THE BEST GAME YOU CAN NAME

1.1. Participation is open to anyone who has reached the age of 18 on the first day of the tournament. Participation is at the participant’s own risk.
1.2. Teams must wear uniform jerseys. If the organizer provides jerseys, these must be worn by the participants.
1.3. Organizational measures will be communicated by the organizer to the participants before the event begins. Participants must follow the instructions of the organizer and its duly designated staff. In case of violations that disrupt the proper conduct of the event or endanger the safety of other participants, the organizer is entitled at any time to exclude the individual from the event and/or to disqualify them. Legally binding statements can only be made to participants by persons authorized by the organizer.

2. Registration - Data Protection - Participation fee - Payment terms - Registration deadline
2.1. Registration is done via the website www.europondhockey.com. After submitting the registration form, teams will receive a confirmation of receipt. A binding contract of participation in the event is only concluded after the successful collection of the participation fee by direct debit. The fee is due in full within one week of receiving the confirmation of receipt.
2.2 All personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2.3. Only teams consisting of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 9 participants (TopCup) are eligible to register. Registration must be completed as a full team.
2.4. The participation fee for the European Pond Hockey Championship 2026 is € 400 TopCup, € 125 KidsCup, € 100 LadiesCup and € 350 CompanyCup for registrations submitted by January 31, 2026. The exact scope of services included with a registration can be found at www.europondhockey.com
2.5. Payments can only be made via direct debit or, for participant with foreign bank accounts, ba bank transfer (SEPA).
2.5.1. Upon receipt of the registration, the organizer will send a confirmation of receipt to the participants. After the participation fee has been collected, the organizer will issue a final registration confirmation including payment confirmation.

2.6. Participation may only be transferred in agreement with the organizer.

2.7. If a registered participant or team fails to start or notifies the organizer of non-participation beforehand, there is no entitlement to a refund of the participation fee (cancellation deadline: two weeks before the start of the tournament).

2.8. The organizer reserves the right to disqualify individual participants or entire teams at any time and/or exclude them from the event if they:

• violate the regulations and/or rules and instructions (before or during the event), and/or

• disrupt the event significantly or endanger themselves or others, and/or

• fail to follow the instructions of the event management or its staff, and/or

• provide false personal data during registration.

2.9. The registration deadline is January 31, 2026, unless the participant field is filled before this date.

3.1. In the event of cancellation due to force majeure (e.g., bad weather), non-attendance, or termination of the cup for reasons beyond the organizer’s control, participants are not entitled to a refund of the participation fee or compensation for other costs, such as travel or accommodation.

4.1. Participants waive any claims for damages against the organizer or third parties commissioned by the organizer for the execution of the event.

4.2. The organizer assumes no liability for health risks associated with participation in the European Pond Hockey Championship. It is the participant’s responsibility to check their health condition beforehand. Participation in the tournament requires a medical certificate, which must not be older than one year at the time of the event. The certificate must be submitted, or a self-declaration confirming possession of a valid medical certificate must be signed. Each player is responsible for ensuring proper equipment and must wear a helmet, elbow pads, shin guards, and hockey gloves during the entire game, all complying with current TÜV/GS standards.

4.3. The organizer assumes no liability for lost valuables, clothing, or equipment.

4.4. If participants engage third parties (e.g., emergency services), all costs incurred are the responsibility of the participant, and the organizer reserves the right to collect any such costs from the participant.

4.5. It is recommended that participants have personal liability insurance suitable for this type of event or review their existing insurance coverage accordingly.

5.1. The organizer has liability insurance for cases under its responsibility. The organizer expressly points out that many insurance companies exclude racing activities from accident and liability coverage. Participants should independently check with their insurer whether participation in the 2nd European Pond Hockey Championship is covered.

6.1. By registering, participants consent to the use of photos and videos in which they are identifiable by the organizers for marketing, press, and social media purposes.

Organizer:
Sonnenplateau Ritten
Zaberbach 15
39054 Klobenstein (BZ), Italy
Tel: +39 0471 356 100
Fax: +39 0471 356 799