University of Chicago Intramural, Recreation, and Sport Clubs

Each team must have a manager, an alternate representative, and two (2) officials. Team and alternative managers will be responsible for communication between players and the Intramural Sports staff. Experience has proven that successful teams usually have dedicated and efficient team managers.

Complete a team roster of all members’ names and student identification numbers Individuals may be added to the roster in the office or at the scheduled game site anytime during regular season play, prior to the tournament.

Submit team roster, entry and fee (if applicable) to the Office of Intramural, Recreation, Sport Clubs prior to the deadline. Team manager must determine the level of participation on the entry form; competitive or recreational leagues

Attend the manager’s meeting prior to the start of the event. Information crucial to your team’s success is made available at this time. Failure to attend the Manager’s meeting will result in a $5.00 fine to the team. Monies will be deducted from the $30.00 entry deposit.

Be familiar with all rules (eligibility and game) and ensure that teammates abide by those rules.

Each team is responsible for maintaining good sportsmanship among the coaches, players and spectators before, during and after competition. See Sportsmanship and Conduct.

Schedule will be distributed at the Mandatory meetings. Schedules that are not picked up will be available in the Office of Intramural, Recreation, and Sport Clubs. It is the manager’s responsibility to notify team members of all scheduled game dates, times and locations. It is the manager’s responsibility to have his/her team ready to play as scheduled.

Check often during the regular season, especially tournament playoffs, to assure players are eligible and all participation passes have been cleared.

Respond to Intramural Sports staff concerning schedule changes, tournament structure, eligible player inquiries, team conduct at contest, immediately inform the Intramural Sports Staff of any changes of managers or alternate’s information

Clarify questions regarding rules, eligibility and file any protest with the intramural sports personnel. The manager or alternate are solely vested with this responsibility.

How to Enter a Team

Team Sports

Officiated Team Sports - Procure information sheet at the Intramural Sport Information Center at Ratner or on-line http://athletics.uchicago.edu/campus/campus-imsports.htm to register a team. Attend the mandatory manager’s meeting. A $30.00 entry fee is required of all teams entered in the following sports: Broomball, Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, Innertube Waterpolo, Softball 12" &16", Swim Meet, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and all officiated team sports. The entry fee is paid in CASH only at the Office of Intramural, Recreation, and Sport Clubs; 5560 Gerald Ratner Center, Rm 139. Late entries will be accepted only if time and space are available, if acceptance to league does not inconvenience other teams, and the required meeting is attended. Scheduling is done on an instant scheduling basis. Teams registering early have more choices of times to play. Spring quarter deposits must be picked up before the LAST DAY OF EXAM WEEK

Any organization or group can enter more than one team, but only one team may be represented by the organization in the designated division. (ie. Broadview A, Residence Hall and B- Independent)

A player can only play for same sex team, in the men or women’s league and for one coed team.

Individual Player- Individuals who do not have a partner or team can complete and submit their name to be added to the free agent list at the Office of Intramural, Recreation, Sport Clubs. Individuals are also encouraged to attend one of the manager’s meetings and game site for the division they wish to participate. The Intramural Sports staff will assist individuals to participate in the program.

Individual Sports

Individual and Un-officiated Sports - For all other sports, information sheets and entry forms can be obtained at the Intramural/Sport Club Information Center or on-line http://athletics.uchicago.edu/campus/campus-imsports.htm to register. A $2.00 entry fee is required for each participant who enters, i.e. doubles teams will be $4.00.

All individual tournaments will be round robin, single or double elimination based on the number of entries to maximize play.

The tournament structure, deadline schedule, and participants’ names and phone numbers will be posted Friday after the entry due date outside of the IM office, Rm 139, Gerald Ratner Center.

Skill Levels of Participation

In an effort to equalize competition among the participants within the program, three levels of participation will be offered for individual sports as interest dictates. Participants are responsible for selecting the appropriate level of participation when they submit the team entry form.

The Intramural Sports program reserves the right to move players from the one level to another.

Level 5.0/6.0 Individual who is highly skilled or experienced. Highly competitive

Level 4.0 Individual whose skills are beginner to intermediate.

Level 3.0 Individual who is strictly recreational. Ability may range from beginner skill level.

For individual sports, any person who wins a championship must play in the next highest classification level in succeeding tournaments

Round Robin, Single or Double Elimination Tournaments

Individual players are responsibility for arranging a mutual playing date, time and location.

If there is difficulty in contacting an opponent, the IM office must be notified 48 hours prior to the deadline date for reporting scores.

Responsibility for reporting scores rests with the winner of the match.

Scores must be reported, in person or on-line http://athletics.uchicago.edu/campus/campus-imsports.htm, to the IM office by noon of the deadline date set for each round of play. Scores not reported will be presumed to be a double forfeit.

Ladder Tournaments

Participants may challenge any player on the ladder that is one or two rungs above them. When a challenger defeats a defender, the two participants switch places.

A challenger will be required to offer two different playing dates to a defender. A defender must accept, negotiate an agreeable time, or lose by default.

Scores of all games must be submitted to the campus sports office or on line http://athletics.uchicago.edu/campus/campus-imsports.htm

Each participant must play at least five games to be eligible for the playoffs and win T-shirts.

NOTE: Before challenging, check the ladder in the campus sports office for current standings.

It is your responsibility to contact and pursue the next challenge. If a participant fails to reply, notify the IM office and a message will be sent to the participant. If the participant still fails to respond, then the IM office will address the matter.

ELIGIBILITY

All undergraduate and graduate students regularly enrolled in any department or college of the University shall be eligible to enjoy all intramural privileges and shall retain that status until they withdraw, graduate or fail to comply with eligibility rules or other guidelines.

An individual may play on only one team in any single sex and/or coed sport.

Undergraduates are restricted to undergraduate teams and divisions, with the exception of current and former athlete in the same or like sport.

All organizations entering a team must supply TWO (2) officials. The official’s name and phone must be printed on the entry form. The entry form will not be accepted without an official’s name. An official who fails to show up to the official’s preseason meeting or to officiate when scheduled will cause the team to lose $15.00 of the forfeiture deposit. If this occurs again, another $15.00 will be lost and the official’s team will be removed from competition.

An offending team will forfeit and contest involving serious or flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct, use of an ineligible player or player using an alias or assumed name.

The Intramural Sports Program cannot assume sole responsibility for the eligibility of players. Each player and team manager is responsible for checking their eligibility and that of their team members.

Note: Reserve Clause: Ineligible player inquiries can be initiated by other participants or the Office of Campus Sports staff at any time.

The Intramural Sports Program will assist the team managers and individuals with their questions of eligibility and interpretation of rules. Inquiring about eligibility questions in advance of contests precludes delays and potential protest(s).

Participants will not be permitted to participate in Intramural, Sport Clubs or Recreation at the University if they do not agree to all of the rules and regulations.

Regular Season Eligibility:

Only players whose names are on the roster/score sheet are eligible to play.

Individual players may be added to the roster at any time during the regular season. Players may be added by submitting their name and Identification number to the scheduled game score sheet or come to the Office of Intramural, Recreation, and Sport Clubs 5530 Gerald Ratner Center, Rm 139. Players may not be added to the roster/score sheet once tournament play has started.

Minimum Player Rule

A team can begin play with fewer players than the official rules specify for that particular sport without forfeiting the contest. Each sport will have minimum requirements stated on the rule sheets.

One Team Rule

The first team a participant plays for is the team that person is committed to for that sport. A player who has been listed on a contest score sheet cannot switch teams for the remainder of that sport, league or tournament (exception: first team forfeits immediately and person did not participate in any contest).

Assumed Name

Anyone who participates under an assumed name or uses someone else’s I.D. is ineligible and will be suspended for the remainder of the season.

All games in which the person participated will be counted as forfeits.

If an ineligible player is detected in the playoffs, the team will be eliminated from the tournament and the last team playing against the disqualified team will advance.

Athletes

Varsity: Membership on a varsity team in the season of that sport makes a player ineligible for that same or like sport during the IM season.

Anyone who has won a major letter in a sport at the University of Chicago or at any other college is ineligible to participate in that sport or related sports in undergraduate competition for a period of one academic year after receiving the award.

In addition, anyone who is a current member of a varsity team is ineligible to participate in that sport or related sports. Example: ‘98-99 varsity letter, ‘99-00 ineligible, ‘00-01 regains eligibility. The graduate league is open to any student not eligible under the above rule.

Sport Clubs

Members are eligible to participate in Intramural team sports. Members may, however, be limited to a specific number of club athletes per team in the same or like sport in which they participate.

Check rules for the sport to determine if limitations are in effect.

Elimination Tournaments

Individuals must be listed on the roster before the tournament begins.

Players may not be added the roster/score sheet once the tournament begins.

If a team is eliminated from competition for any reason; the members of that team are ineligible for that activity for the remainder of the season.

All major team sports will have an elimination tournament at the conclusion of the regular season

The top two teams from each league will advance to the tournament. If a team which represents a specific division and is placed within another league due to space and time limitations, the team will automatically advance to the tournament. Teams that are tied within the regular season will be determined based on the following criteria: record, head to head contest against all opponents in the league, points given to opponent, points a cumulated within the league. If a tie remains, the Director of the program will administer a coin toss

All Campus Championship

The winner of each competitive division: fraternity, residence hall and independent will compete, if time permits, at the termination of the playoff schedule for the All-Campus Championship in that activity, provided each unit is represented. The all campus playoff byes are on a yearly rotational cycle.

Awards

The Intramural Sports program provides awards in all activities for the winners of the various divisions. *In team events, individuals listed on the team roster and who have competed in a minimum of two games on the winning team will receive an Intramural Championship t-shirt. Teams in the recreational leagues will be awarded Intramural Sports t-shirts through a drawing based on sportsmanship, nonforfeiture of scheduled games, and participation.

Teams participating in an officiated team sport will be given up to 12 awards based on the number of team members.*Un-officiated team sports winners will receive up to 6 awards in that sport. Any number needed beyond 12 or 6 must be paid for by the team. T-shirts may be purchased for additional players (at cost) at the Office of Campus Recreation. Contact the Director of Campus Sports for additional information.

Additional awards may be made in categories deemed deserving by the Intramural Sports program. Sportsmanship awards may be given to individuals and teams that exhibit outstanding sportsmanship before, during, and after competition.

LEAGUES AND DIVISIONS

Leagues are designated as men’s, women’s or coed leagues. The men and women’s leagues have divisions of fraternity/sorority, residence hall, and independent. The coed, faculty/staff, graduate and law division may be men and/or women.

Men

The men's division is open to all participants who are male students of the University.

Women

The women’s division is open to all participants who are female students of the University.

Coed

The coed division is open to all men and women participants who are students of the University

Fraternity/Sorority Division

Only those organizations approved and registered with the Dean of Students Office, as a member of the Interfraternity or Pan Hellenic Council, will be permitted to enter a fraternity/sorority team in the fraternity/sorority division sports tournaments. In addition, fraternity members who play must be a registered pledge, neophyte or active member in their fraternity. Alumni members may not participate within Intramural Sports.

A fraternity/sorority may enter as many teams as it wishes in intramural competition but only one team can be entered in the fraternity/sorority division.

Players may not transfer from one division to another.

Residence Hall Division

The residence hall division is open to undergraduate and graduate students living in campus housing, or other University approved campus housing units provided they are not playing in the fraternity or independent divisions.

Classification includes the following housing units: Blackstone Hall, Broadview Hall, Burton-Judson Court, MacLean House, Max Palevsky, Pierce Hall, Shoreland Hall, Stoney Island, Snell-Hitchcock Halls, and Breckinridge.

You play where you live. If you start playing for one organization you are committed to playing for the team regardless of any room, house, or dorm changes.

The undergraduate independent league is composed of teams and individuals living in quarters other than college houses or fraternities. Teams and individuals from the undergraduate residence league may also participate in this league provided a team or the numbers of allowable individuals from their housing unit are entered and participating in the undergraduate residence league.

In a particular sport, an individual may participate in only one same sex sport.

These teams compete throughout the year for points to determine an All-Year IM Champion. Participants must be residents or associates of these organizations

Associate Members: A person must be listed as a resident or associate member in the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing to participate for any house. Associate membership must be obtained each year.

Associate members of houses and a fraternity member or pledges may only participate as associates if they do not live in University housing or in a fraternity.

If you are a resident member of a fraternity you are considered a member of that house and must play on the house team unless they have no entry in the activity in question.

Resident Heads and Assistant Resident Heads may participate with their houses in any team activity.

In the following leagues, faculty, graduate students (with the exception of varsity letter athletes, see Eligibility Section I, Rule 1-6) are eligible to participate.

Independent Division

The independent division is open to all qualified University of Chicago students.

If limited teams register for the fraternity leagues, they will be placed within this league

Graduate

The graduate division is open to all men and women participants who are graduate students of the University or currently enrolled in school.

Varsity athletes are permitted to participate in the graduate leagues only, in like or similar sports.

PROTESTS

Player Eligibility: A protest may be made at any time. Any team or individual protesting the eligibility of a player must furnish proof that the player is ineligible. In case of an obvious violation of eligibility rules, a protest may be granted. To ensure honest sport competition, protests of alleged eligibility violations should be made prior to games to the supervisor rather than waiting to determine the outcome of the contest.

RuleInterpretation: A coach, manager, or captain can lodge a protest on an official’s or supervisor’s rule interpretation, but must do so at the time of the incident. If a protest is going to be lodged, a coach, manager or captain must say, “I protest” and complete the necessary paperwork.

Judgment decisions: Players or managers may not protest Official’s judgment calls. Attempted protest(s) lodged on judgment will be penalized by the governing rules in that sport.

Procedure for Protests:

A protest concerning rule interpretation must be lodged with the official and supervisor at the time of the incident. The officials will stop play and gather with the team manager and student supervisor for the correct ruling. The student supervisor will act as the arbitrator and make a decision.

In circumstances where an individual feels a protest should be filed, s/he must notify the supervisor that a protest is being registered and the protest form must be completed and submitted in writing to the Coordinator of Intramurals in the Office of Campus Sports by 12:00 p.m. the day after the incident in question (Monday for weekend games). Protests lodged after this time will not be considered.

PENALTIES FOR ELIGIBILITY VIOLATIONS

Individual Sport

Any person found to be an ineligible player after competition has begun will be dropped from the tournament.

The last defeated opponent will assume the disqualified person’s position in the tournament. In doubles competition, the same penalties will apply. The ineligible person’s partner will not compete with a new partner.

Team Competition

Any team found to have ineligible player(s) during or after competition will forfeit the contest. All points won in games or events in which an ineligible player was used, will be forfeited.

Violation of this rule makes a player ineligible for any team he/she may represent. He/she is also barred from participation in IM activities for the remainder of the quarter.

Elimination Tournament: The results of the last game only shall be reversed when an ineligible person(s) was used.

Any awards won by ineligible player(s) on teams must be returned.

SPORT RULES AND EQUIPMENT

All contests shall be governed by Intramural rules adopted from NCAA, Ohio High School Athletic Association or amateur rules. Modifications will be made to adjust for risk, space, time and number constraints. The rules for each sport will be made available to all participants before the competition in that sport begins.

The Intramural Sports Program reserves the right to institute any rule change and will notify team managers in a timely manner

The Intramural Program will furnish standard equipment for all activities with the exception of personal items, golf balls, tennis balls, bowling shoes, softball gloves, etc. Teams may use their own equipment if both teams mutually agree.

GRACE PERIOD AND FORFEITS

Grace period:

Teams will be permitted a FIVE (5) minute grace period from the scheduled game time, before a forfeit is declared.

If teams arrive after the grace period, team managers will meet with the supervisor and game official to determine if time will allow for the game to be played.

Both team captains must sign the score sheet indicating they agree to play the game. The game may not be protested for tardiness once they agree to play.

Additional penalties for tardiness may be instituted, and will be noted in the rules

Postponed Games

Postponed regular season games may not be rescheduled unless space and time permits (players or teams must be in mutual agreement of rescheduled date and time in cooperation with the Intramural Sports program).

Games will not be postponed because of social engagements, organization meetings, etc. If a player or team knows of potential conflicts, notify the IM Director, 702-4658 in advance so conflicts can be minimized.

In some cases postponements may be necessary due to inclement weather or an unforeseeable situation. Teams will be notified by email if games will be canceled due to weather one (1) hour before game time.

If time permits an e-mail may be sent to all manager’s and officials concerning game cancellations.

If a team is not on the playing site, signed in on the scorecard and ready to play at the scheduled time, the game is forfeited to the team that is present. If neither team is present on time, a double forfeit shall be declared. Ignorance of the playing schedule is not an excuse.

Forfeits

An organization entering a team sport is required to place a forfeiture deposit of $30.00 CASH with their entry blank. A team that plays all of their scheduled games will receive their entire $30.00 back at the end of quarter of that season.

Money will be returned only to the individual who made the deposit; bring your receipt.

Spring quarter deposits must be picked up before the LAST DAY OF EXAM WEEK.

If a team or contestant fails to appear at the appointed place within the scheduled time of the contest; the offender may forfeit the contest and be charged with a loss.

The team or contestant that was present will receive credit for a win. A $15.00 forfeit fee will be assessed to the team, which fails to participate. A team which forfeits twice in the season will be removed from the league and forfeit the $30.00 deposit.

A team or contestant shall forfeit any contest in which an ineligible player participated.

If a team s wishes to continue participation in the regular season must pay a $30 re-entry deposit and efforts will be made to place the team back into their respective league assignment.

CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP

Every team is responsible for the conduct of its players and followers. Any conduct judged as detrimental to the participants, program or any particular contest, may result in loss of the contest, suspension of the individual player, suspension of the entire team, or other appropriate action.

Teams are encouraged to follow the guiding principles for conduct while participating within the program:

Accepting defeat as graciously as a victory.

Respecting fellow participants.

Respecting and accepting decisions by officials and supervisors.

Playing by the rules and within the spirit of the rules.

University of Chicago students are subject to a Code of Conduct. One of the sections of the code states “Harassment (verbal or otherwise) including sexual, racial, ethnic or religious harassment that causes injury, distress, emotional or physical discomfort,” is one of the offenses, which may result in disciplinary action. The Office of Campus Sports and the Intramural Sports program will vigorously enforce all sections of the code to insure that participants feel welcome and enjoy the benefits of a recreational activity. The entire Code of Conduct is contained in the Student Handbook.

Player Conduct

Striking, fighting or other inciteful action, whether physical or verbal, will result in automatic suspension of the player(s) and can result in team suspension. Additional sanctions may be imposed pending investigation of the incident. Suspension of a long duration is possible.

Individuals who have been ejected (red card) from a contest will not be eligible to participate in any intramural sports programs until they have made an appointment with the Intramural Sports professional staff prior to their next scheduled game.

Physical or verbal abuse of an employee of the Office of Intramural, Recreation, Sport Clubs or fellow participant will result in automatic suspension. A team must maintain control of its members. They must also exhibit a high standard of sportsmanship for their group that is expected at an institution of higher education.

Any participant or organization suspended from Intramural activities due to violations of Intramural Guidelines or sport rules will have the opportunity to participate in due process to insure protection of rights. The intramural staff will hear information from all involved parties and make an appropriate decision.

HEALTH AND RISK STATEMENT

The Office of Intramural, Recreation, and Sports Clubs believes that participation in recreational sports is a positive, healthy experience that provides enjoyment to our participants. To foster health benefits and maximize enjoyment for participants and student staff, consuming alcoholic beverages before participating, during participation, or on site after participation is a violation of University policy. Individuals or teams who violate this policy will not be eligible to participate.

All participants are strongly urged to have a yearly medical examination and to carry medical insurance coverage. While we strive to provide safe and well-supervised activities and facilities, there is an inherent potential for physical injury or death in all sport activities.

Maintenance of good physical health and appropriate financial planning in the form of insurance in the event of a physical mishap can give you more peace of mind while participating. The Student Care Center (SCC) has information entitling all students to a special rate from an insurance company.

Team Sports

IM Sports Calendar

3 on 3 Basketball
5 on 5 Basketball
Bowling
Broomball
Dodgeball-Indoor
Dodgeball-Outdoor
Flag Football
4 on 4 Football
Floor Hockey
Indoor Soccer
Innertube Waterpolo
Kickball
Outdoor Soccer
Softball 12"
Softball 16"
Swim Meet
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Walleyball
Whiffleball

Individual Sports

Archery
Badminton
Backgammon
Billiards
Bocceball
Chess
Croquet
Euchre/Spades/Hearts
Foosball
Golf
Racquetball
Squash
Table Tennis
Fall Tennis
Spring Tennis

Student Employment

5 on 5 Basketball
Broomball
Flag Football
4 on 4 Football
Floor Hockey
Indoor Soccer
Innertube Waterpolo
Kickball
Outdoor Soccer
Softball 12"
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

Sport Equipment
Rental Program

Sport Equipment &
Reservation Form