Clayton State University - Recreational Sports and Intramurals

Recreational Sports and Intramurals

Intramural Handbook

Philosophy
Eligibility
Signing up/fees
Playing rules
Forfeits
Postponements
Uniforms
Protests
Role of the team captain
Injury insurance
Awards
Officials

Philosophy

It is the purpose of the Department of Recreation & Wellness to provide the students, faculty and staff an opportunity to become, and remain active in a wide variety of activities.

The program offers ample opportunity for individual, team, and coed activities. These programs have been chosen to meet the needs and desires of the student body. It is a departmental objective to aid in the development of each participant's social interaction, exercise and need for competition, and to develop carry-over attitudes and skills for life-long personal fitness.

Our goal is participation. Take advantage of all that is offered. We welcome and rely on any suggestions you may have.

The following rules and procedures are intended to promote fair and orderly competition among the participants in the intramural program. These general rules are basic guidelines for intramural activities and will be supplemented by additional regulations specific to each activity. Where additional rules are needed they can be found in the procedures for each activity. Any of these rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Intramural Staff. The Staff reserves the right to issue any new rules or regulations that are deemed essential to the success of the total program.

Ignorance is not accepted as a reason for someone not adhering to the rules and regulations. This handbook and all other rules are available for anyone at anytime.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled Clayton State students and currently employed faculty or staff are eligible to participate in intramural events. A spouse of a currently employed faculty or staff member may also participate. All participants must have a valid Laker ID# and present their card at the intramural activity in which they participate.
Teams must pay the required forfeit fee in order to participate in an intramural activity. Teams that forfeit once during the season will be eligible to have 1/2 of their forfeit fee returned. A team that forfeits twice will not be eligible to have their fee returned. All fees refunds will be coordinated through the Bursar's Office. You will be notified regarding the status of your refund within two weeks of the season's final playoff game.
Rosters for each activity must be submitted and forfeit fee (s) paid by 12 pm the day following the captains meeting for that activity.
Participants who have been listed on a varsity roster at any NCAA institution will not be allowed to participate in the intramural sport (or like sport, ex. basketball / soccer) in which they were a varsity participant for a period of one (1) full academic year from their last participation in that sport. For example, a basketball player who last appeared on a varsity roster in Spring 2006 will not be eligible to participate in Intramural basketball until Fall 2007.
Teams must have the required number or participants for a particular sport in order to avoid a forfeit. Games will not be played if a team does not have the minimum number of participants as listed in the Intramural rules for that sport.
Any team which has a team member ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct will be subject to suspension from intramural sports, league play, playoffs, and other Department of Recreation & Wellness activities; further disciplinary action may result from the Office of Student Conduct. Any player who is ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct will AUTOMATICALLY be suspended from that game and at least the proceeding game.
A participant who arrives for an activity or participates in an activity under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be removed from the contest and may be subject to further disciplinary action for violating the University's Student Code of Conduct.
All team captains (or game captains) are responsible for informing their team members of Intramural rules, policies and procedures. Captains are also responsible for the conduct of their teammates, as well as the behavior of their fans.
The game schedule information will not be given over the phone. Game schedules will be posted on-line and / or on the Intramural board located in the SAC Fitness Center.
Players may be added to the roster through the final regular season game. Rosters can not be adjusted after the final regular season game.
No games will be called for inclement weather before 3:30 pm on game day. If games are rescheduled due to inclement weather, the make-up dates will be posted on the Intramural board.
If the University is closed due to inclement weather, all intramural games will be cancelled and rescheduled.

Signing up for Activities/Fees

Each event, its eligibility rules and deadline for entry will be advertised on the intramural bulletin boards, emails, intramural website and other methods.
Each activity will require a different registration form to be filled out with all names and Laker ID numbers. The roster forms will be readily available to students on this web site and within the Department of Recreation & Wellness.
All team rosters must be turned in to the Department of Recreation & Wellness, located in the SAC, by the posted entry deadline. The roster must be filled out completely with all names and Laker ID numbers or it will not be accepted.
A player may play for only one team in any given activity. If a player is found playing for more than one team that player will be considered to be a member of the team on which they played FIRST. Exception: A player may play for his or her team and an additional coed team in the same activity if it is offered.
If a team is dropped from a league because of forfeits or improper conduct, an effort will be made to place individuals on another team at the discretion of the Intramural Staff.
Anyone playing under a fictitious name shall be banned from intramural competition. Further, if it is proven that the team captain knowingly allowed such an action, that captain may also be banned. The team using the illegal player will forfeit their remaining games.
All intramural participants are responsible for any and all injuries incurred during their participation in the Department of Recreation & Wellness activities, including Intramural sports. It is strongly advised that all participants carry accident and medical insurance coverage. All medical bills are the responsibility of the participant.
The rules sheets will include requirements for proper footwear and uniform in regard to safety. Supervisors and officials can deny participation to any violating the requirements.
Team captains will be responsible for knowing and understanding the eligibility rules and checking the eligibility of all team members. Questionable cases should be referred to the Intramural Staff.
After receiving the team roster, complete with Laker ID numbers, the captain will be notified of the date, time and place of the MANDATORY captain's meeting. The captain is responsible for communicating the schedule and rules received at this meeting to team members.

**Any team not having a representative present at the MANDATORY captains meeting will be subject to penalties, including possible removal from the tournament if there is a waiting list for teams to get into the tournament. Further, if allowed to remain in the tournament, it may be necessary to subsequently forfeit the first contest; if this occurs, the captain will be responsible for any additional forfeit fee on top of the original forfeit fee previously imposed for forfeiting the first contest.
Players may be added to team rosters anytime during the activity according to the rules regarding eligibility and #5 in this section. Only players who have participated in one regular season game are eligible for playoffs.
Individuals who are not part of a group or organized team are encouraged to sign up in the the Department of Recreation & Wellness located in the SAC Fitness Center. A team of individual sign-ups may be created or you may be placed on another team's roster.

Playing Rules

In most cases the playing rules will reflect the official intercollegiate rules of the particular sport.
Modifications will be made and it is the captain's responsibility that his / her players are aware of the rules of play.
The Assistant Director of Recreation & Wellness reserves the right to waive or modify eligibility or playing rules when it can be demonstrated that such rule changes are deemed essential to the success of the total program.
Any player, coach or team member who is disqualified from a contest due to unsportsmanlike conduct will be suspended from play until a ruling is made. The actions leading to the suspension will be reviewed by the Intramural Staff before the individual can return to play. An extension of the suspension is possible if circumstances warrant such action. Should a person be suspended, they will also be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for review.

Forfeits

Any team or individual having two forfeits will be dropped from the league schedule and playoffs. No entry fees will be returned.
Individuals in singles competition, doubles competition and in certain four-person team competitions (such as cross country, golf and bowling teams) will be charged a $10.00 forfeit fee for each forfeit (up to two when you would be dropped from the league). This fee will be billed to the individuals student account.
A forfeit shall be issued when:

an ineligible player is used.
a team is not present or prepared to begin play at the scheduled time.
a team does not have the necessary number of players to begin.
a team becomes abusive or unruly. This judgment can come from an official or supervisor.
a team, through expulsion or injury, does not have the minimum number of players necessary to continue.
if a defaulted player refuses to leave the area.

To win by forfeit, you must have the minimum number of players present. A double forfeit will be recorded when both teams are lacking the necessary number.

Postponements

The Assistant Director will make all decisions regarding postponements, cancellations and the rescheduling of contests. These notices will be placed on the intramural board located inside the Fitness Center. Team captains will be notified of new dates and times.
Decisions concerning postponements due to weather are made by 3:30 pm of the day in question.

Uniforms

Teams should make an effort to be dressed in consistent wear, especially shirts. Teams should wear clothing, especially footwear, that is safe for the activity. No metal or removable cleats are allowed for any intramural activity. No jewelry should be worn for safety reasons.
Clayton State University will not supply uniforms or uniform parts. It is recommended that to promote the spirit of team play that teams become innovative in uniform selection and design, with good taste in mind.
The Assistant Director reserves the right to ask teams not to wear uniforms distasteful or offending.

Protests

All protests must be reported to the game officials by the team captain. The game official will then notify the Assistant Director or Intramural Supervisor on site. Action should be stopped and nothing should occur until the protest is reviewed. If play has resumed, the opportunity to protest is eliminated.

**It is the team captain's responsibility to follow protest procedures. Do not let any official or supervisor deter you from any protest. No excuses will be accepted.
Only protests involving player eligibility will be considered by the Intramural Advisory Committee. They must be submitted to the supervisor on the field during the contest or in writing or in person within 24 hours of the contest in question.
Questions that arise on the field of play concerning rules and interpretations, officiating procedures, etc... will be decided immediately by the supervisor on duty. NO PROTESTS ON THESE DECISIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FACT. The decision of the supervisor on all protests WILL BE FINAL.
The Assistant Director reserve the right to decide a protest at the playing site if no further information is needed.
Click here for protest form (Coming Soon)

The Role of the Team Captain

Obtain a Team Roster Form from the Department of Recreation & Wellness, located in the SAC Fitness Center.
Fill out and submit the roster, complete with full names and Laker ID numbers.
Bring your team roster to the Department of Recreation & Wellness Office prior to the deadline.
Captain's meetings are MANDATORY. These meetings are called to insure understanding of rules and regulations of each activity and so league schedules may be passed out. If you are unable to attend a meeting be sure to send a representative.

**Any team not having a representative present at the MANDATORY captains meeting will be subject to penalties, including possible removal from the tournament if there is a waiting list for teams to get into the tournament and if they do remain in the tournament and subsequently forfeit their first contest the captain will be responsible for an additional forfeit fee on top of the forfeit fee imposed for forfeiting the first contest.
It is the captain's responsibility to communicate rules and regulations to team members.
Hand out team schedules and communicate post-ponements and new dates and times.
Insure that your team is at the game site and prepared to begin at the set time. Be sure to have enough players to avoid forfeits. Remember, the team captains account will be charged in case of a forfeit.
Familiarize yourself with the Intramural Handbook, especially sections dealing with player eligibility and sportsmanship.
Fill out score sheets with complete names and add Laker ID numbers for those not on the original roster.
Be responsible for the conduct of your players. Do not allow abusive behavior to occur to anyone.

Injury/Insurance

Clayton State University assumes no responsibility for injuries occurring while participating in an any activities conducted by the Department of Recreation & Wellness including intramural sports.
Students are urged to enroll in a personal health and accident plan unless parental insurance covers you. Clayton State University does have such a plan available to students.
The intramural participant is encouraged to consider his / her personal health and physical condition prior to participation in intramural activities. Such participation involves physical exertion, fundamental skills for that sport or activity, and may involve physical contact. The participant, being aware of any conditions predisposing him / her to injury, permanent disability, illness, and possibly death. In consideration of the inherent physical exertion and possible contact involved in intramural participation, participants are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of a physician prior to engaging in physical activity.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency on campus involving another student, please contact the Office of Public Safety at x4050. Be sure to indicate that it is an emergency and be prepared to describe the situation and location. The officer(s) will arrive and determine the need for transportation. While waiting for the officer(s), contact the site supervisor, do no further harm, and document that circumstances involved.

Awards

Winners of individual play and members of winning teams and winning point system teams will have their picture placed on the Intramural Wall-of-Fame.

Officials

Capable officials are always needed.
Pre-season clinics and demonstrations will be held for all officials, to review rules and positioning. These clinics are MANDATORY and those who do not attend will not officiate.
Officials will be paid on a per game basis. Those officials who have worked the particular sport for the Intramural Sports Program before will receive a higher wage than those who have not.
**If you are interested in officiating contact our office at (678) 466-4971.