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Winter 1 Futsal League
November 18th-February 4th |
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Table of Contents
League Dates
Registration by Birth Year
Basic League Info
League Fees
Schedule
Scheduling Requests
Team Placement
FAQ
Registration by Birth Year
Basic League Info
League Fees
Schedule
Scheduling Requests
Team Placement
FAQ
2023-2024 Winter 1 Futsal League Dates:
November 18th - February 4th
November 18, 19
November 24, 25, 26
December 1, 2, 3
December 8, 9, 10
December 15, 16, 17
**NO GAMES ON CHRISTMAS WEEKEND**
**NO GAMES ON NEW YEARS WEEKEND**
January 5, 6, 7
January 12, 13, 14
January 19, 20, 21
January 26, 27, 28
February 2, 3, 4
November 18, 19
November 24, 25, 26
December 1, 2, 3
December 8, 9, 10
December 15, 16, 17
**NO GAMES ON CHRISTMAS WEEKEND**
**NO GAMES ON NEW YEARS WEEKEND**
January 5, 6, 7
January 12, 13, 14
January 19, 20, 21
January 26, 27, 28
February 2, 3, 4
- Boys play on Saturdays, some high school aged boys games may be played on Friday nights
- Girls and coed (2017 + 2018) play on Sundays
- For more specific game time estimations please visit the registration page for your age group. These estimations are not a guarantee and may change based on the number of registered teams.
Registration by Birth Year
WE WILL BE USING BIRTH YEAR FOR ALL LEAGUES
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 18, 2023.
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 leagues@benfieldsc.com.
Rosters: 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.
Session/Games: 8 Game Schedule. 40 Minute Games.
Start Date: The weekend of November 18, 2023.
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 leagues@benfieldsc.com.
Rosters: 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.
League Fees
Schedule
Please visit the registration page for your age group for a more specific estimation of game times.
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 five days after registration closes. Registration will be closing on November 6th. 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: lpardew@benfieldsc.com. 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 lpardew@benfieldsc.com
- 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.
Covid Mitigation:
REME HALO Air Purification Unit (https://www.rgf.com/products/air/reme-halo/)
6 Air purification systems have been installed into the HVAC systems in the facility. One in each of the 4 units for the playing surface, one in the lobby unit and one in the unit for the separated room on the east side of the building (Karate Studio). Each purification unit is rated up to 6,500CFM. This allows for a complete air turnover of the facility every 40 minutes.
We will follow any required local guidelines for mask and capacity limits.
Our plan is to stagger the start times of each court by around 10-15 minutes. A 10-15 minute stagger will allow a complete switch on one court before another game ends and begins its switch. Each game currently has a 10 minute buffer between games (A 40 minute game in the 50 minute time slot) so with a 10-15 minute stagger one game will be ending as the next is starting. This should mean that a complete game change over will occur on a court before a game on any other court has ended. We also plan to start with court 1, then court 3, then court 2. This should separate everyone even more as courts 1 and 3 use separate court entrances.
6 Air purification systems have been installed into the HVAC systems in the facility. One in each of the 4 units for the playing surface, one in the lobby unit and one in the unit for the separated room on the east side of the building (Karate Studio). Each purification unit is rated up to 6,500CFM. This allows for a complete air turnover of the facility every 40 minutes.
We will follow any required local guidelines for mask and capacity limits.
Our plan is to stagger the start times of each court by around 10-15 minutes. A 10-15 minute stagger will allow a complete switch on one court before another game ends and begins its switch. Each game currently has a 10 minute buffer between games (A 40 minute game in the 50 minute time slot) so with a 10-15 minute stagger one game will be ending as the next is starting. This should mean that a complete game change over will occur on a court before a game on any other court has ended. We also plan to start with court 1, then court 3, then court 2. This should separate everyone even more as courts 1 and 3 use separate court entrances.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the upcoming league!
410-987-5100
info@benfieldsc.com
410-987-5100
info@benfieldsc.com