ST MARTIN'S School in Hutton will be representing the county at the Eastern Regional futsal finals in June after triumphing at the Essex County FA's U16 tournament earlier this month.
The U16 girls' side progressed after winning all four of their matches in the competition, which was held at The College in Braintree.
The girls will now go on to the regional finals at Gosling Park Sports Centre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, on June 1.
A total of 11 teams competed in the girls' and boys' events at county level, including five debutant schools, showing the growth that futsal is currently enjoying in the county.
Recognised and supported by FIFA, UEFA and the FA, Futsal is now played throughout the world and differs from the regular five-a-side style familiar to many in the UK.
The main differences are marked lines rather than rebound boards – meaning the ball can go out of play – as well as square goals, heavier and 'reduced bounce' balls and a strict five-foul discipline law.
It encourages closer ball control and players use Futsal to improve their touch and technique.
