AFC Lightning

2025/26 Winter Futsal

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR WINTER FUTSAL IS NOW CLOSED!


AFC Lightning is excited to bring its own winter futsal training program to 2017 boys, all players born between 2016 - 2012, and 2011 girls!


Futsal is a great and fun way for kids to build valuable soccer skills like coordination, balance, ball control, and quick passing. Because it is played indoors in small spaces, players get hundreds of touches on the ball and are exposed to many more repetitions of game-like scenarios. Players love futsal because it is fast, full of action, and packed with goals, and when players are having fun, they learn and improve much faster!

Winter Futsal

  • What is Futsal?

    Futsal is soccer that is played on a hard surface, like a basketball court. The game is played as a 5v5, with each team having 4 field players and a goalkeeper on the court at any time.

     

    The futsal ball is smaller than a regular soccer ball and does not bounce strongly off the ground, meaning the ball tends to move quickly along the floor. 


    There are no walls in futsal and lines are used for out of bounds. When the ball goes out of bounds, the ball is played as a kick-in where players must pass to a teammate.

  • What is the cost of the program and what does it include?

    The cost of the Winter Futsal program is $250.


    The 2025-26 AFC Winter Futsal program will run for 6 separate weeks starting December 8th and finishing on January 29th. Players will be encouraged to wear their normal training gear. The program includes:


    • 12 75-minute sessions run by our AFC Lightning coaches. Each player will have 2 sessions per week, either on a Monday/Wednesday schedule or a Tuesday/Thursday schedule.
    • One Game Day (January 17th) where players can play a full Futsal game with a referee.

    Players will be grouped by both age and ability level so that players are given the appropriate amount of challenge to maximize their development.

  • Which players can sign up for futsal?

    The AFC Lightning Winter Futsal program is for 2017 boys, 2016 - 2012 boys and girls, and the 2011 girls.

  • Where are the futsal sessions?

    Each player will have 2 sessions per week, either on a Monday/Wednesday schedule or a Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Every week, they will train once at each of our two Futsal locations. 


    1. I Beat A.L.L

    1550 Senoia Rd, Tyrone, GA 30290

    First Session: 6:00PM - 7:15PM

    Second Session: 7:15PM - 8:30PM


    2. Sara Harp Minter Elementary

    1650 GA-85, Fayetteville, GA 30215

    First Session: 5:45PM - 7:00PM

    Second Session: 7:00PM - 8:15PM

  • When are the futsal sessions and what are the groups?

    The 6 weeks of AFC Winter Futsal include:

    • December 8-11 (M - Th)
    • December 15-18 (M - Th)
    • January 5-8 (M - Th)
    • January 12-15 (M - Th)
    • January 20-23 (Tu - F)
    • January 26-29 (M - Th)

    Group Schedule

    *Note: Ages with a Gold/Red group will have their player placements released the week before Winter Futsal training starts. 


    2017 Boys (Limited Space Left)

    • Mondays, 6:00 - 7:15 PM @ I Beat A.L.L (Friday for Week of January 19 - 23)
    • Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:00 PM @ Sara Harp Minter

    2016 Boys (Limited Space Left)

    • Tuesdays, 5:45 - 7:00 PM @ Sara Harp Minter
    • Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:15 PM @ I Beat A.L.L

    2015/2014 Boys Red (Open)

    • Mondays, 5:45 - 7:00 PM @ Sara Harp Minter (Friday for Week of January 19 - 23)
    • Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:15 PM @ I Beat A.L.L

    2015/2014 Boys Gold (Open)

    • Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 PM @ Sara Harp Minter
    • Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:30 PM @ I Beat A.L.L

    2013/2012 Boys Red (Open)

    • Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 PM @ I Beat A.L.L (Friday for Week of January 19 - 23)
    • Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 PM @ Sara Harp Minter

    2013/2012 Boys Gold (Open)

    • Mondays, 7:00 - 8:15 PM @ Sara Harp Minter (Friday for Week of January 19 - 23)
    • Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:30 PM @ I Beat A.L.L

    2016/2015/2014 Girls (Open)

    • Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:15 PM @ I Beat A.L.L
    • Thursdays, 5:45 - 7:00 PM @ Sara Harp Minter

    2013/2012/2011 Girls (Open)

    • Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:30 PM @ I Beat A.L.L
    • Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:15 PM @ Sara Harp Minter

  • How is each futsal session structured?

    AFC Winter Futsal is designed to improve players' speed of play, technique, and overall soccer ability. The session will include technical work, small training activities, and a good deal of structured futsal play. Each player will get hundreds of touches on the ball in each session.

  • How do I register?

    Registration for the 2025/2026 Winter Futsal program is now closed.

Tentative Schedule

Josh Hughes - Director