WESA is happy to announce registration is open for our 2023 Winter programs, Winter Futsal, and Indoor PDP. Parents can register for each program individually or can save money by registering for both at the same time through the links below. All registration and payment links are at the bottom of the page.

Please note that U19 Boys and Girls will not have an Indoor PDP session due to their Spring seasons

U10-U19 Sunday Night Futsal
U10-U15 Indoor PDP
U10-U15 Sunday Night Futsal and Indoor PDP

If you have any questions with regards to our programs, please contact the WESA office at westelksoccer@gmail.com

Winter Futsal

If our players are exposed to the actual game of Futsal and, in the early stages coaching is kept to a minimum, then very quickly they will develop a “feel” for the game. These players will also enjoy the Futsal experience so much more as this approach becomes more about playing than formal coaching. Once players see Futsal as a real option for their future development then they will look for more information from the coach. Coaching within this program will ideally be structured so that no more than 25% of the total session time is taken up by pure technical delivery on behalf of the coach, and the remainder is allocated to playing the game.
Teams will play 5v5 with subs if needed

Requirements: Please bring indoor shoes that are different from the ones used to walk into the school, water, and shin guards.

Benefits of Futsal

• Players touch the ball up to 210% more than playing indoor soccer with walls
• Presents many opportunities to score, with limited space, out-of-bounds, constant pressure and ball skills constantly improve.
• Maximizes active participation due to 5v5 nature, action is continuous, so players have no time to stop and watch
• Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a method of defending
• Players enjoy the fast-paced, skill-orientated game that tests their abilities, allowing the game to be the teacher
• An increase of 35% in the number of passes
• An increase of 260% in the number of shooting attempts
• An increase of 500% in the number of goals scored
• An increase of 225% in the number of 1v1 encounters
• An increase of 280% in the number of dribbling moves (inc skills & tricks)

SUNDAY NIGHT FUTSAL INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

PROGRAM DATES: Saturday (U10, U12) and Sunday (U15, U19) January 7/8 – February 25/26, 2023

PROGRAM COST: $175 ($225 from December 17, 2022)

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM DEADLINE: January 9, 2023
PROGRAM CLOSED

LOCATION: CBCS HS Gym and CBCS MS Gym

SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE
Groups could be combined by gender if enough players do not register in an age group e.g. U10 Girls and U12 Girls. If that is the case, we will email all registrants in a timely manner with the updated schedule.

Futsal Rules

• Limited Bounce Ball – Size 3 or 4
• The game is played to boundary lines, not walls.
• No throw in’s, just kick in’s
• 4 seconds to play the ball back in when it is out (4 seconds from being in the ready position)
• Rolling substitutions
• Teams are comprised of four outfield players and one goalkeeper.

• There is no offside in futsal

The Goalkeeper

• They may not possess the ball for more than four seconds in their own half
• May not score a goal by using their hands (cannot throw or hit the ball directly into the goal)
• Cannot touch the ball again in any way within their own half after releasing the ball into play unless an opponent has touched it, or it has gone out of play

Standard rules of soccer apply in all other areas

Indoor PDP

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Indoor PDP (Player Development Program) is all about developing first touch and quick thinking, players will be put into sessions that constantly provide this challenge level. A player who can think quickly will always be a success on a soccer field. We want all WESA players to be creative, thinking before the moment has even happened and knowing what they are going to do on the ball before they receive it. Players will go through a 6-week program to improve their first touch, decision-making, pass variety, working in tight spaces, movement on and off the ball, body position to receive the ball, individual technique development, and much more. All of this with the fun element of Futsal-type scrimmages thrown in there to use all the skills above in-game situations.

10U - 15U: Two x 2-hour sessions per week

We do not want too few or too many players in a gym at once and will modify the below schedule as needed based on registration numbers. Any changes will be communicated in a timely manner.
 

TENTATIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE
We are working with limited gym space, and the times and days of the sessions reflect this.

Practices will be split into 2 sections with the overall aim of developing the mind, feet, comfort levels on the ball, and FUN.

• Technical/Skill/SAQ sessions with a ball
• Small-sided scrimmage (Futsal)
   

What is SAQ? – Speed, Agility, and Quickness. All three are incredibly important components of soccer. Development of brain and body connection occurs with repetition during high-intensity SAQ training sessions. All athletes can benefit from improved balance, quicker feet, and a faster reaction time. This is what SAQ drills help achieve through good repetition. All SAQ work is easily transferable across multiple sports and benefits the player in everything they do outside of soccer.
 

INDOOR PDP INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
PROGRAM DATES: March 1 – April 13, 2023
COST: $200 ($250 from February 16, 2023)
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2023
We will not hold a Sunday session on CBMR Closing Day. We will look to reschedule that session for another day. We are aiming for the weekday session to be Wednesday, this could change depending on gym availability and age group sizes.

SUNDAY NIGHT FUTSAL & INDOOR PDP COMBINED PROGRAM INFORMATION
COST: 10U-15U $325
COMBINED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 16, 2022
PROGRAM REGISTRATION CLOSED

To register for both Winter Futsal & Indoor PDP or each program individually - CLICK HERE

Registering for both programs is a commitment to both programs. This helps us understand how many players we have in limited gym space. Please register for these programs with a commitment to play.

Financial Assistance is available for PDP ONLY, CLICK HERE to access the application form. Applications are due on or before Friday, February 10, 2023.


Refund Policy

Questions?  westelksoccer@gmail.com