Spielmodus & Regeln

Tournament organization:

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  The playing field size is approx. 16x28 meters.
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  It is played on mini goals - without a goalkeeper. Goals: 140 cm wide, 12cm high. Middle 80 cm closed, left and right opened 30 cm each.

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  Players aged 18 and over are eligible to participate. For men, everyone who is NOT actively registered in one of the three highest leagues in their country is eligible to play.
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  All participants are required to present a medical certificate proving their suitability for sport during accreditation. If a participant cannot provide a medical certificate, a self-declaration must be signed. The organizer is not liable for accidents or damage. Every player plays at their own risk and is liable for accidents and damage of any kind.
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  Teams must register a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 9 players. Teams can compete as men's, women's or mixed teams. Players may only be registered with one team. If a team uses players who are not registered, the game will be scored 0:5 for the other team.
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  Game mode: 3 against 3, maximum of 6 substitution players per team with on-the-fly substitutions. Each team can register 4 to a maximum of 9 players for the tournament, who then play on all days. Late nomination is only possible after consultation with the OC.
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  There is a game leader (referee) assigned to each playing field who is responsible for the entire course of the game. He monitors the game, decides on goals and penalties, counts the points and reports the result to the tournament organization.
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  Gruppeneinteilung & Vorrunde:
  

  • Allocation to one of 16 groups via draw (random group allocation)
  • Grunddurchgang & Pre Playoff: 6 Spiele/Team
  • Spielzeiten: Freitag ab 13:00 Uhr & samstags
  • Preliminary round playing time: 14 minutes gross playing time

  Group classification playoffs:
  

  • Champions Group: Places 1-2
  • Buddy Group: Places 3-4
  • Chillout Group: Places 5-6

  Playoffs Saturday:
  

  • Per group: 32 teams → 16 qualify
  • Each team: 3 playoff games
  • Playing time: 12 minutes gross playing time

  Finals Saturday:
  

  • Knockout mode: Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, final
  • Finals: Saturday, January 16, 2027, from around 8:00 p.m
  • Draw: Shootout

  All teams that are eliminated can arrange 'friendly matches' on Sunday.
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  The organizing committee has the right to exclude players from the tournament at any time who pose a danger to themselves or the other participants.
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  The organizing committee has the opportunity to adjust the rules if necessary. These changes will be communicated to teams immediately before the first games.

Pond hockey rules:

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  Faceoff: In the middle of the ice - only at the beginning of the game. The referee does not enter the ice surface. Both teams line up three-on-three, the two face-off players have the stick on the ground, the puck is in the middle (no throw-in). The game begins at the referee's whistle.
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  The gross playing time is 14 minutes in the group stage and 12 minutes in the playoffs. Exact playing times can be seen in tournament mode. If a team does not show up for the game on time or at all, the game will be scored 0:5 against the team that did not show up.
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  Goals cannot be scored from your own half of the court (even if the puck deflects off a defender's stick or skate). Goals can only be scored in the attacking half, i.e. behind the halfway line.
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  Slapshots/snapshots/slap shots or too hard wrist shots are prohibited. All players carefully consider their shots so as not to endanger other players on the field, spectators or other people.
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  There is no offside or illegal clearance shot.

  Pucks that leave the ice are returned into play by the team that did not last touch the puck.

  The defending team must maintain a distance of at least one stick length from the player returning the puck to the closest possible location to where the puck left the court.

  The player with the puck must attempt a pass (not a shot on goal) to continue play. The referees are equipped with spare pucks so that the game can continue without delay.

  Since the game runs very quickly and the referees cannot see all the actions, the players are asked to behave fairly. Each player is required to do his or her part to support the referee in deciding who last touched the puck before leaving the ice.

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  Goaltending - No player may throw himself on the ice in front of the goal, kneel on the ice, block the goal with his skates closer than one meter from the goal, throw or place his stick in front of the goal, or stand in front of the net to prevent the other team from scoring.

  If this happens anyway, the referee raises his hand and warns the defending team. If the referee's repeated warnings are not respected, the referee blows his whistle and can award a goal to the attacking team.

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  'Flip Pässe“ sind grundsätzlich erlaubt. Absichtliches anheben des Pucks ist nicht erlaubt. Gefährdet der „Flip Pass“ jedoch Spieler oder Zuschauer, so resultiert dies in einer kleinen Strafe. -> Puck Verlust
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  Physical contact and body checks of any kind are prohibited.

  Basic violations such as tripping, hacking, caning or obstruction are considered “minor penalties”.

  The same rules apply to stick handling as in ice hockey. High stick - contact with the puck above waist height - results in a minor penalty, safety first.

  You may not shoot higher than the height of your skates or pass to another player.

  Slap shots are not allowed, the sticks must remain on the ice → minor penalty

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  Minor penalty means loss of puck. In the event of repeated offenses, the referee can award a technical goal for the opposing team even after a warning.
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  Each team is assigned to a half of the game; the referee can also decide this if necessary. There is a bench next to the field for the substitutes.

  Gewechselt wird fliegend wie beim Eishockey, wenn ein Spieler hinter dem Tor das Spielfeld verlässt, darf der wechselnde Spieler nicht ins Spielfeld. Dasselbe gilt auch seitlich beim generischen Wechselbereich. Das heißt explizit die Wechselzone ist nur in der seitlichen eigenen Hälfte (Spielerbank) bis zur Spielfeldmitte (Schiedsrichter) definiert.

  If a change is made incorrectly, there will be a warning. The referee can also decide that a team loses the puck. If the offense is repeated, a goal can also be awarded.

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  The tournament management reserves the right to exclude players who pose a danger to themselves and others from the tournament.
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  If the rules are violated, the referees have the discretion to award the opposing team a goal or possession of the puck.
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  After the game, both teams ensure that the playing surface is free of snow and ice chips.

  As a rule, the losing team is responsible for cleaning the ice. Snow pushers and shovels will be provided at each playing field.

Severe penalties:

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  Any kind of insult or attack on the referee will be punished as a severe penalty. Penalties of this type include excessive swearing, yelling, arguing, and any physical altercation over a referee's decision.
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  Severe penalties or incidents that endanger the safety of players, volunteers and spectators will result in the immediate exclusion of the responsible player from the tournament. The referee can also decide on a technical goal.

Draw:

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  In the group phase, a draw is possible as a result of the game. As soon as the signal sounds, the game is over.
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  In the knockout round, if there is a draw, a 3-minute extra time is played, possibly followed by a “shoot out” with 3 shooters from the halfway line at the empty goal.