General Regulations for the Hummel Handball Game 2027 Tournament
Male A (2008–2009)
Male B (2010–2011)
Male C (2012–2013)
Male D (2014–2015)
Male E (2016 and younger)
Girls A (2008–2009)
Girls B (2010–2011)
Girls C (2012–2013)
Girls D (2014–2015)
Girls E (2016 and younger)
Older players are not permitted to play in a lower age category. If an overage player participates in a match, the affected matches will be forfeited in favor of the opposing team. Younger players are allowed to participate. However, younger players may only play in a category one year higher than their age category allows (e.g., Category E players may play in Category D, Category D players in Category C, etc.). Each player may represent only one team per category.
Up to three female players are allowed to participate in team rosters in the Male D (MD) and Male E (ME) categories.
The tournament is played in accordance with international rules approved by the IHF, with the following modifications:
Time is not stopped during 7-meter throws or suspensions.
Teams are not allowed to take time-outs.
The "three-attack rule" following medical treatment on the court does not apply.
In play-off matches, each team is granted one time-out per half.
Some courts may not have a center throw-off circle marked.
An official protest may be submitted in writing to the hall manager within 15 minutes after the end of the match, accompanied by a deposit of 300 CZK or €10. If the protest is rejected, the deposit is forfeited to the organizer.
Any cases not covered by the IHF Rules of the Game or these official tournament regulations will be decided by the Tournament Jury.
The tournament format is identical across all age categories:
Teams are drawn into preliminary groups.
Matches are played in a round-robin system.
All teams advance to the play-offs.
The organizer reserves the right to modify the tournament format depending on the number of registered teams in individual age categories.
To determine group rankings in the preliminary round, the first applicable criterion from the following list will be used:
Higher number of points obtained in all group matches
Higher number of points obtained in head-to-head matches
Better goal difference in head-to-head matches
Higher number of goals scored in head-to-head matches
Better goal difference in all group matches
Higher number of goals scored in all group matches
Draw of lots
Each team will play a minimum of 6 matches. Two referees are assigned to every match.
All matches consist of two 15-minute halves with a 2-minute interval for switching ends. Teams are not required to switch ends at halftime if both teams agree and inform the match referees prior to the match.
Participants are required to adhere strictly to the match schedule. The standard waiting time is 5 minutes. In exceptional cases, the Tournament Jury may decide to delay the start of a match or order it to be played at a rescheduled time.
Every player must have a valid form of photo identification available during matches (e.g., passport, national ID card, or EU ID card). An electronic copy of a photo ID is permissible.
The organizer permits play using standard handball balls as well as special balls that do not require handball glue ("resin-free" balls), conforming to the dimensions specified in the international handball rules:
Male A play with standard IHF Size 3 or resin-free IHF Size 3 balls.
Girls A, Male B, Girls B, and Male C play with standard IHF Size 2 or resin-free IHF Size 2 balls.
Girls C, Girls D, and Male D play with standard IHF Size 1 or resin-free IHF Size 1 balls.
Male E and Girls E play with IHF Size 0 balls (without distinction between standard and resin-free).
Resin-free balls must be IHF-certified and labeled with "IHF approved PRO resin free" or "IHF approved resin free".
Final matches will be played using Molten balls provided by the organizer.
"Use of glue/resin" refers to glue applied to any part of the body, equipment, or ball. A "glued ball" is defined as any ball that leaves a visible mark upon contact with the court surface.
Any team violating the resin ban on the playing area during a match will face game penalties as follows: a) A warning for the first violation detected during the tournament.
b) A forfeit loss (0:5) for the offending team for a second violation during the tournament.
c) Potential disqualification from the tournament for any subsequent violation.
Any team violating the resin ban outside the playing area (or on the court outside of match times) will be fined 1,000 CZK or €40.
In the event of a violation of the resin ban, the hall manager is authorized to: a) Issue an on-the-spot disciplinary fine.
b) Interrupt the match.
c) Enforce match consequences in cooperation with the referees.
In the event of a violation during a match, the referees are authorized to decide on match consequences.
The tournament is played exclusively in sports halls with official court dimensions. Categories E and D may play in halls with smaller court dimensions (36 × 18 m).
Due to the limited number of changing rooms in the halls, changing rooms will remain unlocked. The organizer assumes no responsibility for items left in changing rooms or any other areas of the sports halls.
Warming up with balls is strictly allowed only on the playing court.
All participants enter at their own risk. First aid personnel will be present in the halls for necessary treatment of minor injuries. This service is provided free of charge.
1st Place: Trophy and a set of gold medals (max. 20 per team).
2nd Place: Trophy and a set of silver medals (max. 20 per team).
3rd Place: Trophy and a set of bronze medals (max. 20 per team).
4th Place: Original trophy.
Dan Koubek
Petr Šíma
Vít Filipi
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