The Future of
FootBall
@Futsal Group is the UK’s leading operator of Futsal, with a vision to establish Futsal at the centre of football communities. Backed by a multi-million pound investment, @Futsal Group provides state of the art arenas, licensed Futsal clubs and modern education programmes on a national scale.
Our operations specialise in playing the indoor football format called Futsal, which is the only form of indoor football approved by FIFA, UEFA and The FA. The game is reported to be the fastest growing indoor sport on the planet and is fuelled by worldwide growth. @Futsal Group work very closely with all leading football authorities and leagues in the development of Futsal and associated education programmes.
Futsal, its more than just the game . . .
Football has a unique power to cross all boundaries and unite people from the most diverse and divergent groups. @Futsal we create opportunities to harness this power through what we call the “Futsal Experience” and to channel this through communities using our unique playing and education programmes.
In case you didn’t know about the game itself, Futsal is an exciting, skilful, fast paced version of 5 aside, suitable for kids and adults. Recognised by FIFA, UEFA and The FA as the international version of the small sided game with national leagues here in the UK, professional leagues overseas in places like Spain and Brazil, with familiar names such as Barcelona.
There are also major worldwide events such as the FIFA Futsal World Cup and UEFA European Futsal championships. It is considered an important factor in why Brazil, many other south American countries and nations like
Spain and Portugal are so technically proficient, as it’s such a popular game in those countries and is credited by many stars down the years from Pele to Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Robinho, Fabregas and of course Lionel Messi. Because of the very nature of the game and the ball, it helps develop technique, skill and speed of decision making in players. It is an excellent development tool for the 11 aside version of the game we all know and love, plus it’s great fun for players of all abilities and ages.
@Futsal we talk about providing the ultimate Futsal experience. Whether you are playing in one of our state-of-the-art Futsal arenas or a member within our national network of licensed operators, we aim to provide a 5 star football experience.
A Playing Experience:
Futsal for ALL. Innovative Futsal leagues and competitions that are well organised.
A Learning Experience:
Making young people employable through education scholarships and training courses incorporating Futsal.
A Lifestyle Experience:
Play Futsal to suit your lifestyle using our interactive arenas or web enabled facilities.
A Community Experience:
Providing communities with access to the Future of Football – Futsal, through active social media, school projects, community events, youth development centres and many other initiatives.
For 10 reasons to play Futsal click on to: www.futsaluk.net/content/the-game.php
1. TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT 2. MORE BALL TOUCHES 3. IMPROVES BALL CONTROL 4. SPEED OF PLAY 5. IMPROVES SUPPORT PLAY
6. GAME UNDERSTANDING 7. ACCURATE FINISHING 8. FAIR PLAY 9. CONSTANT PLAY 10. GREAT FUN!
For more information on @Futsal Group, the game of Futsal and reasons why it is so popular around the world with over 30million players, then click any of these web sites: www.futsaluk.net www.thefa.com
www.fifa.com www.uk.uefa.com
The Futsal Arenas
Play like never before . . . in an arena like never before . . . Our arenas are found nationally at key locations and act as hubs for all of our operations, including education programmes and licensed operator clubs. They provide world class playing facilities for indoor football and include our centre of excellence at The Birmingham International Futsal arena, which is the largest indoor Futsal arena in the UK.
Each arena provides a host of lifestyle features ranging from cafe Kickz our licensed bar facilities, through to Interactive learning centres. We have created a cool urban environment where you will find music and video whilst you play, modern changing pods and ample car parking.
Every arena provides a programme of playing activities ranging from themed leagues and tournaments through to kids clubs. Because our arenas specialise in indoor football, we can guarantee availability 7 days a week, which is ideal for corporate events.
Futsal - Technically Better
Everything we do leads to providing the ultimate football experience. From digital scoreboards on every pitch to the spectator effect backdrops that make you feel like you are playing at your favourite pro-club stadium, through to our state-of-the-art flooring system developed specifically for indoor football. Our flooring system is used around the world for indoor football and Futsal events at all levels from elite to grass roots including FIFA, UEFA and American Futsal Federation competitions.
• Advanced Interlocking systems • Dual suspension systems • Honeycomb substructure • Advanced materials technology • Maximum football performance • Durable for multi-activity use • Consistent ball rolling capability • Meets FIFA ball bounce-back • Low friction and burn rate • Improved playing quality
Flooring Structure
The flooring systems that we use include a number of features*
Materials technology:
That gives you maximum grip but minimum burn if you fall
Interlocking system:
Advanced and innovative Interlocking systems
Dual suspension system:
Understructure that acts as a dual stage vertical impact absorber
All designed to provide you with reduced fatigue and injury whilst giving you the best indoor football experience on the planet
Honeycomb framework:
Understructure that maintains a consistent geometric shape and physical characteristics *Flooring system & features vary in our arenas
Corporate Learn - Train - Play - Work The Futsal Education Academy aims to make young people employable through modern training programmes that will lead to higher education or careers within the active sport and leisure industry, by combining Futsal with national qualifications. Our programmes are all aimed at community groups rather than elite players, making the programmes accessible to all. We work in partnership with a number of leading education establishments across the UK to underpin the education content of all our courses.
We offer a range of courses that span from level 1 learners with no qualifications or employment through to level 3 scholars studying for national diplomas. In conjunction with The FA we provide all types of Futsal coaching and refereeing courses. In partnership with leading university partners we have co-developed and provide the first integrated football & Futsal foundation degree.
The English Colleges and Academies Futsal programme is delivered locally at colleges and academies using Inspire, our interactive learning platform. Teams representing each college or academy play in the official national league, which is fully endorsed and supported by the English Colleges FA. The Futsal scholarship delivered in partnership with the Football League Trust is considered a flaghship programme and involves the majority of pro-league football clubs on a national basis. Inspire is the on-line learning and coaching platform that is at the heart of a fully managed service and resource package that we provide for all of our Futsal education programmes. Like our arenas, our education systems are state-of-the-art. So, if you are a young person wanting to join a programme or an education partner wanting to work with us, then go on-line and register your interest.
LEARN TRAIN PLAY WORK
become a Licensed futsal Club
If you have always wanted to lead the development of football in your community or region and earn some good money, then now is your chance. Developed for individuals with a keen interest in local football, professional football club community schemes, schools, colleges, sports coaching businesses or local authorities, we are looking for highly motivated individuals or organisations to join our ever expanding national network of 5 aside Futsal operations through licensing arrangements. The ranges of services that can be delivered include the following: • 5 aside Futsal Leagues • Futsal after school, weekend or holiday clubs • Futsal Tournaments
watch licensing video here: www.futsaluk.net/licensing
Futsal licenses are easy to set up, do not cost much money and are fully supported by the UK’s leading 5 a side Futsal operator. In addition to support from our arena hubs, we provide a whole range of on-line services which you can access from the comfort of your office or home. These include marketing, press release, web-to-print, your own dedicated web page, training, on-line league management and many others . . . Unlike many other football franchises, you do not need to be a coach – just well organised, professional and highly motivated to succeed.
There is NO COST or OBLIGATION at the enquiry stage. All you need to do is visit our web site and complete the on-line registration form to EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST and we will contact you to discuss the opportunities that are available for you to lead the FUTURE OF FOOTBALL in your community.
Pitch Bookings Corporate Always available for a Futsal taster . . . You may want to book a pitch for a game with your friends each week, you may want to drop in on your way home from work and play a game with your work colleagues or you may even want to book a pitch to train with your club each week. Either-way you can book a selection of configurable indoor football pitches that range from our standard Futsal pitch through to a championship or full sized FIFA international Futsal pitch from as little as 1 hour per week.
Entry to our arenas is free and gone are the days when spectators have to stand watching in the cold or wet as each booking benefits from access to cafe kickz with interactive facilities, spectator seating, music and video while you play in our cool urban football environment. After your pitch booking you can enjoy a drink and snack in cafe kickz, watch videos or simply enjoy the buzz of our Futsal arenas
We offer discounts for block bookings and even meeting rooms for club AGMs.
jOIN A Futsal League Try a taster league game at special prices . . .
Play in affiliated leagues every night of the week to suit your lifestyle. Because we play Futsal indoors you are going to have guaranteed availability and a great game experience where you can concentrate on playing instead of slipping in the wet. We believe in Futsal for ALL and our leagues cater for youth, adult, male and female football. All of our arenas are DDA compliant so we cater for disability and multi-cultural football. Our Leagues provide pathways to flagship FA events such as FA FIVES, FA CUP FUTSAL and NATIONAL FUTSAL LEAGUES
Many customers respect our strict league management, discipline and zero tolerance policy; all intended to provide our customers with a 5 star service.
All teams receive weekly calls to confirm games and discuss their fixtures.
Leagues have varying prizes for winners, runners up and other team placements which include trophies, We ensure that every operation provides FA first aid medals, cash and many other prizes. qualified staff and a number of our arenas have a sports injury centre. All leagues are managed using a web enabled system which provides you with booking confirmation, facts and stats about your team, players and league positions.
fUTSAL Tournaments Enter a tournament to try Futsal . . .
We run an active programme of regional and national tournaments that are themed or sponsored by leading brands and partners. You don’t have to be playing in a league to enter a tournament and entry is simple and cost effective using our web enabled system. We provide tournaments for all including disability and multi-cultural events. Each tournament offers a fantastic and wide range of prizes ranging from trophies, certificates, cash and other prizes from leading sponsors.
All of our licensed operator members have priority access to the programme of national tournaments, which take place at the Futsal arena hubs every month – go on-line and check out the tournament programme at your nearest Futsal arena.
Tell your mates you play the fastest growing indoor sport on the planet . .
We offer multi sport packages incorporating Futsal to suit all budgets for birthday parties, after schools clubs, weekend clubs and school holiday clubs. Celebrate with friends and families in an environment that is safe and fun. Because we operate indoors we can guarantee availability and a great experience for all. Let your kids get to know the Futsal 5 and join them on our web site to play some of the interactive games. Additionally, our arenas host youth development centres with leading sports coaching partners including the community sections of leading professional football clubs.
Corporate Tournaments Corporate Is your business fit for the corporate challenge?
Book The ultimate corporate experience today!
Challenge your customers, suppliers or colleagues for an enjoyable way to do business, encourage team spirit and build relationships!
• Event management including team
We regularly provide very cost effective corporate packages on a regional or national basis that are tailored to suit your business needs. These can be short mini tournaments that run on a weekday evening through to full weekend events.
• Your corporate Branding on
The Birmingham International Futsal Arena is the largest facility of its kind in the UK and is the ideal venue, centrally located, for those organisations looking to organise a national event.
• Conference or meeting facilities
Whatever the package, we manage the event in its entirety making things very easy for you:
information packs through to fixture organisation
display in our arenas • Hospitality packages to suit
• Trophies, medals, prizes
Retail - www.futdirect.co.uk
Visit our on-line shop or the retail pods in our arenas for everything you need to play indoor football. From the latest indoor football shoes by top international brands like Joma through to cool Futsal hoodies and T-shirts, everything you find will be competitively priced. No worries if you have forgotten your shin pads or socks – you can grab a pair at the arena. Our proFutsal balls are available for purchase or for the specialist we provide a range of equipment from blow up Futsal Goals through to a fast feet skills matrix.
Use THE RIGHT TOOLS! Playing kits for outfield players, goalkeepers and even referees are available and we provide a very cost effective kit package for 5 aside Futsal teams. Everything is available from the comfort of your home or our arenas via the internet and you can arrange delivery to your home or your nearest arena for collection.
Want to have a work out during the week or in addition to your Futsal game, then Futsal Fitness is for you. At select arenas we offer members a budget gym facility; and you don’t have to play Futsal to take advantage of these facilities. Futsal fitness even extends to sports injury including physiotherapy services in a unique package.
The Future of FootBall
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The Future of FootBall
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