intramurals handbook
INTRAMURALS HANDBOOK 2017-2018
INTRAMURAL STAFF The Student Programs (SP) student-staff member. Director of Student Programs, or his/her designee on duty is the final authority during an intramural activity. The SP student staff along with a supervisor will be in charge of organizing the event, directing teams to proper fields and courts, and managing the contests, so good sportsmanship is practiced at all times. Participants must realize the game officials are the first source of ruling and information. Student staff on duty or Director of Student Programs may only be consulted when interpretations or applications of the rules are in question. They will not overrule any judgment calls! The Student Programs staff members may intervene to stop play at any time. There will be no tolerance for disorderly conduct. Situations such as disorderly conduct, abusive language, and fighting are potentially dangerous and can lead to either the Student Programs staff terminating the contest and assessing a forfeit to the team or removing a player from the sport and asking him/her to leave the facility.
CONTACT INFORMATION Director of Student Programs – Princess Fox [email protected] 541-684-7250 Resident Director Life and Coordinator for Student Programs – Emily Johnston [email protected] 541-349-7488 Student Programs Staff 2017-18: Britnee Joaquin, Taylor Irons, Courtney Robertson, Caeli Barnhart and Jacque Neushwander
Campus Recreation Mission Statement Student Programs engage students and the NCU community in experiential learning, recreational, and leisure activities equipping individuals to live balanced, holistic, and healthy lifestyles.
Vision of Intramurals The vision of the intramural sports program at NCU is to provide students with a variety of recreational opportunities that allow them to become engaged in healthy competition while developing and maintaining character, integrity, social skills, and sportsmanship.
GOALS The intramural program strives to: Provide students the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activities without regard for high performance skill or ability. Provide activities in a safe and professionally supervised environment. Facilitate and encourage healthy competition, good judgment, fair play, teamwork, and leadership skills. Establish a student-centered program that considers the needs and interests of all students. Enhance social interaction through play within a diverse student body, and reduce student conflict by encouraging students to properly manage their emotions. To provide and disseminate accurate information to all participants in a timely manner. To encourage a lifestyle of healthy habits through recreation and leisure activity involvement.
Contents PURPOSE STATEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE INTRAMURAL CAPTAINS ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES SPORTSMANSHIP DUTIES INTRAMURAL RULES AND POLICIES ELIGIBLITY FORFEITS BASKETBALL
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PURPOSE STATEMENT The Intramural Sports Program at NCU strives to offer a variety of diverse sports and recreational activities so our entire student population has the opportunity to participate, regardless of athletic ability or preference. Our goal is to have structured and rewarding recreational opportunities in men's, women's, and co-recreational sports. “A sportsman is a person who can take loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without gloating, and who treats his opponents with fairness, generosity, and courtesy." Webster's Dictionary
GUIDELINES FOR THE INTRAMURAL TEAM CHAIRS AND CAPTAINS Team captains shall serve as the liaison between the Student Programs office and their team(s). This includes taking responsibility for the proper administration of their team(s) as well as the on-field behavior of each team member. The policies and procedures in this handbook are the rules that will be enforced at each intramural competition. Understanding and adhering to these rules will facilitate and allow a team’s participation in NCU intramural sports.
Administrative Duties for Captains: Register your team in www.imleagues.com Attend captain’s meetings for each sport. Events that require attendance are: Flag Football, Indoor Volleyball, and Basketball. Check schedules regularly for updates/changes in game times and inform players of the date, time and location of all contests. All schedules will be available to team captains and players on IM Leagues. Occasionally, schedules may change due to unavoidable circumstances, including but not limited to the following: facility availability changes, inclement weather, and team forfeits or defaults. Obtain the playoff schedule after your last regular season game. Playoffs will be posted on IM Leagues. Be responsible for thoroughly understanding the rules of the sport you are participating in and informing your team members of the Intramural Rules and Policies. Ensure that everyone on the team roster is eligible. Read Eligibility(p.5) and Participant Limitations(p.6) and ensure that enough eligible participants who are on the roster are at the game 10 minutes prior to the beginning of a scheduled contest. You can play, but will forfeit your chance at an official “W”! Captains may make additions to his or her team's roster before the first official game as long as the participant being added has not played on another team during that sport.
Sportsmanship Duties for Captains: Educate your team members regarding the consequence of poor sportsmanship for both the individual and the team. Be responsible for the behavior of all your players and spectators.
Ensure that all of your team members understand and abide by the intramural sports policies in this handbook, which can be reviewed online. Read, understand, and inform your team members of the Intramural Code of Conduct. If a team member is ejected, it is the responsibility of the captain to provide all information to the Student Programs staff member on duty. NOTE: The ejected player may be asked to leave the premises entirely. Inform any ejected players of the procedural steps for reinstatement. This should happen in conjunction with Student Programs. Serve as the team's representative or assigned representative for any intramural contests. The team captain is the only one who may discuss rule interpretation questions with the head official. One cocaptain per team is allowed in the event that the captain is unable to attend.
INTRAMURAL RULES AND POLICIES
Registration Procedure: Registration for sports offered each semester will begin the first week of class for that semester. First, you will need to register at www.IMLeagues.com and create your team. You can invite team members to join your team using their NCU email address. Teams must include: 1. No more than 10 players. (Minimum 6 for VB and 5 for Bball) 2. At least 2 members of each gender (M/F) (1 of each must be actively playing at all times) 3. No more than 2 alumni and 1 non-NCU player per team 4. As many faculty/staff as you’d like 5. Reminder: All current/active varsity athletes shall be ineligible to compete in their specific sport or associate sport. Varsity athletes of other sports must have permission from their coach to play.
Eligibility: Only Northwest Christian University undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff are eligible to participate in intramural events provided they meet the following requirements: Undergraduate Students *Defined as a student enrolled at least part time in the daytime program or adult degree program completing their baccalaureate degree. Students must be in good standing with the university. Graduate Students *Defined as a student who has received a baccalaureate degree, is enrolled in at least six credit hours at NCU, and is in good standing with the University. Faculty & Staff *Defined as any full or part-time employed person of Northwest Christian University.
Eligibility: Individuals in the following categories are subject to participation limitations as defined below: Varsity Athletes *Varsity athletes are students whose names appear on the official team roster. These also include players who are classified as ineligible, walk-ons, or red-shirts. *All current/active varsity athletes shall be ineligible to compete in their specific sport or associate sport. *Only one former varsity player is allowed per team roster in their respective sport (i.e. Football-Flag Football; Basketball –Basketball; Volleyball-Indoor Volleyball). All Participants *Participants may only play on one team officially per sport. *If a participant plays on more than one team, the first team he or she played on will be considered his or her team for the duration of that sport. Games played on any other team will be forfeited and not counted as an official game. (You may still play for fun, but if you win with a player from another team, it will not count). *All sports are co-ed (both men and women compete together) unless listed otherwise. Forfeits: GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME! Individuals or teams should arrive at the designated site at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the contest. The decision to declare a contest forfeited will be made by the Intramurals staff on duty. A game is not officially forfeited until the NCU Intramurals staff member on duty declares a forfeit. Any game whose outcome is declared a forfeit will result in a loss being credited to the forfeiting team. A forfeit will be declared under the following conditions: 1. Misconduct as outlined in the Violations of Intramural Sportsmanship Policy. 2. A team cannot field the required number of eligible players by the designated game time. This number varies from sport to sport, so be sure to check the rules prior to the beginning of each sport. This information will also be available at the captain’s meeting before the sport. 3. To obtain a victory by forfeit, the required number of participants must be present and ready to play. If neither team has the required number of participants present at game time, both teams will be required to forfeit at game time. 4. Forfeited contests will not be rescheduled.
**Assumption of risk: By participating in intramurals at NCU, please understand injury is possible and NCU is not liable.
BASKETBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS Updated Feb 6, 2018 GAME PLAY Two, 20 minute running clock quarters with 5 minute halftime Short courts are in use (two separate games happening at the same time) Points will be 2s and 3s Teams may be scheduled for 2 games on the same night if scheduling needs arise. Highest score at the end of regulation wins Overtime will be 3 minute running clock 60 point rule – (if a team is ahead by more than 15 points, once they reach 60 points, the game is over regardless of time) The championship game will be held on the full length court FOULS (this is not meant to be a comprehensive list of every circumstance under which a foul might be called) Players should be prepared to call their own fouls, whether they are on offense or defense. All fouls shall result in ball possession to the offended team All players will be allowed the maximum of five (5) personal fouls during the course of a game. Intentional, flagrant personal, and flagrant technical fouls are penalized with an automatic two points awarded to the offended team and possession of the ball. Flagrant fouls fall into two categories: Flagrant 1: a foul that puts an opponent’s safety and health at risk due to excessive contact. Flagrant 2: a foul with both excessive contact and intent to harm the opponent. Flagrant 2 fouls will result in an automatic ejection from the game, with suspensions to be determined upon review. The team captain is responsible for controlling the conduct of all players on his/her team and may be assessed a technical foul for not controlling the conduct of his/her players. Technical Fouls: unsportsmanlike behavior of any sort; specifically including but not limited to disrespectfully addressing or contacting an official, profanity, obscene gestures, abusive or obscene language, taunting, baiting, ridiculing another player, or faking being fouled, will be considered a technical foul. o Two technical fouls on one player will result in that player’s automatic ejection from the game and potential future suspension of the player and/or team. o Three technical fouls on the same team will result in the game being forfeited by that team and potential future suspension at the discretion of the Student Programs staff. o Penalty: 2 points will be awarded, and possession at mid court.
PLAYERS To play, teams must have at least 4 players present. There must be one female playing for each team at all times See handbook for eligibility policies Teams will be set once the first regular season games begin o If a team is unable to gather at least 4 players before game play, that team forfeits o No random players can join teams after the deadline unless approved by Student Programs due to special circumstance. JERSEYS The ‘Home’ team on IM Leagues should wear white or light colored shirts. The ‘Away’ team should wear black or dark colored shirts. BEHAVIOR Good sportsmanship is required for all teams and spectators. Intramurals is all for fun and should be approached with a positive attitude by all players. No fighting policy (if there is a conflict that cannot be maturely resolved then players will be banned from NCU intramural play) Teams should be prepared to call their own fouls and are expected to be honest and consistent. Players found swearing excessively, taunting, ridiculing or engaging in other offensive behavior could be asked to leave. Further penalties include individual and/or team forfeit. Teams are responsible for the conduct of their spectators and may be subject to technical fouls if their spectators engage in inappropriate behavior. OFFICIALS Games may be refereed by student volunteers or Student Programs staff o All players will show respect for officials o Players and captains will not argue with officials or they will be asked to leave.
INTRAMURAL STAFF The Student Programs (SP) student-staff member. Director of Student Programs, or his/her designee on duty is the final authority during an intramural activity. The SP student staff along with a supervisor will be in charge of organizing the event, directing teams to proper fields and courts, and managing the contests, so good sportsmanship is practiced at all times. Participants must realize the game officials are the first source of ruling and information. Student staff on duty or Director of Student Programs may only be consulted when interpretations or applications of the rules are in question. They will not overrule any judgment calls! The Student Programs staff members may intervene to stop play at any time. There will be no tolerance for disorderly conduct. Situations such as disorderly conduct, abusive language, and fighting are potentially dangerous and can lead to either the Student Programs staff terminating the contest and assessing a forfeit to the team or removing a player from the sport and asking him/her to leave the facility.
CONTACT INFORMATION Director of Student Programs – Princess Fox [email protected] 541-684-7250 Resident Director Life and Coordinator for Student Programs – Emily Johnston [email protected] 541-349-7488 Student Programs Staff 2017-18: Britnee Joaquin, Taylor Irons, Courtney Robertson, Caeli Barnhart and Jacque Neushwander
Campus Recreation Mission Statement Student Programs engage students and the NCU community in experiential learning, recreational, and leisure activities equipping individuals to live balanced, holistic, and healthy lifestyles.
Vision of Intramurals The vision of the intramural sports program at NCU is to provide students with a variety of recreational opportunities that allow them to become engaged in healthy competition while developing and maintaining character, integrity, social skills, and sportsmanship.
GOALS The intramural program strives to: Provide students the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activities without regard for high performance skill or ability. Provide activities in a safe and professionally supervised environment. Facilitate and encourage healthy competition, good judgment, fair play, teamwork, and leadership skills. Establish a student-centered program that considers the needs and interests of all students. Enhance social interaction through play within a diverse student body, and reduce student conflict by encouraging students to properly manage their emotions. To provide and disseminate accurate information to all participants in a timely manner. To encourage a lifestyle of healthy habits through recreation and leisure activity involvement.
Contents PURPOSE STATEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE INTRAMURAL CAPTAINS ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES SPORTSMANSHIP DUTIES INTRAMURAL RULES AND POLICIES ELIGIBLITY FORFEITS BASKETBALL
4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7
PURPOSE STATEMENT The Intramural Sports Program at NCU strives to offer a variety of diverse sports and recreational activities so our entire student population has the opportunity to participate, regardless of athletic ability or preference. Our goal is to have structured and rewarding recreational opportunities in men's, women's, and co-recreational sports. “A sportsman is a person who can take loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without gloating, and who treats his opponents with fairness, generosity, and courtesy." Webster's Dictionary
GUIDELINES FOR THE INTRAMURAL TEAM CHAIRS AND CAPTAINS Team captains shall serve as the liaison between the Student Programs office and their team(s). This includes taking responsibility for the proper administration of their team(s) as well as the on-field behavior of each team member. The policies and procedures in this handbook are the rules that will be enforced at each intramural competition. Understanding and adhering to these rules will facilitate and allow a team’s participation in NCU intramural sports.
Administrative Duties for Captains: Register your team in www.imleagues.com Attend captain’s meetings for each sport. Events that require attendance are: Flag Football, Indoor Volleyball, and Basketball. Check schedules regularly for updates/changes in game times and inform players of the date, time and location of all contests. All schedules will be available to team captains and players on IM Leagues. Occasionally, schedules may change due to unavoidable circumstances, including but not limited to the following: facility availability changes, inclement weather, and team forfeits or defaults. Obtain the playoff schedule after your last regular season game. Playoffs will be posted on IM Leagues. Be responsible for thoroughly understanding the rules of the sport you are participating in and informing your team members of the Intramural Rules and Policies. Ensure that everyone on the team roster is eligible. Read Eligibility(p.5) and Participant Limitations(p.6) and ensure that enough eligible participants who are on the roster are at the game 10 minutes prior to the beginning of a scheduled contest. You can play, but will forfeit your chance at an official “W”! Captains may make additions to his or her team's roster before the first official game as long as the participant being added has not played on another team during that sport.
Sportsmanship Duties for Captains: Educate your team members regarding the consequence of poor sportsmanship for both the individual and the team. Be responsible for the behavior of all your players and spectators.
Ensure that all of your team members understand and abide by the intramural sports policies in this handbook, which can be reviewed online. Read, understand, and inform your team members of the Intramural Code of Conduct. If a team member is ejected, it is the responsibility of the captain to provide all information to the Student Programs staff member on duty. NOTE: The ejected player may be asked to leave the premises entirely. Inform any ejected players of the procedural steps for reinstatement. This should happen in conjunction with Student Programs. Serve as the team's representative or assigned representative for any intramural contests. The team captain is the only one who may discuss rule interpretation questions with the head official. One cocaptain per team is allowed in the event that the captain is unable to attend.
INTRAMURAL RULES AND POLICIES
Registration Procedure: Registration for sports offered each semester will begin the first week of class for that semester. First, you will need to register at www.IMLeagues.com and create your team. You can invite team members to join your team using their NCU email address. Teams must include: 1. No more than 10 players. (Minimum 6 for VB and 5 for Bball) 2. At least 2 members of each gender (M/F) (1 of each must be actively playing at all times) 3. No more than 2 alumni and 1 non-NCU player per team 4. As many faculty/staff as you’d like 5. Reminder: All current/active varsity athletes shall be ineligible to compete in their specific sport or associate sport. Varsity athletes of other sports must have permission from their coach to play.
Eligibility: Only Northwest Christian University undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff are eligible to participate in intramural events provided they meet the following requirements: Undergraduate Students *Defined as a student enrolled at least part time in the daytime program or adult degree program completing their baccalaureate degree. Students must be in good standing with the university. Graduate Students *Defined as a student who has received a baccalaureate degree, is enrolled in at least six credit hours at NCU, and is in good standing with the University. Faculty & Staff *Defined as any full or part-time employed person of Northwest Christian University.
Eligibility: Individuals in the following categories are subject to participation limitations as defined below: Varsity Athletes *Varsity athletes are students whose names appear on the official team roster. These also include players who are classified as ineligible, walk-ons, or red-shirts. *All current/active varsity athletes shall be ineligible to compete in their specific sport or associate sport. *Only one former varsity player is allowed per team roster in their respective sport (i.e. Football-Flag Football; Basketball –Basketball; Volleyball-Indoor Volleyball). All Participants *Participants may only play on one team officially per sport. *If a participant plays on more than one team, the first team he or she played on will be considered his or her team for the duration of that sport. Games played on any other team will be forfeited and not counted as an official game. (You may still play for fun, but if you win with a player from another team, it will not count). *All sports are co-ed (both men and women compete together) unless listed otherwise. Forfeits: GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME! Individuals or teams should arrive at the designated site at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the contest. The decision to declare a contest forfeited will be made by the Intramurals staff on duty. A game is not officially forfeited until the NCU Intramurals staff member on duty declares a forfeit. Any game whose outcome is declared a forfeit will result in a loss being credited to the forfeiting team. A forfeit will be declared under the following conditions: 1. Misconduct as outlined in the Violations of Intramural Sportsmanship Policy. 2. A team cannot field the required number of eligible players by the designated game time. This number varies from sport to sport, so be sure to check the rules prior to the beginning of each sport. This information will also be available at the captain’s meeting before the sport. 3. To obtain a victory by forfeit, the required number of participants must be present and ready to play. If neither team has the required number of participants present at game time, both teams will be required to forfeit at game time. 4. Forfeited contests will not be rescheduled.
**Assumption of risk: By participating in intramurals at NCU, please understand injury is possible and NCU is not liable.
BASKETBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS Updated Feb 6, 2018 GAME PLAY Two, 20 minute running clock quarters with 5 minute halftime Short courts are in use (two separate games happening at the same time) Points will be 2s and 3s Teams may be scheduled for 2 games on the same night if scheduling needs arise. Highest score at the end of regulation wins Overtime will be 3 minute running clock 60 point rule – (if a team is ahead by more than 15 points, once they reach 60 points, the game is over regardless of time) The championship game will be held on the full length court FOULS (this is not meant to be a comprehensive list of every circumstance under which a foul might be called) Players should be prepared to call their own fouls, whether they are on offense or defense. All fouls shall result in ball possession to the offended team All players will be allowed the maximum of five (5) personal fouls during the course of a game. Intentional, flagrant personal, and flagrant technical fouls are penalized with an automatic two points awarded to the offended team and possession of the ball. Flagrant fouls fall into two categories: Flagrant 1: a foul that puts an opponent’s safety and health at risk due to excessive contact. Flagrant 2: a foul with both excessive contact and intent to harm the opponent. Flagrant 2 fouls will result in an automatic ejection from the game, with suspensions to be determined upon review. The team captain is responsible for controlling the conduct of all players on his/her team and may be assessed a technical foul for not controlling the conduct of his/her players. Technical Fouls: unsportsmanlike behavior of any sort; specifically including but not limited to disrespectfully addressing or contacting an official, profanity, obscene gestures, abusive or obscene language, taunting, baiting, ridiculing another player, or faking being fouled, will be considered a technical foul. o Two technical fouls on one player will result in that player’s automatic ejection from the game and potential future suspension of the player and/or team. o Three technical fouls on the same team will result in the game being forfeited by that team and potential future suspension at the discretion of the Student Programs staff. o Penalty: 2 points will be awarded, and possession at mid court.
PLAYERS To play, teams must have at least 4 players present. There must be one female playing for each team at all times See handbook for eligibility policies Teams will be set once the first regular season games begin o If a team is unable to gather at least 4 players before game play, that team forfeits o No random players can join teams after the deadline unless approved by Student Programs due to special circumstance. JERSEYS The ‘Home’ team on IM Leagues should wear white or light colored shirts. The ‘Away’ team should wear black or dark colored shirts. BEHAVIOR Good sportsmanship is required for all teams and spectators. Intramurals is all for fun and should be approached with a positive attitude by all players. No fighting policy (if there is a conflict that cannot be maturely resolved then players will be banned from NCU intramural play) Teams should be prepared to call their own fouls and are expected to be honest and consistent. Players found swearing excessively, taunting, ridiculing or engaging in other offensive behavior could be asked to leave. Further penalties include individual and/or team forfeit. Teams are responsible for the conduct of their spectators and may be subject to technical fouls if their spectators engage in inappropriate behavior. OFFICIALS Games may be refereed by student volunteers or Student Programs staff o All players will show respect for officials o Players and captains will not argue with officials or they will be asked to leave.
