Futsal is a small-sided game (5v5 including the goalkeepers) played on a small field roughly the size of a basketball court. The game does not require the use of dasher boards. It is played with the touchline boundaries with no walls to bang the ball against. The official ball is a special low bounce ball that is heavier and smaller than an official size 5 soccer ball. The ball forces a player to use their skill rather than the ball's bounce to propel it. It is a complete skill game. Futsal develops the overall fundamentals of soccer more effectively. It has been proven that youth players develop quicker reflexes, faster thinking and pinpoint passing. It is a superior game in terms of establishing players' touch and technique.
As compared to the American indoor game where a player relies on utilizing the walls, Futsal forces a player to think two or three steps ahead without using the walls. One touch passing is essential in maintaining ball possession on a smaller surface. Therefore, an individual's overall ball handling skills and off the ball movement enhance considerably. When a player gets in trouble with the ball, there is no whacking it off the wall. Their split second thinking improves automatically as one learns how to maintain possession and distribute the ball quickly. Shots must be more accurate, since a shot off target will not produce a rebound. More shots are also taken during the course of a game, which will enhance a player's confidence, by taking on a defender and shooting quickly. A player does not have as much space or time to dribble with the ball. Futsal helps to develop tremendous tight space footwork.
Why Play Indoor Soccer with CCYS?
1. Fun Players enjoy the challenge of playing a fast paced skill oriented game that tests their abilities.
2. Safety Because our program is modeled after Futsal we believe it is much safer than traditional indoor soccer. Indoor soccer can be a violent game with extremely physical play such as players being "boarded" into the walls. The Futsal Laws of the Game restrict physical play, and there are no walls to run into.
3. Ball Touches In a statistical study comparing Futsal to indoor soccer with walls, Futsal players touched the ball 210% more often than indoor soccer players.
4. Ball Control With limited space, boundary lines, and constant opponent pressure, improved ball control skills are required.
5. Speed of Play With limited space, constant opponent pressure, and a 4 second restart rule players learn to play fast to survive.
6. Continuity of Play Action is continuous so players are forced to continue play in support of their teammates.
7. Mandatory Support Without a wall as a crutch, players must make supporting runs when their teammates have the ball.
8. Framing the Goal The goal and Penalty Area are a perfect size for narrowing the angle so teams learn to frame the goal to score goals.
9. Knowledge With four court players and all the basic options of the outdoor game, players' understanding of the game is enhanced.
10. Encouraged Learning FIFA's Laws Of The Game for Futsal encourage playing a skilled game by punishing all physical contact fouls.
Current Season Information
Winter 2011 - We offer two sessions of indoor soccer for U9 to U12 starting in November, 2010 and running into March, 2011. To access registration click here to go to the Registration page.
Here's what we are planning for our Winter 2011 program.
Our program is broken into two sessions. Players may register for both if they wish. The program is hosted in the Sanborn Middle School gym, is subject to availability due to school programs and follows the cancellation policies of Concord Public Schools. Indoor shoes ONLY. Soccer flats are ok as long as they are not worn outside.
Session I – 6 Weeks – November-December, 2010
Mondays - November 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 13, 20
- Boys U9/10 (Born between 8/1/2000 and 7/31/2002)
- Boys U11/12 (Born between 8/1/1998 and 7/31/2000)
Wednesdays - November 17, December 1, 8, 15, 22 and TUESDAY 11/23 (to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday)
- Girls U9/10 (Born between 8/1/2000 and 1/31/2002)
- Girls U11/12 (Born between 8/1/1998 and 7/31/2000)
Program Notes:
- Cost: $65*
- Registration runs October 5 to November 5, 2010. Late fees and waitlists apply
- Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. (division meeting times to be determined after registration closes)
- Due to time constraints no make-ups can be scheduled.
Session II – 8 weeks – January-March, 2011
Mondays - January 10, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14
- Boys U9/10 (Born between 8/1/2000 and 7/31/2002)
- Boys U11/12 (Born between 8/1/1998 and 7/31/2000)
Wednesdays – January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16 March 2, 9
- Girls U9/10 (Born between 8/1/2000 and 7/31/2002)
- Girls U11/12 (Born between 8/1/1998 and 7/31/2000)
Program Notes:
- Cost: $85*
- Registraiton runs October 5, 2010 to January 5, 2011. Late fees and waitlists apply.
- Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. (division meeting times to be determined after registration closes)
- Make-ups may be scheduled at the end of the session.
*Registration for all programs include a $25 non-refundable administrative fee.
