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Futsal to be introduced in fall schedule

One new idea that will be added to the fall schedule is the sport of futsal.

Futsal is a 5-on-5 indoor soccer game that is played on the basketball court with a small, weighted ball. The official rules and regulations will be discussed and finalized in the coming weeks.

“Futsal is pretty much finalized,” Boyer said. “We’re going to do some exhibition games to find out how the rules need to be worked out to fit our clientele and our facilities.”

Boyer said futsal emphasizes team play and requires a bit more finesse and skill than standard soccer.

“It’s more about skill rather than just kicking it as hard as you can … there’s more strategy involved and a lot more team play involved,” Boyer said.

Along with futsal, Boyer said UREC is looking to spice up the fall and spring semesters’ schedules with new games, along with variations of old games.

“There’s going to be a lot of changes … for the better,” Boyer said.


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