Sports
Here you will find all the information you need, from the rules to the length of the game and the location.
Tennis
Tournament mode
A group phase (round robin) is played first, followed by a knockout phase.
All places are played off in the knockout phase. Depending on the number of participants and the group sizes, there will either be semi-finals and finals with cross matches or the winner will play in the final. 1st of group A against the 1st of group B, the 2nd of group A against the 2nd in Group B, etc.
Tournament mode
In the group stage, each match is played on 2 won match tiebreaks (up to 10 points, 2 points difference)
In the KO phase, 2 short sets are played (up to 4 games), in the event of a 1:1 in sets, a match tiebreak is played.
Disclaimer: The tournament mode may still be adapted to the number of participants. Requests and feedback from the respective trainers can also be taken into account.
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
U 12
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2013 and younger
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
U 12
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2013 and younger
Basketball
Tournament mode
The 4 x 8 minutes are “running time”. Only the last two minutes of the 4th quarter are stopped.
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
U19
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2006 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
U19
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2006 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
No minimum number of boys or girls required.
U12
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2013 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
U 10
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2015 and younger
Playing time: 4 x 8 minutes
Volleyball
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
U 19
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2006 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 6
U 17
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2008 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 6
U 15
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 6
U 13
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 4
U 19
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2006 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 6
U 17
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2008 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 6
U 15
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 6
U 13
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 4
U 11
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2014 and younger
Playing time: 2 sets (21 points)
Players/team: 3
Fieldhockey
Tournament mode
The 4 x 8 minutes are “running time”. Only the last two minutes of the 4th quarter are stopped.
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
Rugby 7S
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
RUGBY CLINICS with South African coach
A special treat awaits our rugby teams: workshops and training sessions with Richard De Jager and other specialist 7s coaches from South Africa and Europe will take place during and between matches.
He will support both the athletes and the coaches during the tournament with tips and professional know-how to help them further develop their skills.
You are welcome to contact him in advance to discuss the content and focus of his sessions.
Here is his contact information:
Richard De Jager
Phone: +44 79359 46229
richard@rdjsport.co.uk | www.rdjsports.com
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 12
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2013 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 10
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2015 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 5 minutes
Players/Team: 5-7
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 7 minutes
Players/team: 7
Floorball
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
Floorball referees
We are still looking for referees for the floorball competitions at the United World Games. If you are interested, please contact us at office@unitedworldgames.com or 0043/69919010545.
U 17 (large pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2008 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 5 outfield players + 1 TW
U 15 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 3 outfield players + 1 TW
U 13 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 3 outfield players + 1 TW
* girls also allowed
Football
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
U 18 (large pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 15 (large pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 13 (reduced large pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 9
U 12 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2013 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 11 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2014 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 10 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2015 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 9 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2016 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 minutes
Players/team: 7
U 19 (large pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2006 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 15 (large pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 20 minutes
Players/team: 11
U 13 (small pitch)
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 minutes
Players/team: 7
Ice Hockey “3on3”
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
Playing time: 15 minutes continuous time – there is no half-time break!
The UWG 3on3 tournament is played with 3 field players and 1 goalkeeper in each third on 2 goals. The players wear full equipment. Body play and shots are not permitted. A team consists of max. 9 players plus max. 2 goalkeepers
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 16 minutes
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 14 minutes
U 12
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2013 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 minutes
U 10
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2015 and younger
Playing time: 1 x 15 minutes
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 16 minutes
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 16 minutes
Handball
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 min
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 min
U 16
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2009 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 15 min
Lacrosse
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
In cooperation with
U 21
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2004 and younger
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
U 21
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2004 and younger
U 14
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2011 and younger
Ball Hockey
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
The 3on3 tournament is played with 3 players plus 1 goalkeeper per team. Teams may consist of a maximum of 13 outfield players + 2 goalkeepers and 3 coaches.
There must be at least 7 players in the squad, i.e. 6 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper.
U 17
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2008 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 15
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 13
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 11
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2014 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
Softball
Tournament mode
1) Group phase: everyone against everyone
2) Play Off / KO phase: upper lower play off
3) Final matches
A total of 4-6 games, depending on how far you get in the play-offs.
U 21
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2004 and younger
U 17
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2008 and younger
Participatied teams 2024
ABSA Softball (USA)
Athletics Softball Attnang-Puchheim (AUT)
Janossomorja Rascals (HUN)
Trnava Panthers (SK)
Freising Grizzlies (GER)
Swimming
Tournament mode
Swimming will also be making a comeback at the United World Games in 2025. More detailed information on age groups and competitions will follow shortly.
U 17
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2008 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 15
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2010 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 13
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2012 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 11
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2014 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
U 18
Key date: Date of birth on 01.01.2007 and younger
Playing time: 2 x 12 min (3 vs. 3)
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