Holland Elite Hockey Cup U14Regole e regolamentoAggiornato il 20 ott 2026

1. Articolo 1

   Rules

   The tournament will be played in accordance with the KNHB rules.

2. Articolo 2

   Tournament format

   • 16 teams participate in the U14 girls tournament, divided into 4 groups of 4 teams. • The U14 girls will play a minimum of 6 matches in 2 days. • All teams in the group will play against the other teams of the same group in the group stage. • Each game won results in 3 points. • Each game tied results in 1 point. • Each game lost results in 0 points. • If at the end of the group stage two or more teams have the same number of points, the classification shall be determined in the following manner: 1. Result of the game between the tied teams. If more than two teams are tied, the points of the matches played between them are counted; 2. Overall goal difference, both in favor and against; 3. Greater number of goals scored; 4. The least goals received. • Matches in the group stage can end in a draw. Shoot-outs are only taken when a match after the group stage ends in a draw, according to the shoot-out regulations. • Before each shoot-out, each trainer will hand in a list with 3 players in the right order to the referee.

3. Articolo 3

   Tournament program

   • All group stage matches will be played on the 16th of May. On the same day, the quarter-finals for the top 8 teams will also be played. • On the 17th of May, the quarter-finals for the bottom 8 teams will be played, followed by the semi-finals and finals for all teams.

4. Articolo 4

   Game time

   • The duration of the games is 2×15 minutes. • When a match after the group stage ends in a draw, each team will take 3 shoot-outs by different players, followed by shoot-outs taken in turn until a decision is made.

5. Articolo 5

   Players information / Substitutions / Dispensation

   • When a player receives a green card he/she has a penalty of 1 minute. 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 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 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. • Dispensation will be offered for up to 3 players who are one year over the age limit, but only a maximum of 2 can play at the same time.

6. Articolo 6

   Referees

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

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   Reclamations

   • 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.

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   Equipment

   • 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.

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   Required paperwork in each match

   All the participating teams need to hand in, before the tournament starts, a list with the full names and date of birth of each player at the tournament committee.

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    Punctuality

    • All teams must be standing next to the field, at the side of the field manager, at least 15 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.

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    Pitches / Material

    • All games will be played on water based pitches. • The tournament will be played with a ball provided by the organization.

12. Articolo 12

    Modification

    Any circumstance not expressly provided for in these regulations shall fall under the exclusive authority of the Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee’s decision shall be final and binding, and it reserves the right to interpret, supplement, amend, and apply these regulations as it deems necessary in accordance with the interests and operational needs of the tournament.

13. Articolo 13

    Information

    • 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, the Organizing Committee will decide. The decision of the Organizing Committee is final and irrevocable.