Rules

The tournament will be played according to the regulations of the Finnish Floorball Federation (SSBL) with the following adjustments.

System:

In the preliminary rounds teams are divided into categories. After the first series are played, each team's placing in their own category determines the rest of the schedule. A more specific schedule will be published later.

The placing of a team in a category is determined by acquired points. For a victory a team receives two (2) points, for a draw one (1) point and for a loss zero (0) points. In the case of teams ending up with the same amount of points, they are compared according to:

points in mutual matches
score difference in mutual matches (goals scored minus goals let in, in mutual matches)
goals scored in mutual matches
total score difference in the preliminary round (goals scored minus goals let in)
total of goals scored in the preliminary round
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Match regulations:

Regular playing time is 2 x 15 minutes, of which the last 3 minutes are effective playing time. During the regular playing time (excluding the effective 3 minutes), time can ONLY be stopped by the referee.

A draw in a match, which has to be decided (play-offs), will be continued with three penalty shots (without any extra time). Finals being an exception, where a 5 minute extra time is played and then, if required, the three penalty shots.
A player can represent only one team per category.
Teams are obliged to present a team participant list (including management and other functionaries) to the organisers of the tournament prior to the first game. This list shall define each player, member of management and other functionaries by name and it cannot be altered after the tournament has started without the permission of the organising committee.
Each player of a team has to have a tournament pass.
The tournament jury has the right to interfere with teams and supporters who are behaving badly and they can remove a team from the tournament. The jury can also order a team to demand proper behaviour from their supporters

Team manager

The person who has been named the team manager is responsible for the whole team during the tournament, inside as well as outside the venue. They are also accountable for the communication with the organising committee. The team manager has to be over 18-years old. The organising committee is not responsible for any injuries, medical expenses or theft. It is recommended to obtain a sufficient insurance.

Identity control

The organising committee has the right to determine the identity of players. The team manager is responsible for making sure that each member of a team has a valid identification card (with photo) or passport with them.

Protests

A protest can be held if the rules and regulations of the tournament are broken or if there are any differences concerning the tournament. If a protest is made against a referee's decision, the referee must be informed immediately after the game. The protest must be delivered in writing to the organisers at latest 10 minutes after the end of the match. The protest is to be a closely detailed argument and it is followed by a protest fee of 100 €, which is returned in case the protest is accepted. The verdict of the jury cannot be questioned.

Walk-over

If a team does not have at least five (5) field players and a goalkeeper on the field after the playing time has started, the match is forfeited. The fouling team is excluded from the tournament and its earlier matches are annulled. The jury has the right to make an alternate decision in case of a sufficient argument.