Tournament Rules

	The tournament is played at the middle school on Sklenarova ulica.
	Tournament matches are split evenly between hall 1 & 2.
	The surface played on is smooth parquet.
	The goals measure 1.20 metres by 1 metre.
	The balls are indoor tournament match balls.
	Hall 1 is smaller than Hall 2.
	The draw for the tournament takes place 30 minutes before the start.
	Each team plays 4 group matches; playing 2 in each hall.
	Final group standings denotes which team you face in the knockout round.
	The team that finishes last in the group stage is the first to be eliminated.
	The winners of each quarter final play their semi final in the other hall.
	The final is in Hall 1 and the 3rd place match is in Hall 2.

Match Rules

	10 minutes each way & 1 minute at half time to change ends.
	Four players per team on pitch with a max of 12 in full squad.
	No goalkeepers.
	No offsides.
	Substitutions can be made during the game, but players should tag, unless no advantage is being made.
	If the ball hits an obstacle i.e. ceiling, basketball hoop, window, etc, it is a free kick against the offending team. The ball can be played off all the walls except the wall where spectators are seated. If the ball goes out, a kick-in is played.
	No sliding or dangerous tackles.
	If scores are level at full time (not including group matches), (3) penalties are taken to ascertain a winner. Sudden-death penalties continue if scores are still level.
	Penalties are taken from 3/4 way mark into any empty goal.

Sin bin penalties

	2 minutes sin bin for for teams who play with 5 players on the pitch at anytime.
	If the referee judges an advantage made when substituting, a 2 minute sin bin is given.
	2 minutes sin bin for sliding or dangerous tackles and a penalty may be given if attacker is in a scoring position.
	If a defending player stops the ball from going into the goal using his hand (hand includes arm), 2 minutes sin bin is given and a penalty.

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