Indoor Soccer
Indoor Soccer is a high-intensity, fast-paced, dynamic, and enjoyable 5-a-side version of soccer that caters to both male and female participants. Indoor Soccer is 5-a-side game that is officially recognized by FIFA as a modified 11 v 11 game.
Indoor Soccer is played on a smaller, hard-court surface with a smaller, low bounce ball. It is played with touchline boundaries and without walls. Without the use of walls, Indoor Soccer is a great skill-developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pin-point passing. Because of the smaller court size, all players are constantly involved and there is never a dull moment, as defense transforms to attack in a split second. The court size helps players develop close control, quick decision making, and speed and agility.
Indoor Soccer is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are permitted. The surface and rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity, technique and ball control and passing in small spaces.
Alaska Youth Soccer recognizes that the statewide Indoor Soccer league will serve as a venue and pathway for the state’s youth soccer players to further develop their skills at all levels and ages while providing opportunities to become elite players at the state level along with the promotion of club development and growth.
The Indoor Soccer League will offer recreational and competitive levels for youth and cup-based competition while encouraging good sportsmanship and fair play of all the participants.
The league provides Indoor Soccer game opportunities with a low-pressure schedule allowing teams to commit. The schedule allows for team practices and other team events.
AYSA will be responsible for sanctioning the Alaska Indoor Soccer League. Alaska Youth Soccer Association will provide facilities insurance coverage for all Indoor Soccer activities. We look forward to working with the clubs, teams, and players as we move forward to develop youth soccer statewide through Indoor Soccer program opportunities.
Indoor Soccer in Alaska
AYSA has recognized that the statewide Indoor Soccer league has served as a new venue and pathway for youth soccer players to further develop their skills while providing opportunities to become elite players at the state level, along with the continued promotion of our affiliate clubs’ development and growth.