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Ultimate Frisbee Rules

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The Field- A rectangular shape with end zones at each end.  The end zones are marked out by cones. 

Outdoor: 100 yards including 2- 10 yard end zones

Indoor: The length of the MAC

Players

Outdoor: Each team has seven players, with at least two of each sex.

Indoor:  Each team has six players, with at least two of each sex.

You can play down one player before forfeiting, but there still needs to be two of each sex on the field at all times. 

1. Initial Throw-- The captains will flip the disc before the game starts to see who will receive/pull to begin the game.  If the disc goes out of bounds on the pull, the receiving team may take the disc at the center of the field, even with where it went out of bounds.  If an initial throw is dropped by the offense, the offense retains possession.  However, the offense cannot purposely hit the disc forward to gain an advantage.
2. Initiate Play -- Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense.  Both teams must wait until the disc is thrown to move off their line.  If offsides occurs, there will be a re-throw.

Scoring -- Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense's end zone, the offense scores a point.  The player must have control of the disc and your first foot must land in the endzone.  The scoring team will then initiate play from the end zone they just scored at and the team scored upon will walk to the other end zone to receive. 

Movement of the Disc -- The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the disc.  After the thrower established their pivot foot, it must remain the same.  The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out the stall count.

Change of possession -- When a pass in not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception, stall count), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc from where the turnover occurred and becomes the offense.  If the disc is thrown out of bounds, the team gets the disc nearest where the disc first went out of bounds, not where it lands.  If a defender tries to intercept a throw but drops it, the defense still gains control of the disc. 

 Indoor: The ceiling is out of bounds and possession goes to the other team.

Substitutions -- Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout.  There is no free substitution throughout the game.

Non-contact -- No physical contact is allowed between players. There must be one disc space between the thrower and the defender.  Picks and screens are also prohibited.

Dangerous Play-- Dangerous, aggressive behavior, or reckless disregard for safety of fellow players or harmful endangerment is always a foul. This rule cannot be superseaded by any other.

Fouls -- When a player initiates contact (holding, pushing off, purposely tripping, contact blocking, ect.) on another player a foul occurs.  If a foul is called, the disc returns to the last thrower, all players must return to the position they were in when the foul was called, and the point is restarted. 

Self-Refereeing -- Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes. 

Outdoor: The individual teams will do the scoring and both captains will report the scores back to the Intramural Supervisor and sign the score sheet contending that it’s correct. 

Indoor: The Intramural Supervisor will keep score, but both captains need to sign the score sheet contending that it’s correct.

Defending – The disc can not be hit out of an opponent’s hands.  If the defensive team hit the disc out of the throwers hand, the offensive team picks it up where it landed on the ground and the play is restarted.  If a deflection occurs, either offense or defense can make a play on the disc. 

 Ending the game – Games will be played until 10 points or until time expires.  The time consists of 2 twenty minute halves with a 3 minute half time.  If the game is tied at the end of the second half, there will be no deciding game and it will be recorded as a tie. 

Conduct—The Intramural Supervisor will be able to disqualify any player or fan that is acting or behaving in an inappropriate manner.

1. Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

1. The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

Revised 9/28/06 MKS/DC

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Tennis Rules

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• Play for Intramural Tennis is determined by the number of participants and the number of courts available.  Schedules will be set during the captain’s meeting.
• The first person/team to win 10 games (winning by at least 2 games) will be deemed the winner.

              Examples:            10-0             OR             10-5            OR            10-8

• Tie breakers:  If the match reaches a 10-10 game score, a tie breaker will be played.  The first player/team to win 7 points wins the match (must win by two).  Rotate sides when the point total is a multiple of 6 (e.g. 4-2, 6-6, 9-9, etc…).  The winner of the tie breaker will win the match and 10 points, just like any other win.  The loser will get and loss as well as 10 points.

• If one player does not show up within 5 minutes after the scheduled start time, it is counted as a forfeit and the other player automatically gets a win.  The winner of a forfeit will receive 10 points and the loser will get no points. Note:  If a team knows they can’t make it to a match ahead of time, please contact the IM Supervisor and your opponents as soon as possible (at least 24 hours in advance) to reschedule the match.  Prior notification will not result in a forfeit.

• The winner of the match needs to report the win to the Intramural Supervisors after the match.

• Use a fair method of choice (e.g. spin racket, flip coin, paper-rock-scissors, etc…) to decide who serves first or choice of a side of the court.  The loser of the toss has the remaining option.

• Score game 15-30-40-GAME (win by two).

• Switch sides after every odd numbered game total in the set.

• Start serves on the right side and then alternate sides.

• One player serves throughout an entire game.

• For doubles play, both teams and players on the same team alternate serving.  Therefore, each player will serve 1 out of every 4 games.

  • All other WIAA tennis rules apply.
  • Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.
    
• The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

  Revised 10/11/06 LK

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Racquetball Rules

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1) A match is won by the first side winning two games.  The first two games of a match are played to 15 points.  If each side wins one game, a tiebreaker game is played to 11 points.

2) The serve is started from any place within the service zone.  Neither the ball, nor any part of either foot may extend beyond either line of the service zone when initiating the service motion.  Stepping on, but not over, the lines is permitted.  When completing the service motion, the server may step over the service line provided that some part of both feet remain on or inside the line until the served ball passes the short line.  The server may not step over the short line until the ball passes the short line.

3) After taking a set position inside the service zone, a player may begin the service motion (any continuous movement which results in the ball being served).  Once the service motion begins, the ball must be bounced on the floor in the zone and be struck by the racquet before it bounces a second time.  After being struck, the ball must hit the front wall first and on the rebound hit the floor beyond the back edge of the short line, either with or without touching one of the side walls.

4) Dead-Ball

• A dead-ball serve results in no penalty and the server is given another serve.
• A serve that takes an irregular bounce because it hit a wet spot or an irregular surface on thecourt is a dead-ball serve.
• If the ball is determined to have broken on the serve, a new ball shall be substituted and the serve shall be replayed, not canceling any prior fault serve.

5) Fault Serves

• Two fault serves result in an out.
• Foot faults result when the server does not begin the service motion with both feet in the service zone or the server steps completely over the service line before the served ball crosses the short line.
• A short serve is any served ball that first hits the front wall and, on the rebound, hits the floor on or in front of the short line either with or without touching a side wall.
• A three-wall serve is any served ball that first hits the front wall and, on the rebound, strikes both side walls before touching the floor.
• A ceiling serve is any served ball that first hits the front wall and then touches the ceiling.
• A long serve is a served ball that first hits the front wall and rebounds to the back wall before  touching the floor.
• A served ball that first hits the front wall and on the rebound passes so closely to the server that it prevents the receiver from having a clear view of the ball.

6) Out Serves

• Two fault serves result in an out.
• Any attempt to strike the ball that results in a total miss or in the ball touching any part of the             server’s body.  Also, allowing the ball to bounce more than once during the service motion.
• Any served ball that on the rebound from the front wall touches the server or server’s racquet, or any ball intentionally stopped or caught by the server.

7)  An illegal hit is a hit that includes contacting the ball twice, carrying the ball, or hitting the ball with the handle of the racquet or part of the body or uniform.           

8)  Any served ball that hits the crotch of the front wall and floor, front wall and side wall, or front wall and ceiling is an out serve because it did not hit the front wall first.  A serve into the crotch of the back wall and floor is a good serve and in play.  A served ball that hits the crotch of the side wall and floor beyond the short line is in play.

9)  After a legal serve, a player on the receiving team must strike the ball on the fly or after the first bounce, and before the ball touches the floor the second time; and return the ball to the front wall either directly or after touching one or both side walls, the back wall or the ceiling, or any combination of those surfaces.  A returned ball must touch the front wall before touching the floor.

10)  The failure to return a serve results in a point for the server.

11)  Only the head of the racquet may be used at any time to return the ball.

12)  In singles, if a player swings at the ball and misses it the player may continue to attempt to return the ball until it touches the floor for the second time.

13)  When an opponent is hit by a return shot in flight it is a dead ball.

• At the end of the match, both players need to  sign a score sheet and return it to the Intramural Window.
• Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

Revised 9/28/06 DC

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Outdoor Soccer Rules

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1) Teams shall consist of five field players and a goalie.  The roster limit is ten people.  There must be at least five players to play the game (At least two women and two men.)

2) The game will consist of two twenty-minute running halves with a two-minute half time.

3) A team, that is late, has five minutes past the kickoff time before the game will be considered a forfeit.

4)Games ending in a tie will remain a tie.  Each tie will be counted as one point and each win will be counted as three points.

*  Seeding for tournament will go by win and tie points.  Goal differential (goals scored/goals allowed) will break remaining ties.

5) Substitutions are unlimited and will only be allowed on dead balls (throw-ins, goal kicks, indirect kicks.)

6) Carding:

• A player can receive two yellow cards in one game. If a player is given two yellow cards in the same game, that is equal to a red card and an ejection. The team must play short the rest of the game. Upon receiving a yellow card the player must sit out for 2 minutes before being able to return to the game. Penalties deserving a yellow card: Slide tackling, vulgar or profane language, showing dissent by word of mouth or action to decisions given by the referee.
• A red card can be given at any time without the player first receiving a yellow card. When a player gets a red card, they must leave the game and their team must play short. An ejected player cannot be replaced. Penalties deserving a red card: Is guilty of violent conduct or serious foul play, is abusive in language or gesture towards a player or official, a player persists in misconduct after receiving a caution. If a player receives a red card or two yellow cards in one game at anytime during the block they must miss one full week of intramural play.

7)  The goalkeeper may use his/her hands in the penalty box except when a teammate deliberately passes the ball back (this includes throw-ins.)

*The goalkeeper needs both feet in the box in order to pick the ball up or throw it.

8) The goalkeeper may slide to make a save, but ONLY in the goal box.

9) The goalie may punt the ball.

10) Goalies may not intentionally use their hands to save a shot when out of the goalie box.  Penalty:  Yellow card will be administered to the goalie.  The goalie must sit out for two minutes.

11) All free kicks and kick-offs are indirect.

12) The offsides rule does not apply.

13) Out of bounds consists when the ball rolls completely over the painted side and end lines.

14) When an indirect kick is issued, players from the opposing team must be three yards (9ft.) away from the ball until the ball is touched.

15) Once an official intervenes with the restart, a whistle is needed before the restart can be taken.

16) In playoffs, if the game ends in a tie, there will be 2 sudden death overtimes.  If the game is still tied there will be a 3 person shootout (consisting of at least one woman.)  If there is still no winner a sudden death shootout will take place alternating men and women.)

17) No baseball caps of any kind may be worn during a game

• ALL DECISIONS BY OFFICIALS ARE FINAL and the referee has the right to eject any one out of the game if fouls or language get out of control.

• Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

  Rules revised 10/07 LK

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Indoor Soccer Rules

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• Teams shall consist of five field players and a goalie. The roster limit is ten people. There must be at least five players to play the game (At least two women and two men.)

• The game will consist of two twenty-minute halves with a two-minute half time.

• A team, that is late, has five minutes past the kickoff time before the game will be named a forfeit.

• Games ending in a tie will remain a tie. Each tie will be counted as one point and each win will be counted as three points.
• Seeding for tournament will go by win and tie points. Goal differential (goals scored – goals allowed) will break remaining ties.

• Substitutions are unlimited and will be made while the game is in progress. Substitution of goalkeepers can only occur while the game is stopped.
• There will be no slide-tackling, sliding of any kind, handballs, tripping, pushing from behind, or roughing the goalie.
• Carding:
  • A player can receive two yellow cards in one game. If a player is given two yellow cards in the same game, that is equal to a red card and an ejection. The team must play short the rest of the game. Upon receiving a yellow card the player must sit out for 2 minutes before being able to return to the game. Penalties deserving a yellow card: Slide tackling, vulgar or profane language, showing dissent by word of mouth or action to decisions given by the referee.
  • A red card can be given at any time without the player first receiving a yellow card. When a player gets a red card, they must leave the game and their team must play short. An ejected player cannot be replaced. Penalties deserving a red card: Is guilty of violent conduct or serious foul play, is abusive in language or gesture towards a player or official, a player persists in misconduct after receiving a caution. If a player receives a red card or two yellow cards in one game at anytime during the block they must miss one full week of intramural play.

• These fouls and others resulting in excessive rough play or talking back to an official can result in one of the following:

• WARNING: For a first minor offense, a yellow card is administered by the official. The player must sit out for 2 minutes with no team penalty.
• PENALTY: For a second minor offense by the same individual, OR a single serious offense, a red card is administered. The player must sit out two minutes and their team must play short for two minutes or until their team concedes a goal.
• DISQUALIFICATION: For a third minor offense OR a second serious offense OR a single fragrant offense, the red and yellow cards are displayed together. The offender is disqualified from the current game and is suspended until further notice from Intramural Staff. If disqualified, you must leave the premises or your team will forfeit. The team must play down for an entire 5 minutes.
• A player who obtains three cards in one block will have to serve a one game suspension. Your count does not carry over into the tournament unless you have exceeded the three card limit. If so each card in the tournament is worth a one game suspension.
• The goalkeeper may use his/her hands in the penalty box except when a teammate deliberately passes the ball back.
• The goalkeeper needs two feet in the box in order to pick the ball up or throw it.
• Once a goalkeeper has possession of the ball he/she may throw or kick the ball.
• For indoor soccer, on a goal kick the ball cannot go past the midline without first touching the floor, the netting or a player. If a violation occurs, it will result in an  indirect kick where the ball crossed the midline.
• The goalkeeper may slide to make a save, but ONLY in the goal box.
• Goalies may not intentionally use their hands to save a shot when out of the goalie box.
• Penalty: Yellow card administered to goalie. The goalie must sit out for two minutes.
• All free kicks and kick-offs are indirect.
• The offsides rule does not apply.
• The ball is dead when it touches anything attached to the sealing (except the side nets) and will be restarted with an indirect kick by the opposing team.
• Out of bounds consists of the ball being played past the goal lines and outside the goal posts.
• When an indirect kick is issued, players from the opposing team must be three yards (9ft.) away from the ball until the ball is touched.
• Once an official intervenes with the restart, a whistle is needed before the restart can be taken.
• In playoffs, if the game ends in a tie, there will be successive five-minute sudden death overtime periods.
• No hats of any kind may be worn during a game. Bandanas are okay but baseball caps are not.
• ALL DECISIONS BY OFFICIALS ARE FINAL and the referee have the right to eject any one out of the game if fouls or language get out of control.

• Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

  Rules revised 10/07 LK

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Kickball Rules

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• A team must field at least 7 players with a maximum of 9 players on the field.
• Must be 2 girls on the field at all times, one in the infield and one in the outfield, catcher does not count as part of the infield.
• Games will be 9 innings or 30 minutes which ever comes first.
• If a game ends in a tie it will remain in a tie.

Pitching

• No bouncing the ball to the kicker.

Kicking

• All kicks must occur behind home plate.
• Bunting is allowed.

Running

• Runners must stay within the base line. Runners hindered by another player who does not have the ball shall be safe at the next base.
• Neither leading off base or stealing is not allowed.
• Hitting a runner with the ball above the shoulder is not allowed. Any runner hit above the shoulders is safe and advances one base unless the runner intentionally uses the head to block the ball then the runner is out.
• After a kicked ball is caught, the runner on base must first tag the original base before running.
• All ties go to the runner.
• Only one base on an overthrow.
• Base runners may NOT slide at any time.  Sliding will result the base runner being declared “out”.

Strikes

• Three strikes and your out!
• A strike is a pitch that touches any part of the plate or a kick occurring in front of home plate.

Balls

• A count of 4 balls advances the kicker to first base.
• A ball is a pitch that does not touch the plate or an illegal bouncing ball.

Fouls

• A count of 2 fouls constitutes an out.
• A foul is a kick exiting the baseline before reaching first or third base.

Outs

• A count of three outs by a team completes the team’s half of the inning.
• An out is:
• a count of three outs of four fouls.
• a runner touched by the ball at any time while not on base.
• a fair or foul ball that is caught.
• a ball tag on a base to which a runner is forced to run.

Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

Revised 7/07 LK

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Steet/Floor Hockey Rules

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Must Have ID’s At All Activities

***ATTENTION***  DUE TO THE SIMILARITY BETWEEN ICE HOCKEY AND FLOOR HOCKEY, NO ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN FLOOR HOCKEY.  THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. 

I.  The Team

A. Each team should consist of a total of 6 players with at least two men and two women playing at all times.  A team will be able to play with a minimum of 5 people if necessary.  If a team is not ready to play five minutes after the scheduled time, a forfeit shall be declared and the other team will receive a win.

1. One goalie who stops the puck with their hands, feet, baseball glove (not supplied by Intramurals), or stick.

2. One center who is the only player allowed to move full court.

3.  Two defensive people who can't go past center line into offensive area and whose responsibility it is to keep the puck out of their defensive half of the floor.

4. Two forwards who work with the center on offense and can't go past center line into their defensive area.

5. All players are encouraged to wear saftey goggles while playing.

II.  The Game

A. The game consists of two periods of 20 minutes each with a running clock, with a 5 minute rest between              halves.  Goals are to be changed after each period.

B. The puck will be dropped in the middle of the center court at the start of the game, at the beginning of each period, and after each goal scored.

C. Play can't start until the whistle is blown or puck is dropped.  Penalty for starting before the whistle is loss of passion.

D. Players may not play the puck back in their goalie's crease.  The penalty will be loss of possession, play resumes in center circle.

E. Center starts the play from the center of the circle.  There is no scoring from the center circle unless the puck is first touched by player other than the center.  All players must be outside the 10 foot restraining circle.

F. There are no time-outs.  Officials will carry extra pucks and drop one into play if it goes out of bounds.

G.  No overtimes will be played.  Two points will be awarded for a win and one point for a tie to determine league standings.

H. The clock starts when the puck is put in play from the center circle and is touched by a member of either team.

I. Play is continuous.  The clock will stop only when an injury occurs or a delay of the game.  The clock will not stop after a goal is scored.

J. Free substitution is allowed.  Be sure to inform the official of any substitutions.  Change of goalies can only take place when the clock is stopped.

K. Change of positions between offense and defense can only be made when puck is dead.

L. Players may catch the puck if it is in flight, but then must drop it from where they caught it .

III.  Scoring

A. A goal is scored anytime the puck crosses the goal line or is above the goal line.

B. Under no circumstances will a goal be counted on a foul, or with offensive players in the goal box.

C.  On shots where the puck is deflected off a player or equipment into the goal, the goal counts.  Goals do not count if the puck is deliberately hit or kicked with the hand or foot.

IV.  Goalkeeping

A. The goalie may not wear protective hockey gear in goal.  Other protective gear (catcher’s equipment, knee pads, ect…) must be approved by the official.

B.  A puck thrown by the goalie or hit with the goalie’s stick must touch a player on the same half of the field before crossing the center line.  Penalty is loss of possession.

C.  The goalie has only 3 seconds to play the puck from the crease once he has gained full possession.  Penalty is loss of possession.

D. Shots directly on goal or directly above the goal that go out of bounds shall be returned to the goalie to be put back into play.

V.  Fouls

A.  Slashing - when an opponent is hit with the stick and in the judgement of the official, the player slashing has no chance to hit the puck.

B.  Contact with an opposing  player with the stick above the waist.

C. Contact with the goalie while in the goal box.

D. Pushing

E. Blocking with the body.

F. Tripping or hooking with the stick.

G. Any unsportsmanlike conduct.

VI.  Administration of Fouls

A. A player who is charged with a roughing or misconduct foul must sit out two minutes and their team must play shorthanded during this time.

1. If a goal is scored before the penalty is up, the player can return to the floor.

2. Roughing or misconduct against goalie - the goalie may remain in the game but their team must play shorthanded, position optional.

B. Any player charged with 2 fouls must be removed for the remainder of the game.

C. Officials have the authority to call a bench penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

D. Fighting or deliberately fouling another player calls for automatic ejection from  the game plus a 2 minute penalty.  Team must play shorthanded the full two minutes, regardless of the number of goals scored against them.

VII.  Loss of Possession

A. Deliberately hitting or throwing the puck.

B. Deliberately using the body to not allow the puck to be played by an opponent.

C. Falling down or playing the puck while laying on the floor.

D. Players being on the wrong side of the foul line.

E.  Being inside the goal box.  If it is accidental, a foul will not be called unless contact is made with the goalie.

F. Playing the puck with the hand to a teammate.

G. Deliberately hooking, grabbing or kicking the stick out of an opponents hand.

H. Swinging the stick above the waist during play.

I. Excessive delay of the game.

• Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

• The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

Revised 5/15/06 LK

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TRENCH (Dodgeball) Rules

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• Teams consist of as much as 8 players. The minimum number of players required at game time to prevent forfeit is 6, but each team must have a minimum of two men and two women playing at all times.  The games last up to 40 minutes with a 5 minute intermission at the 20 minute mark.  The team that wins the most games at the end of the time limit wins. Ties will result in one final game to determine the winner. 
• Only the captain of a team is allowed to bring concerns or questions to IM supervisors or official.  The captain is also responsible for having all players on his or her team check in before play. At this time jerseys will be distributed to the teams.
• If a team is not ready to play five minutes after the scheduled time a forfeit shall be declared and the other team will receive a win. In the chance of a forfeit the team who wins the forfeit will receive an average of all the winning scores for that hour to be added to their total points.
• Substitutions are only allowed at the end of a game or during the rest period; the official will approve all substitutions. Each game starts with 4 balls, 2 balls for each team. 
• No squishing or kicking of the balls!!!!  Kicking is different than stopping a ball with your foot.  This ruling will be up to the discretion of the official.  Also, players may not thrown a ball by a rip or torn part.
• The object is to throw the ball at the opposing team and contact one person.  The first person contacted by a thrown ball from an opposing team member on the fly is out of the game and must go to the trench area (deflections off the basketball net, bleachers, other team members, wall, or floor do not count). Once the ball makes contact with the floor or any other inanimate object the ball is dead. The person throwing the ball is out if an opposing player catches the ball on the fly without the ball hitting anything else (this includes another player). A player is not allowed to block incoming balls with other balls, the ball is considered part of the hand.
• Cheating is considered to be:     

• Getting hit by a ball and not going to the trench.
• Intentionally interacting with any ball on your way to or from the trench.
• Intentionally crossing the center line or trench line.
• Any other instance that the official deems to be unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g. calling an opponent out to distract them).

Penalties:     
1. Forfeit of game.
2. Player is ejected for the evening.

• Headshots are illegal.  If the ball comes in contact with the opposing player's head, the person throwing the ball is out. If a player ducks or lowers their head and the ball hits their head the player hit will be out.  A crouch is considered to be ducking.  Players must be straight up for a throw to be considered a head shot.  This rule is determined by the official’s discretion.

• Once a player is out, he/she must raise their hand and follow the side of the court to the trench area on the opposing team’s side. The trench consists of a designated area behind the opposing team’s playing field. A team may go into the opposing team’s trench when there are no opposing players present in the trench as long as they secure possession of the ball before a member of the opposing team enters the trench.  As long as a player has possession of the ball in the trench before an opposing player enters the trench, the ball belongs to the player having possession.
• There will be no taking of balls to the trench area or advancing the ball to teammates once a player is out!!!  Once a player is out they need to drop the balls they have in their hand immediately.
• Once a called out player is in the trench, the only way they are allowed back in the playing field is by obtaining a ball and throwing out a player on the opposing team.  Then, the player must go back to the designated playing area.  A player may not eliminate multiple opposing players by staying in the trench. 
• A returning player can stay on their opponent’s half as long as they want, but they must be on their own side of the court to be considered “in play.”  To be considered “in play,” a play must have both feet on their half of the court; however, a player only needs to step over the center/trench line with one foot to be considered out.
• All of a team's players are confined to one half of the court, with their teams' side being bounded by the walls, curtains, and court separation line. Players are allowed to reach over lines to pick up a trench balls, but are not allowed to come into contact with their opponent’s court. (See rule14)  In the incidence you do make contact with the opposing team’s court, you are then considered out and need to go to your trench. Intentionally crossing the line just to have someone in the trench is cheating (See rule 7).
• Players may not touch their opponent’s court or reach over the center/trench line using a human ladder, bleachers, or any other aid besides themselves.
• If you throw your ball and fall over the line but hit an opposing player in the process you are out BUT the player you hit is not out. You must establish position on your half of the court after you throw to get someone out.  Also there is no intentionally running, jumping, and then throwing your ball and landing on the other side of the line. This act is a safety hazard and considered to be cheating (See rule 7).
• Any player delaying the game (i.e. holding all of the balls) can be declared out. If a player holds a ball for more than 10 seconds, that player must roll the ball to the opposing team's side of play. If that player does not forfeit the ball to the other side, he/she will be disqualified of play for that game. You must make an attempt to throw all balls from your side.  The supervisor/official on duty can declare players out. Stalling is not allowed.  If the official declares your team is stalling, he/she will award a win for the opposing team and a new game will start.
• It is legal to throw a ball at an oncoming ball.  If the balls contact one another in the air, they are no longer live and can’t get anyone out.
• When catching a thrown ball near the trench line, a player must land outside of the trench with full possession for the play to be ruled as a catch.  If any player goes into their opponent’s trench area, the player is out and can’t be hit by an opposing player in that trench.
• If a player hits the ball out of an opponent’s hands when the opponent clearly has possession, the player will be considered out and must go to their trench.
• Please make all and every attempt to play the game in an honest, good sportsmanship manner.  Officials will end the current game and add a point to the opposing team if your team has committed any un-sportsman like conduct or is observed not following the above stated rules!!!        
• Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

• The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

Revised 7/07 LK

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Softball Rules

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• Each game will last seven innings or 1 hour, whichever comes first, with an equal number of innings (times at bat) for both teams.  There will be a 12 run mercy rule after the completion of 5 innings.
• A team must consist of at least EIGHT players in order for play to begin. COED LEAGUE: Each team must have at least THREE FEMALES to participate, or in the case where there are more females than males there must be at least THREE MEN in order to participate. No more than TEN members on the field at one time.
• There must be at least three men/women in the field at all times, one infield and one outfield. The catcher position does not count as infield!
• All women must bat with no more than three men batting consecutively.
• All players on the team will bat, unless there is an extenuating circumstance.

• The order of batting must remain the same throughout an entire game.  The batting order continues where it left off the previous inning.

• A batter will receive 3 balls for a walk. If a man is walked without any strikes and is followed by a female the female has the option of taking first base, moving the man to second base. A batter will be given 2 strikes for an out; HOWEVER, a man will be allowed two swinging strikes but will be automatically called out if he does not swing at a pitch that lands on the plate/mat.

• The pitcher must pitch the ball underhand with NO windups, windmill, or overhand pitches!

• If there are multiple mounds, the back mound will be used by the pitcher.

• The pitch must have an arch of no less than 6 feet and no more than 12 feet.  The umpire will determine if the pitch was good.  A pitch too high or too low will be called a ball.

• A pitch is a strike if it is at the correct height and lands on home plate (which includes the extended mat area, 17 inches wide by 3 feet long)

•  Each batter must take a full and complete swing at the ball.  NO bunting is allowed and will be considered an immediate out!

•  The Infield Fly Rule is in effect…INFIELD FLY RULE - A batter is called out on an easily caught pop fly to an any defensive player near or in the infield when there are runners on first and second or the bases are loaded and there are less than two outs. The batter is called out and all base runners advance at their own risk once the fly ball has been touched. When such a hit is made the umpire should immediately call "infield fly the batter is out". When in doubt the umpire should call "infield fly, the batter is out if fair".

•    If the ball is hit into the outfield or infield and is caught before it touches the ground, the batter is out and runners may advance being aware of the threat of getting “out.”  Runners may only advance after the ball has been clearly caught by the outfielder.

•  To consider a person “out,” one of the following must occur:
  • The ball must be caught before it touches the ground.
  • The runner must be tagged with the ball while it is in the hand of the fielder.  To be tagged out, the runner must not be on a base (i.e. either running to a new base, or over-running second or third base           
  • the ball must be securely in the hands of a fielder standing on a base, where the ball has arrived             before the runner.  This only applies if the runner is forced to run (i.e. he/she has just batted, or             another runner forces him/her off their current base).

• A runner may over-run first base and home plate only.  If the runner does not stop on second or third base, he/she may be caught off base and tagged “out.”

• In extremely close plays or a tie, the decision will be in favor of the runner.

•  A runner may not lead off until the ball is hit.  He/She will be called out if caught doing so.

•  If the batter hits the ball into the air and the catcher catches it, the batter is “out” if the ball rises above the height of the batter’s head before it is caught.  Otherwise, it is considered a strike.

• If the batter intentionally throws the bat, he/she will automatically be called out.

• SLIDING WILL BE ALLOWED AT ANY BASE. However, defensive blocking (where the defensive player puts any part of themselves in-between the base and the runner) will NOT be allowed.  If this happens the runner will be called safe.

• The umpires have the final call on all plays and cannot be disputed by either team.

• The batter cannot run with the bat.  The bat must first be dropped before the batter may run.

• An Intramural Supervisor or Official/Umpire may disqualify a player or spectator at any time he/she feels the player’s behavior or actions are inappropriate.

• Bats will be considered illegal if they are on the latest ASA banned bat list.

• Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

                    Rules   Rules revised 10/07 LK

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Badminton Rules

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1) The side winning the toss shall have the option of: a) serving first b) not serving first c) choosing ends.

2) The player winning the toss to serve shall from the right-hand service court.  If the receiver returns the shuttle before it touches the ground, the shuttle is in play.  Future serves are then to be made from alternate service courts to alternate players.  No player may receive two consecutive services in the same game.  The side winning a game shall always serve first in the next game.

3) FAULTS

     It is a fault if:

            a) in serving, the shuttle at the instant of being struck is higher than the server’s waist, or if any part of the             racket head is higher than any part of the server’s hand holding the racket.

            b) in serving , the shuttle falls into the wrong service court, or falls short of the

            short service line, or beyond the long service line, or outside the boundary lines.

            c) the server’s feet are not in the service court from which the service is being made, or if the feet of the             receiver are not in the service-court diagonally opposite until the service is delivered.

            d) before or during the delivery of the service any player makes preliminary feints or otherwise intentionally             balks his opponent.

            e) either in service or play, the shuttle falls outside the boundaries of the court, or passes through or under            the net, or fails to pass the net, or touches the person clothing or a person.

            f) the shuttle in play is struck before it crosses to the striker’s side of the net.

            g) when the shuttle is in play, a player touches the net or its supports with racket, person or clothing.

            h) the shuttle is hit twice in succession by the same player; is hit more than once; or is held on the racket             during the execution of a stroke; or if the shuttle is hit by a player or his/her partner successively.

            i) the shuttle touches the ceiling or side walls

            j) a player invades an opponent’s court over or under the net with the racket orperson

            k) a player obstructs an opponent, i.e. prevents an opponent from making a legalstroke where the             shuttle is followed over the net

            l) a player deliberately distracts an opponent by any action such as shouting ormaking gestures

            m) the shuttle touches a player’s racket and continues toward the back of thatplayer’s court

4) If the server, in attempting to serve, misses the shuttle, it is not a fault: but if the shuttle is touched by the racket, a service is thereby delivered.

5) The opposing sides shall play the best of three games. Each game is played to fifteen with a two point lead.

6) Only the serving side can add points to its score.

7) Players shall switch sides after each game.

8) The server and receiver shall stand within diagonally opposite service courts without touching the boundary lines of these service courts; some part of both feet of the server and receiver must remain in contact with the surface of the court in a stationary position until the service is delivered.

9) The server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the shuttle while the whole of the shuttle is below the server’s waist.

10) The shaft of the server’s racket at the instant of hitting the shuttle shall be pointing in a downward direction to such an extent that the whole of the head of the racket is discernible below the whole of the server’s hand holding the racket.

11) The movement of the server’s racket must continue forwards after the start of the service until the service is delivered.

12) The flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the server’s racket to pass over the net, so that if not intercepted, it falls in the receiver’s service court.

13) Once the players have taken their positions, the first forward movement of the server’s racket is the start of the service.

14) The service is delivered when , once started, the shuttle is hit by the server’s racket or the shuttle lands on the floor.

15) In doubles, the partners may take up any positions which do not unsight the opposing server or receiver.

16) At the start of a game, and each time a side gains the right to serve, the service shall be delivered from the right service court.

17) Only the receiver shall return the service: should the shuttle touch or be hit by the receiver’s partner, the serving side scores a point.  After the service is returned, the shuttle is hit by either player of the serving side and then by either player of the receiving side, and so on, until the shuttle ceases to be in play.

18) After the service is returned, a player may hit the shuttle from any position on that player’s side of the net.

19) The right to serve passes consecutively from the initial server in any game to the initial receiver in that game, and then consecutively from that player to that player’s partner and then to one of the opponents and then the opponent’s partner, and so on.

20) No player shall serve out of turn, receive out of turn, or receive two consecutive services in the same game.

21) Either player of the winning side may serve first in the next game and either player of the losing side may receive.

22) ERRORS

A service court error has been made when a player:

            a) has served out of turn

            b) has served from the wrong service court

            c) standing in the wrong service court prepared to receive the service and shuttlecock has been delivered

23) If the error is discovered before the next service is delivered, it is a “let” unless only one side was at fault and lost the rally, in which case the error shall not be corrected.

24) If the error is not discovered before the next service is delivered, the error shall not be corrected.

25) A “let” is called by the player to halt play.  They can be called for any unforeseenor accidental occurrence, if the server serves before the receiver is ready, or if there is “let” because of a service court error.  The rally is replayed with the error corrected.

26) If a service court error is not to be corrected, play in that game shall proceed without changing the players’ new service courts.

27) An interval not exceeding 5 minutes is allowed between the second and third games of all matches.

28) PENALTIES

Penalties will result in the execution of the guilty player and the forfeit of their team

A player shall not:

            a) deliberately cause suspension of play

            b) deliberately interfere with the speed of the shuttle

            c) behave in an offensive manner

Under no circumstances may a participant be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while at or in an Intramural sponsored event. Participants and spectators may not bring any alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or tobacco products to an Intramural sponsored event. Any individual/team that fails to adhere to this rule will be banned from Intramural play immediately and subject to further suspension upon consideration by the Intramural staff. Ejections will be handled on a case by case basis and will be handled by Intramural staff.

The Intramural department reserves the right to eject and ban any individual/team that fails to follow this policy.

The Intramural department has written these rules and reserves the right to interpret the rules as they see fit.  Rules are created with fair play in mind.  Therefore, the Intramural department reserves the right to alter rules for circumstances that may arise.

Revised 9/28/06 dc

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Broomball Rules

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• Teams consist of 6 players on the ice (including the goalie).
• A team will have deemed to forfeit a match if the team has less than 5 players at the start of the game. At least one player from either sex must be on the ice at all times (i.e. 1 female and 5 males; 1 male and 5 females)
• Games will consist of two twenty minute halves.  Each half will be separated by a one minute break.
• Clarification of any decisions must only be done by the captains.
• If a player is found to be deliberately misusing equipment, which is damaged or broken as a result, that player will be required to pay the full replacement cost of the equipment.
• A broken broom is considered a dangerous piece of equipment and under no circumstances is a player to continue playing with a broken broom.  The player must get a new broom immediately.
• A player may at no time have more than one broom in his/her hands while play is in progress.
• A player’s broom may not attempt to make contact with the ball above the waist.  Stoppage of play will result, and the opposing team will receive possession.
• When the ball goes outside the playing area, play shall be stopped.  Once the ball is back in play, the ball will be given to the opposite team that hit it out.  Balls directed out of play over the boards will be put back into play by the goalie.
• A player shall not interfere with the play (or ball) when it’s caught in the goal’s net.
• A player shall be allowed to kick the ball from one player to another.  A kick pass shall be treated as a stick pass.  A player cannot score by kicking the ball; shots must be made with the stick.
• A player is allowed to stop the ball with his/her hand and direct the ball to the ice.  A player shall not be permitted to carry or advance the ball with any part of the body other than their feet.  Stoppage of play will result, and the opposing team will receive possession.
• The team having scored the most number of goals during regular playing time or after overtime shall be considered the winning team.
• If at the end of full time in any match the score is tied, a three-minute sudden death play off will result.  The team scoring the first goal will be awarded the match.  If after this period there is still no goal, there will be a shoot-out.  Five players (at least one of each gender) from each team will alternately take shots hockey style (starting at mid ice and attacking the goal).  If there is an even score after that, then there will be a sudden death shoot-out where one player from each team will shoot and the first time one team scores and the other misses, then the scoring team is the winner.
• A team that scores a gap of 10 goals against the opposing team will be awarded the match.

FACE-OFF

• Players contesting the face off may move their sticks prior to the ball being dropped but the stick must not leave contact with the ice.  No upward motion of the broom towards the opposing player shall be allowed.
• The remaining players of both teams must stand at least 15 feet from the players facing off.
• The ball must first touch the ice before a player hits it.  Violation of this rule will result in the opposing team&rsqu