Ontario is easily the top region for futsal in Canada and is recognized as one of the best in all of North America for its high quality and well run leagues. Here are some leagues you should definitely consider contacting if you are looking to play, coach, ref, or volunteer.
TORONTO FUTSAL LEAGUE
DESCRIPTION: Toronto's top futsal league is entering its 2nd season of operations. It aims to offer the best futsal technical development programs, competition, referees, and facilities in the country. The league will offer divisions from below U10's (training only) U12/13's, high school juniors (Grade 9-10) and high school seniors (Grades 11-12) along with the top mens divisions in Ontario.
The mens division features 1 Premier Division, that will offer the best competition in the region, and a 2nd Division for open teams. All divisions will feature 6-8 teams and will offer a promotion system. There will be cash prizes plus a trip for the champions to compete against other top competition fro, Quebec and the US. (mens only). Some of the best futsal players in Canada and stars from the Canadian Soccer League will battle for futsal supremacy.
DATES: November 2010-April 2011. Likely Kickoff Date is November 7th.
GAMES: 16 Regular Season Games, plus playoffs. Below U10's is an 11 week program
DIVISIONS: U10, U12/13's, High School Juniors and Seniors, Mens 1st and 2nd divisions (open to all within the GTA)
LOCATIONS: Sundays afternoon and evenings at Seneca College (Newnham Campus) triple-gym on Sundays.
REGISTRATION: Now open via mail, in person, and also online via Email Money Transfer and Paypal. 4 teams minimum are needed to run a division. Private futsal training clinics are also available to teams and individuals. www.torontofutsal.ca
Click here to download the Toronto Futsal League Team Registration Form
CONTACT: Toronto Futsal League: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
TEAM ENTRY: Mens Premier Division: $2000, 2nd Division (open) $1300. (max 12 per team) All Inclusive: NO REF FEES, NO GYM FEES, FREE FUTSAL BALL PER TEAM + opportunities for private training clinics with national team players and opportunities for coaching and referee certification programs. 50% deposit along with registration form to secure spot.
YOUTH: $1500 All Inclusive, no gym fees, no ref fees, 1 free futsal clinic with a national team player, team ball.
INDIVIDUALS: $200 (Mens Premier Division), $150 (Mens 2nd Division), $150 (Youth) Before September 20th. After September 20th and additional $20 per player or $100 per team applies.
OTTAWA CARLETON FUTSAL LEAGUE
DESCRIPTION: The OCFL is the largest and oldest fusal league in Ontario. With close to 2000 registered players, the OCFL continues to work hard to establish the game in the reion surrounding the nation's capital. Featuring divisions from the U4-adults divisions with various skill levels the league offers something for everyone. The North Ottawa Geese mens team are the current OSA Futsal Cup Champions and the Ottawa Titans were silver medalists in the womens.
DATES: OCTOBER-APRIL
GAMES: 10-15
DIVISIONS: U4, U6, U7,U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21, mens, womens, co-ed
LOCATIONS: Over 20+ gyms within the Ottawa/Carleton region
REGISTRATION: Now open. Visit www.futsalottawa.ca Phone/fax: 613 692-1235. 613 692-0051
TEAM ENTRY: U4-U6: $155 per player. Team rate unavailable. U7-10: $160. Team rate unavailable. U10-U21: $170 per player. Team Rate $1650. Mens/womens/co-ed: $185 per player. Team rate: $1800. 10 players per team, any additional is subject to a $20 fee.
SUDBURY
Sudbury Futsal League
DATES: November-April
DIVISIONS: U9/10 boys, U11 girls, Mens and Womens
LOCATIONS: Laurentian University on Saturday and Sundays, Cambrian College on Sunday afternoons, Northeastern on Tuesday and Thursdays, and Macdonald Cartier on Friday nights.
REGISTRATION: Now Open and accepting team and individual registrations all through November. $125 covers everything including the jersey. Visit www.futsalsudbury.ca Email: info @ futsalsudbury.ca Phone: 705-479-9599
LONDON CANADIAN FUTSAL LEAGUE
DESCRIPTION: A new FIFA rules league based in the futsal-rich region of London that is surely going to get bigger year by year. With divisions being offered from U9-Masters the options for you and/or team are a plenty. The LCFL also hosts the London Futsal Challenge Cup Tournament.
DATES: November-April
DIVISIONS: U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, Mens Open, Masters (30+)
LOCATIONS: Beal SS (Sundays) 9am-8pm and Wheable SS (Saturdays) 2:30pm-7:45pm
REGISTRATION: Starts Late August 2010. Visit http://site.lcfutsalleague.com/Home.html Phone: 519-933-8084 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Durham Region Futsal League
The newest league in Ontario will be operated by the Durham Region Soccer Association at the fabulous Durham College Sports Centre starting this fall. With an emphasis on training for the first portion followed by an 8 game season in the winter, the DRSA will be working hard to build the next generation of youth futsallers. After the 2008 OSA Futsal championship title of the Oshawa Turul U16 girls and the hugely successful Durham Region Futsal Showcase in early 2010, the sport has incredible promise in the region.
Registration information will be available around late August.