1. All players play barefoot (or with socks on!)
2. Each game consists in playing two sets of 10
minutes , each with a seperate result . A team
(8 players only) that wins both sets , wins the game .
Each set begins with a referee-throw .
If the result of a set is even , both teams play by the
rule of "sudden death" ~ they start again with a
referee-throw .
3. If both teams win a set , they will play "one against
the keeper" . This means that each team selects 3
players . They will try to score , one at the time and
alternatively , untill one of the teams wins ! If the
score still is even after 3 players each , both teams
will continue untill one of them wins .
4. No team time-outs will be allowed , due to the time
scedule of the tournament .
5. If "one against the keeper" is played , a toss by the
referee decides which team starts .
Both keepers start off standing on their goal line . The
player who is elected to play has to stand with one
foot on the right or left point where his/her
goal area line and the side line cross .
When the refree blows the whistle , he/she has
to pass back to his goalie . During this pass , the
ball is not allowed to touch the ground .
Once the ball has left the hand of the thrower , both
keepers are allowed to move forward .
The goal keeper with the ball must remail in his/her
goal area . He/she has to pass (without the ball
touching the ground) or try to score him/herself
(=an extra point) within 3 seconds after
receiving the ball .
If a rule violation is made by the attacking keeper
or the player , the attack is over .
The defending keeper is allowed to leave his/her
goal area and to return at any time as long he/she is
not in possession of the ball . If he/she commits
a foul on the attacking player , a 6-m throw has to be
awarded to the attacking team (also an extra point)
6. Substitutions can be made during the whole time .
Each team has his own substitution side , which
remains the same both sets !
The substitution area for field players is situated
at one side of the court , without both goal areas .
The players can leave and enter only there .
The goalkeeper has to enter the field only over the
side line in his/her own goal area . He/she can leave
over the side line of his/her team substitution side or
over the side line in his/her goal area .
A player who makes an error regarding the rules
considering the substitutions , has to be suspended .
The game has to be started again by a free throw
or a 6-m throw , regarding the situation .
7. The goalkeeper has to wear a shirt which clearly
shows that he/she is not a player of one of the both
teams . When not in possession of the ball ,
the keeper always is allowed to leave the goal area
to take part in the game .
8. It's allowed to dive in the direction of a ball
which lies or is rolling in the goal area , as long as
the player doesn't touch the ground playing the
ball . The ball may also be played above the
goal area , as long as the player doesn't land in
that area still holding the ball .
9. A goal is made if the ball fully passed the goal line .
Points are made as follows :
* 1 point : a goal made by a field player or by the
keeper (standing in his own goal area)
* 2 points : + a goal made by a field player : a 'flyer'
the player receives and plays the
ball when in the air
+ a goal made by the keeper (standing
in the playing field)
+ a goal made out of a 6-m throw
+ a goal made by the keeper during
"one against the keeper" , standing
in his own goal area .
* 3 points : + a 'flyer' made by the keeper
+ a double 'flyer' made by two field
players , or one field player and the
goal keeper
10. When a player is suspended he/she or the
substitute can re-enter after 1 minute . When there
is a turnover between the teams (the attacking
team lost possession of the ball) , he/she can
re-enter immediately .
A second suspension results in a disqualification ,
but this is only for the remaining playing time .
An immediate disqualification due to serious
rule violations or seriously unsportsmanly conduct
is effective for the rest of the game , and can
result in an exclusion of the tournament !
11. The classification of the teams will be made as
follows : teams which end up with the same result
will be separated
1. by the number of winning games
2. by the best goal average
3. by the result of their mutual game
12.If there are some problems , no worries ! The jury
will decide what's right or wrong ! Their decision
will be definitive !
13.The organisation of the tournament is not responsible
in case of accidents or damage of any kind ! We will
provide medical attention in case it's necessary .
14.Subscription to the tournament includes
the acceptance of the rules above .
Have a very fine and sportive Beach Time
