5-a-side Soccer Fields
5-a-side Soccer field dimensions
Soccer field dimensions can vary according on the space but dimensions are typically as follow:
- Indoor soccer fields 50’ x 82’ up to 50’ x 100’
- Outdoor soccer fields: Typical 50’ x 100’ up to 60’ x 110'
5-a-side Soccer Walls / Dasher boards
When it comes to 5-a-side soccer, fields are obviously surrounded by walls that are usually called dasher boards in the soccer industry. You will be provided with a large of choice of dasher board options. They can come in various sizes and material to accomodate any soccer turf, from standard one pitch soccer facility to modular soccer pitched for easy size customizations.New Paragraph
What is 5-a-side soccer
5-a-side soccer is a type of soccer where two teams of 5 players (4 players on pitch and 1 goalkeeper) play short games on turf surfaces surrounded by walls (Soccer dasher boards).
Although not new, 5-a-side soccer is a steadily rising trend in the world and soccer fans love it for many reasons:
- 5-A-Side soccer is fun and is really convenient for people who want to practice soccer regularly with friends without having to commit to a full season with a soccer club.
- It's friendly and less traumatic for the body since you are not allowed to tackle
- It's easy to play. The off-side rule does not apply making it accessible to anyone wanting to try it. Anyone can have fun from day 1!
- 5-a-side soccer is high paced because of the small size of the soccer pitch (usually turf) and the soccer walls that keep the ball inside the soccer pitch at all time.
- It's very spectacular and therefore entertaining for anyone watching!
Whether your project requires 5-a-side indoor soccer turf or outdoor soccer pitches, we can accomodate your needs and provide you with advice on how to choose the best soccer surfaces in order to maximize your return on investment.
Similarly, you can choose from a wide range of customizations for your project. From the reception of the design of the lockers to delight to soccer player, everything is customizable thanks to our partnership with the worldwide soccer experts WSBsports based in Europe. They only work with the best companies across the world when it comes to installing the actual 5-a-side soccer turf pitches and we have been chosen to guarantee this quality in the United states.
If you are planning on opening a soccer a facility dedicated to 5-a-side soccer in the US... you are at the right place!
The Rise of 5-a-side soccer in USA
Similar with the origins of soccer in England, the game’s early emergence in the United States can be traced back in the 19th century where students, mainly males from across North American Ivy League universities competed locally against each other in a “mob football” styled sport. Renowned American campuses such as Yale University and Harvard University are some of its initial supporters and players. However, due to its violent mob-like system, many protesters called for its nationwide ban. During its long hiatus in the public scene, soccer continued to thrive in major cities like New York, Chicago, Pittsburg, and Philadelphia. One particular event during the 1904 Olympics held in the country, soccer players from St. Louis performed an exhibition match showcasing the country’s strong fondness to the game.
Through the formation of the United Soccer Leagues amateur and semi-professional soccer events and demonstration were organized that eventually led the game to the public scene and had a significant number of spectators to witness the sport being played across the country. Then later, becoming a part of American households, where TV networks start to air soccer events globally. Today, the USA has a total of 21 major professional soccer leagues, divided into three regions that play different versions of the game, from its original 11v11 pitch up to small-sided format of 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, and 8v8. Depending on the sports event and location, the most popular among soccer leagues and fanatics is the five-a-side soccer, which is commonly known in the US and Canada as indoor soccer.
Five-a-side soccer is considered as an all-season game amongst Americans because of its accessibility even during cold winter as the game is designed to be played inside an arena-like field. Although its primary rules and regulations are adapted from England’s association football, America’s indoor soccer has its unique trends like the use of artificial turf instead of natural grass fields, semi-circular penalty area, no headers, no offside rules, and limits with the goalie’s kicks to saves.
America’s inclination to play soccer in a smaller setting, such as five-a-side is due to its nature of being affordable, economical and straightforward. Its fast-moving and action-packed characteristics have players getting more involvement, and spectators brimming with excitement even more so as it increases chances of scoring a goal in a reduced time. It can be played by anyone who enjoys recreational activities. The popularity of indoor sports facilities also contributed to its prominence.
Youth coaches who are training the next generation of America’s athletes believe that five-a-side format creates a healthier sports environment among its young players. They trust that it is a great breeding ground for youth development, where amateur players and beginners will learn to enjoy the game as much and focus on their personal involvement even more. Five-a-side soccer increases each player’s participation and allows more chances to touch the ball; these two things are significant as children are just starting to learn self-reliance, camaraderie, and responsibility.
USA’s World Soccer Fives, an annual sporting event that provides amateur players an opportunity to compete in a national tournament and represent their country in a larger scale has phenomenally sparked the interest growth for small-sided across the country and even internationally. Such event opens an amazing break for amateur players to showcase their skills and passion for this globally acclaimed sport.
