HOCKEY U14

TOURNAMENT RULES

The U14 girls will play a total of 5 matches in 2 days.
4 groups of 4 teams in each one of them will be formed (Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D).
All teams in the group will play against the other teams of the same group in a qualifying Playoff round.
Each game won results in 3 points.
Each game tied results in 1 points.
Each game lost results in 0 points.
If at the end of the Playoff round classification, two or more teams have summed the same number of points, the classification of one or the other team shall be determined in the following manner:

Result of the game between the tied teams. If more than two teams tied, the points of the matches played between them are counted;
Overall goal difference, both in favor and against;
Greater number of goals scored;
The least goals received;
Fair play (fewer cards received. The sum of the cards will be measured the following way: yellow card=1, red card=2);
Tossing a coin.

If two or more teams have an equal score in the group, the most wins will decide who the winner is. If that is also equal the goal balance will point out the winner. When this is also equal the team with most scored goals wins. When no winner can be appointed, each team will take 3 shoot-outs by different players. Followed by shoot-outs taken by turn, until the decision is made.
Shoot-outs will be taken according to the Dutch shoot-out regulations.
Before each shoot-out, each trainer will hand in a list with 5 players in the right order towards the referee.

The group stage will be played on the 07^th of June 2025.
The final and the rest of the final classification matches will be played on the 08^th of June 2025.

The duration of the games is 2×17,5 minutes.
When a game in the cross final ends equal each team will take 3 shoot-outs by different players. Followed by shoot-outs taken by turn, until the decision is made.

When a player receives a green card he/she has a penalty of 2 minutes. He/she is not allowed on the bench of the team, the referee will appoint a place on the penalty bench.
If a player receives a yellow card during a game he/she has a penalty of 5 minutes. He/she is not allowed on the bench of the team, the referee will appoint a place on the penalty bench.
If a player receives a second yellow card during a game he/she must leave the game immediately and sit out the next game that the team has to play.
Any player who receives a red card during a game must leave the game immediately and will sit out the next game that the team has to play.
When a player receives two yellow cards during the tournament he/she needs to sit out the next game that the team has to play.

All referees and assistant referees will be assigned by the Organizing Committee.

Any sports claim may be submitted in writing to the Organizing Committee within 30 minutes after the match in question.
Claims on arbitration errors cannot modify the outcome of the match.
The decision of the Organizing Committee is final and irrevocable.

All the teams must bring both their home and their away kit duly numbered to the tournament.
In case of matching uniforms, it will be the visiting team (named in second place) which has to change the kit.
The referee shall have final say on colour conflicts.
Each player will have the same number, on both the home and away kit, and must maintain it throughout the tournament.

All the participating teams need to hand in, before the tournament starts, a list with the full names, date of birth and the rear number of each player, at the tournament committee.
No match will start without the field manager having the lists of players.

All teams must be standing next to the field, at the side of the field manager, at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the match.
Each team is committed to let the game start on time. If a team is not available within 5 minutes of the stated time the opponent will be called out as the winner. The final score will be 3-0.

Any circumstance that has not been reflected in the regulations is exclusive competence of the Organizing Committee, being their final decision, reserving the right to add, interpret, modify and apply the rules according to their criteria and the needs of the tournament.

In case of doubts or questions refer to the Organizing Committee of the tournament.
The Organizing Committee is not responsible for the missing of (personal) belongings.
In situations and circumstances, where the aforementioned rules don’t provide in, the Organizing Committee will decide. The decision of the Organizing Committee is final and irrevocable.