One of the huge benefits of futsal is that it never gets rained off. This week in York saw so much rain, we were worried the sports hall might be under water. But all was fine, and we enjoyed another fantastic morning of girls’ futsal. After last week’s review of the matches, we shifted back to pivot-focused play.

The court was split into four zones, with the middle two zones hosting 2v2 battles. To score, the attacking team had to find the pivot in the end zone and then had three seconds to join them and finish. As the game progressed, players could switch zones as long as they maintained the same structure.

At first, the tempo was slow, as players do not like being restricted. Once they got going, we saw some excellent pivot play and supporting runs from everyone. It was a great session overall, with lots of creativity and smart decision-making on display.

First Hour – Eva D – We were really impressed with Eva’s attitude today. She worked hard to use the correct technique and covered the whole court, both in and out of possession. She never backs out of a challenge, loves a tackle, and also contributes with goals. Top job today, Eva!

Second Hour – Amie S – Amie had a brilliant session today. She used the whole court well, creating space and helping set up plenty of scoring opportunities for her teammates and herself. Her work rate was excellent, she was involved so much and made a real impact with her movement and determination. Great effort today!

This week I will start with a quotes from a fellow futsal club chairman, Michael from Dorset Futsal Club, he wrote:

‘Sometimes I sit there and ask myself: why? Why do I do something that costs me money, time, family moments, sleep, peace, and sanity? Why pour endless energy into something where players will let you down, and where recognition is basically non-existent? I’m exhausted. This game is strange. It takes everything, gives nothing, and somehow… I still can’t walk away.’

Click here is a link if you wish to read the whole article.

The post was long and hit a real nerve with me, and 99% of what he wrote was what I also feel. This is were we are at with the women’s futsal game in the England at the moment:

Here are the key points on the current state of women’s futsal in the UK:

• The women’s national futsal team has only recently been re-established, first matches in 2024, marking an important step forward.
• Youth pathways are expanding, with U17 and U19 girls’ programmes now part of the national talent structure.
• More clubs are forming or relaunching women’s teams, but growth is uneven and often relies on volunteers.
• Funding and visibility remain major challenges — sponsorship is limited, media coverage is minimal, and many clubs struggle with costs.
• Competitive opportunities are still limited, especially at youth level, with no UEFA U19 women’s futsal tournament.
• The sport is in a fragile but promising stage — the foundations are being built, but long-term growth depends on investment, awareness, and consistent support.

The phrase that really hits home is this: the sport is in a fragile but promising stage. And it’s true. We can’t take anything for granted. If we do, we’ll fall by the wayside, just like so many clubs before us. The future could be incredibly bright for futsal in this country, but we need support from above: The FA. Funding. Media coverage. Wider recognition. Without that, passion alone won’t be enough to sustain the sport long-term.

So please, don’t take Bootham Futsal Club for granted. Get involved. Support your local club. Do what you can, however small it may seem. Because if we each play our part, we can make sure this club, and this sport, is still here, stronger than ever, in another 12 months.