Futsal PEI Tournament
May 31st to June 2nd, 2024
Futsal PEI is hosting its first tournament in Charlottetown in 2024 at UPEI and Holland College .
Why join the Futsal PEI Tournament?
Registration includes two team jerseys per person (home and away)
Guaranteed minimum of 3 games per team
We welcome Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, and 40+ teams
6 v 6 (including the goalkeeper)
All games are refereed
Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Cash prize for winning teams in each category!
Games played in UPEI and Holland College in front of an audience!
“As a little boy in Argentina, I played futsal on the streets and for my club. It was tremendous fun, and it really helped me become who I am today.”
– Lionel Messi (source: UEFA.com)
“During my childhood in Portugal, all we played was futsal. The small playing area helped me improve my close control, and whenever I played futsal I felt free. If it wasn’t for futsal, I wouldn’t be the player I am today.“
– Cristiano Ronaldo (source: UEFA.com)
About Futsal
Futsal is an extremely dynamic sport that has been growing all over the world. This shortened, more action-packed version of football, is promoted by FIFA’s effort to increase its appeal. Futsal PEI’s games will be 6 v 6 including the goalkeeper. Futsal is fast-paced and emphasizes ball-control and passing.
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The sport has its origins in Montevideo, Uruguay, where in 1930, teacher Juan Carlos Ceriani came up with a version of indoor football for recreation in YMCA’s. The rules defined by Ceriani in the first rule book of futsal, which was published in 1933, were inspired not just by the principles of football, but also by basketball and handball.
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The 2024 Futsal World Cup will be held in Uzbekistan.
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The top five teams in the world are Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Russia, and Argentina.