Tournament rules
1. The Tournament is organized by the World Peace Indoor
Soccer Tournament foundation. (WPIST)
2. The games are organized in the various sports halls in
the towns/city of Eibergen, Lichtenvoorde and Groenlo.
3. All matches are played according to the FIFA futsal rules
and FIFA Futsal regulations but executed in a customized WPIST tournament
format. The customized
WPIST tournament futsal rules are leading!
4. Matches are led by international referees in
cooperation with the WPIST tournament’s organization.
5. Teams are divided in categories & groups.
6. When 2 teams play under the same team’s name, it is
not possible to let any players switch from team to team. It’s prohibited to
switch players from one team to another team playing in the same tournament/competition!
These teams will be monitored at every game.
7. The first mentioned team (home team) has to change
shirts if both outfits are the same (colour). There are also tournament vests
in several colours available for any team should this situation occur.
8. Every team must be equipped with a second set of
shirts, which are different from the colours of the original club/team outfit.
9. The first mentioned team has to deliver a linesman for
the next match in the hall.
10. 35+ Tournament: All players must be at least 35 years
of age or older. The team may have 2 players younger than 35 years old but
these players must be at least 30 years of age or older.
11. 45+ Tournament: All players must be at least 45 years
of age or older. The team may have 2 players younger than 45 years old but
these players must be at least 40 years of age or older.
12. The responsible referee, referee coordinator, or
members of the organization may ask the players participating in the 35+ and
45+ tournament for their ID in order to check the age of the player. Every player
playing in one of the veteran competitions has the obligation to bring his ID
or a copy of his ID with him during his matches/ match day. If a player is not
able to proof his age to the referee, the referee has the right to exclude the
player from the matches until the player involved can proof his age.
13. If a team of the 35+ or 45+ competition/tournament
plays with younger players as allowed, the team will be disqualified from the
tournament/competition.
14. If the situation mentioned under point 13 occurs in
the knock out phase or semi-finals the following will happen;
a) The results in the group
phase will remain unchanged.
b) The team involved will be
disqualified.
c) The opponent will have a win
of 3-0 and go through/on to the next round. (Walk over)
15. The pitches have a rubber or wooden surface. Players
are obligated to wear regular Futsal (indoor Soccer) shoes.
16. The use of resin on hands and or gloves is not
permitted. In case of damage to the floor, the relevant team will be held
liable for the costs.
17. There are changing-rooms in the various sports halls;
teams are welcome to use these. Players are also allowed to prepare themselves
in the bungalows or hotel rooms as well in between games.
18. The team’s representative reports to the organizations
table in the sports hall where his/her team has to play their matches 30
minutes before the scheduled first match, and must submit their list of
players.
19. Teams should be composed of players who are working
for the institute/force mentioned on their application form.
20. The team whose name is stated first on the match form
will start on the left side of the pitch, seen from the side of the
organizations table, and will have the kick off. The kick off moment will be directed
by the referee.
21. A match in the group phase lasts 1 x 12 minutes (no
half-time interval). The Knock-outs on
Thursday lasts 1x 18 minutes (no half-time interval). The Finals on Thursday
lasts 1 x 20 minutes (no half-time interval). The WPIST organization has the
right to change the duration of the matches. If this situation occurs the
participating teams will be informed by the organization via the printed match
fixtures/ program. A match is played by two teams: each consisting of 4
fielders and 1 goalkeeper (colour shirt deviating from colour shirt of the
players).
22. The numbers of substitutions made during a match is
unlimited. The player entering the pitch must do so at his own substitution
zone, but only until the player leaving the pitch has passed completely over
the touch line (= a good replacement is one player out and then a new player
in). The replaced player(s) take a seat on the player’s bench.
23. The substitution zone is situated on the same side of
the pitch as the teams’ benches and directly in front of them and is where the
players enter and leave the pitch for substitutions.
24. Every team has to be present 5 minutes before kick-off.
The team that does not show up on time at the sports field, loses the match by
0 – 3 and will not receive any points. For the team that wins through a no-show
match by ‘no-show’, get 3 goals as their total score.
25. Each team must be accompanied by a coach.
26. A player receipting a yellow card has to leave the
pitch for one (1) minute! After a goal scored against by the opposite team, the
player can enter the field again. The jury-table signals if the player can
enter the game again. It has to be the same player entering the field who
receipt the yellow card!
27. A player receipting a red card has to leave the pitch
for the rest of that match. The team has to play with one less player for three
(3) minutes! After a goal scored against by the opposite team, another player
can enter the field. The Jury-table signals if another player can enter the
game.
28. Protesting on referee decisions is not permitted.
Decisions of the referee or referee coordinator are final.
29. After every match the referee in charge and both
involved coaches or team captains have to report at the organizations table in
the sports hall to sign the score sheet of that particular match. This is
obligated. The signing of the score sheet has to be done immediately after the
match in order to confirm/approve the result of that game.
30. The organization is not responsible for damages,
(physical) injuries or theft of personal belongings of players and companions.
31. Each team is required to report at the organization
table before leaving the sports hall after a match day.
32. When there is a tie and equal scores in any of the
groups these rules will be applied;
I) goal difference (scored
goals – goals against)
II) highest number of scored
goals
III) the least goals against
IV) The mutual results
33. The final ranking for the next round and finales: the
team that wins their game in the second round and semi-finales, goes on for the
next round. For the team who lose the game, the tournament is over/stops.
34. When there is a tie with equal scores in the following
knock-out phase or semi-finals the players take penalties. Each team takes
three penalties. If the score remains unchanged the entire procedure will be
repeated again until one team wins with a lead by one goal. The referee will
have to toss to decide which team will start the penalty shootout. The team who
wins the toss, starts shooting. The penalty shots have to be taken by different
players.
35. If the matches for the and 3rd/4th place end up in an equal score, each team
take three penalties, as mentioned above in rule 34.
36. If the final matches for the 1st/2nd place end up in a
tie with an equal score, the match will continue with 5 extra minutes extra
time! If after this time there is still a draw, the match will be decided by
penalties as mentioned in point 34.
37. During the Finals the time will be stopped at the last
minute! The first referee keeps the last-minute time.
38. The WPIST organization will supply the necessary
materials for the match. The matches will be played with low bouncing balls for
futsal. (Number 4).
39. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the sports
halls. The use of glass is also forbidden. Alcoholic consumption has to be
limited during your match day. If extensive alcohol consumption has a clear
influence on the match, a team or an individual player can be excluded from
further participation. It is not allowed to drink alcohol on or near the
pitches.
40. Every participant is responsible for his behaviour in
this respect; and will be held responsible when damage is reported.
41. Other than players and coaches have no right to enter
the football pitches.
42. Everyone is kindly asked to remain on the stand or in
the sports arena’s restaurant when not playing. In this way, the room around
the field is reserved for those teams and players in the current matches.
43. For any other rules or regulations not mentioned then
the tournament’s sportive management’s decisions are final as presented by the
chief of the tournament’s sportive management, in accordance with the
representative of the board, or by any person appointed by him.
44. The WPIST organization of the tournament reminds
participants to insure themselves for all medical costs that may be occasioned
through any injuries during the tournament.
45. The organisation cannot be held responsible for any damage,
robbery, medical cost.