Regulations

1.Competition format

The tournament is played according to the format and competition brackets previously communicated by the organisation.

All teams play a similar number of matches during the tournament.

2.Points system

During the group stage, the following points system applies:

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

3.Tie-breaking criteria

If two or more teams are tied on points, the following criteria apply, in order:

1. Overall goal difference.
2. In a tie between more than two teams, only the matches played between the tied teams count, using the goal difference between those teams.
3. Total goals scored.
4. Total goals conceded.
5. Total number of wins.
6. If the tie still remains, a shootout competition decides the ranking.

4.Match duration

Matches consist of:

• 2 halves of 15 minutes.
• A 2-minute half-time break.

Time runs continuously and is only stopped if expressly indicated by the tournament organisation or the umpires.

5.Schedule and punctuality

There is a strict 15-minute gap between matches, intended exclusively for:

• Teams entering and leaving the field.
• Immediate warm-up.
• A punctual start of the following match.

Under no circumstances will this time slot be extended. Teams must be ready to start the match at the scheduled time.

If a team is not ready to begin on time, the umpire may issue a green or yellow card to the captain, as for a delayed restart after half-time in an official match.

6.Knockout matches and shootouts

In knockout rounds, if a match ends in a draw at full time, the winner is decided directly through a shootout competition.

For organisational and timing reasons:

• Each team takes only 3 shootouts.
• If the tie remains, the shootout competition continues in sudden death format.

7.Disciplinary sanctions

There are no automatic suspensions for accumulated yellow cards.

In case of a red card, the Tournament Technical Director will review the incident and decide the appropriate sanction.

The organisation reserves the right to suspend players, expel team members, or expel a team from the tournament if considered necessary.

8.Applicable regulations

For any situation not specifically covered by these regulations, the official FIH (International Hockey Federation) Rules of Hockey and competition regulations apply.

9.Pre-tournament briefing

An online briefing meeting is held the day before the tournament starts, with the staff members of all participating teams.

Teams are informed in advance about the access details, schedule and format of this meeting, where any questions about the tournament organisation can be clarified.

10.Medical insurance

Every player needs their own medical insurance with coverage in Spain.