1). The matches will be played according to the most recent and current FIH-rules, except where otherwise stated. (See new FIH-rules).
2). The duration of the matches is: 2 x 25 minutes with an interval of 5 minutes.
3). The umpire will give start and end signals for the matches.
4). For a victory 3 points will be awarded, for a draw 1 point and for a loss 0 points.
5). In case two or more teams in the same pool end up with an equal number of points, the following rules will be applied:
         a). The total of match wins is decisive;
         b). If a) doesn't give a decision, the goal difference is decisive;
         c). If b) doesn't give a decision, the number of goals scored is decisive;
         d). If c) doesn't give a decision, the result between the teams is decisive;
         e). If d) doesn't give a decision, shoot-outs will be taken.
6). If the final, semi-final or qualification match ends in a draw, shoot-outs will be taken to decide on a winner.
7). In the case shoot-outs have to be taken, the following rules will be applied:
          a). The shoot-outs will be taken in a barrage of (maximum) 5;
         b). If necessary, this barrage will be followed by a 'sudden death' in series of shoot-outs, taken by the same five players of each team. The team that took the last shoot-out in the first series will start the sudden-death series. The players are allowed to take the shoot-outs in another order than the first series.
8). In case the team outfits cause confusion (decided by the umpires), the team mentioned second in the program has to provide an alternate uniform.
9). If a participant receives a second yellow card, he/she will be automatically suspended for the next match. The same rule is applied for every yellow card received hereafter.
10). If a participant receives a red card, he/she will be automatically suspended for the next match(es).
11). Protests are not allowed; in exceptional cases the tournament committee decides.