Ocean City, NJ, November 27th 2012; Jersey Premier Soccer is excited to announce the launch of the Jersey Premier Futsal League Winter 2013 season. Registrations will begin the week of 26th November but take a moment to look over the new and exciting program.
League affiliation
Jersey Premier Futsal League is fully sanctioned by the United States Futsal Federation.
League Dates
January:
Saturday 5th, 12th, 26th
Sunday 6th, 13th, 27th
February:
Saturday 2nd, 9th, 23rd
Sunday 3rd, 10th, 24th
(Games will take place either on a Saturday or Sunday)
Southern NJ State Cup
Jersey Premier Futsal League will host the Southern New Jersey State Cup (sanctioned by USFF) taking place during the Martin Luther King weekend (January 19th & 20th). All Jersey Premier Futsal League teams will be invited to participate in this State Cup event, which will also be open to other affiliated futsal teams and league in southern NJ. The winners of the Southern New Jersey State Cup will be invited and guaranteed a spot in the Northeast Futsal Regional event in Wildwood, NJ, at a discounted rate.
Regional Event
No games during Presidents weekend (February 16th & 17th). Teams are encouraged to apply to the 2013 Northeast Futsal Regional event in Wildwood, NJ. Click here for more information – North East Futsal Championship
Age Groups
Jersey Premier Futsal League anticipates forming boys and girls leagues at each age group u9 – u18. However, some age groups may be combined depending on registration. For example: u9 & u10, u11 & u12, u13 & u14, high school ages combined. The League Director will use discretion to create the most competitive game and Jersey Premier Futsal League will do its best to accommodate team requests.
Competition Format
12 games over the course of 6 weekends (2 per day)
Game Duration
30-minute games, divided into two 15-minute halves;
2-minute period between halves for bench switching and hydration
Locations
Mainland Regional High School, Linwood, NJ
Atlantic Christian School, Egg Harbor, NJ
Pleasantville, NJ
Cost of League Registration
$525 per team
United States Futsal Federation (USFF) carding fee: $9 carding fee per player & $15 per coach.
All teams must be carded through US Futsal Federation. The US Futsal Federation carding fee must be paid online with a credit card through the US Futsal website.
Official roster and cards can be printed from the US Futsal Federation website once registration & payment are complete.
For insurance and liability purposes, the Jersey Premier Futsal League has adopted and will adhere to a strict No Card-No Play policy.
To register and card your team with US Futsal Federation, please click on the link below
Click here for US FUTSAL FEDEARATION REGISTRATION
Please note – Be sure to click Jersey Premier Futsal as your LEAGUE ASSOCIATION
Be sure to click Youth Competitive in the CATEGORY section
Registration Deadline
Thursday December 20, 2012
Free Coaches Clinic & Mandatory Team Check-In
Jersey Premier Futsal League and USFF will hold a free coaches clinic along with a mandatory team check in for all teams participating in the League. The clinic will highlight the most important aspects of training and coaching Futsal at the youth level and will provide coaches with useful “hands-on” information about running basic Futsal training sessions. During the team check in a representative from each team must present all player and coach cards, as well as the completed roster from USFF, and pay the referee fees.
Referee fee: $120 paid separately by check made out to “cash”, or paid in cash.
Teams will not be permitted to play in the League without attending the check in.
Free Coaches Clinic & Mandatory Team Check-In Will Take Place:
Date: Saturday December 29th
Times: TBD
Location: Atlantic Christian School
Why Join Jersey Premier Futsal League?
Jersey Premier Futsal League is the only futsal league in southern NJ affiliated with US Futsal Federation (USFF), the governing body of Futsal in the United States. USFF will provide every participant in the League with year-round guaranteed secondary liability insurance. In addition, it helps assign the employment of US Futsal-certified referees and an opportunity to participate in events such as the Southern New Jersey State Cup, the Northeast Regional Tournament and the US Futsal National Championship. Coaches will also have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the game through the newly-established US Futsal Coaching Education Program.
The Cheapest and Best Value for Money League in Southern NJ - $525.00 per team, plus $9.00 player cards and $15.00 coaches pass, means that a 12 game schedule is the best value futsal league in southern NJ.
Three Convenient Southern NJ Locations (Mainland Regional High School, Atlantic Christian School, Pleasantville) – Every court used by the Jersey Premier Futsal League will be marked appropriately according to the specifications suggested by the FIFA Futsal Book of Rules.
High Referee Standards – To help ensure a high standard of League officiating, every referee officiating at the Jersey Premier Futsal League will participate in a certification course taught by a US Futsal Referee Instructor.
Free Coaches Clinic – Prior to the start of the 2013 season, the Jersey Premier Futsal League will partner with US Futsal to provide each participating coach with the opportunity to attend a free introductory coaching clinic. The clinic will highlight the most important aspects of training and coaching Futsal at the youth level and will provide coaches with useful “hands-on” information about running basic Futsal training sessions.
Unique Game Format – Games will be 30 minutes long, but each will be divided in two 15-minute halves. There will be a 2-minute period in between halves for bench switching and players’ hydration. There will also be a 3-minute period in between games to allow for the transition of teams leaving and arriving at the gym. Referees will keep the clocks running so each game will start and stop on time.
Each team will play two games per day to maximize game time and participation, and ensure efficient scheduling.
USFF Support – US Futsal will provide phone and email support to help team managers and/or coaches through the US Futsal registration process. Please scroll down to find valuable links, email addresses and phone numbers that will help you get started with the registration and carding process of your team.
Registration will close once the spots available for all age groups are full. Applications for the will be processed on “first come, first served” basis.
For further information or to ask any questions regarding the League, please contact the Jersey Premier Futsal League Director at:
or 609.525.9999
For any questions about the USFF registration and playing cards, please email the New Jersey Futsal Director at or call 609.468.0827
