These rules serve as the general foundation for all our tournaments. Specific details (such as the exact number of games or tournament format) may be adjusted or supplemented for individual events, but the core principles—including the strict game length of 2 x 20 minutes—remain completely unchanged.
TOURNAMENT RULES
In short :
- Fixed Game Length: Every single game is strictly played in 2 x 20 minutes (net time), with a 3-minute break between periods. This rule applies to all tournaments and does not change.
- Games: Teams are guaranteed a specific number of games per tournament (typically 6 games in total, 2 games daily).
- Officiating: Games are officiated by certified/professional referees (e.g., from the professional Extraleague) who speak English.
- Rules of Play: Half-contact is allowed. The tournament is strictly governed by IIHF rules.
- Stats: Player statistics will be carefully recorded, including secondary assists, to keep the kids motivated.
- Coaches: Each coach receives written instructions on the rules. The tournament staff is always ready to answer any questions.
Game & Tournament Format:
- Timing: Netto time applies (when the game stops, the time stops too).
- Ties: If a game ends in a tie, a penalty shootout will determine the winner. The shootout result is determined by a first-to-score sudden death.
- Points System:
- Regulation Win = 3 points
- Shootout Win (after tie) = 2 points
- Shootout Loss (after tie) = 1 point
- Regulation Loss = 0 points
- Format Structure: Typically, teams are divided into groups (e.g., Groups A and B) where they play a round-robin format. Following the group stage is the playoff/placement stage, where teams are matched according to their group standings (e.g., 1st from Group A plays 1st from Group B, etc.).
PLAYERS´ AGE
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1. Primary Age Criteria
Each event is a Birth Year-Specific tournament. Players must be born within the Designated Birth Year of the tournament or later.
(Example: For a „2012 Tournament“, the oldest eligible male player must be born on or after January 1st, 2012).2. Female Player Exceptions
We allow an age „buffer“ for female participants to support the growth of the game. All female players may be born one (1) year earlier than the Designated Birth Year. There is no distinction between outfield players and goalkeepers.
3. Verification & Compliance
Integrity is a core value of the Slavica Cup. To ensure fair competition, we enforce the following:
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Mandatory Documentation: Teams must produce an official government document (ideally a Passport) for every player, featuring a photo, full name, and date of birth.
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Disqualification: Any player found to exceed the age limits defined above will be immediately excluded from the competition.
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Financial Policy: In the event of player disqualification for age violations, no refunds will be issued for tournament fees, travel, or associated costs.
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PENALTIES & DISCIPLINE
- A player excluded by a higher penalty until the end of the game may play in the next match.
- A player with two penalties until the end of the game is eliminated from the rest of the tournament.
- A player who commits a particularly serious foul resulting in injury to an opponent will have his penalty assessed after the match by the game referee and the tournament organizer. A protest can be filed by the game referee or the injured team at the request of the tournament director immediately after the match.
- The organizer will assess the intention to harm the opponent and determine the penalty according to the degree of intent. Both teams will be notified of the decision by email to the team contact persons within 2 hours of filing the protest. Video recordings are welcome and encouraged for review.
JERSEYS
- Each team must have two sets of jerseys, one light-colored, the other dark-colored, and the players must have the same socks.
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