What is Futsal?

Futsal is the only FIFA and NZ Football approved version of five-aside football and the world’s fastest-growing indoor sport. Futsal is a small-sided – 5v5 – game played with a smaller low bounce ball, on a court without rebound walls or nets. It is a game that combines fun, creativity, speed, technique, teamwork and quick thinking. NZF Futsal has been designed to complement New Zealand Football’s existing programmes and promote and improve participation in football in New Zealand.  
​​​​​​​All you need is the right attitude, soft soled shoes, long socks & shin pads to play one of the fastest growing indoor sports in NZ.​​​​​​​

Term 4 | 2025- FUTSAL LEAGUES- (FULL INFORMATION BELOW)

VENUE 

Matches on Tuesdays will be played at the B&M Centre (Starting 7th October) and Fridays will be played at Arena 3 (Starting 10th October)- No games on Friday the 24th of October because of Labour Weekend. 

Please note that all teams will play both Tuesdays and Fridays 

GRADES & ELIGIBILTY FOR 2025 - All Players should play in the correct grade. There has been changes to  grades as we have now moved to birth years to determine your grade 

JUNIORS – MIXED

BELOW COMPETITIONS - teams can be made up of all male, all female or a mixture

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FORMAT: 3 A SIDE (NO GOALIES) - 2 X 15MIN GAMES PER NIGHT ON SMALL HALF COURT WITH SMALL GOALS. TEAMS TO SUPPLY REFEREES 

5th Grade (Born 2020)

6th Grade (Born 2019)

7th Grade (Born 2018)

Entry Fee: $175.00 per team

FORMAT: 5 A SIDE (INCLUDES GOALIES) - BASKETBALL COURT

8th Grade (Born 2017)

9th Grade (Born 2016)

10th Grade (Born 2015)

11th Grade (Born 2014)

12th Grade (Born 2013)

13th Grade (Born 2012)

Entry Fee: $350.00 per team

Dispensation:

• As all grades are mixed, female players can play down one grade if they wish (applies to 5th – 13th grade only)
• Any other dispensation requests need to be in writing to ben@centralfootball.co.nz

Grading Games (Juniors ONLY):

Where entry numbers allow, junior grades will play three grading games to ensure teams are matched at similar levels, giving kids the best playing experience possible.

• Scores will be recorded during these grading rounds.
• After grading, no winners will be recorded for junior grades.

YOUTH/SENIOR

Note: there will be no grading for these competitions. Please enter your competition based off your estimated team ability.

FORMAT: 5V5 WITH GOALIES - BASKETBALL COURT

YOUTH COMPETITIONS - Separate competitions for Male & Female.

Under 15 Male - (Born 2010/2011)

Under 15 Female - (born 2010/2011)

SENIOR COMPETITIONS - Seperate competitions for Male & Female.

SENIOR WOMEN - Players need to be at least 14 years of age (Monday)

SENIOR MENS - Players need to be at least 15 years of age

Entry Fee: $350.00 per team

Entries close once maximum capacity is reached or 19^th September 2025.  

Click the below link to register a team:

Manawatu Futsal Term Four Entry Form

GET IN to Futsal

​​​​​​​Whether you're starting out or registering for a new competition, there's a place for you!​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Futsal is an all-inclusive, all-encompassing community game and with many opportunities to get involved as a player, coach, referee or administrator - you will be spoilt for choice.

We offer a number of programmes and competitions regardless of age, gender or ability allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy the fastest growing sport in New Zealand.

See for yourself what this fast-paced and exciting form of the game can offer, you won’t be disappointed!

For more information please contact Operations Manager Matt Wallace | mattw@centralfootball.co.nz