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Article from Grimsby Referee Association magazine |
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Written by Grimsby RA Association
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Monday, 27 April 2009 |
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Futsal Corner
11 a side football will always be the overwhelming concern of the FA but the FA is
also aware that football participation is changing.
Recent years have seen a significant growth in the numbers of people playing Small
Sided football. The popularity of Small Sided Football is a reaction to changing
work/leisure patterns and a move towards ‘Pay and Play’ football. It is here to stay!
The FA views Futsal as a high quality format of a small sided game.
Many Countries that we admire for the technical skills of their players use Futsal as
an aspect of youth development. Ball retention, quick and skilful play, tactical awareness
– all are promoted in Futsal.
The Laws of the game and an accumulated fouls rule discourages teams from being
overly physical or disputing the decisions of the two referees.
Futsal can also offer some very exciting opportunities to its participants that are not
available in traditional five a side. There is now a FA Futsal Cup, FA Regional
Leagues, UEFA Futsal Cup and International representation in European and World
Competitions available to talented teams and players.
The Grimsby league has over 70 teams competing in their respected divisions and a
national team (Grimsby FC) who play among some of the best teams in the country
in the FA national league, Northern conference.
Opportunities are there for those who wish to compete at the highest level in playing,
coaching and refereeing.
Futsal is a growing phenomenon with interest growing from a small minority to a
majority, this years FA National Umbro Futsal Finals, held at the EIS (English Institute
of Sport), Sheffield, are to broadcast on channel 4 pending The FA finalising negotiations
with the organisation.
Gavin Sartain is a National List Futsal Official & Level 4 Referee
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| Gavin having collected his award from Sir Trevor Brooking |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 April 2009 )
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