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Game rules<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]On this page, you will find all the important rules and guidelines necessary to ensure that our tournament runs smoothly and fairly.[\/vc_column_text][nectar_cta btn_style=”basic” heading_tag=”span” border_radius=”8″ link_type=”regular” button_color=”accent-color” text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_border_thickness=”0px” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” constrain_group_3=”yes” constrain_group_4=”yes” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” icon_family=”none” link_text=”Register now” url=”\/en\/registration\/” margin_top=”30″ margin_bottom=”20″ padding_top=”14″ padding_bottom=”14″ padding_left=”14″ padding_right=”14″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][toggles style=”animated_circle” animated_circle_position=”right” animated_circle_size=”36″ animated_circle_divider=”true” animated_circle_gap=”20″ accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h4″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”TOURNAMENT ORGANIZATION”]
The size of the playing field is approx. 12×28 meters.
\nGames are played on mini goals without a goalkeeper.
\nPlayers aged 18 and over are allowed to participate. Participants will be asked to submit a medical certificate at accreditation. If a participant is unable to provide a medical certificate, a self-declaration must be signed instead. The organizing committee cannot be held responsible for any accidents or damages.
\nTeams must register between 4 and 9 players. Each player can only be registered with one team. If a team plays a player who is not registered, the game will be scored as 0:5 for the opposing team.
\nGames are played 3 vs 3, with up to 6 substitutes per team and rolling substitutions.
\nEach field has a game leader (referee). They are responsible for keeping the game running, applying penalties, counting goals, and reporting the results to the tournament organizers.
\nThe organizing committee has the right to exclude any player who poses a danger to themselves or others. They also have the authority to adjust the rules if necessary. Any changes will be communicated to all teams before the first games. <\/div>[\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h4″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”POND HOCKEY RULES”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default”]Finding volunteers to help us referee at the European Pond Hockey Championships takes considerable effort. The willingness of these volunteer referees to invest time and effort makes our tournament possible. It is of utmost importance that teams behave respectfully towards each other and especially, towards our volunteer referees. We want players to compete, but we do not accept any mistreatment of our staff. Therefore, any verbal or physical attack on our referees will be punished with immediate exclusion from the tournament.
\nPlease remember that pond hockey is based on the coming together of hockey enthusiasts for the fun and enjoyment of the game. Pond hockey is not an official sport and due to the small area and the high speed of play, officiating the game is very difficult. Therefore, players are asked to always conduct themselves in a fair and respectful manner. It is each team\u2019s responsibility to be aware of the rules of the tournament before stepping on the ice.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″]
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  • Faceoff: At center ice – only at the start of the game. The referee does not enter the ice. Both teams line up 3 vs. 3 with both faceoff players having their stick on the ground and the puck in the center (no throw-in). The game starts on the referee’s whistle.<\/li>\n
  • The duration of the game is 1 x 12 minutes in the group phase and 2 x 10 minutes in the knockout round; exact game times can be found in the tournament schedule. If a team does not show up on time or does not show up at all, the game will be scored 0:5 against the team that did not show up.<\/li>\n
  • No goals can be scored from your own half of the pitch (even if the puck is deflected off a defender’s stick or skate). Goals can only be scored in the attacking half, i.e. behind the center line.<\/li>\n
  • After a goal, the players must skate back into their own half and may not advance. They wait on their own side until the opposing team (which has scored a goal) brings the puck into the center of the ice area. If the team that has scored a goal takes too long to attack and delays the game, it loses possession of the ball.<\/li>\n
  • No slapshots\/snapshots\/wrist shots or shots that are too hard.<\/li>\n
  • Pucks that leave the ice will be returned to the game by the team that did not touch the puck last. The defending team must maintain a distance of at least one stick length from the player who returns the puck to the nearest possible spot where the puck left the ice. The player with the puck must attempt a pass (no goal) to continue play. The referees are equipped with spare pucks so that play can continue without delay. As the game moves very quickly and the referees cannot see all actions, players are asked to be honest about who last touched the puck before leaving the rink.<\/li>\n
  • Goaltending – No player may throw himself onto the ice in front of the goal, block the goal with his skates, throw or place his stick in front of the goal or stand in front of the net to prevent a goal by the other team. Should this nevertheless occur, the referee raises his hand and admonishes the defending team. If the referee’s repeated warning is not respected. If the referee blows his whistle and is able to award a goal to the attacking team, the attacking team receives the puck and can attack again from its own half.<\/li>\n
  • Flip passes are generally permitted. Intentional lifting of the puck is not permitted. However, if the “flip pass” endangers players or spectators, this will result in a minor penalty -> Loss of puck<\/li>\n
  • Body contact and body checks of any kind are prohibited. Basic infractions such as leg-stepping, hooking, stick-hitting or obstruction are considered “minor penalties”. The same rules apply to stick handling as in ice hockey. High stick – contact with the puck above hip height results in a minor penalty, safety first. It is not allowed to shoot high. Slap shots are not allowed, sticks must remain on the ice \u2192 minor penalty<\/li>\n
  • Minor penalty means loss of puck, repeated offenses can also result in a goal being scored against the team.<\/li>\n
  • Each team is assigned to one half of the field – this can also be decided by the referee if necessary. There is a bench next to the pitch for the substitutes. Substitutions are made on the fly, as in ice hockey.<\/li>\n
  • If a player leaves the pitch behind the goal, the player making the substitution may not enter the pitch. The same applies to the sides of the generic substitution are. This explicitly means that the substitution zone is only in the lateral own half (players’ bench) up to the center of the field (referee). Change errors result in a warning, loss of puck in case of repeated offenses, a goal against can also be awarded.<\/li>\n
  • The tournament management reserves the right to exclude players from the tournament if they are a danger to themselves or others.<\/li>\n
  • In the event of a violation of the rules, it is at the discretion of the referees to award a goal and possession of the puck to the opposing team.<\/li>\n
  • Both teams ensure that the playing surface is free of snow before the game. Snow shovels are provided on each playing field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h4″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”MAJOR PENALTIES”]
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    • Any form of insult or attack on the referee will be treated as a major penalty. This includes excessive swearing, arguments, and fights over a referee\u2019s decision.<\/li>\n
    • Serious penalties or incidents that put the safety of players, volunteers, or spectators at risk will result in the responsible player being excluded from the rest of the tournament.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h4″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”EQUIPMENT”]
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      • All participants must wear ice hockey skates (no figure skates, goalie skates, or speed skates). Wearing a helmet, hockey gloves, shin guards, and elbow pads is mandatory. No other equipment is allowed.<\/li>\n
      • Goalkeeper sticks or other goalie equipment as well as blocking your own goal is not permitted.<\/li>\n
      • Teams should bring one light-colored and one dark-colored jersey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h4″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”DRAW”]
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        • In the group stage, a draw is allowed as a match result. The game ends, as soon as the signal sounds.<\/li>\n
        • In the knockout stage, if the game ends in a draw, a 3-minute overtime will be played, followed, if necessary, by a shootout (3 shooters from the center line taking shots on an empty goal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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