Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all had a fantastic futsal-filled Christmas and a brilliant start to 2026. As the weather takes a turn for the colder, grassroots football matches are being called off left, right, and centre due to frozen pitches, but luckily for us, that’s never a problem! Futsal goes on, whatever the weather.

We welcomed Harriett-Rose, Mabel, Olwen and Effie for their first ever futsal session, thank you for you amazing support, we hope you had fun and look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

After the break, we wanted to get the players straight back into futsal, so today’s session focused heavily on match play. The girls began in pairs, passing the ball between themselves while moving through the different squares set out across the court. We then progressed to groups of three, again visiting all the squares, with one key restriction. You could not pass back to the player who had just passed to you.

To finish, we moved into 4v4 games using the same restriction. Players were encouraged to play with pace and ensure every teammate visited each square. We also discussed how this passing pattern transfers into real match situations, particularly the importance of movement after making a pass. There was some excellent play on display, with great long range passing and strong sole of the foot control from almost everyone. A really positive session all round!

First Hour – Mia T – Great first session back for Mia. She’s really learned not to just belt the ball away, instead taking her time to travel with the ball or look for a pass. She made some excellent tackles today and looked very composed on the ball. A great start to 2026, Mia!

Second Hour – Daisy S – A player who has had her game time limited by injuries, Daisy looked very sharp today and used the ball brilliantly. She’s a very intelligent player, and the positions she takes up on court show just how well she’s understanding the game. Fab day, Daisy!

Happy New Year from Bootham Girls Futsal!

2026 is here, and it’s the perfect chance to start fresh, dream big, and take our game to the next level. Last year brought its challenges, but at Bootham, we’ve seen our players show determination, skill, and spirit every single week. From fast-paced passing drills to lively match play, the girls have never stopped learning, improving, and supporting one another on the court.

This year, we want every player to continue growing in confidence, having fun, and enjoying the thrill of futsal. Every pass, every goal, and every clever play is a step forward for Bootham Girls Futsal. Our sessions are more than just training, they’re about teamwork, resilience, and celebrating every small win together. The new year is full of new opportunities: new sessions, new matches, and new memories to make. With the dedication of our players, the support of our families, and the passion of our coaches, Bootham Girls Futsal is ready to make this year one of energy, skill, and success.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, let’s make 2026 our best yet!