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Brazilian Futsal Academy in Malaysia Launches Youth Programs
Tue, 9 Oct 2007
We have just launched our winning academy, Brazil Futsal Academy in
Malaysia.
The founding fundamentals of our winning academy does not only look to win, but has the
ability to bring football to a totally different level from what it is today. And no, this
isn't impossible. It would be, if this was just another academy with an aspiration to
introduce Futsal as a serious sport in Malaysia. What makes the difference in our academy
is our niche and strong emphasis in technical grounding.
To produce world class players, logically, we only need first-class credential coaches.
And in our case, we have 2-time world champion former Brazil national player, the very
sought after Silvio Machado (Lula), as founder, and Director of Coaching of our academy.
His aim: quite simply, to win!
Our Youth Development Program is a program where emphasis is given to
kids from ages 4 to 18 in learning to play Futsal. Having Silvio as Principal and Head
Coach carries oodles of mileage. For one, he was already the National Coach for Malaysia's
national Futsal team between 2002 - 2005. Under his tutelage, Malaysia actually improved
its standing from 4th to 2nd in the 2004 and 2005 Asean Futsal Federation championship.
Ask anybody in Malaysia's Futsal scene, and they can vouch that if there is one person who
can be anywhere near creating a miracle for Malaysian football, it would be Silvio.
Our Team Development Program is another program where
emphasis is given to boys and girls teams from any age group in learning to play Futsal
and the technical and tactical aspect of it. Silvio (Lula) has brought Team Msia to #2 in
South East Asia during his years as Malaysia Futsal Head Coach.
Futsal is an intelligent game. It is all about the knowledge and information that you
have that will determine how much better you are against your opponents. This information
has been compiled into our training module and will definitely be beneficial to a team.
.
Andre Subbas
+60126660092
www.brasilfutsal.com
Problems Encountered at USFF Nationals
Mon, 16 Jul 2007
Here is an overview of this year's so called U.S. Futsal National
Championships held in Anaheim, Calif.
First, the registration process was deplorable, one table with 2 people taking care of all
the teams. We were informed for the first time to have a team roster with us when checking
in, and all player cards must have a picture on them! Well, we all emailed our pictures in
a few weeks ago. Some players had their pictures and others did not. If not, you were told
to get a photo copy and it would be placed on the card. You could not enter or play
without a picture! No one ever checked to see my card or my players' cards, and the
referees, never once looked at me and my card at the same time, and I was involved with
more then 2 or 3 teams.
Second, birth certificates. We never were asked to provide or bring a copy of the
players' birth certificates or a State ID card! One kid did not know what court he was
playing in, so he asked me, while standing near the schedules. I asked him for his age and
he told me 11, so I saw that same kid lift the 1st place trophy in the U10 Boys age group!
"Out of the mouth of babes!"
I should end on a positive note and say that the location is great, being
in Southern California, close to Disneyland and the beach. The convention center is
excellent, and new floors where very nice to play on, but the organization, and the lack
of top quality officials. One official called a penalty kick for a dangerous play (slide
on the ground), and then other referees let that same play go. It shows that it was not
discussed in the pre-referee-meeting.
And here is the best for last. There is no "true" National Futsal Tournament in
the any Futsal organizations in the U.S. The Super F league only has a few states in its
tournament, and the USFF allows any teams willing to pay $500 to enter the tournament.
I heard there were players from all over the U.S. playing on teams, since the Futsal
"world" is so small here in the U.S. The Men's Open team had 3 or 4 players and
a coach come up from Brazil just for this tournament, and that team won the Final!
How, I ask you, is that a "National Tournament?" It is more like a National Open
Cup!
New Caledonia Club Looking for Matches in Australia, New Zealand or Vanuatu
Wed, 24 Jan 2007
I'm president of a New Caledonian team, Fùtsal Club Ferrand Noumea (http://www.fcferrand.asso.nc), and I would like to find an international tournament in Australia, New Zealand or Vanuatu in 2007.
I am looking forward to receiving ideas that will enable me to organize a trip for my team.
Reminder that U.S. Court Soccer is Affiliated with AMF
Sat, 20 Jan 2007
A quick reminder that the U.S. Court Soccer Federation (USCSF) represents the original World
Futsal Association (AMF) and has no connection
with the U.S. Futsal Federation.
A reminder also that the upcoming qualifying for the AMF's Futsal World Cup will be held
in Mexico in May, 2007, leading up to the finals in September, 2007, in Argentina.
Any open-minded Futsal player from any organization who has Futsal at heart is welcome to
join the AMF for games and tournaments and try out for the U.S. selection for
international tournaments. We are there for the game. For more information, email
TASFACA@hotmail.com.
Clubs Invited to Open Youth Tourney in Perth, Scotland
Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007
I coordinate Perth Youth Futsal in Scotland. We run Futsal sessions for
children from the age of 5 to 17. Our website is www.scottishfutsal.co.uk.
Our Perth Youth Futsal 4th Annual Open Futsal Tournament will be held on April 6-7,
2007, at Bells Sports Centre in Perth. The tournament will start at 6 p.m. on Friday,
April 6, and is open to the following age groups (based on age as of January 1, 2007): 9
to 11 years, 12 to 14 years, and 15 to 18 years.
For visiting teams wishing to participate in our optional Scotland tour package, this
includes airport transfers (to Edinburgh / Glasgow / Prestwick airports only), all
transportation within Scotland to visit the tourist sites, 5 nights hotel accommodation in
Perth (Travelodge or Holiday Inn Express), entry to Hampden Park (Scottish National
Football Stadium & Museum), Celtic Park (Stadium & Museum) in Glasgow, the Wallace
Monument in Stirling (Historic national monument), a day trip to Edinburgh, and a tour of
Perth. Teams wishing to participate in this package must arrive in Scotland on Tuesday,
April 3, and must stay until at least Sunday, April 8.
Teams must have a minimum of 7 and maximum of 12 players. Entries are
limited to 8 teams per age group, so please apply early. Closing date for entries is
February 20, 2007.
We have previously had teams from England, Ireland and Northern Ireland participating,
and I already have some interest from Spain and England for our next event. I would like
to make more contacts with youth teams and invite them to participate in Perth. As well as
the tournament, we are planning to arrange a tour of the most interesting tourist sites in
Scotland, such as Loch Ness and Edinburgh Castle.
I'm also arranging with a colleague in Barcelona to co-host a youth futsal tournament in
Barcelona in July 2007.
Stephen Chatila
Futsal Gaining Popularity in Uzbekistan
Mon, 1 Jan 2007
Uzbekistan Futsal Association cordially congratulates you on the
occasion of New Year holiday. We wish that professional successes and general welfare are
with you in the coming year.
Prospects for futsal development in Uzbekistan are very broad; despite its short history
of development futsal is gaining increasing popularity among Uzbek fans. At the moment,
national team of Uzbekistan is 3rd in Asia and 14th in the world rating of national futsal
teams. Asian Futsal Championship among 16 strongest futsal teams of the continent was held
with a huge success in Tashkent in May 2006.
Uzbekistan Futsal Association is the primary organization conducting futsal promotion in
country. The following can be highlighted among official competitions of the Association
– Championship among men teams of Premier League, Championship among women teams, Cup
both among men and women teams, and Championship among teams of First Division. In
addition Association conducts trainings of Uzbekistan national futsal team and its
participation in international futsal tournaments.
Further information about Uzbekistan Futsal Association can be obtained
at our corporate web-site (www.uzfutsal.org), which
will start to fully function in the nearest days.
Uzbekistan Futsal Association
__________________________________________________
Curaçao Futsal Complimented
Thu, 26 Oct 2006
I take the time and opportunity to congratulate the Curaçao Futsal
Federation (CurFutsal) and its leaders (Wilfrido Coffi, Reginald
Martina, Andries De Lannoy and their fellows) for the excellent
organization and hospitality for all participants at the II
CONCACFUTSAL Congress.
A turning point at this congress was the presentation made by Mr.
Ries Van Lomwel who did an excellent job. It was a source of
motivation and reflection bringing new ideas, concepts and
strategies for the congressmen.
Mr. Pedro Bonnettini, AMF General-Secretary and CAFS leader did also
an excellent presentation concerning sporting business and
marketing, bringing also some news about the organization of the
World Cup 2007 in Mendoza.
Again, thank you CurFutsal, thank you all participants for your
presence and let's support our new President Wilfrido Coffi for the
next challenges.
Christian Prevost
Futsal Canada
Club Deportivo Fatima Seeking Matches
Tue, 26 Sep 2006
Hello from the Club Deportivo Fatima in Spain. Our intention is to participate in international tournaments in all youth boys categories. Please contact me for matches.
Women's Team in Philippines Looking for Tournaments ... in 2008
Mon, 13 Feb 2006
Hello from the Philippines!
Would you know of any futsal tournaments open to women's club teams from other countries
in the year 2008?
Our coach is forming a new ladies' futsal team. There are no age requirements, so team
members' ages might range from 18 to 30-plus. And he would like to set a goal
tournament to train for - two years from now.
If you could find a calendar of futsal women's club events that are open
to all countries, could you kindly send it to us? We'd really appreciate it.
Thanks and more power!
Joanne Ignacio
Futsal Lions Düsseldorf Looking for Matches
Tue, 31 Jan 2006
It's Sascha from Düsseldorf in Germany. A lot of positive things have
happened so far. We're playing in the First WFLV Futsal Liga NRW with 10 teams. It ends on
the 25th of February.
After the season we're participating on tournaments. Nevertheless we'll have free time
for friendlies. I'm looking for teams interested in playing us. I want to prepare my team
for the upcoming season.
Sascha Mirza
President/Coach
Futsal Lions Düsseldorf e.V.
http://futsallions.de
Fax 0049/0211/9626611
Russian Women's Team Looking for Games in U.S.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
We are the UEFA Futsal Women's team Slavia-Tulenergo in Tula, Russia. I am just wondering if it is too fantastic an idea for us to visit the U.S. for a series tournament.
May be there are some teams or organizations who would be interested?
Vladimir
Manager
Slavia-Tulenergo Futsal Club
Club in Norway Looking for Tournaments
10 Dec 2005
I would like to start by thanking you for all the effort you put into
this page and thereby bringing futsal players all around the world closer to each other.
I play futsal myself here in Norway. As you probably know, futsal is a pretty new game
here and we're trying to develop the game, the teams and of course the players. We already
have organized regional leagues in the five largest cities.
What I would like to ask of you is whether you could help me and my team participate in
some futsal tournament in Europe. We are short on information on where there are
tournaments. We would like to participate in some tournaments during the summer and autumn
of 2006.
Ali Darisiro
Real Ararat Bergen Futsal
www.realararat.com
Futsal League Starting in Düsseldorf Dec. 3
Thu, 3 Nov 2005
It's Sascha from Germany (Futsal Lions Düsseldorf e.V.). I've news from
Düsseldorf.
We're not starting in the league on the 12th of November. Instead we're beginning on
the 3th of December in the gym of Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf. We've chosen
this location for all of our games.
The West German Soccer and Athletics Association will provide referees for the games.
Match duration will be 2x20 minutes. We're playing according to FIFA rules. The winner may
participate in the UEFA Futsal Cup.
Here are the eight teams:
1. Futsal Lions Düsseldorf e.V.
2. Star Futsal Wesel e.V.
3. International Futsal Wesel e.V.
4. University of Münster Futsal Team
5. Union Maroc Moers
6. Futsal Royals Mönchengladbach
7. Cologne Panthers e.V.
8. Futsal Club Münster 05
Each plays the other on one match day. All games taking place on the 3rd
of December will be broadcasted on the Internet. Media will be there.
- Sascha Mirza
President/Coach
Futsal Lions Düsseldorf e.V.
Brazilian Coach Connects with Futsal in India
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
I am a Brazilian football referee and coach living in India. I traveled
to Brazil to talk with the Sao Paulo Futsal Federation and other key people in the area of
futsal.
I believe in futsal as a platform to develop football in India. I am not doing this as a
form of publicity or looking to exploit this beautiful game to favor few people.
Please check the http://www.futsal.com.br website
and see our pictures.
- Afonso Martins
Taiwan Youth Club Seeking Opponents
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
I am coaching a youth club in Taiwan and am desperate to find some kind
of international tournaments or friendly games for our U-10 to U-14 futsal teams.
I know that in Japan there are many tournaments, but due to the language difficulty, we
are not able to communicate with Japanese teams and organizers.
Please visit our web for more info on our club at http://www.freewebs.com/myscsc.
Thanks a lot.
A Squad without Equals
Mon, 21 Feb 2005
Fourteen players: 142 winners' medals. That is the record that Spain sets
in Futsal history. Following Spain’s second Futsal Double under the guidance of
Javier Lozano, these fourteen players seem to be making a habit of winning.
Luis Amado : Club titles - 4 League Champions, 5 National Cups, 2
Supercups, 2 European Cups and 1 Intercontinental. Country – 2 European Cups, 2 World
Cups.
Julio: Club – 4 Leagues, 4 Cups, 5 Supercups, 1 European Cup.
Country – 3 European Cups, 2 World Cups.
Torras: Country - 1 European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Serrejon: Club – 1 League, 2 Cups, 1 Supercup. Country – 1
European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Orol: Club – 3Leagues, 5 Cups, 5Supercups, 2 European Cups. Country
– 2 European Cups, 2 World Cups.
Marcelo: Country – 1 European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Rodriquez: Club – 2 Leagues, 1 Supercup, 3 European Cups. Country
– 2 European Cups, 2 World Cups.
Kike: Club – 1 Cup, 1 Supercup Country – 2Eurpean Cups, 2 World
Cups.
Andreu: Club – 3 Leagues, 2 Cups, 2 Supercups, 2 European Cups.
Country – 1 European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Limones: Club – 4Leagues, 5 Cups, 4 Supercups, 2 European Cups.
Country – 2 European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Cogorro: Club – 1 Super Cup. Country – 1 European Cup, 2 World
Cups.
Rafa: Club- 1 Cup, 1 Supercup. Country - 1 European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Sedano: Country – 1 European Cup, 1 World Cup.
Daniel: Club – 3 Leagues, 5 Cups, 4 Sup[ercups, 2 Eurpean Cups, 1
Intercontinental. Country – 2 European Cups, 1 World Cup.
- Jose-Maria Candelo
Futsal England
Looking for Video of Falcao
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
My name is Gudni and I'm mailing you from Iceland. I was so lucky to find
your website so I decided if you might give some help on what I'm looking for these days.
I happened to see the Fifa world player of the year awards as an Arsenal fan and a big fan
og Thierry Henry who came second wich is something I just can't understand.
But that's not why I'm mailing you. While I was watching the awards this player in Futsal
grabbed my attention and I couldn't stop admiring his techniqu and his skills are
Ronaldinho x 70. So I was maby thinking you might have some higlights of him. Like the
best of Falcao because this player is just unbelievable, I didn't believe my eyes when I
saw his skills. But if you have some clips from him I would be really pleased if you could
put them on the web and maby contact me when you have found something.
Marry Christmas and a happy new year,
Futsal World Championship on Galavision
Tue, 16 Nov 2004
The Futsal World Championship will be televised in Spanish through the networks of Univision. The first match, USA v. Italy,
on Sunday, will be shown at 8:00 p.m.by Galavision.
- Tony Toral
New York Futsal League
Florida Futsal Challenge Set for Tampa
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
The West Florida Futsal Association (WFFA) and its director, Tony Mazzone, a native
of Uruguay, has been the pioneer in Futsal in the Tampa Bay Area.
It established the first Futsal league in 2003 with teams ranging from U10 to adult. This area welcomed Futsal so much that the WFFA director has been asked to train the Countryside High School Varsity girls in Futsal, and all the girls absolutely love the game.
The WFFA is now set to host the Florida Futsal Challenge at the University of South Florida (USF) Feb. 4-6, 2005. The USF facilities include four regulation-size courts and are incredible. The top teams in each bracket will qualify to represent WFFA in the U.S. Futsal National Championships at Anahein, Calif. For more information see http://www.westfloridafutsal.com.
Hungarian Looking for Team in England
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
My name is Kornel Bodrogi. I've come to Wimbledon, England, from Hungary about two
months ago. In my country I played in the national first league in Futsal, like here
five-a-side (Elso Beton Szeged) for more than two years. I was in the first team
(goalkeeper), and the reason why I am here is because I should learn the English language.
Futsal was my life and in Hungary we had one of the best teams. So I would like to find a
team where I can play again. I don't know how and where I can find one. It can be an
amateur league, professional or semi-professional. If its possible.
About me: I was born at 24.04.1982. I am 176 tall, and 71 kilo. I had more than 40 first
league Futsal matches and 34 second league matches. I live in Wimbledon at the moment. I
hope you can help me. I wait your mail.
- Kornel Bodrogi
Rules Question from Vahid Molaie
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
I am Vahid Molaie from Iran, and I am a soccer referee with degree 2.
I want to ask one question about the futsal rules. In the corner kick, what is the
referee's situation? When he shows the five-meter interval, does he go to the goal line,
or does he stand back in the corner arc?
Please answer to my questions soon. Thank you very much
- Vahid Molaie
New York Futsal League Out to Strengthen Futsal on the East Coast
Sat, 25 Sep 2004
The New York Futsal League, member of U.S. Futsal, will begin its first Futsal
Tournament in the New York City area on October 18. Registration is now open.
The New York Futsal League looks to create a program that will continuously bring Futsal
titles to the East Coast and further expand the sport to the American mainstream.
Also, the league looks to incorporate weekend tournaments with regional clubs to improve the level of competition on the East Coast. Contact me for further information.
Summer Futsal League Underway in Berlin
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
The first ever Futsal League in Germany is on the run in Berlin. Six teams play in a
summer league from June through the end of July. We play under FIFA rules, but it is a
independent league.
Our most recent results:
Los Lunes al Futsal-Maxim's Power: 4-3
Humboldt Univ.1-Informatiks: 15-5
Canape Pankow-Humboldt Univ.2: 5-6
- Horst Schumacher
http://www.futsalportal.de/
http://www.futsal-berlin.de/
http://www.futcon.de/pages/index.php
Open Tourney for Futsal Masters Planned in Germany
Wed, 02 June, 2004
In September we will be starting a Futsal Masters open tournament for all teams around the
world. Also, we will be starting a series of coaching clinics and workshops in August.
Contact us if you have any questions about futsal in Germany.
Horst Schumacher
Futsal e.V.Germany
http://www.futsalportal.de
http://www.futcon.de
Teams Invited to Amateur Futsal Invitational in Porto, Portugal
Wed, 12 May 2004
Portus87 is an amateur futsal team from Porto, Portugal, and we are organizing the Futsal
Eurocup 2004, to be held July 10-11.
This is an invitational competition to be played by completely amateur teams in an
informal spirit, and its main objective is to promote the friendship and fair-play between
futsal teams. There is no entrance fee.
Therefore, it has an amateur level with a two-league format in the first day and two
different playoff competitions (A and B) on the second day, in order to assure that every
team plays a similar number of games. The tournament already has committed entries from
Portugal, Holland, Belgium, France and Spain.
The event program will feature tours and cultural visits to sites in Porto including
UNESCO and several points of historical interest.
National and local press coverage has been secured with several institutional and
corporate sponsors also involved. The City Council of Maia (10 minutes from Porto) has
offered us a magnificent arena for the tournament with all the facilities for players,
spectators and press.
For the teams interested the organization arranges preferential accommodation rates at
local hotels. There are still openings for interested clubs.
- João Coelho and António Azevedo
http://portuseurocup.tripod.com
Looking for Futsal Tapes, Merchandise
Sun, 09 May 2004
I play futsal in the U.K. and am finding it hard to come across footage tapes and
merchandise.
Could you please let me know how I could get hold of some quality futsal tapes and some
websites in order to get some merchandise please?
- Michael.Kwiatkowski
Sheffield Hallam Futsal Club
Successful N.Y. Ecuador Condors Futsal Club Looking for Players in Queens
Area
Tue, 4 May 2004
My name is Tony Toral, and I am the coach and general manager for the N.Y. Ecuador Condors. We are largely a soccer club that is now affiliated with U.S. Futsal. We played in the Regionals without ever playing Futsal and placed third. We are a very successful club since we won the MLS Futbolito Tournament in N.Y. and always place among the top four in invitational tournaments around the area.
I would like to know if you can place a note in your website stating that we are
looking for Futsal players in the Queens area to participate in our upcoming USSF
sanctioned league at the U-19 and Open Divisions. Any players interested can contact us at
ECUADORIANSOCCER@aol.com.
Thank you for all your help and congratulations on your website which I feel is a great
tool in promoting Futsal! Also, I agree with you in that the U.S. needs a Pro Futsal
League and also would like to know when the National Finals are coming to the East Coast.
Do you think there is anything we as affiliated teams, leagues can do or do you think
that as individuals we can go about creating such a league?
- Tony Toral
Seeking Information on Victorian Schools Futsal Tournament
Thu, 6 May 2004
I am a student at Doncaster Secondary College and last year I organized for a few of my
school friends to participate in the Victorian Schools Futsal Tournament. I was
contemplating on doing it again this year because it was a lot of fun.
The problem is I do not know when the tournament is this year, and I am trying to find out the relevant dates. Thank you for your help.
Letter Supporting Vava Marques
Tue, 6 Apr 2004
A new Yahoo Group has started, hopefully just a temporary one, in support of Coach Vava Marques, who has been wrongly suspended for at least a year (basically fired) from his college coaching position.
The link is http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/I_support_Vava_Marques.There
you'll find out the reasons why Foothill
College claims he did something so terrible to cause his suspension, and there are various
pieces of evidence which testify that Vava Marques has not done anything wrong.
If justice takes place, we'll see Vava Marques reinstated as the Foothill College Men's Soccer Coach and the persons responsible for his unfair treatment held accountable.
Ararat Nicosia on Way to Fourth Straight Futsal Title
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
We would like to announce to Futsal On-line that
Ararat Nicosia is the new champion of Cyprus.
The tradition states that the domination of Ararat in Cyprus is a given fact. As the end of the season approaches, Ararat is 16 points clear and has clinched the championship for the 4th time in a row.
No one in Cyprus argues for the class of Ararat.
Futsal Videos Wanted
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
I am interested in finding Futsal videos of recent championship games.
- Dan Hubp
A Letter of Thanks to Victor Beceiro
Mon, 12 Apr 2004
I would like to openly extend my warmest thanks for FIFA's interest and support for Futsal
through Mr. Victor Beceiro, specifically for our local efforts in the Philippines. I
especially remember Victor helping our Futsal Program by giving fatherly development
advice through a meeting we had in Thailand during the Thai 5's last year, regular email
correspondences, sending Technical Training Manuals to our country, and coordinating with
FIFA Futsal Representative to A.F.C. Joao Rocha, for a Total Asian Effort for the Sport's
growth.
Mr. Beceiro's presence in FIFA House will be missed by us, as his contribution to our
beginnings in the Futsal Committee of the Philippine Football Federation was great. I wish
him all the best in his next chosen challenge and endeavor. Allow me to take this
opportunity to again, to thank FIFA for the Futsal work and that we in the Philippines
look forward to more fruitful partnerships and cooperative efforts for Futsal.
My best and warmest regards to Victor on his new endeavors,
- Miguel G. David
Secretary
Futsal Committee
Philippine Football Federation
Still One Place Open for Springtime Futsal Cup in Frankfurt
Fri, 19 Mar 2004
On March 27 we will conduct a major Futsal tournament in Frankfurt, the second Springtime
Futsal Cup.
Teams from many parts of Germany and the St.Helena Islands will take part, and visitors
will include Vic Hermans, national coach of the Netherlands and FIFA.
There is still one place free for an international squad. On March 28, we will hold a
smaller tournament with the St. Helena Islands Futsal Team.
- Horst Schumacher
0049/69/462635
info@futsal5.de
www.futsalportal.de
Futsal Tapes from Czech T.V.
Wed, 17 Mar 2004
I´m owner of a small T.V. Station in the Czech Republic, and we cover futsal. I made a
small story on the futsal match between Megas Frenstat and Cigi Caga Jistebnik. You can
see the video at http://www.tvart.cz/Movies/Megas_Jistebnik.wmv.
It is only in the Czech language.
Megas is the leader of the futsal league, and this match was t