NORTH BALTIMORE FA BOY'S FUTSAL LEAGUE

Games begin Saturday December 6th, 2025

NBFA FUTSAL LEAGUE RULES & INFORMATION

• To maintain competitive balance, the league will not post scores online and could adjust the schedule to keep teams playing against teams with similar skill. Standings will not be kept but the league will track results.
• Age Groups May be Combined for Competitive Balance 
• League Begins at the end of November or Early December. We will break for Christmas and NYE. The league will conclude at the end of February.
• We will follow the most current health guidelines and recommendations.

 

• LEAGUE FEES

League fees DO NOT include Referees’ Fees or Roster Fees.

All Age Groups- $750 with 1 referee ($20 per team. Cash on Court)

Early Bird Registration $50 Off by September 15, 2024

Brother Teams in the Same Division- $50 off

VENUE

The Boys' Latin School of Maryland- Gelston Athletic Center

822 W. Lake Avenue Baltimore MD 21210

AND

The Park School of Baltimore

2425 Old Court Rd

Pikesville, MD 21208

ROSTERS

Only S.A.Y. Rosters are being used this season. If your team currently has a SAY roster, you do not need to do anything further other than email us a copy of the roster. We are not creating cards.

 If you need a SAY Roster, the template is available through the registration process and can also be found at the top of this page. It can be handwritten, for convenience. The Cost is $6 per player and is paid in addition to the League Fee.

Please mail the Roster and Fee to:

North Baltimore FA

732 Deepdene Rd #26257

Baltimore MD 21210

or 

Venmo @Aaron-Urban-Zukerberg

On match days, coaches or managers should have either a player card from any entity or the players birth certificate in the event there is a roster check.

Any team found using a player not on their  approved SAY roster, will be banned from the league without a refund.

Any injured player that is not on an approved SAY Roster, will NOT be covered by the league or the facilities insurance. Any illegal player releases & indemnifies North Baltimore FA (NBFA), Central Maryland Soccer Association (CMSA), and The Boys' Latin School of Maryland and its assigns, officers and agents from any and all liability as a result of physical injury, illness and/or loss of income.

Email your 2025 Fall S.A.Y. Soccer Roster to NorthBaltimoreFA@gmail.com prior to November 30, 2025. If you currently don't have a SAY Roster, email us and we'll provide details on how to obtain it.

Make your Roster Check payable to North Baltimore FA.

REFEREES

One Referee per match. $20 per team. Cash on Court Only.

AGE DIVISIONS/GROUPS

Boys Only U8 - High School.

For the Girls League, please visit www.vesasoccer.com

North Baltimore FA reserves the right to drop or combine divisions or age groups for competitive balance.

ABUSE PREVENTION CERTIFICATE

All Coaches are required to complete the SAFE SPORT ABUSE PREVENTION COURSE. If you have already completed the course through your club or rec council, email us a copy of the certificate to NorthBaltimoreFA@gmail.com.

If your coach has not completed the course in 2024, you can complete it here. Once completed, please email us the certificate. You want to complete the SafeSport Trained Core Course. It's a 90 minute course.

https://safesporttrained.org/#/public-dashboard

IMPORTANT COACH INFORMATION

There is no coaching license needed to coach a team. Any adult who is registered with the team as a coach or manager can sit the bench.  

COACHES WITH MULTIPLE TEAMS

North Baltimore FA will attempt to accommodate coaches with multiple teams by scheduling them with back-to-back games as much as possible.  If you coach multiple teams, you must enter this information in the registration system when you register.

COMPETITION FORMAT & RULES

Official futsal FIFA Rules and Regulations as stated under the Laws of The Game will be enforced. Exceptions are noted below under House Rules. 

HOUSE RULES TO THE LAWS OF THE GAME

1. Goalkeeper cannot throw the ball over mid-court for U12 and under. U13 and older can throw the ball over mid-court. 
2. Kick-offs and kick-ins are indirect.
3. Goalkeeper cannot drop kick or punt the ball.
4. Game length is two 24 minute halves
5. One 60 second time out per half is permitted
6. ABSOLUTELY NO SLIDE TACKLING OR LEAVING YOUR FEET FOR ANY REASON EXCEPT FOR THE GOALKEEPER.
7. No heading will be permitted for the U11 and younger brackets.
8. We will enforce the 6th+ Foul Accumulation Rule. From the 6th foul on involving player contact, an unopposed free kick from the Free Throw Line U12 and under and for U13 and older, the top of the 3 Point Arch is used. The penalty kick  is awarded for the 6th and each subsequent foul.
9. The pass back rule will not be enforced at any age group. The GK has unlimited touches.
10. Combined age group divisions will be played by the older age group rules unless otherwise agreed to prior to the game by both coaches and the referee.
11. Teams WILL switch benches at half. Teams benches should always be placed in the teams' defending half.
12. The goalkeeper can only play the ball to himself after a save in live play. The ball must be distributed to a teammate on a keeper distribution (goal kick).
13. Unless otherwise noted, the league adheres to the Futsal FIFA Laws of the Game.
14. U13 & Over. The Goalkeeper may score a goal by throwing or kicking the ball (no drop kicks),but if it's thrown, it must hit the ground first before crossing the goal line. The goalie can't score U12 & below.

PLAYER CARDS

Outdoor Player Cards are acceptable as ID and may be checked against the teams' NBFA Futsal roster at any time by a league administrator. 

DOUBLE ROSTERING

Players may be double - rostered. If a player is playing on two teams in the same division, please email us and make us aware so we can approve it.

If a player is on a brother team and plays for the same team/club in the same division, we do not need to be notified. This is totally acceptable. 

We try to be as accommodating  as possible when it comes to double-rostering as it provides additional playing and development for the players. Please email us with any questions.

FUTSAL GAME BALLS

The League will provide Match Balls. Teams should bring their own futsal balls for warm up. NO SOCCER BALLS ARE ALLOWED IN THE GYMS AT EITHER FACILITY.

SIZE BALL USED BY EACH AGE GROUP:

U12 and younger - size 3.

U13 and older – size 4.

*In the event that the U12 and U13 age groups are combined, games will be played with a mutually agreed ball by both coaches and the referee..

Do not bring outdoor soccer balls into the facilities. They are not allowed for warm-up. Only futsal balls are allowed. The league will provide match balls.

EQUIPMENT

The wearing of shin guards will be mandatory for all players. Indoor, flat soled soccer shoes also must be worn.

TIME OUTS

Time outs are limited to one per half for 60 seconds. 

HOME TEAM

The Home team is the team that is listed first on the Schedule and should wear light/ white jersey.  In the case of a jersey conflict, home team must change jerseys or put on bibs.  Visiting teams kicks off first.

FORFEITED GAMES

If a team fails to show for a scheduled match, the referee shall allow a 5 min grace period. After the 5 minutes, if the team has not yet arrived or does not have enough players to field a team (4), the game clock will begin.  If ten minutes have passed since the scheduled game time and 4 players are not present, the game will be forfeited. The game will be tallied as a 3 to 0 loss for the forfeiting team and a 3 to 0 win for their opponent. 

If the referee terminates a match for reasons other than an act of God or field conditions, the North Baltimore FA Directors will decide the result of the match after hearing the official reason from the referee, and both coaches. 

** Forfeit Fee:  There will be a $50 fee due for any game your team forfeits.  This fee will be deposited into an account for the forfeiting team’s opponent and will be used as a credit for their future registration fees. 

STANDINGS & RESULTS

The League will not post results or standings.  We will keep records pertaining to results and can potentially adjust the schedule at least once  during the season to keep teams playing against evenly matched opponents, including playing up and down age groups.

EJECTIONS - RED CARDS

If a player is ejected from a match, the player’s pass together with a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the North Baltimore FA administrator by the referee. 

The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the player shall not be permitted to play in the immediate next match. 

The maximum penalty, after review by the North Baltimore FA Futsal Directors, may result in the individual players or teams’ expulsion from the competition. 

If a player is ejected from a match the referee will document the red card on the back of the score sheet and present it to the League administrator. The player will serve a one game suspension. after the completion of the match.

The team that has been issued the red card will play a man down with 4 players for two minutes or until a goal is scored by either team. After a goal is scored or the two minutes elapse, the carded team may return to full strength with 5 players.

COACH EJECTIONS

If a coach is ejected from any match, a referee’s report of the incident shall be turned over to the League administrator by the referee. 

The minimum penalty for an ejection is that the coach shall not be permitted to coach or remain on the player’s bench in the immediate next match.  

Coaches, Players and Spectators may be expelled from the league for excessive and abusive behavior towards spectators, players, referees, coaches and league staff.

The maximum penalty, after review by North Baltimore FA Directors, may result in the individual coach or team’s expulsion from the League.

GAMES CANCELLED BY OPPONENTS

If an opponent cancels a game or does not show for the game, the other team may use the court/game time.  If your team must cancel, call or email (northbaltimorefa@gmail.com) the the league (410.262.2418) as soon as possible so we can notify the referees and give the other team a chance to plan accordingly. Cancelling a game not only short-changes your team, but your scheduled opponent. Game reschedules can not be guaranteed.

RESCHEDULES

At time of registration, each team is allowed one bye request, if entered into registration system before registration deadline.  You may enter a second date at the time of registration only if you are willing to play double headers.  Reschedules and byes are not guaranteed. but we'll do our best to accommodate the request.

GAMES CANCELLED BY NORTH BALTIMORE FA

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel games at any time for any reason such as bad weather or facility conflicts/ problems. If we do need to cancel any game(s), we'll make every reasonable attempt to make up the canceled games, but we can't guarantee make-ups. In the event games are canceled and we can't reschedule them, refunds will not be provided.

REFEREES 

If you have an interest in joining the North Baltimore FA referee pool, please email us at North BaltimoreFA @gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  How many players should I have on my roster?

A:  We recommend 8-12 players.  The minimum you may have is 5; max is 18.

Q:  What size ball does my team need?

A:  U12 (2005) and younger - size 3

     U13 (2004) and older – size 4. 

Do not bring outdoor balls into the facilities. They are not allowed for warm-up. Only futsal balls are allowed. 

Q:  How long are the games?

A:  Two 24 minute halves (plus a short halftime break)

Q: How do substitutions work?

A:  Substitutions are unlimited and are done “on the fly” from designated areas at mid court. The entering player may not step onto the court until the player exiting has left the court. This can happen simultaneously however.

Q: Are numbered jerseys required for league play?

A:  No, the only kit requirement is that all players wear the same color.

Q:  Does my team need a coach? And does the coach need to be licensed for futsal?

A:  A coach are required to sit in the bench, but a parent is fine.  No licenses are required.

REGISTER HERE

North Baltimore FA Futsal League 25/26

 

 

Futsal is a fast paced and incredibly fun and rewarding game played around the world. Using a basketball sized playing field and low bounce ball, player's are constantly challenged with solving the dilemma of playing with limited time and space. Ball control, mobility on and off of the ball and combination play are essential tools every successful futsal player and team must work on developing to achieve success, which correlates directly to the outdoor game.