Generally
09/09/2024
Dek Hockey 4vs4 (4+1)
The game of four players on the field + goalkeeper will have an official name: 4vs4
Rink dimension - LENGHT minimum 36m maximum 48m, WIDTH minimum 18m maximum 24m
YEAR | PLACE | CHAMPION | CATEGORY | |
2023 | Puerto Plata | MEN | ||
2023 | Puerto Plata | WOMEN | ||
2023 | Puerto Plata | Masters Men O35 | ||
2023 | Puerto Plata | Masters Men O45 | ||
2023 | Puerto Plata | Masters Women | ||
2019 | TURKS AND CAICOS | MEN'S | ||
2019 | TURKS AND CAICOS | WOMEN'S | ||
2019 | TURKS AND CAICOS | MASTERS Men O35 |
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 4vs4 INTERNAL RULES
1. Equipment
Each player must be equipped with helmet, football (soccer) or lightweight Ball hockey pads, gloves (ball hockey or ice hockey). Shoulder pads of any kind are prohibited.
Helmets, jerseys, shorts and socks must have the same color.
Any stick is accepted for the tournament. A referee may, at any time, declare an illegal piece of equipment when it is worn or damaged and represents a risk of injury.
2. Pre-game
Teams must be ready for the match 10 minutes before the official start of their match.
Locker rooms will be available where players can leave their bags. The head coach of each team will come for the key to the locker room 30 minutes before the game. After the game, the team has 30 minutes to leave the locker room.
Teams have to attend the opening ceremony of the World Championships. A three minutes warm-up period is available to players before the game.
One minute before the match begins, teams will stand on the blue line and based on instruction from the referee will great each other.
3. Duration of games
Each round robin game is composed of 2 x 15 minute periods, elimination games will be 3 x 15 minute periods (if is tournament time).The clock stops at every play stoppage unless there is a 6+ goal differential.
The breaks between periods are a fixed 2 minutes and the teams change ends.
4. Post-game
After the match, the teams have to stand on the blue line and then the best players of each team will be evaluated (determined by the main referee). Subsequently, national anthem of the winning team will be played. Teams will then shake hands. Until this time the area can not be attended by players and officials of other teams.
5 . Officials
Two referees will be present for every match along with 2 WBDHF goal judges (if is posible)
6. Penalties
Penalties in games are 1,3, 3OT minutes based on the official WBDHF rules. If the team has another player with penalty - his penalty time is deferred until the completion of the existing one. Minimum number of players on the field is 2.
The game is played based on the official WBDHF rules except icing, offside and a 4vs4 format.
If a player is ejected from a game he will no longer be allowed to continue the tournament. Participation in the world championships may be possible only if the fee in amout of 150€ is paid to the WBDHF Disciplinary Board who will evaluate the situation.
7. Standings
- 3 points for a win in regular time
- 2 Points for a win after a shootout (3 shooters) - 1 Point for a loss after shootout
- 0 Points for a loss in regular time
Tie-breaking procedure (final standings) is as follows :
1- Result of mutual match 2- Goal differential
3- Goals for
4- Draw
8. Roster size
Teams are allowed a maximum of 16+ 2 (goalies) players.
Official site of the WBDHF is www.WBDHF.com
and complete rules are in « about sport » and « technical ».