Story by Dawn Yip
Can Singapore set a new record for the longest futsal match? We'll find out soon at the Community Sports Festival@Northeast. Organised by the Constituency Sports Club Council and Constitutency Sports Clubs in the north-east, the aim is to have over 200 teams playing futsal continuously for 56 hours. The effort will be validated by the Singapore Book of Records.
"This is the first time we are holding the event," said Mr Dick Hui, who chairs the organising committee, and futsal was picked "because soccer is the most popular game, and everyone is interested in it." There is currently no Singapore futsal record, but the organisers are aiming for 56 hours of continuous play. "We wanted to set something that is not easy to beat," explained Mr Hui.
Besides being part of a record-breaking attempt, it might whet your appetite to know that the players also get to participate in a lucky draw, and the prize is a return ticket to London, plus a ticket to watch the English FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium!
Each team should comprise at least 5 players, and you can register at PA’s website and all community clubs.
All CCs have been informed of the tournament. However, we apologise for oversight of the CCs. Please call Dorothy Quek at 67886202 for more information on the futsal marathon.
but i went to tiong bahru CC but they said they dun even know about this tournament and i call a few CC to ask they also dun know
Irfan, the minimum number of players per team is 5. The closing date was Friday. But why don’t you give them a call to see if they accept late applications. All the best!
How many players is playing in a match?
Hi Tom, sorry for the late response. Yes, all community clubs will have the form. Go for it!
all the CC will have the form? mean i can go any CC to sign up?
Afiq, yes only the tickets and not accommodation. Still pretty generous, don’t you think? 🙂 Prize aside, I hope you and your friends will take part!
we only win the flight ticket and ticket to wembley only isit? what about accomodation??
Hongry, yes, women can sign up.
hey. can women play also?
tired legs.