Rules

We want fair sport

Each team consists of 5 players (goalkeeper and 4 field players), however one team can register up to 8 players. Each player must be able to identify himself to the tournament management prior to the first game with an identity card (e.g. ID, driving license, residence permit).

There is no restriction on the number of substitutions that can be made during a match. Substitutions can be made at any time, whether the ball is in play or not, but only from the bench and in the own half. A team can not have more than 5 players on the field at the same time (goalkeeper and 4 field players). If one team has more than 5 players on the field at the same time during a game, the referee stops the game and the opposite team will be awarded with a penalty kick.

The match duration in group stage is 8 minutes. The play can be extended upwards depending on the number of participants (see schedule). Side switch doesn't take place. The first mentioned team in the schedule, plays from left to right seen by the tournament management table and has the kick-off.

The organizer is in charge of time keeping. The referee can indicate time stop or injury time (stalling or severe injury).

There is no offside on the entire play field.

If the ball touches the ceiling in the hall, the opposing team is awarded an indirect free kick at the respective location.

Out throw-in is done by hand. There are only indirect free kicks. Distance to the opponent player by the free kicks and corner is at least 5 meters.

The goal kick can only be performed by the goalkeeper. It can be performed from any point inside the goal area and it can also be done by hand. The ball must however touch the ground or a player before it reaches the centreline, otherwise the opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick from centreline. This does not apply to the balls caught by the goalkeeper during the game (throw-in, kick-in).

It can be played only in sneakers with rubber or crepe soles (no black soles).

Disciplinary sanctions

Warning (yellow card): Any warning draws automatically a time penalty of 2 minutes. The cautioned player may not be replaced during the penalty period.

Exception: If the opponent scores a goal, the team with four players is allowed to play complete again.

Exclusion (red card): If the player is sent off, he cannot take any further part in the game and cannot be replaced by a substitute. The tournament management has the right to exclude the offending player from the tournament because of serious offenses.

Points score

• Win: 3 points
• Draw: 1 point
• Loss: 0 points

Ranking mode for equal points

If two or more teams have the same number of points in group stage, following criteria will determine the rank:

• Goal Difference
• Goals Scored
• Games Won

If the equality still persist, there will be a penalty shootout.

Forfait cases / exclusion of the team

In the following cases the offending team loses with 0: 1 Forfeit:

• Delayed start (no waiting!)
• Reduction of a team to less than 4 players due to exclusions and / or time penalties
• Exchange of players between teams participating in tournament.
  

The team exclusion is due to the following cases:

• Violence towards the referee and riots in the hall lead to automatic exclusion of the whole team Provoking appearance, insinuating that the person is a racist or a member of a certain political party.

Insurance

Insurance is the responsibility of the participants. The organizer disclaims all liability and responsibility for accidents, theft, etc., as well to third parties.

Final clauses

All cases not included in these regulations shall be finally settled by the Tournament Management. Legal action is excluded.

General Information on hall use

Car parking is only allowed in the designated parking areas.

Smoking is strictly PROHIBITED in the entire hall!

Please refer to the regulations in the sports hall. If the participants fail to comply with these regulations, the person responsible for the team and for the possible damage will be fully liable and will have to pay for it!

The individual hall order is strictly to comply.

Protests must be reported immediately after they occur to the Tournament Management. The protest fee is CHF 100.- and must be paid immediately.