UITHOF CUP 2018 TOURNAMENT
RULES
All tournament games will be played in accordance with the
current rules of the I.I.H.F. with the following additions/exceptions:
A1 Under 16 tournament will be played by players born in 2002
or later
A2 Under 14 tournament will be played by players born in 2004
or later
A3 Under 10 tournament will be played by players born in 2008
or later
A4 Under 8 tournament will be played by players born in 2010
or later
B. Only twenty three (23) players (including 3 net minders)
may be registered and play in the tournament unless otherwise agreed and
authorized by the tournament organizers. Also a maximum of 5 coaches, managers
etc are allowed per team (unless otherwise agreed).
C. Completed team sheets (printed) and copies of passports or
players licences will be handed to the representative of the Tournament
Secretary not later than 60 minutes before the first game of the tournament for
each individual team. Teams who fail to do so are not allowed to play and will
automatically lose their first game.
No players can be added anymore to the team sheet after the first game of an
individual team. All players must be registered before your first game even if
they only play on 1 day. Exception will be Dinslaken Kobras U-14 and Europe All
Stars U-14.
D. Every team must be dressed and ready to take to the ice 5
MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THEIR GAME. Failure to be ready may result in the
offending team losing the points and the game awarded 5 – 0 to their opponents.
The decision is up to the Tournament Committee.
E. The first named team will be the HOME TEAM. Home teams
play in dark colored shirts, away teams in light colored shirts.
F. The first mentioned team (home team) must take place in
the players-box, which is the closest one to the game-clock.
G. The 1st (first) game played by a player for a team is
binding in case more than 1 team of a club play in the same age group of any
tournament. Players may not be switched between 2 teams under any
circumstances. Misuse may result in the offending team losing the points and
the game awarded 5 – 0 to their opponents. The decision is up to the Tournament
Committee.
H. Damage caused by players or visitors will be on their own
expenses. Hijs Hokij or the ice rink is not responsible. Sticks may not be used
(off-ice) at the complex, but only be used (on-ice) during the games.
In case of misbehavior the player(s) concerned will be
excluded for the remaining games of the tournament.
I. Only players and coaches mentioned on the Team Sheets will
have access to the dressing room. After using the dressing room, it should be
left behind clean.
J. Whilst every endeavor will be made by Hijs Hokij to
provide secure rooms, any loss or damage to players kit and property is the
responsibility of the individual player or their Team Official.
K. All games will be of two (2x) 15 minutes periods at running time with the
last 2 minutes of the 2nd period stop time (maximum time per game 40
minutes including warming up).
Exception 1: U-10/8 tournament will be of one (1x) 25 minutes period at
running time. Game and clock will not be stopped for line changes.
Between the periods there will be no break!
L. Each team will play other teams once of twice (depending on the age group) in the preliminary round in their
group. For 2nd round games and finals see format of tournament for each
individual tournament.
M. Two (2) points for a WIN, one (1) for a
DRAW.
N. After the preliminary round (or 2nd round group) the
number one seeded will be the team who has accumulated the most points.
O. Team seeding will be calculated in descending points
order. In the event of a tie rule “P” – “T” shall apply.
P. In the event of a tie after the games in the individual
groups, the winner of the game(s) played between the tied teams shall take
preference.
Q. If, when applied rule “P” still produces a TIE, goal difference
will be deemed the winner.
R. If, when applied rule “Q” still produces a TIE, the winner will
be the team who has scored the most goals.
S. If, when applied rule “R” still produces a TIE, the team with the
least penalty minutes shall be the winner.
T. If, when applied rule “S” still produce a TIE, penalty shots
will make the decision (3 per team – if still a TIE series
continues with 1 per team until a winner is there).
U. In case of a draw in any (semi) final, penalty shots will
make the decision (series of 3 per team – if still a TIE series
continues with 1 per team until a winner is there).
Exception: in case of a draw in the final for 1st/2nd place 5
minutes sudden death overtime will be played (on a 3 against 3 basis + goalie).
If the game is still tied penalty shots as mentioned in this
article will be taken.
V. In case of penalty shots both goals will be used (unless
otherwise agreed by the referee).
W. Any player is allowed to take a penalty shot. In case of a
tie the same player can take a penalty shot over and over again.
X1 The following penalties will apply:
X2 Minor penalties – 2 minutes (running time)
X3 Major penalties – 5 minutes (running time)
X4 A player incurring a Game Misconduct Penalty will be
excluded for the rest of the game. In case of a 2nd Game Misconduct Penalty for
the same player during the tournament this player will be automatically
suspended for the next game in the tournament.
X5 A player who incurs a Match Penalty will be automatically
suspended for the next game of the tournament. In case of a 2nd Match Penalty
for the same player during the tournament this player will be automatically
suspended for the rest of the tournament.
Y THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A (BINDING) DECISION IN
CASES WHICH ARE NOT COVERED
BY THE TOURNAMENT RULES.
FORMAT
OF U-8 TOURNAMENT
1. There will be 1 group of 4 teams in the first round. All teams in their
individual group play each other twice.
2. After the 1st round numbers 1 and 2 will play the finale for 1st
and 2nd place.
FORMAT
OF U-10 TOURNAMENT
1. There will be 1 group of 6 teams in the first round. All teams in their
individual group play each other once.
2. After the 1st round numbers 1 and 2 will play the final for 1st
and 2nd place. Numbers 3 and 4 for 3rd and 4th
place and numbers 5 and 6 for 5th and 6th place.
FORMAT
OF U-14 TOURNAMENT
1. There will be 1 group of 5 teams in the first round. All teams in their
individual group play each other twice.
2. After 1st round play off’s in accordance with the game schedule.
FORMAT
OF U-16 TOURNAMENT
1. There will be 1 group of 6 teams in the first round. All teams in their
individual group play each other twice.
2A. After the 1st round numbers 1 and 2 will play the final for 1st
and 2nd place.