CATHOLIC YOUTH FUTSAL LEAGUE – 2022-2023 - GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Catholic Youth Futsal League and Academy was created in 2003 to provide children who attend the Diocese of Fall River Schools with a means to get together on Saturdays and play FUTSAL/INDOOR SOCCER in a safe and recreational environment.

Thousands of children have participated at the CATHOLIC YOUTH FUTSAL LEAUGE and ACADEMY during the past 18 years and have made new friends whilst developing their skills and having fun. The CYFLA is designed to accommodate children from 3 to 14 years old who attend the Diocese of Fall River Schools. The CYFL and ACADEMY is comprised of volunteers, coordinators, coaches, directors, and principals. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT EVERY SCHOOL PROVIDES A COORDINATOR AND COACHES SO CHILDREN CAN PLAY!

The CYFLA is comprised of 11 meetings on Saturdays at Durfee High School from 3:30pm to 8:30pm.

PRE-K ACADEMY - 3 AND 4 YEARS OLD

Every Saturday from 3:30pm - 4:20pm children learn from qualified CYFLA coaches the introductory skills to become proficient in Futsal/Soccer. The activities are designed in a " cognitive " and fun environment.

K - ACADEMY DIVISION - 5 AND 6 YEARS OLD

Every Saturday from 3:30pm - 5:10pm children and school coaches will learn for 3 weeks how to play Futsal/Soccer. From the 4th week to the 11th week children will play in a tournament like league.

CYFLA – COMPETITIVE LEAGUE STRUCTURE 

Each school will form teams according to GRADE GROUP AS FOLLOWS:

1. GRADES 1 AND 2
2. GRADES 3 AND 4
3. GRADES 5 AND 6
4. GRADES 7 AND 8

Every Saturday from 3:30pm - 8:30pm a particular GRADE GROUP will compete in a league format against other schools on the same GRADE GROUP. During the last week of the season a PLAY-OFF will take place where each GRADE GROUP will compete for a championship trophy. EACH SCHOOL COORDINATOR/PRINCIPAL will assign coaches to practice with their corresponding GRADE GROUP during the week at their own discretion. Most teams practice at their own school gym. Some coaches rent school gyms in Fall River for practices.