Schools futsal • 2027
Regional school tournaments, state championship pathways and national opportunities for primary and secondary schools across Northern NSW.
Every year, the NNSW Futsal Association runs regional school tournaments to promote our game, and more primary and secondary schools enter the competition each year. School Futsal has become popular as it doesn't matter how big or small your school is; you can make the team. Unlike outdoor school soccer competitions, where you play only one game if you lose, futsal has multiple games and pathways for you and your school.
Our pathways include the State Championships, where the top two teams from our four local regions progress. We also have an East Coast Champions of Champions that schools can progress to, and a National School Futsal tournament where NNSW Futsal selects the best players from all schools to compete with schools from across Australia. Over 300 schools were involved in last year's event.
With over 4,000 people already playing futsal in the area, chances are someone at your school already knows what futsal is all about.
Who can enter
Any private or public school in Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast can enter teams. Schools are encouraged to nominate team numbers by the end of Term 1. Final player numbers and team sheets are not needed until one week before the event.
Fees
Primary School teams: $175
High School teams: $175
Fees cover venue hire, qualified referees, NNSW/AFA Schools membership fees, and winners' and runners-up medallions. NNSW Futsal is a NSW Government-certified supplier for schools using the NSW Schools government system.
Primary Schools
High Schools
A child's age during the year determines their age group.
2027 calendar
Venue: Niagara Park Youth Centre, Niagara Park
Venue: Genesis / Howzat, Darby Street, Newcastle
Venue: Maitland Basketball Stadium, Maitland
Venue: Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium, Broadmeadow
Pathway
All winning teams and runners-up in each age group progress to the State Championship Competition at Niagara Park Youth Centre, Niagara Park, Central Coast.
U14, U16 & U19 Girls
U14, U16 & U19 Boys
U8 Boys, U10 Boys, U10 Girls, U12 Boys & U12 Girls
Players from these competitions are eligible for selection to NNSW Futsal state teams for the AFA National School Tournament in Brisbane during the September/October school holidays. The program also provides pathways to East Coast Champions of Champions events and Australian representative opportunities.
Team entry
Register your school's interest and tell us how many teams you plan to enter. Team numbers should be confirmed at least two weeks before the tournament.
Open team entry formTeachers
Schools can register up to two teachers for the free Introduction to Futsal Coaching course. Completing the course can provide a pathway to coaching a State team at School Nationals.
Register for the courseSecretary: Deb Tserepas — secretary@northernnswfutsal.com.au
CEO: George Poulos — ceo@northernnswfutsal.com.au
Phone: 0447 015 000
Schools using Government payment processes that require an early invoice should contact NNSW Futsal as early as possible.
