Intramural Sports Participant Handbook

Listed below are the different leagues that are offered:

• Men's: All men's teams will compete in the same division.
• Greek: Fraternity teams will compete in this division.
• Women's: All women's teams will compete in the same division.
• CoRec: Designed to give men and women the opportunity to participate together. Many of the rules are modified to give everyone the chance to enjoy the competition.

The following regulations apply to all persons participating in the Intramural Program:

Player Participation

• All participants must register with IMLeagues to play any sport. Instructions on how to register is located on the Intramural Sports website. Captains must submit their team roster online using IMLeagues when signing up for a time slot to play. Failure to have the minimum number of players on a roster for their particular sport before the registration period ends may result in that team being dropped from their time slot.
• Adding Players - Players must be added on their team's roster using IMLeagues (players must register first, then request to join a team, or team captains can send invitations to players to join their team) prior to participating in an Intramural contest.Players can be added at the field/court, however they must register through IMLeagues and show up on the team's roster before their next week's game, or they will not be allowed to participate in their next game. Players may be added up until the end of the regular season for that sport.
• Participants must present a valid Osprey1 UNF ID card before participating in any Intramural contest. NO ID NO PLAY!

Faculty and Staff Participation

• All current fee paying UNF students (must be enrolled in classes all semester), faculty, and full-time staff (OPS employees must be working 40 hours a week) are eligible to participate.
• Faculty and staff personnel who are employed full-time (40 hours per week) by UNF are eligible to participate in the Intramural Program with the use of their faculty or staff ID card.
• UNF Alumni are eligible to participate in the intramural sports program for a fee.

Guidelines for Competition

• Men and Women must compete in the respective division unless there are not enough participants to establish a particular league of play.
• A person may compete for only one team per sport. Exception: a player may compete on a men's or women's team and also a core team. Once a person has participated for a team, he or she is not eligible to transfer to another team. In the event a player's team forfeits out of the league, a player may appeal to the Intramural Coordinator to be placed on another team. Upon checking in at a game, the person is considered to have participated for that team.
• An individual who has competed in professional athletics will be ineligible from competing in that sport or its counterpart for one (1) calendar year from the date in which they last played. He or she will be listed under the same regulations as Ex-varsity athletes.

Participation for Varsity, Ex-Varsity, and Club Athletes

• Varsity athletes will not be eligible to compete in the sport in which they hold varsity status or any counterparts of that sport. A person is considered a varsity athlete if he/she has practiced/competed with the varsity team during the 2010-11 regular season. For intramural eligibility purposes, the beginning of the regular season for varsity sports is defined as the team's first scheduled game. Players designated as"redshirts" will also be considered varsity athletes.
• Ex-varsity athletes are defined as persons who have participated in varsity athletics during the 2017-18 year or before. These players are limited in the sport in which they held varsity status. Teams may not have more than two (2) ex-varsity athletes on it's roster, one (1) in basketball.
• A team is not to have more than two (2) players who are members of a UNF Sport Club in that sport or it's counterpart. Club membership will be turned into RecWell by the club president. This list is considered the final word on membership status. Club members are persons who: have participated in extramural games with the club, have paid membership dues, have consistently practiced with the club, and who are duly recognized by the club president as a member of the club for any valid reason other than those listed.
• NOTE: The number of ex-varsity athletes and club sport members (or any combination) on any intramural team cannot exceed a total of two (2) roster members, one (1) in basketball.

RecWell reserves the right to make rulings on all eligibility cases. Individuals with questions should petition to RecWell prior to competing.

The captain is responsible to inform his/her team of the rules governing the specific activities, as well as the time and place they will play their games. Captains will be held responsible for the behavior of teammates and spectators. Prior to game time, the captain is responsible for ensuring that all players have signed in with the Intramural Sports Supervisor (all players should check in with a valid UNF Osprey 1card prior to their scheduled game time). Captains are urged to notify all players and fans that alcohol, tobacco and other illegal substances are prohibited on all Intramural playing sites and that no one is allowed to participate while under the influence of said substances.

The team captain will serve as the liaison between the Intramural Sports staff and his/her team. Matters concerning the team are communicated to the team captain and he/she in turn is responsible for disseminating the information out to each team member.

Information sent out by the Intramural Office should be read with care and followed with appropriate action(s). Each captain should also see that the members of his/her team are given the opportunity to read and interpret all pertinent communication. The captain is not required to attend every game

The captain is also responsible for:

• Reviewing the Intramural Handbook
• Checking the eligibility of all team members
• Completing the registration procedures for the team
• Reviewing the sport rules
• Ensuring that team members understand and comply with all sport rules and Intramural policies and procedures
• Notifying his/her team members of the date, place, and time of each scheduled contest
• Verifying that all team members have signed in with the Supervisor on-site
• Serving as the on-court or on-field liaison between the officials and his/her team if in attendance

Team League Sports

The Intramural Office will utilize an instant scheduling format which allows teams to select their regular season play days and times during the registration period. League sports will include a 4 to 6 regular season (pending time and facility constraints) followed by a single elimination postseason tournament for all teams that qualify. Since captains select their regular season time slots, the Intramural Office WILL NOT accept requests to reschedule regular season contests.

Team Tournament Sports

The Intramural Office will schedule various team sports based on the number of entries, availability of facilities, and time allotted for the activity. Teams will be placed in a single elimination or double elimination bracket and each contest's day and time will be set by the Intramural Office.

Contests/Competitions/Special Events

These activities are traditionally one-day events scattered throughout the school year. Such activities include 3 point contest, free throw contest, cornhole, bocce ball, and homerun derby. Registration for these events is usually completed on-site the day of play. No rescheduling will be allowed for these activities.

Team League Sports

Since captains select their regular season time slots, the Intramural Office WILL NOT accept requests to reschedule regular season contests. Playoff games will be scheduled based on the number of teams, time slots available, and field/court space available.

A forfeit results in any contest not being played without prior arrangements being made with the RecWell Office. RecWell is obligated to pay contest officials and supervisors and uphold facility reservations regardless of the fact that teams do not show up to play. If a team forfeits once they are ineligible for playoffs, but still allowed to play in the league. Any team that forfeits two (2) regular season games will be dropped from the league regardless of their regular season record. Remember, forfeits are detrimental to the success of the program.

If your team cannot attend a game, call the Intramural Sports Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of your game, Friday for a weekend game, and your team will receive a loss instead of being charged with a forfeit.

Teams should anticipate having a player (s) not available for a game due to class conflict or other activities and have ample number of players on their roster to compensate. Teams sign up for the dates/times they want to play, so please plan accordingly and do not sign up for times you or your team cannot play. Postponements or cancellations may also be required due to weather or field conditions. Teams will be notified via email/text if games are cancelled due to the weather. Please do not play or practice on the fields if they are wet or muddy.

Teams will make the playoffs depending on their regular season record. A team will qualify for the playoffs by not forfeiting any scheduled games during the regular season and having an acceptable sportsmanship rating. If a team forfeits one (1) game, they will be ineligible for the playoffs, but can continue the regular season. If a team forfeits two (2) games, it will be dropped and will not be eligible for the playoffs regardless of the team's regular season record. A rain out (non-rescheduled) game counts as a win for both teams and will assist a team's chances for making the playoffs.

Playoffs will be held in all divisions of play. Intramural Sports reserves the right to change tournament qualifications with little or no advance notice.

All rule interpretation protests must be made by the protesting team's captain in the presence of the officials, supervisors, and opposing team's captain at the time and place of the incident. The protest must be made immediately, before the ball becomes live, following the incident. If a resolution is not accomplished at this time, the Intramural Sports staff will be called at the earliest time for a meeting to rule on the protest. Protests may be filed only on misinterpretation of the rules or on player eligibility. No protest will be accepted on the judgment call of an official. Teams who wish to protest the eligibility of a player must come to the RecWell Office and fill out a protest form. It is the responsibility of all intramural teams to monitor the eligibility of their team as well as their opponents. During regular season play, all contests in which an ineligible player participated will be recorded as a forfeit win for the opposing team. During the playoffs, the last contest in which the ineligible player participated shall be recorded as a forfeit win for the opposing team. The playoff bracket will not be reorganized.

Participation in all UNF Intramural Sports programs is a privilege. All participants who participate in UNF Intramural programs or who utilize UNF Intramural facilities agree to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

• Treat the UNF Intramural staff and facilities with respect.
• Act with character and courtesy while respecting the rights, welfare and dignity of all others in UNF Intramural facilities.
• Adhere to the rules & policies set by UNF Intramurals & the University in its facilities and programs. Any violations that occur in intramural play will affect your standing and usage of all UNF Intramural programs and facilities. This includes but is not limited to suspension from Intramural Sports as a whole and could include possible referral to the University Judicial Office or the Dean of Students.
• Act in a safe, responsible manner regarding themselves and others.

Any time an individual/team is removed from the contest or playing area, an Intramural Sports Disciplinary Report will be completed and placed on file in the Intramural Sports office. Participants who are removed from a contest as a result of unsportsmanlike conduct or disruptive behavior will have one minute to leave the playing area. Failure to comply with our policy will result in notifying of UPD. Players removed from a contest by a supervisor or official are ineligible from further competition in any intramural sport until reinstated by the Intramural Coordinator. A meeting must be scheduled by the ejected player with the Intramural Coordinator at the UNF Arena, room 1048, or by calling (904) 620-2646. After the actual meeting the Intramural Coordinator will make the final determination of eligibility in Intramural Sports.
Participants that choose to practice unsportsmanlike behavior before, during, or after a contest towards an opponent, official, or staff member may be ejected from the contest or future contests. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct which may result in ejection include, but is not limited to:

• the use of profanity
• vulgar and abusive language
• disrespect toward an official or staff member
• unnecessary roughness
• excessive technical fouls
• flagrant actions toward an opponent
• flagrant actions toward an official
• fighting or inciting a fight

Please note that suspensions do not begin until the player has met with the Intramural Coordinator.

Outstanding sportsmanship - 4

Players and spectators cooperate fully with the officials about rule interpretations and calls. The captain has full control of his/her teammates, fans, and bench. Team members and spectators were respectful of opponents with no dissension shown whatsoever.

Good Sportsmanship - 3

Team members verbally complain about some decisions made the officials and/or show minor dissension, which does not merit an unsportsmanlike penalty. Teams and spectators are respectful of opponents with only minor incidents.

Below Average Sportsmanship - 2

Team members show verbal dissent (yelling, questioning calls, etc.) towards officials and are disrespectful towards opponents and officials on a number of occasions. The team captain shows minor control over himself/herself and his/her teammates and spectators. Teams that receive an unsportsmanlike penalty will automatically at most receive a 2.5.

Poor Sportsmanship - 1

Team members and spectators related to that team persistently question and complain to officials and constantly comment to opposing players. The team captain exhibits little or no control over himself/herself and his/her teammates and spectators. Players are verbally abusive and cannot calm themselves down. Teams that have an ejection from the game will automatically receive a 1.

Season Ending Sportsmanship - 0

Team member are completely uncooperative and are out of control. Multiple ejections or blatant unsportsmanlike conduct has occurred. Captain has no control of himself/herself and his/her teammates. Any team that receives a 0 for a contest will must have their captain meet with the Intramural Sports Coordinator to determine the eligibility status of their team. The team will not be allowed to play and will forfeit each contest until that meeting occurs.