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Winter 1 Futsal League
November 22nd-February 2ndRegistration closes November 8th |
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Table of Contents
League Dates
Registration by Birth Year
Basic League Info
League Fees
Schedule
Scheduling Requests
Team Placement
FAQ
Parking
Registration by Birth Year
Basic League Info
League Fees
Schedule
Scheduling Requests
Team Placement
FAQ
Parking
2024-2025 Winter 1 Futsal League Dates:
November 22nd-February 2nd
November 22, 23, 24
November 29, 30, December 1
December 6, 7, 8
December 13, 14, 15
December 20, 21, 22
*NO GAMES December 27, 28, 29*
January 3, 4, 5
January 10, 11, 12
January 17, 18, 19
January 24, 25, 26
January 31, February 1, 2
November 22, 23, 24
November 29, 30, December 1
December 6, 7, 8
December 13, 14, 15
December 20, 21, 22
*NO GAMES December 27, 28, 29*
January 3, 4, 5
January 10, 11, 12
January 17, 18, 19
January 24, 25, 26
January 31, February 1, 2
- Boys play on Saturdays, some high school aged boys games may be played on Friday nights
- Girls and coed (2018 + 2019) play on Sundays
- Due to the several factors affecting the variability in game times, we are unable to list approximate game times online except for a few select age groups. Please reach out to the league manager Luke Pardew at [email protected] for estimated game times. DO NOT CALL THE FACILITY. They will be unable to answer this question for you.
Registration by Birth Year
Please select the appropriate birth year below:
EXAMPLE: If your child is born in 2010, they should be registered in either the 2010 Boys or 2010 Girls League.
EXAMPLE: If your child is born in 2010, they should be registered in either the 2010 Boys or 2010 Girls League.
Basic League Information:
USFF Certified Referees: Referee fee included in registration fees.
Session/Games: 8 Game Schedule. 40 Minute Games.
Start Date: The weekend of November 22, 2024.
House Teams: The House Teams are composed of players who register as individuals and are placed together onto a team by Benfield Sportscenter. In the event that there are not enough players registered in an age group to field a team, we will attempt to make a combined age group team. If there are still not enough players to field a team, you will unfortunately not be placed on a team and will be refunded your registration. (This is typically only an issue in the older age groups.) House Teams will only play games on the weekend, we do not offer weeknight practice times. Additional house team info can be found on your birth year registration page.
Uniforms: We only provide uniform shirts (Benfield Sportscenter t-shirts) for individuals signing up for our House Teams. You are otherwise responsible for your team’s uniforms. If your team would like to purchase Benfield Sportscenter t-shirts, please let us know in the comments and notes section at the bottom of the registration page. T-shirt requests can also be sent to [email protected].
Rosters: We recommend no more than 10 players per team. If you are entering more than one team, you may have a few players double rostered. The entire team is not allowed to be double rostered. All Teams must fill out and complete our waiver form which will double as your roster. For insurance purposes, completion of the waiver is mandatory. We will have copies available at the facility however it will be a much faster process if you fill it out ahead of time. Completing the roster is an easy process and will ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone.
Nobody likes a blowout: Most coaches and parents would agree, the lessons of sportsmanship are as important as those of winning and losing, and that lopsided scores are a serious affront to fair play. While we strive to place teams in brackets where they will be both challenged AND competitive, we cannot guarantee the occasional mismatch. If one team is overwhelming another, we would ask that the coach use the game as a training exercise by working on possession or requiring one touch passing, etc., rather than running up the score. That way, both teams can benefit from a more positive experience. For U6-U15, if the score reaches more than a 6 point difference, the team with less points may add an additional player onto the court for a 6v5. For U16-19, the team with the higher score must remove a player for a 4v5. Our in house policy is that the score will not recorded with more than a 10 point difference, regardless of the actual score of the game.
Session/Games: 8 Game Schedule. 40 Minute Games.
Start Date: The weekend of November 22, 2024.
House Teams: The House Teams are composed of players who register as individuals and are placed together onto a team by Benfield Sportscenter. In the event that there are not enough players registered in an age group to field a team, we will attempt to make a combined age group team. If there are still not enough players to field a team, you will unfortunately not be placed on a team and will be refunded your registration. (This is typically only an issue in the older age groups.) House Teams will only play games on the weekend, we do not offer weeknight practice times. Additional house team info can be found on your birth year registration page.
Uniforms: We only provide uniform shirts (Benfield Sportscenter t-shirts) for individuals signing up for our House Teams. You are otherwise responsible for your team’s uniforms. If your team would like to purchase Benfield Sportscenter t-shirts, please let us know in the comments and notes section at the bottom of the registration page. T-shirt requests can also be sent to [email protected].
Rosters: We recommend no more than 10 players per team. If you are entering more than one team, you may have a few players double rostered. The entire team is not allowed to be double rostered. All Teams must fill out and complete our waiver form which will double as your roster. For insurance purposes, completion of the waiver is mandatory. We will have copies available at the facility however it will be a much faster process if you fill it out ahead of time. Completing the roster is an easy process and will ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone.
Nobody likes a blowout: Most coaches and parents would agree, the lessons of sportsmanship are as important as those of winning and losing, and that lopsided scores are a serious affront to fair play. While we strive to place teams in brackets where they will be both challenged AND competitive, we cannot guarantee the occasional mismatch. If one team is overwhelming another, we would ask that the coach use the game as a training exercise by working on possession or requiring one touch passing, etc., rather than running up the score. That way, both teams can benefit from a more positive experience. For U6-U15, if the score reaches more than a 6 point difference, the team with less points may add an additional player onto the court for a 6v5. For U16-19, the team with the higher score must remove a player for a 4v5. Our in house policy is that the score will not recorded with more than a 10 point difference, regardless of the actual score of the game.
League Fees
Schedule
Due to the several factors affecting the variability in game times, we are unable to list approximate game times online except for a few select age groups. Please reach out to the league manager Luke Pardew at [email protected] for estimated game times. DO NOT CALL THE FACILITY. They will be unable to answer this question for you.
When will the final schedule be posted?
Game Days and Start Times:
Forfeited Games: If a team fails to show for a scheduled game, the referee will allow a 5 minute grace period. After the 5 minutes, if the team has not yet arrived or does not have enough players to field a team (4), the game will be forfeited. The game will be tallied as a 3 to 0 loss for the forfeiting team and a 3 to 0 win for their opponent. There will be no refunds for a forfeited game.
Games Cancelled By Opponents: If an opponent cancels a game or does not show up for the game, the other team may use the game time to scrimmage or train. There are no refunds for games cancelled by opponents. If a team must cancel, please call Benfield Sportscenter (410-987-5100) as soon as possible so we can notify the referees and give the other team a chance to plan accordingly. Games cancelled by teams will not be rescheduled until a $50 rescheduling fee is paid to Benfield Sportscenter by the cancelling team. If it is not rescheduled, the game will be forfeited.
Games Cancelled By Benfield Sportscenter: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel games at any time, for any reason, such as inclement weather or facility problems. We will make every effort to reschedule games, but there are no guarantees. There are no refunds for games cancelled by Benfield Sportscenter.
- The league schedule will be released about a week before the league start date. Registration will be closing in early November. Please be patient as we make our schedule from scratch in order to accommodate the dozens of scheduling requests we receive. A link league schedule will be posted here and on the home page.
Game Days and Start Times:
- Please visit the schedule section on the registration page of your birth year for approximate game times. Note that the game times listed on your specific registration page are not guaranteed and may be subject to adjustment based on the number of teams registered in your age group and facility availability.
- Teams may play one or two games on an alternate day/time, including weekdays. Every effort is made to avoid diverting from our projected schedule.
- Boys play on Saturdays
- Some high school aged boys games may be played on Friday nights
- Girls and Coed play on Sundays
Forfeited Games: If a team fails to show for a scheduled game, the referee will allow a 5 minute grace period. After the 5 minutes, if the team has not yet arrived or does not have enough players to field a team (4), the game will be forfeited. The game will be tallied as a 3 to 0 loss for the forfeiting team and a 3 to 0 win for their opponent. There will be no refunds for a forfeited game.
Games Cancelled By Opponents: If an opponent cancels a game or does not show up for the game, the other team may use the game time to scrimmage or train. There are no refunds for games cancelled by opponents. If a team must cancel, please call Benfield Sportscenter (410-987-5100) as soon as possible so we can notify the referees and give the other team a chance to plan accordingly. Games cancelled by teams will not be rescheduled until a $50 rescheduling fee is paid to Benfield Sportscenter by the cancelling team. If it is not rescheduled, the game will be forfeited.
Games Cancelled By Benfield Sportscenter: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel games at any time, for any reason, such as inclement weather or facility problems. We will make every effort to reschedule games, but there are no guarantees. There are no refunds for games cancelled by Benfield Sportscenter.
Scheduling Requests
- We have over 200 teams participating in our league. While we are often able to fulfill one or two minor scheduling requests, there are no guarantees.
- Scheduling requests should be submitted in the comment/notes section at the time of registration.
- Any requests made after your team has already been registered must be sent to Luke Pardew: [email protected]. Requests must be sent prior to registration closing. Please do not call the facility with a scheduling request, you will be redirected to email Luke.
- If you must reschedule a game after the league schedule has already been released, a $50 rescheduling fee will be required from the cancelling team.
Team Placement:
Help us maintain a positive and competitive league: When creating the schedule, we strive to create the most competitive brackets as possible. In order to do this we need your feedback. Please use the comments section at the bottom of the registration page to give us as much information as possible.
Please include the following information in the comments section:
Please include the following information in the comments section:
- Club Name/Team Name
- Age group make-up of team: i.e. You're registered under 2010 because your oldest players are born in 2010 year but the majority of your players are actual 2011s
- League and Division where you play outdoor soccer: How did you do in that group (.500, lost all games, won all games, etc.)
- Previous Futsal Experience
- Please include any “bye” requests
FAQ
When is my team playing?
- Once the league schedule is released, we will post a link that you can always see the most current schedule at.
- The schedule will also tell you which court you are playing on.
Do you provide practice times?
- We do not provide practice times. You are welcome to try to schedule a practice at our facility, however our winter weeknight schedule is typically fully booked from 5 PM- 10 PM every night.
What equipment do I need?
- All players must wear flat bottomed non-marking shoes and shin guards.
- We will provide game balls and have a few extras to use for warm up purposes, however these are on a first come first served basis.
Where can my team warm up?
- We only have a five minute buffer in between games, that is the only court time you will have to warm up. There is NO ball playing in the lobby. If there is an empty court due to a gap in the schedule, you are welcome to warm up on it.
How do I make a scheduling request?
- All scheduling requests must be made at the time of registration.
- If you must make it after you have already registered, please email Luke Pardew [email protected]
- If you must reschedule a game after the league schedule has already been released, a $50 rescheduling fee will be required from the cancelling team.
I don't have a team, how can I sign up?
- If you would like to play but are not already on a team, you can register as an individual in your appropriate age group.
Parking
- Our parking lot has a limited capacity. Please use the map below to see alternative parking areas and consider carpooling.
- Do not park outside of marked parking spaces in our lot. Doing so disrupts the flow of traffic and will result in your car being towed.
- Do not park in zones marked with red.
- Please respect our neighboring businesses and do not park in labeled parking spots. Doing so will result in your car being towed.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the upcoming league!
410-987-5100
[email protected]
410-987-5100
[email protected]