HUNDREDS of talented Futsal players from across Australia will take to Bendigo's and Ballarat's courts from Monday when the National Schools Championships kick off.
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The four-day titles for indoor soccer teams will be played at Bendigo Stadium and Flora Hill Stadium in Bendigo, and at Ballarat Futsal Stadium in Wendouree.
Age groups to be played in Bendigo are under-10, 12, 13 and 14 girls, and under-10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 girls.
Matches in Ballarat will be for under 15, 16 and 19 girls, and under-16 and 19 boys.
Monday's opening ceremonies start at 9am and will be followed by the first matches at 10am.
Action will be on from 10am until 6pm each day.
Players from Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania will compete.
Selection for the various states followed AFA regional school competitions and state trials.
Awards up for grabs at the AFA national schools titles include All-Star Five, grand final MVP, Golden Boot, and coaches' and managers' award.
The Bendigo region titles were played in late July.
