intramural sports captains' meeting indoor soccer leagues
CAPTAINS’ MEETING TUBE WATER POLO LEAGUE
Know the rules
Field an eligible team every match Team leader on court Monitor sportsmanship ratings and game results online
A: People with their valid CSU PHOTO ID who are: Current Full-Time Students
Current Part-Time Students with Rec Membership
CSU Affiliates with Rec Membership
CSU Faculty & Staff with Rec Membership
Players CANNOT play on 2 men’s or women’s teams Former club and varsity water polo athletes CAN play. Games with ineligible players will be forfeited
It is the captain’s responsibility to know the eligibility of their entire team
I’M READY!
PICK ME!
4 TIME IM CHAMP!
Online listing in each division
Contact them directly to pick up I’M A players BALLER
Players must be on the online roster to be legal players. If a player is NOT on the score sheet because: 1. Joined after 3pm, or 2. Technical difficulty, or 3. Just got picked up by the team that night, then: They can be written-in. Score sheets and online rosters will then be compared 2 business days later at 5:00pm. (Once a player checksin for a team they are a member of that team) Write-ins from the score sheet that are NOT on the online roster by that time will be considered illegal players, and the match result will be changed to a forfeit. (Even if the game is won by forfeit). Players cannot be deleted/removed from rosters by captains or players. Please contact IM office to do this. – Email/phone/in-person
Rosters are locked after your last regular season match.
Game time is forfeit time If one team has players present, but not enough to start a game, the prepared team has the following options: 1. Take the win by forfeit, OR 2. Give your opponent an additional 5 minutes to field an eligible team
Forfeits count worse than losses Sp. rating of 1 2 FF = eliminated from playoffs
(and possibly from the league)
Must contact IM office (email, phone, or in-person) by 12pm day of match (or Friday, for weekend matches)
Worse than a loss in standings, but better than a FF Sp. Rating of 2
3 = Above Average 2 = Average 1 = Below Average 0 = Unacceptable
Must Maintain A Teams receiving 1 or 0 must meet with IM Staff 2.0aAverage before next match. To Be Eligible & Advance Tube Water Polo / Coed League / MON. LATE Through Playoffs Team
W
L
T
F/D SR
PCT AVG GB
PF
PA
DIFF
1
PVM 2017
4
0
0
0/0
2.75
1.00
1.00
-
73
37
36
2
The Avengers
3
1
0
0/0
2.75
.750
.750
1
62
41
21
3
The Johnny Depths 2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
78
50
28
4
Flying Hawaiins
2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
54
51
3
5
Sharko Polo
1
3
0
0/0
3
.250
.250
3
41
88
-47
6
TEAM CORBETT
0
4
0
3/0
1.5
0.00
0.50 0
4
10
51
-41
# of teams in your league standings
Teams advanced to Teams advanced to “A” playoffs “B” playoffs
4
1st
2nd & 3rd
6
1st & 2nd
3rd - 5th
Must finish the season with at least a 2.0 sportsmanship rating avg. **CANNOT HAVE FORFEITED 2 TIMES**
Tie-Breakers:
“A” Playoffs
1. 2. 3. 4.
“B” Playoffs
Tube Water Polo / Coed League / MON. LATE Team
W
L
T
F/D SR
PCT AVG GB
PF
PA
DIFF
1
PVM 2017
4
0
0
0/0
2.75
1.00
1.00
-
73
37
36
2
The Avengers
3
1
0
0/0
2.75
.750
.750
1
62
41
21
3
The Johnny Depths 2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
78
50
28
4
Flying Hawaiins
2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
54
51
3
5
Sharko Polo
1
3
0
0/0
3
.250
.250
3
41
88
-47
6
TEAM CORBETT
0
4
0
3/0
1.5
0.00
0.50 0
4
10
51
-41
Head-to-head Sp. rating average Points allowed Point differential
REQUIRED: Appropriate swim attire. Must wear some form of a swim suit in the pool. Water Polo player caps with #’s on the sides. o Teammates must wear the same colored caps.
PERMITTED: USCG approved flotation devices. (Cant provide an unfair advantage-provided by players.) T-Shirts(on top of swimming suits) Jewelry (Since non-contact sport)
NOT PERMITTED Swim-assist devices o Headwear o Footwear o Swim Gloves
5v5 including the goalies. 10-player max roster Min. of 3 players required to play
Subs can be made during time outs & halftime All 10 players in the pool, including goalies, must remain seated in tubes.
Game time: Two 15-minute runningclock halves Clock stops for team and officials’ time outs
Clock stops on all whistles (violations, fouls, ball out of play, goals, etc.) in the last 2 minutes OF THE GAME.
Teams get 4, 30-sec. time out per game
Starting the game: All 5 players seated in tubes touching their back wall of the pool.
Official will toss ball to center of pool
Overtime: 3-on-3 shootout from 2-pt. line. If still tied 1-on-1 until there is winner.
Mercy Rule:
25-pt. differential or more in last 5 min. of game OR 15-pt. differential or more in last 2 min. of game
If opponents both gain possession and control of a loose ball, “alternating possession” is based off who got the opening free ball This is also used to determine which team starts with the ball in the 2nd half
During time outs, players may sub, but cannot move their tubes
Scoring rules: Goal scored on or in front of 6-yd. line by o
= 1 pt.
Goal scored from beyond the 6-yd. line by o = 2 pts. Shot released before the horn sounds will remain live until try scores or is unsuccessful
Crease rules:
Ball in crease (3-yard line) is goalie-ball No other players allowed in crease Goalie cannot play ball outside the crease Goalie cannot pass ball across the division line “Advantage”- a delayed violation will be used if there is an immediate goal scoring opportunity for the offense while defender is in crease.
Closely Guarded rule: Player cannot be in control of the ball with a defender guarding them (in front of them or to the side) within 6 feet for 5 seconds – “Control” includes having the ball in the water next to tube Cannot hold ball under water Cannot push/push off of other player’s tubes when they don’t have the ball
VIOLATIONS:
Result in indirect throw Intentionally splashing Kicking a ball in flight (other than the goalie) Kicking an opponent’s empty tube A defender falling from tube during or immediately following their dumping of an opponent during a shot Goalie pass across division line without touching something Passing a live ball back to the goalie
PERSONAL FOULS:
Result in a penalty shot for offended team Common example: Batting a ball held by an opponent cannot “strip” or hit the ball out of an opponent’s hand(s) Defender playing the ball in the crease If the shot scores penalty ignored
Cards
Given for (but not limited) to unsporting conduct.
o
A YELLOW card results in a player immediately having to sub out of the game, the player must remain out until the next opportunity to sub. If no sub is available teams must play down a player until the next sub opportunity. Teams may not call an immediate time out to get a carded player in the game. (game must legally restart for player to become eligible).
o
A RED card results in a player’s ejection, and their team playing down 1 player for remainder of game.
o 2 RED card or 3 YELLOW cards on team = FF
2 unsporting fouls or yellows = PLAYER EJECTION 3 unsp. fouls by a team in a game = FORFEIT Ejected player: Must leave the pool Suspended from ALL IM’s minimum of 1 week Must meet with IM Sports professional staff to discuss lifting suspension Playoff ejection: Automatically suspended from remainder of that sport’s playoffs Depending on severity of incident, Student Recreation Center membership/access may also be suspended
2 TYPES OF PROTESTS 1.Misapplication or misinterpretation of rule. *Protest—Time of ruling. 2.Player Eligibility *Before start of 2nd half.
Schedules will be posted online after the end of regular season (emails will go out at least 24 hours before playoffs start). Teams will play on different nights/times than they did in regular season Teams may make scheduling request for first round games if they have conflicts, however no guarantees will be made to honor such requests, and no request will be considered after the schedules are published online.
http://vimeo.com/106008090
Documents available ONLINE: o LEAGUE RULES o IM POLICIES & PROCEDURES o HOW TO INVITE PLAYERS ONLINE **Please sign in on attendance sheet on way out. Print your team’s name clearly**
Know the rules
Field an eligible team every match Team leader on court Monitor sportsmanship ratings and game results online
A: People with their valid CSU PHOTO ID who are: Current Full-Time Students
Current Part-Time Students with Rec Membership
CSU Affiliates with Rec Membership
CSU Faculty & Staff with Rec Membership
Players CANNOT play on 2 men’s or women’s teams Former club and varsity water polo athletes CAN play. Games with ineligible players will be forfeited
It is the captain’s responsibility to know the eligibility of their entire team
I’M READY!
PICK ME!
4 TIME IM CHAMP!
Online listing in each division
Contact them directly to pick up I’M A players BALLER
Players must be on the online roster to be legal players. If a player is NOT on the score sheet because: 1. Joined after 3pm, or 2. Technical difficulty, or 3. Just got picked up by the team that night, then: They can be written-in. Score sheets and online rosters will then be compared 2 business days later at 5:00pm. (Once a player checksin for a team they are a member of that team) Write-ins from the score sheet that are NOT on the online roster by that time will be considered illegal players, and the match result will be changed to a forfeit. (Even if the game is won by forfeit). Players cannot be deleted/removed from rosters by captains or players. Please contact IM office to do this. – Email/phone/in-person
Rosters are locked after your last regular season match.
Game time is forfeit time If one team has players present, but not enough to start a game, the prepared team has the following options: 1. Take the win by forfeit, OR 2. Give your opponent an additional 5 minutes to field an eligible team
Forfeits count worse than losses Sp. rating of 1 2 FF = eliminated from playoffs
(and possibly from the league)
Must contact IM office (email, phone, or in-person) by 12pm day of match (or Friday, for weekend matches)
Worse than a loss in standings, but better than a FF Sp. Rating of 2
3 = Above Average 2 = Average 1 = Below Average 0 = Unacceptable
Must Maintain A Teams receiving 1 or 0 must meet with IM Staff 2.0aAverage before next match. To Be Eligible & Advance Tube Water Polo / Coed League / MON. LATE Through Playoffs Team
W
L
T
F/D SR
PCT AVG GB
PF
PA
DIFF
1
PVM 2017
4
0
0
0/0
2.75
1.00
1.00
-
73
37
36
2
The Avengers
3
1
0
0/0
2.75
.750
.750
1
62
41
21
3
The Johnny Depths 2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
78
50
28
4
Flying Hawaiins
2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
54
51
3
5
Sharko Polo
1
3
0
0/0
3
.250
.250
3
41
88
-47
6
TEAM CORBETT
0
4
0
3/0
1.5
0.00
0.50 0
4
10
51
-41
# of teams in your league standings
Teams advanced to Teams advanced to “A” playoffs “B” playoffs
4
1st
2nd & 3rd
6
1st & 2nd
3rd - 5th
Must finish the season with at least a 2.0 sportsmanship rating avg. **CANNOT HAVE FORFEITED 2 TIMES**
Tie-Breakers:
“A” Playoffs
1. 2. 3. 4.
“B” Playoffs
Tube Water Polo / Coed League / MON. LATE Team
W
L
T
F/D SR
PCT AVG GB
PF
PA
DIFF
1
PVM 2017
4
0
0
0/0
2.75
1.00
1.00
-
73
37
36
2
The Avengers
3
1
0
0/0
2.75
.750
.750
1
62
41
21
3
The Johnny Depths 2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
78
50
28
4
Flying Hawaiins
2
2
0
0/0
3
.500
.500
2
54
51
3
5
Sharko Polo
1
3
0
0/0
3
.250
.250
3
41
88
-47
6
TEAM CORBETT
0
4
0
3/0
1.5
0.00
0.50 0
4
10
51
-41
Head-to-head Sp. rating average Points allowed Point differential
REQUIRED: Appropriate swim attire. Must wear some form of a swim suit in the pool. Water Polo player caps with #’s on the sides. o Teammates must wear the same colored caps.
PERMITTED: USCG approved flotation devices. (Cant provide an unfair advantage-provided by players.) T-Shirts(on top of swimming suits) Jewelry (Since non-contact sport)
NOT PERMITTED Swim-assist devices o Headwear o Footwear o Swim Gloves
5v5 including the goalies. 10-player max roster Min. of 3 players required to play
Subs can be made during time outs & halftime All 10 players in the pool, including goalies, must remain seated in tubes.
Game time: Two 15-minute runningclock halves Clock stops for team and officials’ time outs
Clock stops on all whistles (violations, fouls, ball out of play, goals, etc.) in the last 2 minutes OF THE GAME.
Teams get 4, 30-sec. time out per game
Starting the game: All 5 players seated in tubes touching their back wall of the pool.
Official will toss ball to center of pool
Overtime: 3-on-3 shootout from 2-pt. line. If still tied 1-on-1 until there is winner.
Mercy Rule:
25-pt. differential or more in last 5 min. of game OR 15-pt. differential or more in last 2 min. of game
If opponents both gain possession and control of a loose ball, “alternating possession” is based off who got the opening free ball This is also used to determine which team starts with the ball in the 2nd half
During time outs, players may sub, but cannot move their tubes
Scoring rules: Goal scored on or in front of 6-yd. line by o
= 1 pt.
Goal scored from beyond the 6-yd. line by o = 2 pts. Shot released before the horn sounds will remain live until try scores or is unsuccessful
Crease rules:
Ball in crease (3-yard line) is goalie-ball No other players allowed in crease Goalie cannot play ball outside the crease Goalie cannot pass ball across the division line “Advantage”- a delayed violation will be used if there is an immediate goal scoring opportunity for the offense while defender is in crease.
Closely Guarded rule: Player cannot be in control of the ball with a defender guarding them (in front of them or to the side) within 6 feet for 5 seconds – “Control” includes having the ball in the water next to tube Cannot hold ball under water Cannot push/push off of other player’s tubes when they don’t have the ball
VIOLATIONS:
Result in indirect throw Intentionally splashing Kicking a ball in flight (other than the goalie) Kicking an opponent’s empty tube A defender falling from tube during or immediately following their dumping of an opponent during a shot Goalie pass across division line without touching something Passing a live ball back to the goalie
PERSONAL FOULS:
Result in a penalty shot for offended team Common example: Batting a ball held by an opponent cannot “strip” or hit the ball out of an opponent’s hand(s) Defender playing the ball in the crease If the shot scores penalty ignored
Cards
Given for (but not limited) to unsporting conduct.
o
A YELLOW card results in a player immediately having to sub out of the game, the player must remain out until the next opportunity to sub. If no sub is available teams must play down a player until the next sub opportunity. Teams may not call an immediate time out to get a carded player in the game. (game must legally restart for player to become eligible).
o
A RED card results in a player’s ejection, and their team playing down 1 player for remainder of game.
o 2 RED card or 3 YELLOW cards on team = FF
2 unsporting fouls or yellows = PLAYER EJECTION 3 unsp. fouls by a team in a game = FORFEIT Ejected player: Must leave the pool Suspended from ALL IM’s minimum of 1 week Must meet with IM Sports professional staff to discuss lifting suspension Playoff ejection: Automatically suspended from remainder of that sport’s playoffs Depending on severity of incident, Student Recreation Center membership/access may also be suspended
2 TYPES OF PROTESTS 1.Misapplication or misinterpretation of rule. *Protest—Time of ruling. 2.Player Eligibility *Before start of 2nd half.
Schedules will be posted online after the end of regular season (emails will go out at least 24 hours before playoffs start). Teams will play on different nights/times than they did in regular season Teams may make scheduling request for first round games if they have conflicts, however no guarantees will be made to honor such requests, and no request will be considered after the schedules are published online.
http://vimeo.com/106008090
Documents available ONLINE: o LEAGUE RULES o IM POLICIES & PROCEDURES o HOW TO INVITE PLAYERS ONLINE **Please sign in on attendance sheet on way out. Print your team’s name clearly**
