Futsal is a fast paced, technical five-a-side football game practised by many of the world's leading football players, such as Ronaldinho or Luis Figo, when they were younger. It is the only five-a-side game recognised by FIFA, the international governing body of the sport. Two junior teams and one senior team competed at the weekend this is how they fared: Wigton Moor Futsal/Barsa Juniors Under 14sThis team coached by Kevin Barr and also by John Websdale, was matched against teams from across the country and, losing none of their games, were justifiably crowned National Champions. The team benefited from some magnificent saves by goalkeeper, Kieran - however it was the excellent overall team performance that sealed the championships for the boys. Coach, John Websdale says: "It was a lesson in how football should be played not only on the pitch but off it as well. It was an honour to be part of the team. The boys' behaviour, play and attitude was a lesson for all of us and they can be rightly proud of their achievements." The team was made up of Bill, Danny C, Dominic (joint captain), Laurence, Ryan (joint captain), Danny M, Jonny, James, Tim, Ben and Kieran. Wigton Moor Futsal/Barsa Juniors Under 12sThis was the first futsal outing for the under 12s who managed to perform well against tough nationwide opposition and even managed to win one of their matches. They were coached by Kevin Barr assisted by Gren Wilson. SeniorsGoing by the name of Barsa FC and coached by Kevin Barr, this was the youngest team in the senior Championships with an average age of just 18. They were closely watched by England Futsal manager, Graeme Dell, and his team of coaches, as a few of the team are knocking on the door of the England Futsal F30 shadow squad. They were drawn in the most difficult group and had to face both the 2004 and the 2005 champions in the group stages. They failed to qualify but they turned a few heads and, as a result of their great tactical awareness and skilful play, were offered a grant by the FA and asked to join the Northern Conference (the equivalent of the Premier League) for the 2006-07 season. They went on to play in the plate where they were beaten by the eventual winners, Vaughan's FC in a close-fought game. Manager, Richard Black said that he was very proud of the youngsters who had acquitted themselves well. Amazingly, the team had played only thirteen games prior to the Nationals. Richard's own son, Nick was part of the Barsa team but missing from their line up was Nick's older brother, Chris, who was killed tragically in a car crash just four weeks before the National Finals. Each player bore an inscription dedicated to team-mate, Chris, on his shirt. | 
