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Match operations

Here is a summary of the key points regarding match operations.

Download the tournament rules

​Playing time

  • 2 x 11 minutes

  • Time taken by the teams themselves

  • No team time-outs

  • No half-time break, but a change of ends

  • Suspension = 2 mins

IHF Rules

  • No requirement for a defensive formation

  • Substitutions permitted even when not in possession of the ball

Both teams

  • place a spare ball next to the goal

Live stream – Score (tablet)

  • The first team listed hosts the live stream

  • Before the match starts: Select the match

  • After the match ends: Check the score

  • and click ‘End Broadcast’

The first-named team

  • takes the throw-in

  • places the ball

  • starts on the side with the red pitch number at the goal

Disqualification with a report (red/blue)

  • Suspension for at least one match

  • The referee must report the incident to the tournament organisers immediately after the match

The second team

  • Must change into different kit or wear bibs if their kit is the same

7-metre throws

  • In the event of a draw in the final rounds

  • to be taken on a different pitch

  • 5+5 throwers

Equipment – Grip aids

  • Studded boots are prohibited

  • Grip aids are prohibited in the F, E and D youth categories

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