WISL – Winter Indoor Soccer League
Winter Indoor Soccer League
5v5 play including goalkeepers played to official futsal court lines using an official futsal ball. The game requires players to be skilled on the ball, quick of feet and mind. The action is fast-paced, goals are numerous, and creativity is rewarded throughout the match. SOCA is pleased to offer Charlottesville and the surrounding area a league to play this international indoor game.
All WISL matches are to be played at the SOCA Field House, SOCA’s indoor futsal facility. The facility features four 27 x 18 yard futsal courts, or two 40 x 27 yard showcase futsal courts
depending on age group and level of play. All courts are premium artificial turf and are designed specifically for safe indoor soccer play. Cleats, indoor soccer shoes or sneakers can be worn to
play on this surface.
WISL has advanced and intermediate divisions, to serve all levels of interested players. Players can use this program to further their individual development or simply have fun with friends.
Get your team together now and sign up for the upcoming league!
The Advanced Divisions are designed for Travel players except at the U10 age group where Challenge players are expected to play in the advanced division.
The Intermediate Divisions are designed for Recreation and Challenge players of all ages except the U10 division mentioned above.
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General League Information
All Matches will take place at the SOCA Field House in Belvedere.
- 5v5 play with goalkeepers and an official Futsal ball.
- Play is done on officially lined Futsal courts, with out of bounds and quick restarts.
- Matches will follow modified Futsal Rules.
- Specifically instructed referees will officiate matches. *There are no referees for U8 or pick-up divisions, team facilitators will manage these matches.
- Matches will take place on Saturdays and/or Sundays mostly. Older divisions may feature some Wednesday evening matches to accommodate for those teams that have outdoor soccer conflicts on certain weekends during the season.
- Divisions will tend to have consistent times throughout the season. ex: all U10 Girls Matches may be scheduled on Saturday mornings at similar times each week. Exact age group and division times will not be known until after the registration deadline.
- If a player must withdraw after the schedules are released due to scheduling conflicts, they must withdraw before the first league match in order to receive a refund. All refunds will have a $20 processing fee withdrawn.
WISL – Rules of Play (Click Here)
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Registration Information
WISL Registration is $99 per player
Space is limited and the program may fill by the registration deadline. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis while space is available after the deadline. Registration is done through your personal SOCA account.
The deadline to register is December 5.
Team assignments and schedules will be posted onto your SOCA account by late December.
There are no refunds after January 5.
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Age Groups and Divisions
Divisions will be offered for Boys and Girls in the following age groups: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, & U19
2023-2024 Birth Year Age Groups
U8 – 2016 & 2017
U10 – 2014 & 2015
U12 – 2012 & 2013
U14 Advanced – 2010 & 2011
**MS (Middle School) Intermediate – 2009, 2010, & 2011
U16 Advanced – 2008 & 2009
**HS (High School) Girls Intermediate – 2005, 2006, 2007, & 2008
U19 Advanced – 2005, 2006 & 2007*Female players are allowed to register for Boys divisions but there is no guarantee that these teams will feature other female players
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Advanced and Intermediate Divisions
Divisions will be offered for Advanced and Intermediate play in all age groups.
Advanced Divisions are designed to serve the highest level of play. Players from SOCA travel programs as well as surrounding area travel programs are encouraged to form teams and participate in the league.
Intermediate Divisions are meant to serve players from SOCA’s Challenge or Recreational programs. It may also feature players from surrounding school programs or other players from similar levels of play. Players may register as part of a group or individually.
Depending on registration numbers, there is no guarantee that teams can be formed in each age group to create divisions in this manner. SOCA will attempt to create equitable divisions and help find appropriate team placements for individual players when initially forming the league.
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League Game Format
- The league plays a 7 week round robin competition beginning Saturday, January 6 and ending Sunday, February 18 with a make-up weekend on February 24-25.
- Games are approximately 50 minutes long and each team plays a minimum of 7 matches.
- There are no practices during the week for WISL teams.
- Teams must be prepared to play on either Saturdays or Sundays and as originally scheduled. (Older divisions may feature Wednesday night matches as well)
- U12 and older Advanced divisions will maintain league standings, but there will be no championship matches this season.
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Team Formation
Players register individually through their personal SOCA accounts.
Players are encouraged to form teams and make special requests to be with other players or a particular team facilitator. To make a special request, enter a short request into the text box provided under the player’s name on the final page of the registration process (where payment information is entered). Ex: “U10 Team Barca”, “Coach David”, or “team with Amy Johnson.”
You may also contact the program director prior to the registration deadline with team player lists so that we may assign players correctly after the registration deadline.
All teams must have an adult facilitator to manage the team.
Team Roster maximum limit is 10 players.
Independent players will be placed on teams as roster space allows. No spots are guaranteed to those who register after the registration deadline.
As with all SOCA programs, the option to “play up” only appears if you have selected this option in your player’s personal information within your SOCA account.
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Player Driven Program
The Winter Indoor Soccer League is designed to be a “player driven” program. This simply means that players are encouraged to make the majority of decisions during the course of the season. Teams do not have coaches, rather an adult facilitator simply manages the team. Matches will be officiated by certified referees.
Unlike the more traditional soccer programs, WISL is designed to emulate a more “free play” or “pick-up” style soccer experience. Creativity is emphasized and player decision making is paramount. The indoor field constraints and fast-paced play naturally inspires this approach. Players who embrace this play develop the necessary technical foot skills required to be successful in this environment.
All teams are to have an adult team facilitator with them for every match. The facilitator presence is mostly to help facilitate safe play and appropriate playing time for all players on the team. Team formations and general playing decisions should be done in conjunction with the players. Coaching should be limited specifically to encourage players to learn from the game and to adapt to the challenges it presents. In the WISL program the game itself is the teacher.
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SOCA Field House Parking Map
Parking is allowed in parking lots on both sides of the building as well as community streets.
Parking is prohibited in alleys, behind homes, in front of garages, or on the inside of the Village Greene oval.
Drive slowly and carefully at all times. 15 MPH.
Carpooling and player drop off is encouraged.
SOCA Field House Parking Map
- General League Information
- Registration Information
- Age Groups and Divisions
- Advanced and Intermediate Divisions
- League Game Format
- Team Formation
- Player Driven Program
- SOCA Field House Parking Map
General League Information
All Matches will take place at the SOCA Field House in Belvedere.
- 5v5 play with goalkeepers and an official Futsal ball.
- Play is done on officially lined Futsal courts, with out of bounds and quick restarts.
- Matches will follow modified Futsal Rules.
- Specifically instructed referees will officiate matches. *There are no referees for U8 or pick-up divisions, team facilitators will manage these matches.
- Matches will take place on Saturdays and/or Sundays mostly. Older divisions may feature some Wednesday evening matches to accommodate for those teams that have outdoor soccer conflicts on certain weekends during the season.
- Divisions will tend to have consistent times throughout the season. ex: all U10 Girls Matches may be scheduled on Saturday mornings at similar times each week. Exact age group and division times will not be known until after the registration deadline.
- If a player must withdraw after the schedules are released due to scheduling conflicts, they must withdraw before the first league match in order to receive a refund. All refunds will have a $20 processing fee withdrawn.
WISL – Rules of Play (Click Here)
Registration Information
WISL Registration is $99 per player
Space is limited and the program may fill by the registration deadline. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis while space is available after the deadline. Registration is done through your personal SOCA account.
The deadline to register is December 5.
Team assignments and schedules will be posted onto your SOCA account by late December.
There are no refunds after January 5.
Age Groups and Divisions
Divisions will be offered for Boys and Girls in the following age groups: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, & U19
2023-2024 Birth Year Age Groups
U8 – 2016 & 2017
U10 – 2014 & 2015
U12 – 2012 & 2013
U14 Advanced – 2010 & 2011
**MS (Middle School) Intermediate – 2009, 2010, & 2011
U16 Advanced – 2008 & 2009
**HS (High School) Girls Intermediate – 2005, 2006, 2007, & 2008
U19 Advanced – 2005, 2006 & 2007
*Female players are allowed to register for Boys divisions but there is no guarantee that these teams will feature other female players
Advanced and Intermediate Divisions
Divisions will be offered for Advanced and Intermediate play in all age groups.
Advanced Divisions are designed to serve the highest level of play. Players from SOCA travel programs as well as surrounding area travel programs are encouraged to form teams and participate in the league.
Intermediate Divisions are meant to serve players from SOCA’s Challenge or Recreational programs. It may also feature players from surrounding school programs or other players from similar levels of play. Players may register as part of a group or individually.
Depending on registration numbers, there is no guarantee that teams can be formed in each age group to create divisions in this manner. SOCA will attempt to create equitable divisions and help find appropriate team placements for individual players when initially forming the league.
League Game Format
- The league plays a 7 week round robin competition beginning Saturday, January 6 and ending Sunday, February 18 with a make-up weekend on February 24-25.
- Games are approximately 50 minutes long and each team plays a minimum of 7 matches.
- There are no practices during the week for WISL teams.
- Teams must be prepared to play on either Saturdays or Sundays and as originally scheduled. (Older divisions may feature Wednesday night matches as well)
- U12 and older Advanced divisions will maintain league standings, but there will be no championship matches this season.
Team Formation
Players register individually through their personal SOCA accounts.
Players are encouraged to form teams and make special requests to be with other players or a particular team facilitator. To make a special request, enter a short request into the text box provided under the player’s name on the final page of the registration process (where payment information is entered). Ex: “U10 Team Barca”, “Coach David”, or “team with Amy Johnson.”
You may also contact the program director prior to the registration deadline with team player lists so that we may assign players correctly after the registration deadline.
All teams must have an adult facilitator to manage the team.
Team Roster maximum limit is 10 players.
Independent players will be placed on teams as roster space allows. No spots are guaranteed to those who register after the registration deadline.
As with all SOCA programs, the option to “play up” only appears if you have selected this option in your player’s personal information within your SOCA account.
Player Driven Program
The Winter Indoor Soccer League is designed to be a “player driven” program. This simply means that players are encouraged to make the majority of decisions during the course of the season. Teams do not have coaches, rather an adult facilitator simply manages the team. Matches will be officiated by certified referees.
Unlike the more traditional soccer programs, WISL is designed to emulate a more “free play” or “pick-up” style soccer experience. Creativity is emphasized and player decision making is paramount. The indoor field constraints and fast-paced play naturally inspires this approach. Players who embrace this play develop the necessary technical foot skills required to be successful in this environment.
All teams are to have an adult team facilitator with them for every match. The facilitator presence is mostly to help facilitate safe play and appropriate playing time for all players on the team. Team formations and general playing decisions should be done in conjunction with the players. Coaching should be limited specifically to encourage players to learn from the game and to adapt to the challenges it presents. In the WISL program the game itself is the teacher.
SOCA Field House Parking Map
Parking is allowed in parking lots on both sides of the building as well as community streets.
Parking is prohibited in alleys, behind homes, in front of garages, or on the inside of the Village Greene oval.
Drive slowly and carefully at all times. 15 MPH.
Carpooling and player drop off is encouraged.