For busy urbanites, setting aside time for sports is hard enough. To have it cancelled due to bad weather would be really sad. Because then we’d all end up at the pub knocking back a few, and adding to that beer belly when we really should be getting fit on the field.
That’s one the reason that explains the popularity of Futsal in Singapore. Futsal is a form of indoor soccer. It’s played on a smaller field, and typically involves 5 players a side. Although even the number of players is really flexible.
Being played indoors mean that it can be played in all types of weather. In Singapore where hot 36 degrees Celsius days is becoming somewhat of a norm, and where thunderstorms can pour buckets and buckets of rain upon us, we rely on indoor sports to keep us sane and fit.
Futsal is popular amongst co-workers, friends and family. The field is smaller, hence more forgiving to those of us with less stamina.
There are an increasing number of futsal fields in Singapore, and you can rent a space to play for an hour or more.
Futsal fields built by AST and operated by HYFA
Popular times would be during weekends, and after work hours on weekdays due to demand from working folks. Many establishments offer off-peak rates too.
And if you can’t round up sufficient players, you can even find websites that offer services to match you with other like-minded players so that you all can have a good game.
Many footballers have credited futsal with honing their skills. Due to the smaller field size, your ball control skills need to be better. You need to think faster, otherwise that opportunity will pass you by. Futsal also helps to improve your dribbling and passing skills; balance; and concentration.
A good playing surface is essential for safety and performance.
Younger children and women can also enjoy a hearty futsal game. In fact, many soccer and futsal training academies for children have sprouted up in the last few years in Singapore. Given that more Singaporeans and expatriates living here want their children to cultivate self-discipline through sports, we can expect this trend to continue growing.
When choosing a futsal field to play on, make sure that it’s an establishment that regularly maintains their fields. As a futsal field builder, we always impress upon the importance of building and maintaining quality futsal fields to our clients because they improve they matter to the safety of players, and just more fun to play on.
Interested to read more about Futsal Field construction? Check out our article here on what we do when building Futsal Fields.