Idaho State University
Idaho State University
INTRAMURAL HANDBOOK
HOW TO GET INVOLVED REGISTER FOR AN INTRAMURAL EVENT How to Register: 1. The Intramural office is located in the Campus Recreation Office in Reed Gym. a. Start at the Campus Recreation office. b. Grab a Team or Individual Entry Form from the flyer rack or print one out online. c. Please fill it out completely with Event, Team Name/Individual Name, Captain Information, and the Divisions, Level, and League you want your team to play in. d. Checks are made payable to ISU and team fees vary depending on sport. TEAM CAPTAIN RESPOBSIBILITIES AND TIPS The success of the Intramural Sports Program depends on the leadership of the Team Captain, since the program could not function without an individual to organize interested participants into teams. The team captain has an extremely important role as the liaison between the Intramural Staff and the members of a team. Communication is a key success factor. The Team Captain must remain in contact, throughout the season, with the Intramural Staff. The Team Captain must make sure of the correct time and ate each event takes place and inform the team/organization of the policies and procedures of the Intramural Sports Program. Please follow the list below to make sure you have a successful time while playing intramurals: 1. Team members will be added by the captain by the conclusion of the second week of play. This is strictly enforced unless injury or other serious problem arises which the director will have discretion to make a decision. 2. Each captain will receive an email informing them about the rules and procedures for the league. 3. Please make sure the appropriate people are on the roster before playoffs. Only the people on the roster are able to participate in playoffs. 4. The team captain must also accept responsibility for the actions of all team members and supporters and maintain a cooperative attitude with all intramural officials and supervisors.
Captain’s Tips… 1. Know the policies and procedures of the intramural program so you, and your team, do not get surprised at your first game or when playoffs come around. 2. Understand the Team Sportsmanship Policy (any UNACCEPTABLE Sportsmanship must meet with the Intramurals Director before they can play their next game) and Ejection Policy (the ejected player must meet with the Intramurals Director before they will be released to play.) 3. Keep a line of communication with the Intramural Program. ) i.e. give correct phone number and email address.) 4. Know how to add and drop players from your team. 5. Make sure everyone is a valid student, faculty, staff, and or spouse with current Bengal cards are each and every game. 6. Understand the forfeit policies. 7. Don’t have enough players? Grab some from the ‘Free Agent’ list. 8. HAVE FUN!!! This is not the NBA or the NFL, go out there and do your best and you don’t win, you can always get-em next week! ROSTER MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES CAPTAINS: You will be responsible for creating AND managing your team roster. To add players to your roster please e-mail to [email protected] and include each players full name and affiliate ID. You can also add players at your scheduled contest the first 2 weeks of play DIVISIONS, LEVELS, AND LEAGUES Sports Divisions are utilized to provide a more enjoyable and comp PARTICIPANT ELIGIBLITY The Following are eligible participants in the intramural sports program: All current part-time and full time student paying student fees. All Faculty/Staff who have access to Reed Gym. (Each Faculty and Staff participant must pay an additional 5.00 fee per participant.) Each Team captain and participant is responsible for verifying the eligibility of their team Sport Information The following sports/events are offered: (Subject to change) 1. BADMINTON 2. BASKETBALL: 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 seasons 3. BASKETBALL BONANZA: Single day event, timed 3-pt, free throw shooting, and more 4. BEACH VOLLEYBALL
5. 6. 7. 8.
BILLIARDS: 1 and 2 person tournaments, usually 8-ball. BOWLING: Team FENCING: Open to fencing students and club members FLAG FOOTBALL: NIRSA rules, top teams will have opportunity to attend regional championships 9. FLOOR HOCKEY 10. GOLF SCRAMBLE: 2 and 4 person events 11. HOME RUN DERBY 12. INDOOR SOCCER 13. INDOOR TRIATHLON: typically 750 yard swim, 5 mile bike ride, 3 mile run. 14. INNER TUBE WATER POLO 15. JUDO: Open to Judo students and club members 16. PIGSKIN PICK'EM: pick weekly winners over 10 week fall "season" 17. PUNT, PASS, KICK: 18. PUTT-PUTT: at local miniature golf course 19. RACQUETBALL 20. SOFTBALL 21. SPORTS TRIVIA 22. TABLE TENNIS 23. TENNIS- singles and doubles 24. 3 SPORT CHALLENGE: football, basketball, softball skills 25. ULTIMATE FRISBEE 26. VOLLEYBALL Game and Tournament Procedures FORFEITS Any team or individual not ready to play a contest at the scheduled location at the scheduled time shall automatically forfeit the contest. In case of unavoidable delay, (weather or Campus Recreation error) the starting time may be pushed back at the discretion of the on-site supervisor. A forfeit loss may be assessed for the following circumstances: use of ineligible players; no show or late appearance for an event; use of metal spikes/cleats; unsportsmanlike behavior; failure to have the required number of participants; and alcohol/drugs. A forfeit loss may be assessed at the discretion of the Director. Contests that were completed prior to the forfeit shall remain official. Contests not yet played shall be recorded as a win for the opposing team. For the first forfeit a $20.00 will be collected prior to the next scheduled game. 2nd forfeit team is dropped from the league WITHOUT a refund. GAME PROTESTS Protests will not be received or considered if they are based on the judgment of an official (i.e. balls and strikes). The following procedure applies to all intramural activities. Team captains must notify game officials that the game is being played under protest immediately following a discrepancy and/or rule interpretation and contact the
supervisor in charge of the activity. Officials shall note the game is being played under protest on the score sheet for the contest. Details concerning the protest should be noted on the official score sheet at this time. Some attempt to resolve the protest shall be made prior to resuming the contest if at all possible. Following the contest, the team captain should complete a Protest Form. Notifying the officials and supervisor of a protest after one or more plays have elapsed does not constitute a valid protest. PLAYER CONDUCT Fair play and good sportsmanship is essential to the enjoyment of recreational sports, and player conduct is considered a serious issue by the Campus Recreation staff. Any team or individual, regardless of status within the university, must be able to accept defeat and the judgment of officials wholesomely without blaming others. A team is directly responsible for the conduct of both its' players and any spectators associated with that team. Any behavior which is inconsistent with the Intramural Department's "Be a Good Sport" policy, is subject to ejection, suspension from Intramural sports, and possible disciplinary action in accordance with Idaho State University's Student Code of Conduct. To discourage unsportsmanlike conduct, the following policies have been adopted: 1. Disrespect Toward Staff and Officials: Any individual or team addressing a staff member or official in an unsportsmanlike or discourteous manner may immediately be disqualified and ejected from the game/event and contest area. Ejection from any event receives an automatic 1 game suspension at a minimum depending on the severity of the incident. 2. Team members, captains, spectators, coaches, or entire teams may be asked to leave the playing area if displaying unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior. Team captains and individuals may be warned prior to forfeiting the contest. 3. Shoving or striking a Staff Member or Official: This shall result in suspension from all Campus Recreation activities for the remainder of the school year or next academic year in some instances. This also includes an attempt to strike, even though there may be no contact. 4. Becoming Involved in a Fight: If the instigator(s) can be identified, they will be suspended from further participation in the sport. Instances of a more severe nature will result in further action. Defense is not an excuse for fighting. 5. Alcohol or Drug Abuse: Alcoholic beverages and drugs are not permitted on or around the playing area. Participants who appear drunk or high due to alcohol or drug use will not be permitted to participate. The official(s) assigned to the game or any staff member has the authority to make a decision. All teams/individuals guilty of alcohol or drug abuse will be asked to leave the playing area and may be banned from further participation. 6. Destruction: Any person/team that willfully causes destruction of or damage to equipment shall assume responsibility for the damage and will be assessed the full cost of repairs or replacement. 7. Verbal or Implied Threats: Any individual or team which makes a verbal or implied threat causing physical or emotional damage to any staff member or official shall be suspended from all Campus Recreation activities for 60 intramural playing days.
Note: Any time an individual/team is removed from the contest or playing area, a Campus Recreation Disciplinary Report will be completed and placed on file in the Campus Recreation office. Captains or players removed from a contest by a coordinator, supervisor, or official should consider themselves ineligible for further competition until they meet with the director of Intramural Sports. The case may be referred to the IM Student Appeals Committee depending on the individual's action. This committee meets upon demand and has the final ruling. Attention: Any player ejected twice from any intramural activity during an academic year receives an automatic 30 Intramural playing day suspension. SUSPENSION FROM PLAY A participant who has been suspended from participation is not eligible to take part in intramural sports for the period of suspension. The team captain will be held responsible for any of his/her player's suspension. In the event a suspended player does play, the entire team will forfeit that contest and may be suspended from further play. Any player ejected from a game must leave the gym or playing fields immediately. SPORTSMANSHIP RATINGS After each contest, the officials' will be asked to complete a sportsmanship rating form, evaluating the players' and spectators of each team. A team must have higher than a 3 average over the course of the season in order to participate in playoffs. The ratings will be as follows: 5: Outstanding Well behaved, no technical’s or cards of any kind. 4: Good Good demeanor, some problems but nothing major. A team with (1) technical foul or yellow card cannot receive higher than a 4 3: Average Team had some problems with officials or opposing players. 2: Poor Inappropriate behavior, rough play, and poor overall conduct. A team with player ejection or 2 accumulated technical’s/yellow cards cannot receive any higher than a 2. 1: Extreme Behavior was terrible General Information DEFAULTS Any team unable to attend a scheduled contest should notify the Campus Recreation office least 48 hours before the game. Every effort will be made to reschedule the game if at all possible. Should this be impossible, the contest will be declared a forfeit and a loss will be assessed, but the forfeit fee will be waived. The opposing team will receive a win. A second forfeit will result in the team being withdrawn from the league.
RESCHEDULED GAMES Intramural Sports cannot accept individual requests from teams or individuals to reschedule contests. Emergency requests for rescheduled games must be submitted to the Director at of the time originally scheduled. Emergency cases will be considered on an individual basis. Requests for rescheduled contests must be made in accordance with the following procedure: 1. The team/individual wishing to request a rescheduled contest must make a request stating the reasons for the need of rescheduling the contest to the Director of Intramural Sports. 2. The Campus Recreation staff will make the final decision concerning the approval of the request. 3. If the request is approved, the Campus Recreation office will notify the appropriate team captain/ individuals of the change and the alternate playing date(s). Otherwise, the game will be played as originally scheduled. 4. In rare cases, alternate plans can be devised to ensure play by both teams agreeing on an alternate time, location, etc., in a meeting with the Director of Intramural Sports. INCLEMENT WEATHER After 3 PM on game days, call the Office of Campus Recreation at 282-3516 in case of inclement weather. In most cases, the status of the game will be decided at the field. ELIGIBILITY The Intramural staff cannot be responsible for checking the eligibility of all persons who participate in intramural sports. Each person is responsible for meeting eligibility requirements. Team captains should confirm the eligibility of players on their rosters. Captains are urged to warn or question opposing teams and players prior to the event if there is any concern with eligibility. IDs: All participants must provide a current validated ISU Bengal Card before participating. These cards are kept by the intramural supervisor during the event. Any participant must be affiliated with the University as a student, faculty/staff, or spouse. In order to be considered a student, one must be currently enrolled in at least one (1) class hour. Individuals who enroll and then drop their courses are no longer considered eligible. All team members must be listed on the official team roster in the Campus Recreation Office to participate. Any student not listed on the official team roster prior to play is ineligible. Only the team captain may add players-. Players may be added through the first two weeks of the season. Participants may play on only one team per sport. Exception: You may play on a men's or women's team and a co-rec team in the same sport. Furthermore, a participant is not allowed to transfer from one team to another after a scheduled game on which that participant's name appears on the score sheet. Exceptions: Anyone listed as a member of a team that has been dropped from competition without having played a game. Varsity Athletes: Any student who receives financial aid, practices with a varsity team, or red-shirts is considered a varsity athlete, and will not be allowed to participate in that
intramural sport. In addition, NO intramural team shall have more than 4 varsity athletes on their roster. *NOTE: Any team with more than two (2) varsity athletes, may NOT play in the lowest division offered. Former Varsity Athletes: Any former member of an intercollegiate varsity team will not be eligible to participate in the sport in which he/she has been a varsity member unless it has been one calendar year (365 days) since their last play date. Teams are limited to a maximum of one former intercollegiate varsity team member in that sport or related sport on the entry form. Professional Athletes: Any student, who was/is a professional athlete, shall not be eligible for the activity of his or her specialty. Sport Club Members: Only four members of an Idaho State sport club may be on a team in their sport and must play in the most competitive league. PLAYING FOR TWO TEAMS Anyone who is a member of two teams in one sport (except where rules permit) shall be declared ineligible for the remainder of that sport and subject to probation. The second team for which the ineligible player played shall receive a loss for all games in which that person competed. The game being played when the individual is ruled ineligible shall be a loss by the team for which the ineligible player participated. INJURIES AND LIABILITIES Idaho State University is NOT responsible for injuries incurred by participants or spectators while competing in Intramural Sports. Each participant is required to sign a waiver prior to competing in any Intramural Sport. All injuries should be reported to a Campus Recreation employee immediately. The staff will fill out an accident report form and recommend if further care/ assistance is required. WHAT LEAGUE DO I PLAY IN? Divisions of participation are utilized to provide a more enjoyable and competitive atmosphere. Divisions for men, women, and co-rec teams are offered in virtually all team and in many individual/dual activities. Divisions are always dependent on the number of entries. Team Sports A Leagues: Men's and Women’s, more competitive in orientation B Leagues: Men's, Women's, and Residence Hall Men's and Women's Individual Sports A Leagues: Advanced- Highly Skilled B Leagues: Intermediate- Moderately Skilled C Leagues: Beginning- Newly Acquired Skills
Definitions: Men's Leagues: any male student, spouse, faculty, or staff Women's Leagues: any female student, spouse, faculty, or staff Applied League: any applied technology student Co-Rec League: males and females on same team
WHAT IF WE WIN? T-shirts will be presented to a limited number of students on the Championship teams in each division. Individual T-shirts will be presented to all individual and dual event champions. Campus Recreation reserves the right to modify its policy concerning awards.
INTRAMURAL HANDBOOK
HOW TO GET INVOLVED REGISTER FOR AN INTRAMURAL EVENT How to Register: 1. The Intramural office is located in the Campus Recreation Office in Reed Gym. a. Start at the Campus Recreation office. b. Grab a Team or Individual Entry Form from the flyer rack or print one out online. c. Please fill it out completely with Event, Team Name/Individual Name, Captain Information, and the Divisions, Level, and League you want your team to play in. d. Checks are made payable to ISU and team fees vary depending on sport. TEAM CAPTAIN RESPOBSIBILITIES AND TIPS The success of the Intramural Sports Program depends on the leadership of the Team Captain, since the program could not function without an individual to organize interested participants into teams. The team captain has an extremely important role as the liaison between the Intramural Staff and the members of a team. Communication is a key success factor. The Team Captain must remain in contact, throughout the season, with the Intramural Staff. The Team Captain must make sure of the correct time and ate each event takes place and inform the team/organization of the policies and procedures of the Intramural Sports Program. Please follow the list below to make sure you have a successful time while playing intramurals: 1. Team members will be added by the captain by the conclusion of the second week of play. This is strictly enforced unless injury or other serious problem arises which the director will have discretion to make a decision. 2. Each captain will receive an email informing them about the rules and procedures for the league. 3. Please make sure the appropriate people are on the roster before playoffs. Only the people on the roster are able to participate in playoffs. 4. The team captain must also accept responsibility for the actions of all team members and supporters and maintain a cooperative attitude with all intramural officials and supervisors.
Captain’s Tips… 1. Know the policies and procedures of the intramural program so you, and your team, do not get surprised at your first game or when playoffs come around. 2. Understand the Team Sportsmanship Policy (any UNACCEPTABLE Sportsmanship must meet with the Intramurals Director before they can play their next game) and Ejection Policy (the ejected player must meet with the Intramurals Director before they will be released to play.) 3. Keep a line of communication with the Intramural Program. ) i.e. give correct phone number and email address.) 4. Know how to add and drop players from your team. 5. Make sure everyone is a valid student, faculty, staff, and or spouse with current Bengal cards are each and every game. 6. Understand the forfeit policies. 7. Don’t have enough players? Grab some from the ‘Free Agent’ list. 8. HAVE FUN!!! This is not the NBA or the NFL, go out there and do your best and you don’t win, you can always get-em next week! ROSTER MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES CAPTAINS: You will be responsible for creating AND managing your team roster. To add players to your roster please e-mail to [email protected] and include each players full name and affiliate ID. You can also add players at your scheduled contest the first 2 weeks of play DIVISIONS, LEVELS, AND LEAGUES Sports Divisions are utilized to provide a more enjoyable and comp PARTICIPANT ELIGIBLITY The Following are eligible participants in the intramural sports program: All current part-time and full time student paying student fees. All Faculty/Staff who have access to Reed Gym. (Each Faculty and Staff participant must pay an additional 5.00 fee per participant.) Each Team captain and participant is responsible for verifying the eligibility of their team Sport Information The following sports/events are offered: (Subject to change) 1. BADMINTON 2. BASKETBALL: 5 on 5 and 3 on 3 seasons 3. BASKETBALL BONANZA: Single day event, timed 3-pt, free throw shooting, and more 4. BEACH VOLLEYBALL
5. 6. 7. 8.
BILLIARDS: 1 and 2 person tournaments, usually 8-ball. BOWLING: Team FENCING: Open to fencing students and club members FLAG FOOTBALL: NIRSA rules, top teams will have opportunity to attend regional championships 9. FLOOR HOCKEY 10. GOLF SCRAMBLE: 2 and 4 person events 11. HOME RUN DERBY 12. INDOOR SOCCER 13. INDOOR TRIATHLON: typically 750 yard swim, 5 mile bike ride, 3 mile run. 14. INNER TUBE WATER POLO 15. JUDO: Open to Judo students and club members 16. PIGSKIN PICK'EM: pick weekly winners over 10 week fall "season" 17. PUNT, PASS, KICK: 18. PUTT-PUTT: at local miniature golf course 19. RACQUETBALL 20. SOFTBALL 21. SPORTS TRIVIA 22. TABLE TENNIS 23. TENNIS- singles and doubles 24. 3 SPORT CHALLENGE: football, basketball, softball skills 25. ULTIMATE FRISBEE 26. VOLLEYBALL Game and Tournament Procedures FORFEITS Any team or individual not ready to play a contest at the scheduled location at the scheduled time shall automatically forfeit the contest. In case of unavoidable delay, (weather or Campus Recreation error) the starting time may be pushed back at the discretion of the on-site supervisor. A forfeit loss may be assessed for the following circumstances: use of ineligible players; no show or late appearance for an event; use of metal spikes/cleats; unsportsmanlike behavior; failure to have the required number of participants; and alcohol/drugs. A forfeit loss may be assessed at the discretion of the Director. Contests that were completed prior to the forfeit shall remain official. Contests not yet played shall be recorded as a win for the opposing team. For the first forfeit a $20.00 will be collected prior to the next scheduled game. 2nd forfeit team is dropped from the league WITHOUT a refund. GAME PROTESTS Protests will not be received or considered if they are based on the judgment of an official (i.e. balls and strikes). The following procedure applies to all intramural activities. Team captains must notify game officials that the game is being played under protest immediately following a discrepancy and/or rule interpretation and contact the
supervisor in charge of the activity. Officials shall note the game is being played under protest on the score sheet for the contest. Details concerning the protest should be noted on the official score sheet at this time. Some attempt to resolve the protest shall be made prior to resuming the contest if at all possible. Following the contest, the team captain should complete a Protest Form. Notifying the officials and supervisor of a protest after one or more plays have elapsed does not constitute a valid protest. PLAYER CONDUCT Fair play and good sportsmanship is essential to the enjoyment of recreational sports, and player conduct is considered a serious issue by the Campus Recreation staff. Any team or individual, regardless of status within the university, must be able to accept defeat and the judgment of officials wholesomely without blaming others. A team is directly responsible for the conduct of both its' players and any spectators associated with that team. Any behavior which is inconsistent with the Intramural Department's "Be a Good Sport" policy, is subject to ejection, suspension from Intramural sports, and possible disciplinary action in accordance with Idaho State University's Student Code of Conduct. To discourage unsportsmanlike conduct, the following policies have been adopted: 1. Disrespect Toward Staff and Officials: Any individual or team addressing a staff member or official in an unsportsmanlike or discourteous manner may immediately be disqualified and ejected from the game/event and contest area. Ejection from any event receives an automatic 1 game suspension at a minimum depending on the severity of the incident. 2. Team members, captains, spectators, coaches, or entire teams may be asked to leave the playing area if displaying unsportsmanlike or disruptive behavior. Team captains and individuals may be warned prior to forfeiting the contest. 3. Shoving or striking a Staff Member or Official: This shall result in suspension from all Campus Recreation activities for the remainder of the school year or next academic year in some instances. This also includes an attempt to strike, even though there may be no contact. 4. Becoming Involved in a Fight: If the instigator(s) can be identified, they will be suspended from further participation in the sport. Instances of a more severe nature will result in further action. Defense is not an excuse for fighting. 5. Alcohol or Drug Abuse: Alcoholic beverages and drugs are not permitted on or around the playing area. Participants who appear drunk or high due to alcohol or drug use will not be permitted to participate. The official(s) assigned to the game or any staff member has the authority to make a decision. All teams/individuals guilty of alcohol or drug abuse will be asked to leave the playing area and may be banned from further participation. 6. Destruction: Any person/team that willfully causes destruction of or damage to equipment shall assume responsibility for the damage and will be assessed the full cost of repairs or replacement. 7. Verbal or Implied Threats: Any individual or team which makes a verbal or implied threat causing physical or emotional damage to any staff member or official shall be suspended from all Campus Recreation activities for 60 intramural playing days.
Note: Any time an individual/team is removed from the contest or playing area, a Campus Recreation Disciplinary Report will be completed and placed on file in the Campus Recreation office. Captains or players removed from a contest by a coordinator, supervisor, or official should consider themselves ineligible for further competition until they meet with the director of Intramural Sports. The case may be referred to the IM Student Appeals Committee depending on the individual's action. This committee meets upon demand and has the final ruling. Attention: Any player ejected twice from any intramural activity during an academic year receives an automatic 30 Intramural playing day suspension. SUSPENSION FROM PLAY A participant who has been suspended from participation is not eligible to take part in intramural sports for the period of suspension. The team captain will be held responsible for any of his/her player's suspension. In the event a suspended player does play, the entire team will forfeit that contest and may be suspended from further play. Any player ejected from a game must leave the gym or playing fields immediately. SPORTSMANSHIP RATINGS After each contest, the officials' will be asked to complete a sportsmanship rating form, evaluating the players' and spectators of each team. A team must have higher than a 3 average over the course of the season in order to participate in playoffs. The ratings will be as follows: 5: Outstanding Well behaved, no technical’s or cards of any kind. 4: Good Good demeanor, some problems but nothing major. A team with (1) technical foul or yellow card cannot receive higher than a 4 3: Average Team had some problems with officials or opposing players. 2: Poor Inappropriate behavior, rough play, and poor overall conduct. A team with player ejection or 2 accumulated technical’s/yellow cards cannot receive any higher than a 2. 1: Extreme Behavior was terrible General Information DEFAULTS Any team unable to attend a scheduled contest should notify the Campus Recreation office least 48 hours before the game. Every effort will be made to reschedule the game if at all possible. Should this be impossible, the contest will be declared a forfeit and a loss will be assessed, but the forfeit fee will be waived. The opposing team will receive a win. A second forfeit will result in the team being withdrawn from the league.
RESCHEDULED GAMES Intramural Sports cannot accept individual requests from teams or individuals to reschedule contests. Emergency requests for rescheduled games must be submitted to the Director at of the time originally scheduled. Emergency cases will be considered on an individual basis. Requests for rescheduled contests must be made in accordance with the following procedure: 1. The team/individual wishing to request a rescheduled contest must make a request stating the reasons for the need of rescheduling the contest to the Director of Intramural Sports. 2. The Campus Recreation staff will make the final decision concerning the approval of the request. 3. If the request is approved, the Campus Recreation office will notify the appropriate team captain/ individuals of the change and the alternate playing date(s). Otherwise, the game will be played as originally scheduled. 4. In rare cases, alternate plans can be devised to ensure play by both teams agreeing on an alternate time, location, etc., in a meeting with the Director of Intramural Sports. INCLEMENT WEATHER After 3 PM on game days, call the Office of Campus Recreation at 282-3516 in case of inclement weather. In most cases, the status of the game will be decided at the field. ELIGIBILITY The Intramural staff cannot be responsible for checking the eligibility of all persons who participate in intramural sports. Each person is responsible for meeting eligibility requirements. Team captains should confirm the eligibility of players on their rosters. Captains are urged to warn or question opposing teams and players prior to the event if there is any concern with eligibility. IDs: All participants must provide a current validated ISU Bengal Card before participating. These cards are kept by the intramural supervisor during the event. Any participant must be affiliated with the University as a student, faculty/staff, or spouse. In order to be considered a student, one must be currently enrolled in at least one (1) class hour. Individuals who enroll and then drop their courses are no longer considered eligible. All team members must be listed on the official team roster in the Campus Recreation Office to participate. Any student not listed on the official team roster prior to play is ineligible. Only the team captain may add players-. Players may be added through the first two weeks of the season. Participants may play on only one team per sport. Exception: You may play on a men's or women's team and a co-rec team in the same sport. Furthermore, a participant is not allowed to transfer from one team to another after a scheduled game on which that participant's name appears on the score sheet. Exceptions: Anyone listed as a member of a team that has been dropped from competition without having played a game. Varsity Athletes: Any student who receives financial aid, practices with a varsity team, or red-shirts is considered a varsity athlete, and will not be allowed to participate in that
intramural sport. In addition, NO intramural team shall have more than 4 varsity athletes on their roster. *NOTE: Any team with more than two (2) varsity athletes, may NOT play in the lowest division offered. Former Varsity Athletes: Any former member of an intercollegiate varsity team will not be eligible to participate in the sport in which he/she has been a varsity member unless it has been one calendar year (365 days) since their last play date. Teams are limited to a maximum of one former intercollegiate varsity team member in that sport or related sport on the entry form. Professional Athletes: Any student, who was/is a professional athlete, shall not be eligible for the activity of his or her specialty. Sport Club Members: Only four members of an Idaho State sport club may be on a team in their sport and must play in the most competitive league. PLAYING FOR TWO TEAMS Anyone who is a member of two teams in one sport (except where rules permit) shall be declared ineligible for the remainder of that sport and subject to probation. The second team for which the ineligible player played shall receive a loss for all games in which that person competed. The game being played when the individual is ruled ineligible shall be a loss by the team for which the ineligible player participated. INJURIES AND LIABILITIES Idaho State University is NOT responsible for injuries incurred by participants or spectators while competing in Intramural Sports. Each participant is required to sign a waiver prior to competing in any Intramural Sport. All injuries should be reported to a Campus Recreation employee immediately. The staff will fill out an accident report form and recommend if further care/ assistance is required. WHAT LEAGUE DO I PLAY IN? Divisions of participation are utilized to provide a more enjoyable and competitive atmosphere. Divisions for men, women, and co-rec teams are offered in virtually all team and in many individual/dual activities. Divisions are always dependent on the number of entries. Team Sports A Leagues: Men's and Women’s, more competitive in orientation B Leagues: Men's, Women's, and Residence Hall Men's and Women's Individual Sports A Leagues: Advanced- Highly Skilled B Leagues: Intermediate- Moderately Skilled C Leagues: Beginning- Newly Acquired Skills
Definitions: Men's Leagues: any male student, spouse, faculty, or staff Women's Leagues: any female student, spouse, faculty, or staff Applied League: any applied technology student Co-Rec League: males and females on same team
WHAT IF WE WIN? T-shirts will be presented to a limited number of students on the Championship teams in each division. Individual T-shirts will be presented to all individual and dual event champions. Campus Recreation reserves the right to modify its policy concerning awards.
