Futsal is played in Australia, particularly in the state of Queensland. Futsal is the indoor version of association football (soccer) that is officially sanctioned by footballs international governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ... Emblems: Faunal - Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus); Floral - Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum); Bird - Brolga (Grus rubicunda); Aquatic - Barrier Reef Anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos); Gem - Sapphire; Colour - Maroon Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ...

The primary organisation running futsal competitions is the Vikings Futsal Association, based in Brisbane. They run leagues in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria, as well as New Zealand. Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the state of Queensland, Australia. ... Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... Emblems: Flora Tasmanian Blue Gum Fauna none Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ...

In 2005 the inaugural national league, the Vikings Pacific League, was run in Brisbane. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Futsal has been played in Canberra since 1985.[1] There was some controversy when a purpose built futsal field was built near the lake by the government of Kate Carnell. It has had only a very few games of futsal on it and is more commonly used for travelling circuses. For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... About Introduction Kate Carnell (born 1955) was the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory from 1995 to 2000. ... About Introduction Kate Carnell (born 1955) was the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory from 1995 to 2000. ...

As at 2005, Australia had played in all five FIFA Futsal World Championships. The FIFA Futsal World Championships (popularly, if incorrectly, referred to as the Futsal World Cup) are the international championships for futsal, the indoor version of soccer. ...

External links

• Vikings Futsal Association