REGULATIONS
OF THE INTERNATIONAL FLOORBALL TOURNAMENT
“UNIHOC RIGA CUP”
I OBJECIVES AND TASKS
To establish the winning teams of the International Floorball Tournament “Unihoc Riga Cup” (hereinafter – Floorball tournament) in all groups, and obtainers of the other positions. To promote the development of the floorball in Latvia and to promote it among the athletes. The Floorball tournament is orga
nized by Union „Florbolam” in collaboration with Society „ Latvian Floorball Union” according to the rules of the „Sport’s Law” from 24 October 2002. The Floorball tournament is managed by the chief referee of the tournament who is also responsible for the course of the tournament. The issues about the violations of the tournament regulations and application of the disciplinary measures are decided by the Jury of the tournament. II MANAGEMENT
The Floorball tournament is organized by Union „Florbolam” in collaboration with Society „ Latvian Floorball Union” according to the rules of the „Sport’s Law” from 24 October 2002. III TIME AND LOCATION
Floorball tournament takes place from 18 August till 20 August 2017, at the International Exhibition centre Ķīpsala, Ķīpsalas street 8, according to the gaming calendar drawn up by the chief referee. The organizers have the rights to lead the games also in other halls. IV PARTICIPANTS
The following groups take part in the Floorball tournament:
Elite Men’s group;
Men’s group;
Female group;
Boys – group B-16 and younger (born 2001 and younger);
Boys – group B-14 and younger (born 2003 and younger);
Before the start of the tournament, for each team in the application must indicate precisely the players date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy.) During the Floorball tournament no other exceptions will not be permitted. V PARTICIPATION FEE
In the Floorball tournament only those teams take part, which have till 15 July 2017, sent the applications and paid the participation fee to the bank account specifications stated by the organizers. Participation fee for each team:
Early Bird Registration – available until 23:59 GMT on 30 April 2017
– In adult group 125,- EUR + 10,- EUR for team member bracelet.
– In youth group 100,- EUR + 8,- EUR for team member bracelet. Standard Registration – available until 23:59 GMT on 15 July 2017
– In adult group 175,- EUR + 10,- EUR for team member bracelet.
– In youth group 135,- EUR + 10,- EUR for team member bracelet. Applying team an elite group of men and / or group of men , the club have the opportunity to apply one or two junior teams with a 30% discount ( registration until 04.30.2017 . – EUR 70 by registering before 15.7.2017 . – EUR 95)
Bracelets are mandatory for players, coaches, agents, medical officer. Bracelets will be three categories – adult group , boys U -16 and U- 14 boys (each category in a different color ). Before playing a match referees will check whether the player has the corresponding category wristband in order to determine whether a participant can take part in a particular game. Simultaneously with sending the application the team has to pay the participation fee for taking part in the Floorball tournament till 15 of July 2017 to the following bank account specifications:
Union „Florbolam”
Registration No. 40008124366
Address: Liela street 64, Marupe, Latvia. IBAN: LV56HABA0551038294997
SWIFT:HABALV22
Please in payments show the team name and age group (for example – RTU/ Rockets U-14)
VI APPLICATIONS
The application of the teams should be sent via e-mail to these addresses: [email protected] not later than 1 August 2017. The last application or recall of players is possible at the first day of the tournament during the accreditation of the team. VII COURSE
Before starting the Floorball tournament the organizers inform about the playing procedure. For the matches the reduced floorball game regulations of the International Floorball Federation (IFF) are applied. The match is organized for 6 against 6 (5 field players and a goalkeeper). To start the match, at least 5 players of the team (5 field players and a goalkeeper) should be on the rink. The duration of the match for Elite Men group is 2 x 20 minutes (non-effective time) with a 3-minute break between periods. The duration of the match for Men, Female, Boys U-16 and U-14 groups are 2 x 15 minutes (non-effective time) with a 3-minute break between periods. The duration of the FINAL match for all age groups is 2 x 20 minutes (non-effective time) with 3-minute break between the periods. During the last 3 minutes of the last period of the FINAL match the “net time” is stated. The match duration time is stopped only when goals are scored, a penalty stated, half a minute breaks as well as special occasions (the rink referee decides to formulate a case as special). Match duration time is stopped in the last minit of second halftime. The matches take place according to the provisions specified in the “TIME AND LOCATION” part of these Regulations, depending on the number of teams applied, at the beginning of the tournament according to circle system, afterwards according to the play-off
If the play-off matches or matches for a position end with an even result, the winner of the match is decided by the penalty shots. For winning the match the team gets 2 points, for a drawn – 1 point, for a loss – 0 points. For absence from the match the team takes the loss with the score of 0:5. In case of equal number of points the team occupying higher position within the group matches (preliminary matches) is stated:
by the internal matches of the teams concerned;
by the best proportion of goals gained and lost during all the matches of the tournament;
by the most number of goals gained during all the matches of the tournament;
by the least sum of penalty time during all the matches of the tournament;
by raffle. VIII PROVISIONS
The Floorballtournamentorganizersprovide the sportingfacilities (playing rink, dressing room,shower), referees, match secretaries, medical staff, as well as are responsiblefor maintaining public order at the site. The tournamentparticipantscover the travel and lodging expenses of the team. During the tournament,the athleteisresponsible for his ownhealthas well ashealthand life insurance. Each teamisguaranteedat least fourmatches. IX AWARDING
The winners of the first rank for each group are awarded with cups andmedals, but the other players andrepresentatives with the medals. The top scorersthebest players of the tournamentwill be awarded with commemorative souvenirs.
