2024-25 Winter Period



If There Is Enough Interest The NWYSA Will Volunteer It’s Time To Help Those In The Program To Form And Register Winter Season Teams For The Let's Play Jenison (LPJ) And NWYSA Futsal Seasons.  Winter Season Information Updated, TBA

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NWYSA FUTSAL SEASON  [TENTATIVE]

Winter Season
* Season: January 
TBA Through February TBA 

Signup Period & Instructions
* Signup Period: November 
TBA Through December TBA
* Signup Instructions:  Return NWYSA Player Signup Form & Make Player Fee Payment, 
TBL

Player Fee
* Player Fee: $15 (Each Player Will Be Given A Two Color Reversible Vest To Use As A Game Top)
* Use The Online Donation Support Option To Pay The Player Fee, Located At The Bottom Of The Website’s Home Page
* No Veteran Or Any Other Discount Can Be Offered During A Winter Season

Location
TBA

General Information
* 1 Basketball Court Size Field
* Ages: Under 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Players 3 Or Older As Of July 31st 2024)
* Participation Dates: On The Signup Form You Will Be Asked Which Dates Your Player Plans To Participate
* Teams & Divisions: Make-Up And Formation Will Be Dependent Upon A Date’s Participation Numbers And Ages
* Team Roster: 8 To 12 Players, Coed, Balanced To The Degree Possible, No Formed Teams, For Each Date
* Two Team Participation: Will Be Dependent Upon A Date’s Participation Numbers And Ages
* Team Staff: On Each Date The Help Of 2 Parents, Head And Assistant Coaches, Will Be Needed
* Program Staff: On Each Date The Help Of 2 Parents, Player Check-In, Will Be Needed

Player-Team Gear & Wear
* Needed Player Gear: Shinguards & Non-Mark Gym Shoes (Must Be Dry And Not Worn In From The Outside)
* Needed Player Wear: Black Shorts & Black Socks Or Which Ever Color The Player Has
* Team Gear Issue: None

Practice & Game Information
* Practices: None
* Games: 6
* Game Days & Times: Saturdays, 12:00pm To 6:00pm Range
* Younger Teams Will Be Scheduled For Earlier In Day, Older Teams Will Be Scheduled For Later In The Day
* Game Length: 35 Minutes (15 Minute Halves) Or 45 Minutes (20 Minute Halves)
* Field Players: 5v5 (Includes Goalkeeper)
* Rules: 
Futsal Rules (usyouthfutsal.com)
* Rule Modifications: 
TBA

Season Schedule
* Season Schedule (January 
TBA): TBA

Winter Weather
* Inclement Weather: Should A Date Need To Be Canceled It Will Be Made The Night Before
* Wear Safety: All Winter Wear Must Be Left In The Hallway Next To The Gym
* Food/Drink Safety: No Food Or Drinks Is Allowed In The Gym

If You Have Any Questions Regarding The NWYSA Futsal Season Before Signing Up Contact The NWYSA.  Should There Not Be Enough Interest Your Child’s Player Fee Will Be Returned. 



Informational Videos To Help Introduce You To Futsal
Differences Between Futsal and Football - YouTube
Basic futsal rules - YouTube
Futsal Tutorial For Beginners - YouTube
Futsal Training Series - YouTube
5-A-Side Football Formations - YouTube
5 a-side Football | Formation Study | 131 - YouTube
Sample Game, Youth Futsal League - Youth Indoor Soccer Atlanta GA - YouTube


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LET'S PLAY JENISON SEASON

Winter Season
* December TBA Through February TBA

Team Spots
* Team Spots Will Be Filled On A First Come First Serve Basis
* Players Must Complete Their Signup, Form And Fee, By December 
TBA To Keep Their Team Spot
* Open Spots:  
TBA
* If There Are Additional Players Wanting To Signup, But No Open Spots And Not Enough To Form Additional NWYSA
Teams, These Players Can Be Placed Together On An LPJ House Team

Signup Period & Instructions
* Signup Period: November 
TBA Through November TBA
* Signup Instructions:
   > NWYSA Form & Fee, Return NWYSA Player Signup Form & Make Player Fee Payment, 
TBL
   > LPJ Account, Instructions Will Be Provided Once The NWYSA Teams Have Been Formed, Complete by December 
TBA

Player Fee
* Under 7, 8, 9 Player: $ 
TBA Range Total
* Under 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Player: $ 
TBA Range Total
* Adult Player: $ 
TBA Range Total
* Head Coach, 1 Child Can Play For Free
* No Veteran Or Any Other Discount Can Be Offered During A Winter Season
* Coverage:
   > NWYSA: Player Jersey, Head Coach Player Share, Coach Shirt Share, Team Gear Share, PayPal Fee
   > LPJ: Player Membership, Team Registration Share, Game Referee Share

LPJ Website & Location
* Website: 
letsplaysoccer.com/21?lang=en 
* Location: 596 Baldwin Street Jenison 49428
* Distance: 19 Minutes From Our WCA Fields

General Information
* 2 Indoor Size Fields
* Ages: Under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Adult (Players 6 Or Older As Of October 1st 2024)
* Youth Teams [Under 12 & Younger]: Coed
* Youth Teams [Under 13 & Older]: Girls & Boys (Girls Can Play On Boys Teams)
* Adult Team: Coed
* Team Roster: 9 To 12 Players
* Team Staff: Head Coach, Assistant Coach, And Team Manager Volunteers Needed
* Divisions: Make-Up And Formation Will Be Dependent Upon LPJ Team Registrations

Player-Team Gear & Wear
* Needed Player Gear: Shinguards & Cleats Or Turf Shoes
* Needed Player Wear: Black Shorts & Black Socks
* Needed Coach Top: Shirt, Provided (If Having A NWYSA Hoody This Can Also Be Worn)
* Team Gear Issue: Coach Board With Dryerase Maker, Keeper Gloves, Keeper Vest, Gear Bag

Practice & Game Information
* Practices: None (Unless A Team Is Willing To Pay An Additional LPJ $150 Field Rental Per Hour Fee)
   > Recommendation, Team Meet At LPJ Before The Start Of The Season To Watch A Game/s
   > Recommendation, Find A Local Gym For Your Team To Use On Occasion
* Games: 8
* Pre-Game Warmup Time: None, There Are 2 Minutes Between Games
* Game Length: 44 Minutes (22 Minute Halves)
* Field Players:
   > Under 9 And Younger Teams, 5v5 (Includes Goalkeeper), Half Field
   > Under 10 And Older Teams, 6v6 (Includes Goalkeeper), Full Field
* Game Days & Times [Under 14 & Younger Teams]:
   > Primarily Saturdays 7:20am-7:00pm, With One Or More Sundays 2:00pm-7:50pm
* Game Days & Times [Under 15 & Older Teams]:
   > Primarily Saturdays 7:20am-7:00pm, With One Or More Fridays 5:20pm-7:50pm And/Or Sundays 2:00pm-7:50pm
* Game Days & Times [Adult Team]:
   > Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:10pm-9:20pm (Can Request Tuesday Or Thursday To Be Primary Day)
* Rules: 
WRulesWinterSeason.pdf

Season Schedule
* LPJ Uses The Teams First Games Results To Determine Their Divisions, Why The Season Schedule Is Sent Afterwards
* Season Schedule (December 
TBA): TBA

Winter Weather
* It Will Be Up To LPJ To Decide On All Game Related Issues

If You Have Any Questions Regarding The LPJ Winter Season Before Signing Up Contact The NWYSA.  Should There Not Be Enough Interest To Form A Team For Your Child’s Your Player Fee Will Be Returned.

Instructional Videos
Indoor Soccer Tips - YouTube
5v5 Formations - YouTube
5-a-side Formations - The Essential Tactics | 5-a-side.com
Best 5v5 Soccer Formations - Definitive Guide - Online Soccer Guide
5v5 Soccer Formations (EXPLAINED EASILY) (progressivesoccertraining.com)
6v6 Soccer Formations EXPLAINED: What's The Best? (progressivesoccertraining.com)
Coaching Indoor 6v6 Soccer - Formation and tactics - YouTube
6 v 6 Soccer Formations: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Team Performance – Soccer Coach Theory
6v6 Soccer Formation [Complete Guide for Coaches 2023] (rondocoach.com)