Seasons

2027 winter FUTSAL season > Option One

UPDATED > 13 OCTOBER 2026

SATURDAY DATES
* January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
* February 6th, 13th, 20th

* Only Participate On The Dates You Choose

SIGNUP PERIODS
* Regular: October 19th Through December 20th
* Late (If There Is An Open Spot): December 21st Through January 10th

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS
* Signup Form: Scroll To Bottom, Futsal, Form, Rules, Schedule Section
* Signup Fee: Go To Signup Page, Scroll To Bottom, Signup Fee, Team Hoody, Team

Sponsor Pay-Donate Section

* For Signup To Be Complete Both Form And Fee Must Be Received No Later Than

December 20th

AGES AND DIVISIONS
* While No Player Will Be Permitted To Play Down In A Younger Division, A Player Can

Request To Play Up In An Older Division, If There Is An Division Open Spot
* The Below Division Age Makeup's May Change, It Will Depend On The Number And Ages

Of The Players Signing Up, As There Are Fewer Indoor Than Outdoor Players
* Under 4/5/6 [5/Younger As Of 31 July 26]
* Under 7/8/9 [6/7/8 As Of 31 July 26]
* Under 10/11/12 [9/10/11 As Of 31 July 26]
* Under 13/14/15 [12/Older As Of 31 July 26]

* W26 Divisions: Under 8/Younger, Under 9/10/11, Under 12/Older

PLAYER FEE
* Regular Signup Period: $45
* Late Signup Period: $60

* No Drop Refund Requests After December 20th

* No Discounts Can Be Offered Beyond Season Sponsor Find
* Covers Reversible Player Jerseys, Coach Shirts, Equipment, Connected Season Costs

SEASON SPONSORSHIP
* For Each Season Sponsor Find, One Child Plays For Free

* Donation Amount (Must Be Received By December 20th): $250

* Donation Submission (Payable To NWYSA); Mail Check, NWYSA, PO Box 202,

Comstock Park, MI 49321
* Sponsor’s One-Color Logo Will Be Placed On The Back Of Each Player’s Jersey, All Teams,

All Divisions
* Season Sponsor’s Logo And Information Placed On The NWYSA Website's Home And

Sponsors Pages

PLAYER GEAR AND WEAR
* Reversible Jersey Is Player’s To Keep
* Non-Mark Gym Shoes Or Soccer Gum Sole Shoes, And Appropriate Size Shingaurds
* For Safety Reasons, Shoes Worn On The Gym Need To Be Carried In, Not Worn In From

The Outside, So They Are Completely Dry
* Black Shorts And Socks, If You Have
* Goalkeepers Will Be Provided A Vest To Use, But Will Need To Bring Their Own Gloves

And Knee Pads

TEAM FORMATS
* Formed Team: This Format Will Be Used If 4 Or More Teams In A Division
* Pickup Team: Format, This Format Will Be Used If 2 Teams In Division

TEAM
* Team Staff Will Consist Of A Head Coach, 1 Assistant Coach, Team Manager
* Teams Will Be Coed, Balanced, Age/Girl/Boy, To The Degree Possible
* When Possible, Up To 4 Connected Players Can Be Assigned To A Team, If More Than

4 Players, The Players Will Be Split Into 2 Or More Groups
* Play Time, 50% For All Players, To The Degree Possible
* Up To 11 Players Will Be Assigned To A Team, If More Than 11 Players, The Game Time Will

Be Increased
* 5v5 [Goalkeeper, Back, Left Wing, Right Wing, Forward]

GUEST PLAYER
* A Team’s Head Coach Can Request The Help Of A Guest Player/s, If Their Team Is Going To

Be Short A Player/s

* A Guest Player Must Be A Player Who Has Signed Up

* A Guest Player's Play Time Will Be Less Than That Of The Team’s Official Players

GAMES

* 20 Minutes Between Games, First Week, So Referee Can Briefly Cover Rules
* 15 Minutes Between Games

* 5-10 Minute Pre-Game Warm-Up Period
* 5 Minute Halftime
* Running Clock
* Under 6: 40 Minutes
* Under 9: 50 Minutes
* Under 12: 50 Minutes
* Under 15: 50 Minutes

* It May Be Necessary To Adjust Game Lengths On A Date/s

* Referee/s: TBD

SCHEDULE
* There Will Be No Weeknight Practices, Just Games
* It's Important You Arrive Early As Games Will Start On Time
* Games Will Take Place On Saturdays Beginning At 12:00pm
* Games Division Sequence Will Be Under 6, Under 9, Under 12, Under 15
* Potential Division Kickoff Ranges, Under 6/9 12:00pm-3:00pm, Under 12/15

3:00pm-6:00pm
* Attendance, If Needing To Miss A Date/s, Not An Issue, Just Inform Head Coach At Least A

Day In Advance
* Inclement Weather, If Needing To Cancel A Saturday's Games, A Decision Will Be Emailed

And Posted On Website's Home Page By Friday 8:00pm

* Games Will Not Be Rescheduled
* Season Schedule Will Be Announced By December 28th

* W26 Kickoffs, 12:00pm, 1:25pm, 2:50pm, 4:15pm, 5:40pm

TEAM PICTURE DAY
* There Will Be A Team Picture Day, But No Player Picture Day

GYM/FIELD
* Gym/Field Size, 17x27 Yards
* Goal Size, 6x12 Feet
* Futsal Ball Size, U6 And U9 Size #3, U12 And U15 Size #4

BUILDING USE RULES
* Regardless Of Being A WCA Family, Everyone Must Stay Within The Designated Gym And

Restroom Area
* No Wet Winter Wear Is To Be Brought Into The Gym And Placed Near Or On The

Gym Floor
* No Drinks Or Food Is Permitted To Be On The Team Side Of The Gym, The Teams Are To

Use The Drinking Fountain

* Everyone's Help Will Be Needed To Keep The Bleachers, Gym, And School Clean
* At The Conclusion Of The Day's Last Game, Everyone's Help Will Be Needed To Pack

Up, Clean Up, And To Bring The School's Lunch Tables Back Into The Gym

FUTSAL RULES
* The First Saturday Teams Will Meet Earlier Than Normal So The Head Coaches Can Cover

The Rules In Detail
* Rules, Scroll To Bottom, Futsal Form, Rules, Schedule Section

FUTSAL INFORMATION
* US Youth Soccer Futsal Brochure: futsal_brochure_11_online.pdf
* Futsal Rules For Beginners - KP Futsal
* Futsal Tutorial For Beginners
* How To Play Futsal For Beginners | Futsal For Beginners Defending, Attacking, Rules, Play Like A Pro
* Futsal-for-All-rules-and-tactics-primer-as-of-Fall-2024.pdf
* Futsal_Laws_of_the_Game_2025-26_compressed.pdf

LOCATION
* WCA [Walker Charter Academy] Gym, 1801 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids 49544

PROGRAM AND SEASON QUESTIONS
* Contact The NWYSA

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LET'S PLAY SOCCER > JENISON

* 596 Baldwin Street SW

* Under 5 And Older

* Team Entry Fee: Under 7/8/9 $650, Under 10/Older $850

* Play: 6v6
* Let's Play Sports Inc. - Grand Rapids Indoor Soccer, Jenison, MI - Soccer Leagues, Classes, Field Rentals

MICHIGAN SPORTS ACADEMY > GRAND RAPIDS

* 2100 28th Street SE

* Under 12 And Older

* Team Entry Fee: $1,200

* Play: 7v7
* Woodland Youth Leagues - Michigan Sports Academies

MICHIGAN SPORTS ACADEMY > KENTWOOD

* 3701 32nd Street SE
* Under 8 And Older
* Team Entry Fee: $700

* Play: Under 8-12 7v7, Under 13/Older 6v6
* Sports Spot Youth Leagues - Michigan Sports Academies

2027 Spring Season

* Early Signup Period: October 19th Through January 24th

* Regular Signup Period: January 25th Through March 14th

* Late Signup Period (If Any Open Spots Remain): March 15th Through April 11th

* Special Request Submission Deadline: March 14th

* U12/U15 Team Player Optional Clinic-Game Sessions: March 27th, April 3rd [Afternoon]

* Season Handout, Team Rosters And Schedules Sent: April 5th

* Head Coach Preseason Intro And Update Call/Email: April 6th, 7th, 8th

* U6/U9/U12/U15 Head Coach Preseason Meeting: April 10th [9:00am]

* U6/U9/U12/U15 Team One Time Saturday Practice: April 10th [Afternoon]

* Referee Preseason Training Session: April 11th [1:30pm-3:30pm]

* U4 Head Coach Preseason Meeting: Week Of April 12th TBA [Evening]

* U4 Sessions And U6/U9/U12/U15 Games Begin: April 17th

* Picture Days: Week Of May 3rd

* Memorial Day Observance And Team Picnics: May 22nd

* 2027 Summer Tuesday Night Pickup Games Signup Begins: May 24th

* 2027 Fall Season Early Signup Discount Period Begins: May 24th

* Weeknight Games: Week Of May 24th

* Memorial Day Weekend: No Saturday May 29th Sessions/Games

* Annual Support Those Who Serve Event: TBA

* Sessions And Games End: June 5th

* Team Gear Issue Return: June 9th [6:30pm]
* Season Make-Up Date: Week Of May 31st Weeknights [If Needed]

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GOAL
Provide The Players An Enjoyable Experience, While Helping The Players To Maintain Their Skills To Be Better Prepared For Their Next Season. Along With Providing The Players An Opportunity To Develop New Friendships.

TUESDAY DATES
* July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
* August 3rd

* Only Participate On The Dates You Choose

SIGNUP PERIODS

* Regular: May 24th Through June 27th
* Late: June 28th And After

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS
* Signup Form: Go To Signup Page, Scroll To Scroll To Bottom, Document And

Forms Section

* Signup Fee: Go To Signup Page, Scroll To Bottom, Signup Fee, Team Hoody, Team

Sponsor Pay-Donate Section
* For Signup To Be Complete Both Form And Fee Must Be Received No Later Than

June 27th

AGES

* 8 And Older, As Of 31 July 2027

PLAYER FEE

* Regular Signup Period: $30
* Late Signup Period: $45

* No Drop Refund Requests After June 27th

* No Discounts Can Be Offered

* Covers Player Shirts, Coaches shirts, Field Paint, Port-A-Jon, Misc Related Costs

PLAYER WEAR AND GEAR

* Provided: Game Shirt
* Need: Drink, Shinguards, Cleats
* Goalkeepers: Will Be Provided A Vest To Use, But Will Need To Bring Their Own Gloves

GAME DAY PROCEDURES

* Brief Pre-Game Warm-Up, Passing And Trapping, No Shooting On The Goals
* Younger Players, Before Their Game, Will Put The Goals In Their Game Place
* Older Players, After Their Game, Will Put The Goals In Their Non-Game Place
* Older Players, Post Game, Players And Spectators, Will Be Asked To Do A Trash Sweep

TEAM FORMATIONS

* Player Groups Determined By Each Summer’s Signups
* Summer 26, Under 11/Younger Players Group, 10 Years Old/Younger
* Summer 26, Under 12/Older Players Group, 11 Years Old/Older
* Players Will Be Divided Up Differently Between The Teams Each Week
* Teams Will Be Balanced And Made-Up Of The Different Ages In The Group

* Younger Group Players Who Are Capable Can Also Participate In The

Older Group Games

* Game Top, One Team Will Game Shirts And Other Team Will Wear Vests

* Parent Volunteer Coaches

* Each Team's Group Of Coaches Will Work Together

SYSTEM OF PLAY AND TERMINOLOGY

* Because The Players Will Be Working With Different Coaches, Different Teams,

And Some Players Different Groups, Just Once A Week, Each Team Will Use The Same

System Of Play And Terminology, To Simply Matters For The Players
* The System Of Play That Will Be Used Is The 4-4-2
* Info Regarding The 4-4-2 System Of Play Will Be Sent To The Coaches And Players

SCHEDULE

* Younger Players Meet (Ready To Play): 5:45pm
* Younger Players Game: 6:00pm-7:05pm
* Older Players Meet (Ready To Play): 7:05pm

* Older Players Game: 7:20pm-8:25pm

* In The Event Of Inclement Weather On Tuesday, Thursday Will Be Used

* In The Event Of Inclement Weather On Tuesday And Thursday, Games Will Not

Be Rescheduled
* In The Event Of Inclement Weather And The Games Need To Be Canceled, An Email
Will Be Sent By 4:00pm On The Day Of The Games, If Not Sooner

TEAM PICTURE DAY
* There Will Be A Team Picture Day, But No Player Picture Day

RULES-LAWS OF THE GAME

* Game Length, 30 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime
* Younger Players Group, Size #4 Ball
* Older Players Group, Size #5 Ball
* 11v11, Unless Due To A Smaller Number Of Players Needing To Play With Fewer Players
* If Needed At Halftime, To Balance The Teams, A Player/s Switch Will Be Done
* Play Time, 50% For All Players, To The Degree Possible
* Dual Group Players, Secondary Group Play Time, Will Be Slightly Less Than Equal
* Same As An NWYSA Fall And Spring Season, Unless Otherwise Stated

LOCATION
* WCA [Walker Charter Academy], 1801 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids 49544

PROGRAM AND SEASON QUESTIONS
* Contact The NWYSA

2027 fall Season

* Early Signup Period: May 24th Through June 20th

* Regular Signup Period: June 21st Through August 22nd

* Late Signup Period (If Any Open Spots Remain): August 23rd Through September 12th

* Special Request Submission Deadline: August 22nd

* U12/U15 Team Player Optional Clinic-Game Sessions: August 28th, Sept 4th [Afternoon]
* Season Handout, Team Rosters And Schedules Sent: September 5th

* Head Coach Preseason Intro And Update Call/Email: September 7th, 8th, 9th

* U6/U9/U12/U15 Head Coach Preseason Meeting: September 12th [9:00am]
* U6/U9/U12/U15 Team One Time Saturday Practice: September 12th [Afternoon]
* Referee Preseason Training Session: September [1:30pm-3:00pm]

* U6/U9/U12/U15 Team Weeknight Practices Begin: Week Of September 13th

* U4 Head Coach Preseason Meeting: September TBA [Evening]

* U4 Sessions And Games Begin: September 18th
* MSU Team-Family Outing: TBA
* Picture Days: Week Of September TBA

* 2028 Winter Futsal Season Signup Begins: October 18th

* 2028 Spring Season Early Signup Discount Period Begins: October 18th

* Sessions And Games End: October 30th

* Team Gear Issue Return: November 6th [11:00pm-12:00 pm]
* Season Make-Up Date: November 6th [If Needed]

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2027 winter FUTSAL season > Option One

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