The Football Association of Ireland are delighted to announce Franciscan College, Gormanston as the official host venue for the Schools futsal competition this year.

The events will cater for boys and girls in Primary and Post Primary education with over 10,000 participants expected to take part this year. The Primary Schools competition will cater for 3rd and 4th class students nationwide while the Post Primary Schools competition will be open to First Year students.

This mutually beneficial relationship is now in its second year as Franciscan College played host to the Meath Primary Schools Finals last week, while the Leinster Post Primary Schools Finals will be held on November 22.
The Post Primary Futsal competition will reach a climax on December 6 in the impressive venue as they play host to the All Ireland Finals. For more information on the competitions please contact the FAI Schools National Administrative Officer, Diane Fay on 086-0404952

The FAI’s futsal competition have quickly become one of the most popular sections of the schools soccer calendar, with talented students from all over the country aspiring to replicate the talents of Lionel Messi, Zico, Juninio, Kaka and Ronaldo. These legends of the football world have inspired youngsters to get involved and in doing so have increased the profile of futsal on an International scale.

The competition offers students the opportunity to participate in a fun filled event with the emphasis on improvisation, creativity, technique as well as ball control and passing in confined spaces.
Principal of Franciscan College, Mr. Dermot Lavin stated “Franciscan College Gormanston is delighted to work in partnership with the FAI in promoting soccer and participation in sport. The College is equipped with fantastic facilities and we are fully committed to working in partnership with all our stakeholders to ensure that children and young people of all ages benefit from sport and active participation”.

On behalf of the FAI, Mr. Gerard Dunne, National Co-ordinator for Schools, Colleges & Universities said “we are very pleased with the success of the competition which is now in its fourth year. The competition has be enhanced by the involvement of the top class facility like Gormanston College. The facility will enable all boys and girls to enjoy playing futsal in this excellent environment. We are delighted to continue our ongoing relationship for the benefit of everyone involved”.
The College will host an open evening on Thursday evening October 13 from 5pm - 7pm. This is a chance for prospective parents and students to visit the school and see for themselves the excellent facilities on offer, the commitment from all the staff and the high academic standards with the focus on students reaching their goals and achieving their academic potential.

PROVINCIAL & NATIONAL FUTSAL FINAL DATES
16.11.11 Dublin Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (Corduff Sports Centre)
22.11.11 Leinster Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (Gormanston College, Meath)
22.11.11 Munster Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (Girls) (Nenagh Arena)
22.11.11 Munster Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (Boys) (Nenagh Arena)
22.11.11 Connacht Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (NUIG)
29.11.11 Ulster Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny)
06.12.11 All Ireland Post Primary Schools Futsal Finals (Gormanston College, Meath)