SUPER FUTSAL LEAGUE SANCTIONED BY USYF
Seasons: Two seasons (Nov-Jan and Jan-Mar)
Games: 8-16 regular games over both seasons
Playoffs: Semi-finals and finals in the second season
Schedule: Games on Saturday, and Sunday
Winners: Super Futsal League trophy and individual medals
Runners-up: Individual medals
The Super Futsal League is the only sanctioned futsal league in Illinois, recognized by US Youth Futsal. It features a structured competition with teams divided into two tiers and two seasons. This setup ensures a competitive and engaging experience for all participating teams. Are you planning to join or support a team in the league?
Conference: These are groupings of teams, based on skill levels. The conference division is most suited for developing and intermediate teams. Teams playing in the conference division will be evaluated throughout the first season of play. Teams will be promoted based on a few criteria.
Premier: The Gathering, “Premier Play” refers to the highest levels of organized play. The Premier division is the top tier of the Super Futsal League where teams compete at the highest level and the top 2-4 teams advanced to the playoffs.
Team Registration for the Super Futsal League
To register your team for the Super Futsal League, follow these steps:
Online Registration: Visit HTG Sports to register your team. Click here to register
Account Creation: If you don’t have an account, you must create one.
Confirmation: After registering, you’ll receive an email receipt with additional information.
This process ensures that all teams are properly registered and ready to compete in the league. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to ask! Are you registering a team this season?
Rostering Players for the Super Futsal League
Step 1: Create a Master Player List
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- Click on “Add Players” and enter the required player information.
- Ensure jersey numbers are included.
- Upload player pictures to their profiles.
Step 2: Assign Players to Team
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- Go to the “My Sports” page and select the team you registered.
- Click on the “Manage” link on the “Team Detail” page.
- From your “Master Player List,” select the players to add to your roster.
- Click “Save” when finished.
Additional Notes:
- Players from last year can be accessed if the manager’s email remains the same.
- You can add players until the event deadline.
- Player Registration Status:
Green check: The waiver was signed, and the registration fee was paid.
Email icon: Waiver sent but not signed. Resend by clicking the envelope icon next to the player’s name.
This process ensures your team is properly rostered and ready for competition. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! Are you managing a team this season?
US Youth Futsal fee: $13.50
SFL Pass fee: $12.00
Coaches and team managers are required to complete the following:
Background Check Instructions for USYF
The US Youth Futsal (USYF) background check process involves two key steps:
Step 1: Background Check Registration
Complete the background check registration process. > USYF Background Check Link
Ensure all required information is provided accurately.
Step 2: SafeSport Certificate Use this link: SafeSports Training
Upload a valid SafeSport certificate to your background check registration.
If your SafeSport certificate is over 1 year old, you must take the refresher course and upload the new certificate. Use this link: SafeSports Re-certification
This ensures compliance with USYF’s safety standards. If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to ask! Are you in the process of completing your background check?
Schedule
- The league aims for a balanced schedule.
- The schedule will be posted at least two weeks before the league starts.
Game Change Requests
- Each team gets two free game change requests, which must be submitted before the third game.
- After the third game, any game change request will cost $35 and will only be processed once the fee is paid.
Forfeit Policy
- Teams are encouraged to attend all scheduled games to avoid forfeits.
- First, forfeit a $100 fine and a warning.
- Second forfeit: Team suspension and a $250 fine to lift the suspension (if in season).
- End-of-season forfeits: Team suspension and a $500 fine.
The league understands that unexpected situations can arise but expects all teams to participate in good faith to maintain the league’s integrity and fairness.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding these policies?
General Overview of Futsal Rules
This overview of the Futsal Rules applies to the Super Futsal League. League rules might be slightly different from those of higher-level tournaments, such as State, Regional, and National Tournaments. For rules specific to an event, please refer to the event’s website.
General Rules
- Teams are comprised of four outfield players and one goalkeeper.
- There are no throw-ins in futsal. A kick-in will be used to restart play.
- There are no offsides in Futsal.
- Teams are entitled to a one-minute timeout in each half. Timeouts are allowed when the team is in possession and the ball is out of play.
- There are no goal kicks in futsal. Goalkeepers restart play by distributing the ball with their hands.
- Substitutions may occur at any time during the run of play. Substitutions must be made through the technical area in front of the team’s bench, not at half-court.
- Direct free-kick fouls are accumulated in each half. If one team accumulates 6 or more direct free-kick fouls in one half, the opposing team will be awarded a direct free-kick.
Substitutions
All substitutions are on the fly, this includes goalkeeping substitutions. Referees will not stop play for goalkeeping substitutions. A substitute may not enter the pitch until the player leaving the pitch leaves through the substitution zone in front of his team’s bench. Any substitute who enters the pitch before the player being replaced has completely left the field of play may be shown a yellow card. All substitutions must take place through the substitution zone in front of his team’s bench — not at the halfway line.
Teams will switch benches (and ends) at halftime, ensuring that all substitutions take place in the defensive half. Covid protocols may change this general rule.
Restarts
Kick-offs: A goal may be scored directly against the opponent from the kick-off. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
Kick-ins: are indirect. The ball must be placed on the line and the kick must be taken within 4 seconds. A kick-in that goes directly into the opposing goal is a goal clearance for the opposing team. A kick-in that goes directly into the defensive goal is a corner kick of the opposing team. If the kick-in does not enter the pitch or if the kick is not taken within 4 seconds, the ball is turned over to the opponent.
Goal Clearances: are awarded when the ball exits the court beyond the end-line. The ball is thrown or released from any point within the penalty area by the goalkeeper of the defending team. The ball must be released within 4 seconds (either at the referee’s signal or as the goalkeeper is ready). Opponents must be outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
Corner Kicks: are direct. The ball must be placed in the corner arc area and the kick must be taken within 4 seconds. If the kick is not taken within 4 seconds the restart becomes a goal clearance for the opposing team.
Free Kicks: may be indirect or direct. The ball must be stationary before the kick may be taken.
Penalty Kicks: are taken from the penalty spot and must be taken by an identified kicker. Defenders may not be nearer to the ball than 16 feet and even behind the ball when the kick is taken.
Fouls and Misconduct
Indirect Free Kicks: When a player plays in a dangerous manner, impedes an opponent, prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball with her hands, goalkeeper takes more than 4 seconds to release the ball when in possession in his half, plays the ball again within his half after releasing the ball and the ball doesn’t touch an opponent or has gone out of play, or commits any offense for which play is stopped to caution or eject a player, an indirect free kick is awarded.
Direct Free Kicks: When a player kicks an opponent, tackles an opponent, trips an opponent, jumps at an opponent, charges an opponent, strikes an opponent, pushes an opponent, holds an opponent, spits at an opponent, or handles the ball deliberately, a direct free kick is awarded.
Yellow Card / Caution: The offending player is shown a yellow card. If a player is shown two yellow cards in a match, he is shown a red card.
Red Card / Send-off: The offending team plays with one less player for two full game minutes or unless scored upon before the two-minute penalty expires. The offending player serves a minimum one-match suspension.
Accumulated Fouls: All direct free-kick fouls are recorded on the scoresheet and on the scoreboard. If one team accumulates 6 or more direct free kick fouls in one half, the opposing team will take a direct free kick without a wall. If the foul occurs farther from the attacking goal than the second penalty spot, the Direct Free Kick Without a Wall is taken from the second penalty spot. If the foul occurs nearer to the attacking goal than the second penalty spot (but outside the penalty area, of course), the attacking team may choose whether to take the Direct Free Kick Without a Wall from the second penalty spot or the spot of the foul. All Direct Free Kicks Without a Wall must be kicked with the intention of scoring a goal by a clearly identified kicker. The defending team may not make a wall and may not be nearer to the ball than 16 feet and even or, behind the ball when the kick is taken. The goalkeeper may be off the goal line but may not be nearer than 16 feet from the ball. Accumulated fouls are reset to zero at the beginning of the second half and carry over into extra time if being played.
Penalty Spot: 5 meters (~16 feet) from the goal line and the center of the goal and placed at the top of the penalty area line.
Second Penalty Spot: 10 meters (~32 feet) from the goal line and the center of the goal.
Advantage: Advantage is applied in Futsal. Direct free kick fouls will count as accumulated fouls if advantage is applied even if play is not stopped by the referees. If the referee gestures with both arms, the foul was a direct free-kick foul and will be counted accordingly. If the gesture is with one arm, the free kick would have been indirect and would not count as an accumulated foul.
The Goalkeeper
- Must wear a different color shirt.
- He/She may wear long pants and/or other padding as deemed safe by the match referee.
- May receive a kick-in directly.
- May kick the ball directly over the halfway line.
- May score directly with his/her feet during the run of play.
- May not possess the ball for more than four seconds in his/her half.
- May throw the ball directly across the halfway line.
- May not score a goal by using the hands (cannot throw or hit the ball directly into the goal)
- Cannot touch the ball again in any way within his half after releasing the ball into play unless an opponent has touched it or it has gone out of play.
11-2020
### Important Mission for Kicsports Futsal Event
**Dear Parents and Coaches,**
We want to remind everyone of our **zero-tolerance policy for referee abuse** at the Kicsports Futsal event. Our goal is to create a positive and fun league, and maintaining a supportive sideline environment is crucial. While competition is part of the game, let us remember to be respectful and encouraging.
Referees play a vital role in ensuring fair play, and we must treat them with respect.
**Please remember to:**
– **Encourage positive behavior**
– **Cheer and support without aggression**
– **Communicate with respect**
– **Focus on player development**
By following these guidelines, we can create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for everyone involved. This should extend to how we treat all team supporters, coaches, staff members, players on both teams and our officials.
Thank you for making the Kicsports Futsal event a great experience. Let’s celebrate the joy of the game and promote sportsmanship together!
**Best regards,**
League Director
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This message emphasizes the importance of respect and sportsmanship, ensuring a positive experience for all participants. If you need any further assistance or have any questions, feel free to ask!