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 third year as Franciscan College will play host to the Meath Primary Schools Finals over three days (November 12 to 14), while the Meath Post Primary Schools Finals will be held on November 15: The Post Primary Schools Provincial decider in Leinster will be held in the impressive facility on November 28:
The Post Primary Futsal competition will reach a climax on December 5 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, Third Level & Women’s Football said “we are very pleased with the success of the competition which is now in its fifth 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”:
Post Primary Schools Futsal Dates (County, Provincial, National)
National
All Ireland Finals: December 5, 2012 Gormanston College, Meath
Provincial
Connacht Finals: November 19, 2012 IT Sligo
Munster Finals: November 27, 2012 Nenagh Arena (Boys)
Munster Finals: November 28, 2012 Nenagh Arena (Girls)
Leinster Finals: November 28, 2012 Gormanston College, Meath
Ulster Finals: November 29, 2012 Phoenix Centre, Carrickmacross
County
Cavan November 8, 2012 Breifne College
Limerick November 8, 2012 Full Flex Factory
Meath November 15, 2012 Gormanston College
East Donegal November 14, 2012 Finn Valley Centre, Ballybofey
Monaghan November 15, 2012 Phoenix Centre, Carrickmacross
Dublin November 20, 2012 Mountview Community Centre, Blanch (Boys)
Dublin November 20, 2012 Mountview Community Centre, Blanch (Girls)
Primary Schools Futsal Dates (County)
County
East Donegal November 21, 2012 Finn Valley Centre, Ballybofey
Meath November 12, 2012 Gormanston College (Small Schools)
Meath November 13, 2012 Gormanston College (Medium Schools)
Meath November 14, 2012 Gormanston College (Large Schools)
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