Pond Hockey World Cup - Rules

The Pond Hockey World Cup 2027 will be held in Levi on January 22-23, 2027. The event will bring together teams from all over Finland and the world to play in the Pond Hockey spirit - relaxed, fair and safe.

This rulebook defines the format, rules, and operating principles of the tournament. The purpose of the rules is to ensure that the tournament is conducted in a fair, safe, and enjoyable manner for all participants.

All participating teams and players are deemed to accept these rules upon registering for the tournament.

Game format

• Tournament matches will be played 3 vs. 3 format.

• In the Fun Hockey series it is possible to play mixed teams (men and women on the same team).

• Team size: maximum 9 players.

• There is no field goalkeepers.

• Only one person may be on the field at a time. three players per team.

• Changes are made ”"on the rebound."”

Game time and gameplay

• Game time is 1 x 15 minutes of straight time.

• In the event of a tie, the next game will be played extension until resolution (no time limit).

• Matches begin with the starting signal given by the game director.

• In play there are no offsides, and Scoring is allowed from the entire playing area.

• If the puck crosses the boundaries of the field, play continues with a new puck provided by the organizer from the defending team's side of the field.

Ground rules

• The puck may be raised to knee height.

• Punch shots are prohibited.

• Tackling is prohibited. Light body contact is allowed as a natural part of the situation.

• About the problems the puck is awarded to the opponent, and the offending team must retire to one's own half of the field before continuing the game.

• For more serious violations a penalty shot is awarded, which is taken by shooting from the center point into an empty goal.

• Repeated or intentional violations may result in the player being removed from the match at the discretion of the game director.

• Unsportsmanlike conduct, violence or insulting an opponent, referee or organizer may result in the team being disqualified from the tournament without a refund.

Equipment

• Mandatory equipment:

  • Skates

  • Hockey stick

  • Uniform and numbered jersey

• The use of a helmet is strongly recommended.

• The use of other protective equipment (e.g. gloves, knee pads, shin guards) is optional but recommended.

• The organizer is not responsible for any damage, loss or condition of equipment.

Tournament system

• The best teams in the preliminary rounds advance to the next round.

• The result of the match is divided into:

  • About victory 2 points

  • From a draw 1 point

  • About the loss 0 points

• The size of the groups and the number of participants who advance to the next round are determined by the event. according to the final number of teams.

Ties

If teams are tied on points in the group stage, the ranking will be decided as follows:

1. Head-to-head match result

2. Goal difference

3. Goals scored

4. Raffle (raffle conducted by the organizer)

Refereeing and game control

• The games will be played by a person designated by the organizer. game director, which is responsible for compliance and interpretation of the rules.

• The game director's decisions are final and you can't complain about them.

• Players are expected to comply the spirit of fair play and respect opponents and the game director.

Insurance and liability

• Players participating in the event are not insured on behalf of the organizer.

• Every player participates at your own risk and is responsible for their own insurance coverage.

• The organizer is not responsible for any injuries, illnesses, property damage or equipment breakdown during the event.

• The organizer is not responsible. indirect costs (e.g. travel or accommodation costs) in the event of cancellation or schedule changes.

Safety and conditions

• The tournament is being played on the outside ice, so weather conditions may affect the condition of the fields and the match schedule.

• The organizer can postpone, suspend or cancel matches. for safety reasons without any obligation to compensate.

• Players should note ice condition, weather and safety of your own equipment before the game.

• Players must comply instructions from the organizer and security personnel in all situations.

Right to play

• Each player must be listed on the team roster before the start of the tournament.

• The player can participate only for one team in the same series.

• The organizer has the right to check the identity of the players if necessary.

• The organizer may prevent a player from participating if they violate the rules or act unsportsmanlike.

Organizer's rights

• The organizer reserves the right to make changes. match schedule, rules and schedules, if circumstances or safety factors require it.

• The organizer may end the match early if safety or circumstances require it.

• The organizer may remove a team from the tournament if its actions violate the rules, safety instructions, or the spirit of sportsmanship.

Force majeure and filming rights

• The organizer is not responsible for any cancellation or changes to the event due to force majeure -situations (e.g. weather conditions, official regulations, epidemics, technical failures or other reasons beyond the control of the organizer).

• By participating in the event, players and teams agree that the organizer may use the information taken at the event. photo and video material For marketing the Pond Hockey World Cup without separate permission or compensation.

Limitation of liability and acceptance of the rules

• By participating in the tournament, the team and its players accept these rules in their entirety.

• The organizer's decisions regarding the tournament, rules and interpretations are final. final.

• The organizer is not obligated to refund the participation fee if a team or player is removed from the event due to rule violations.

Contact information

Pond Hockey World Cup Team
info@pondhockey4all.com
www.pondhockey4all.com

This rulebook is valid for all participants in the Pond Hockey World Cup 2026. Acceptance of it is a prerequisite for participation in the tournament.