SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
Intramural Sports strives to provide a recreational environment for the University community which is safe and
enjoyable. While the game atmosphere is often competitive, ensuring participant safety, providing a fun, social
atmosphere, and promoting sportsmanlike behavior among participants, spectators, and team followers are our
primary goals. The game atmosphere should remain good-natured at all times. Participants shall maintain good
sportsmanship throughout their participation in all facets of the intramural program.
Please learn and adhere to the following guidelines regarding the sportsmanship rating system, rating method,
rating factors, rating scale, playoff eligibility, playoff sportsmanship, ejected & suspended participants and
reinstatement procedures, participant suspensions, and team & organization suspensions.
The Sportsmanship Rating System
The Sportsmanship Rating System is intended to be an objective scale by which teams' attitude and behavior
can be assessed throughout the intramural sports league and playoff seasons. Behavior before, during, and after
an intramural sports contest is included in the rating. The team captain is responsible for educating and
informing all players and spectators affiliated with his/her team about the system.
A team is responsible for the actions of the individual team members and spectators related to it. The team
captain's efforts in assisting officials/staff to calm difficult situations and to restrain troubled teammates are key
to controlling team conduct.
Sportsmanship is vital to the conduct of every Intramural contest. In order to encourage proper conduct during
games, officials, administrative personnel, and supervisors shall make decisions on whether to warn, penalize or
eject players or teams for poor sportsmanship. These decisions are final. The Intramural Sports administrative
staff will rule on further penalties as a result of unsportsmanlike conduct.
Each participant should choose his or her team members carefully, as all team members will suffer the
consequences of any disciplinary action taken by the Intramural Sports staff against that team for violation of
the intramural rules and sportsmanship guidelines.
Rating Method
Each team in each contest shall be rated by the supervisor and officials. The authority of the officials’ ratings
exists prior to, during, and following all contests to which that official is assigned, and extends to all persons on,
at, or near the playing site. Sportsmanship ratings shall be marked on the score sheet.
In all cases, IM supervisors and the Intramural Sports administrative staff may provide input which may raise or
lower the rating. Supervisors may amend any rating for inappropriate conduct by a team or its spectators before,
during, or after a contest. Intramural Sports administrative staff members may amend a rating at any time for
inappropriate conduct, use of an ineligible player, use of a suspended player, and/or inaccuracy in reporting.
Officials have been instructed not to comment to teams about ratings. Teams may inquire with an IM supervisor
at the game site to view their sportsmanship ratings. Teams may also view their sportsmanship ratings in the
Intramural Sports Office during normal business hours. The Intramural Sports administrative staff reserves the
right to review any rating given to a team.
Rating Factors
The following actions and behaviors by team members, spectators, and/or team followers can have a positive
effect on a team’s sportsmanship rating:
Team members cooperate with and demonstrate good sportsmanship toward members of both teams, spectators,
officials, and all other IM staff.
Team captain exhibits control over his/her team and spectators, converses reasonably and rationally with
officials about rule interpretations/calls, and cooperates by providing any information requested by an IM
official/staff.
Team members participate in the spirit and intent of the intramural sport game rules and/or program policies.
Team members accept judgment decisions made by the officials during the contest.
Respect is shown for SU Campus Recreation facilities and equipment.
The following actions and behaviors by team members, spectators, and/or team followers can have a negative
effect on a team’s sportsmanship rating:
Participants / spectators who continually complain about officials' decisions and display dissention which may
include derogatory or abusive remarks. Complaints include both verbal and nonverbal behavior. Excessive
arguing between opposing teams / spectators might also lead to a lower rating.
Team captain (spokesperson) exhibits little control over his/her team and spectators, converses in a dissenting
manner with officials about rule interpretations/calls (discussion is allowed as long as it is done in a mature
manner by the team captain), or does not cooperate with game officials or IM staff. Does not provide
information requested by any intramural sports official/staff while performing duties.
Having any technical fouls or penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct or having a player ejected for
unsportsmanlike conduct.
Taunting an opponent or opposing team spectator (trash talk).
Public indecency, vulgarity, or obscenity including foul or profane language and obscene gestures, incidental or
intentional, non-directed or directed at an opponent, official, teammate, supervisor, spectator, or Intramural
Sports staff member.
Physical abuse by participants / spectators in the form of fighting with an opponent, teammate, official, or staff
member which occurred before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest.
Any threatening behavior (verbal and/or nonverbal) to any SU Intramural Sports or Campus Recreation
employee, participant, or spectator which occurred before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest.
Individuals / teams played after the consumption of alcohol / drugs. If the contest has begun when this is
discovered, the player(s) will be immediately removed from the facility, and the contest will be forfeited to the
opponent.
Damage to or destruction of any SU or SU Campus Recreation facilities including failure to remove trash from
the field or court following a game or match. ating Scale
Team sportsmanship is graded following each contest according to the following scale and criteria:
"5" points: Excellent Sportsmanship
Players cooperate fully with the officials about rule interpretations and calls. The captain also has full control of
his/her teammates. Team members and spectators were respectful of opponents and officials and encouraged
each other’s efforts. At no time was this team disrespectful towards participants or officials.
"4" points: Acceptable Sportsmanship
Team members and spectators are respectful of opponents and officials except for one or two minor incidents
which may or may not merit a warning from the game officials or supervisor.
"3" points: Sportsmanship Needs Improvement
Team members or spectators are disrespectful of opponents or officials on a number of occasions which may or
may not warrant a penalty. Captain exhibits minor control over his/herself and his/her teammates and
spectators. Teams receiving multiple warnings or having a player ejected for an unsportsmanlike act should
receive no higher than a "3" rating.
“2” points: Unacceptable Sportsmanship
Teams constantly comment to the officials and/or opposing teams from the field and/or sidelines. The team
captain exhibits little or no control over teammates or himself/herself. Majority of individuals on this team are
disrespectful of opponents or officials on a regular basis.
Teams which receive a second unacceptable rating (“2”) in the same sport or activity are subject to immediate
dismissal from league or tournament play.
"1" point: Season Ending Rating
The following actions can result in an “1” sportsmanship rating:
Team is completely uncooperative and out of control before, during, or after intramural contest(s).
Team captain (spokesperson) exhibits poor control over self, the team, and/or the spectators.
Multiple ejections or blatant unsportsmanlike conduct that endangered participants, fans, officials, or
supervisors.
Team fails to cooperate / comply with intramural sports administrative staff / University officials while
performing their duties; falsely represents or withholds any requested information.
Teams which receive an “1” rating are subject to immediate dismissal from league or tournament play.
Special Game Situations
A team winning a game by default or forfeit with no game play occurring will receive an "5" rating, unless
special circumstances dictate otherwise. A team that wins a game by forfeit after the game has started and game
play has occurred shall receive a rating based on their sportsmanship in the game play up to the time of the
forfeit.
A team losing by default or forfeit will receive no team sportsmanship rating for the game.
Team Sportsmanship & Playoff Eligibility
A team must have a "16 points" (4.0) average or better sportsmanship rating during regular season league games
to be eligible for the playoffs.
Playoff Tournament Sportsmanship
A team must maintain its "4" average or better sportsmanship rating during the playoffs. The average will
include regular season and playoff games. winning team which receives a "3" or lower" sportsmanship rating) in a playoff game is subject to dismissal
from further tournament play.
Any team which receives an "1" sportsmanship rating during the playoffs will be immediately dismissed from
further tournament play and subject to further disciplinary action as a team in subsequent sports, as individuals
when appropriate, or to the team captain.
A losing team which receives a "2" or "1" sportsmanship rating in their final playoff game, is subject to further
disciplinary action as a team in subsequent sports, as individuals when appropriate, or to the team captain.
Ejected or Suspended Participants
A. Ejections
A player, spectator, or other visitor may be ejected by game officials or other Intramural Sports personnel for
any conduct deemed unsportsmanlike or for not staying within the spirit of the rules. An ejected person is
immediately ineligible for ALL intramural sports and activities, both in the sport of the ejection and all other
intramural sports.
B. Reinstatement Procedure
To regain eligibility, the ejected person must complete each of the following:
(1) Prepare a written statement detailing the events surrounding the incident. The statement should be delivered
to the Intramural Sports Office in 146B Maggs Gym .
(2) Schedule an appointment to meet with the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation to discuss the incident.
(3) Attend the scheduled hearing with the Intramural Council.
C. Reinstatement Procedure Timeline
Steps 1 and 2 of this procedure must be completed within 7 days of the date of the incident to avoid further
automatic penalties as outlined below. If these 2 steps are not completed during the 7-day grace period, any
additional automatic penalties will only be lifted once all 3 steps of the reinstatement procedure are completed.
C. Failure to Complete Reinstatement Procedure
An ejected person who does not complete the required steps in the reinstatement procedure outlined above
remains ineligible for all Intramural Sports leagues, events, and activities for the remainder of his/her collegiate
career. This "lifetime suspension" from all IM activities carries over from academic year to academic year until
the ejected person completes the outlined procedure to regain his/her eligibility. The ejected person's name will
be removed from the list once the reinstatement procedure is completed.
D. Unsportsmanlike Incidents
For incidents deemed unsportsmanlike, when the ejected person does not complete the required steps in the
reinstatement procedure within the designated time period as outlined above, the ejected person remains
ineligible for all Intramural Sports leagues, events, and activities and is subject to additional penalties including
revocation of access to other Campus Recreation programs, services, and facilities including, but not limited to,
Maggs Gym and the University Fitness Club.. Such incidents may also be referred to the Office of Dean of
Students for further action. For grossly unsportsmanlike incidents and unsportsmanlike incidents that occur
within 7 days of the final day of class of the semester, these additional penalties and referrals may be
implemented immediately following the ejection, overriding the 7-day grace period for reinstatement as
outlined above.
E. Physical Assaults of Players, Spectators, Game Officials, and Other IM Staff
Anyone who physically assaults a spectator, player, official, or activity supervisor will be automatically
suspended for a minimum period of one year from the date of the incident. The person must petition the
Intramural Sports administrative staff for re-admittance into the program. Further, appropriate charges may be
filed with the Dean of Students office.
F. Suspensions
While an ejected player's suspension from intramural sports begins at the time of the ejection, any official
suspension for the ejected person's actions with respect to the particular incident does not begin until issued
during the ejected person's meeting with the Assistant Director. . Appeals
Any appeal of an Intramural Sports suspension shall be first heard by the Assistant Director of Campus
Recreation. Intramural Sports or Campus Recreation suspensions shall not be lifted or postponed during the
appeal process, but may be reduced following the decision regarding the appeal. No previous intramural games
or matches will be replayed as a result of an upheld appeal. Intramural Sports and Campus Recreation staff may
consult with the Dean of Students other University personnel during any part of the decision-making process.
Participant Suspensions
Any person ejected from a game or game site must leave the game site immediately and will be suspended from
participating in any intramural competition. Length of suspension will depend on the severity of the action that
resulted in the ejection.
A. Physical Contact with Intramural Sports Staff Member
Player or spectator makes physical contact in a threatening manner (battery) toward an official or supervisor.
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of one semester, effective immediately. Further, appropriate charges
may be filed with the Dean of Students Office.
B. Physical Contact with Another Player
Player strikes another player. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of rest of season, effective immediately.
Further, appropriate charges may be filed with the Dean of Students Office.
C. Leaving the Bench Area to Participate in an Altercation
Team members and/or spectators who leave benches/viewing area to participate in any isolated altercation.
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of one game, effective immediately.
D. Threatening Behavior Toward a Staff Member, Opponent, or Patron
Threatening behavior (verbal or physical) toward an official/supervisor/participant. INDEFINITE
SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
E. Verbal Abuse of a Staff Member, Opponent, or Patron
Player verbally abuses an official/supervisor/participant. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
F. Violation of Eligibility Standards
Individual playing on more than one team in any intramural activity and/or in violation of established eligibility
rules. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
G. Use of an Assumed Name or Other Fraudulent Act
Fraudulent acts shall be defined as misrepresentation of a score, playing while ineligible or under suspension,
using another person's ID, or allowing an individual to use your ID for intramural competition. Should a
participant, team captain, chairperson or other associate be guilty or responsible for the use of an assumed name
or fraudulent act, he/she will face an indefinite suspension from all intramural activities and must apply for
reinstatement to the Intramural Sports program by completing the Ejected Participant's Reinstatement
Procedure.
Team & Organization Sportsmanship Violations
Independent teams and organizations may be placed on probation for major sportsmanship violations by their
members, such as using ineligible players; threatening actions towards opponents, officials or supervisors; or
fans entering the playing area. Probationary status may last up to one calendar year. Upon the second major
violation within any one calendar year, the organization may be immediately suspended from all intramural
activities for one year.
Call the Intramural Sports Staff at 410.548.3266 or [email protected] for more information.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
Intramural Sports strives to provide a recreational environment for the University community which is safe and
enjoyable. While the game atmosphere is often competitive, ensuring participant safety, providing a fun, social
atmosphere, and promoting sportsmanlike behavior among participants, spectators, and team followers are our
primary goals. The game atmosphere should remain good-natured at all times. Participants shall maintain good
sportsmanship throughout their participation in all facets of the intramural program.
Please learn and adhere to the following guidelines regarding the sportsmanship rating system, rating method,
rating factors, rating scale, playoff eligibility, playoff sportsmanship, ejected & suspended participants and
reinstatement procedures, participant suspensions, and team & organization suspensions.
The Sportsmanship Rating System
The Sportsmanship Rating System is intended to be an objective scale by which teams' attitude and behavior
can be assessed throughout the intramural sports league and playoff seasons. Behavior before, during, and after
an intramural sports contest is included in the rating. The team captain is responsible for educating and
informing all players and spectators affiliated with his/her team about the system.
A team is responsible for the actions of the individual team members and spectators related to it. The team
captain's efforts in assisting officials/staff to calm difficult situations and to restrain troubled teammates are key
to controlling team conduct.
Sportsmanship is vital to the conduct of every Intramural contest. In order to encourage proper conduct during
games, officials, administrative personnel, and supervisors shall make decisions on whether to warn, penalize or
eject players or teams for poor sportsmanship. These decisions are final. The Intramural Sports administrative
staff will rule on further penalties as a result of unsportsmanlike conduct.
Each participant should choose his or her team members carefully, as all team members will suffer the
consequences of any disciplinary action taken by the Intramural Sports staff against that team for violation of
the intramural rules and sportsmanship guidelines.
Rating Method
Each team in each contest shall be rated by the supervisor and officials. The authority of the officials’ ratings
exists prior to, during, and following all contests to which that official is assigned, and extends to all persons on,
at, or near the playing site. Sportsmanship ratings shall be marked on the score sheet.
In all cases, IM supervisors and the Intramural Sports administrative staff may provide input which may raise or
lower the rating. Supervisors may amend any rating for inappropriate conduct by a team or its spectators before,
during, or after a contest. Intramural Sports administrative staff members may amend a rating at any time for
inappropriate conduct, use of an ineligible player, use of a suspended player, and/or inaccuracy in reporting.
Officials have been instructed not to comment to teams about ratings. Teams may inquire with an IM supervisor
at the game site to view their sportsmanship ratings. Teams may also view their sportsmanship ratings in the
Intramural Sports Office during normal business hours. The Intramural Sports administrative staff reserves the
right to review any rating given to a team.
Rating Factors
The following actions and behaviors by team members, spectators, and/or team followers can have a positive
effect on a team’s sportsmanship rating:
Team members cooperate with and demonstrate good sportsmanship toward members of both teams, spectators,
officials, and all other IM staff.
Team captain exhibits control over his/her team and spectators, converses reasonably and rationally with
officials about rule interpretations/calls, and cooperates by providing any information requested by an IM
official/staff.
Team members participate in the spirit and intent of the intramural sport game rules and/or program policies.
Team members accept judgment decisions made by the officials during the contest.
Respect is shown for SU Campus Recreation facilities and equipment.
The following actions and behaviors by team members, spectators, and/or team followers can have a negative
effect on a team’s sportsmanship rating:
Participants / spectators who continually complain about officials' decisions and display dissention which may
include derogatory or abusive remarks. Complaints include both verbal and nonverbal behavior. Excessive
arguing between opposing teams / spectators might also lead to a lower rating.
Team captain (spokesperson) exhibits little control over his/her team and spectators, converses in a dissenting
manner with officials about rule interpretations/calls (discussion is allowed as long as it is done in a mature
manner by the team captain), or does not cooperate with game officials or IM staff. Does not provide
information requested by any intramural sports official/staff while performing duties.
Having any technical fouls or penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct or having a player ejected for
unsportsmanlike conduct.
Taunting an opponent or opposing team spectator (trash talk).
Public indecency, vulgarity, or obscenity including foul or profane language and obscene gestures, incidental or
intentional, non-directed or directed at an opponent, official, teammate, supervisor, spectator, or Intramural
Sports staff member.
Physical abuse by participants / spectators in the form of fighting with an opponent, teammate, official, or staff
member which occurred before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest.
Any threatening behavior (verbal and/or nonverbal) to any SU Intramural Sports or Campus Recreation
employee, participant, or spectator which occurred before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest.
Individuals / teams played after the consumption of alcohol / drugs. If the contest has begun when this is
discovered, the player(s) will be immediately removed from the facility, and the contest will be forfeited to the
opponent.
Damage to or destruction of any SU or SU Campus Recreation facilities including failure to remove trash from
the field or court following a game or match. ating Scale
Team sportsmanship is graded following each contest according to the following scale and criteria:
"5" points: Excellent Sportsmanship
Players cooperate fully with the officials about rule interpretations and calls. The captain also has full control of
his/her teammates. Team members and spectators were respectful of opponents and officials and encouraged
each other’s efforts. At no time was this team disrespectful towards participants or officials.
"4" points: Acceptable Sportsmanship
Team members and spectators are respectful of opponents and officials except for one or two minor incidents
which may or may not merit a warning from the game officials or supervisor.
"3" points: Sportsmanship Needs Improvement
Team members or spectators are disrespectful of opponents or officials on a number of occasions which may or
may not warrant a penalty. Captain exhibits minor control over his/herself and his/her teammates and
spectators. Teams receiving multiple warnings or having a player ejected for an unsportsmanlike act should
receive no higher than a "3" rating.
“2” points: Unacceptable Sportsmanship
Teams constantly comment to the officials and/or opposing teams from the field and/or sidelines. The team
captain exhibits little or no control over teammates or himself/herself. Majority of individuals on this team are
disrespectful of opponents or officials on a regular basis.
Teams which receive a second unacceptable rating (“2”) in the same sport or activity are subject to immediate
dismissal from league or tournament play.
"1" point: Season Ending Rating
The following actions can result in an “1” sportsmanship rating:
Team is completely uncooperative and out of control before, during, or after intramural contest(s).
Team captain (spokesperson) exhibits poor control over self, the team, and/or the spectators.
Multiple ejections or blatant unsportsmanlike conduct that endangered participants, fans, officials, or
supervisors.
Team fails to cooperate / comply with intramural sports administrative staff / University officials while
performing their duties; falsely represents or withholds any requested information.
Teams which receive an “1” rating are subject to immediate dismissal from league or tournament play.
Special Game Situations
A team winning a game by default or forfeit with no game play occurring will receive an "5" rating, unless
special circumstances dictate otherwise. A team that wins a game by forfeit after the game has started and game
play has occurred shall receive a rating based on their sportsmanship in the game play up to the time of the
forfeit.
A team losing by default or forfeit will receive no team sportsmanship rating for the game.
Team Sportsmanship & Playoff Eligibility
A team must have a "16 points" (4.0) average or better sportsmanship rating during regular season league games
to be eligible for the playoffs.
Playoff Tournament Sportsmanship
A team must maintain its "4" average or better sportsmanship rating during the playoffs. The average will
include regular season and playoff games. winning team which receives a "3" or lower" sportsmanship rating) in a playoff game is subject to dismissal
from further tournament play.
Any team which receives an "1" sportsmanship rating during the playoffs will be immediately dismissed from
further tournament play and subject to further disciplinary action as a team in subsequent sports, as individuals
when appropriate, or to the team captain.
A losing team which receives a "2" or "1" sportsmanship rating in their final playoff game, is subject to further
disciplinary action as a team in subsequent sports, as individuals when appropriate, or to the team captain.
Ejected or Suspended Participants
A. Ejections
A player, spectator, or other visitor may be ejected by game officials or other Intramural Sports personnel for
any conduct deemed unsportsmanlike or for not staying within the spirit of the rules. An ejected person is
immediately ineligible for ALL intramural sports and activities, both in the sport of the ejection and all other
intramural sports.
B. Reinstatement Procedure
To regain eligibility, the ejected person must complete each of the following:
(1) Prepare a written statement detailing the events surrounding the incident. The statement should be delivered
to the Intramural Sports Office in 146B Maggs Gym .
(2) Schedule an appointment to meet with the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation to discuss the incident.
(3) Attend the scheduled hearing with the Intramural Council.
C. Reinstatement Procedure Timeline
Steps 1 and 2 of this procedure must be completed within 7 days of the date of the incident to avoid further
automatic penalties as outlined below. If these 2 steps are not completed during the 7-day grace period, any
additional automatic penalties will only be lifted once all 3 steps of the reinstatement procedure are completed.
C. Failure to Complete Reinstatement Procedure
An ejected person who does not complete the required steps in the reinstatement procedure outlined above
remains ineligible for all Intramural Sports leagues, events, and activities for the remainder of his/her collegiate
career. This "lifetime suspension" from all IM activities carries over from academic year to academic year until
the ejected person completes the outlined procedure to regain his/her eligibility. The ejected person's name will
be removed from the list once the reinstatement procedure is completed.
D. Unsportsmanlike Incidents
For incidents deemed unsportsmanlike, when the ejected person does not complete the required steps in the
reinstatement procedure within the designated time period as outlined above, the ejected person remains
ineligible for all Intramural Sports leagues, events, and activities and is subject to additional penalties including
revocation of access to other Campus Recreation programs, services, and facilities including, but not limited to,
Maggs Gym and the University Fitness Club.. Such incidents may also be referred to the Office of Dean of
Students for further action. For grossly unsportsmanlike incidents and unsportsmanlike incidents that occur
within 7 days of the final day of class of the semester, these additional penalties and referrals may be
implemented immediately following the ejection, overriding the 7-day grace period for reinstatement as
outlined above.
E. Physical Assaults of Players, Spectators, Game Officials, and Other IM Staff
Anyone who physically assaults a spectator, player, official, or activity supervisor will be automatically
suspended for a minimum period of one year from the date of the incident. The person must petition the
Intramural Sports administrative staff for re-admittance into the program. Further, appropriate charges may be
filed with the Dean of Students office.
F. Suspensions
While an ejected player's suspension from intramural sports begins at the time of the ejection, any official
suspension for the ejected person's actions with respect to the particular incident does not begin until issued
during the ejected person's meeting with the Assistant Director. . Appeals
Any appeal of an Intramural Sports suspension shall be first heard by the Assistant Director of Campus
Recreation. Intramural Sports or Campus Recreation suspensions shall not be lifted or postponed during the
appeal process, but may be reduced following the decision regarding the appeal. No previous intramural games
or matches will be replayed as a result of an upheld appeal. Intramural Sports and Campus Recreation staff may
consult with the Dean of Students other University personnel during any part of the decision-making process.
Participant Suspensions
Any person ejected from a game or game site must leave the game site immediately and will be suspended from
participating in any intramural competition. Length of suspension will depend on the severity of the action that
resulted in the ejection.
A. Physical Contact with Intramural Sports Staff Member
Player or spectator makes physical contact in a threatening manner (battery) toward an official or supervisor.
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of one semester, effective immediately. Further, appropriate charges
may be filed with the Dean of Students Office.
B. Physical Contact with Another Player
Player strikes another player. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of rest of season, effective immediately.
Further, appropriate charges may be filed with the Dean of Students Office.
C. Leaving the Bench Area to Participate in an Altercation
Team members and/or spectators who leave benches/viewing area to participate in any isolated altercation.
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of one game, effective immediately.
D. Threatening Behavior Toward a Staff Member, Opponent, or Patron
Threatening behavior (verbal or physical) toward an official/supervisor/participant. INDEFINITE
SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
E. Verbal Abuse of a Staff Member, Opponent, or Patron
Player verbally abuses an official/supervisor/participant. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
F. Violation of Eligibility Standards
Individual playing on more than one team in any intramural activity and/or in violation of established eligibility
rules. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
G. Use of an Assumed Name or Other Fraudulent Act
Fraudulent acts shall be defined as misrepresentation of a score, playing while ineligible or under suspension,
using another person's ID, or allowing an individual to use your ID for intramural competition. Should a
participant, team captain, chairperson or other associate be guilty or responsible for the use of an assumed name
or fraudulent act, he/she will face an indefinite suspension from all intramural activities and must apply for
reinstatement to the Intramural Sports program by completing the Ejected Participant's Reinstatement
Procedure.
Team & Organization Sportsmanship Violations
Independent teams and organizations may be placed on probation for major sportsmanship violations by their
members, such as using ineligible players; threatening actions towards opponents, officials or supervisors; or
fans entering the playing area. Probationary status may last up to one calendar year. Upon the second major
violation within any one calendar year, the organization may be immediately suspended from all intramural
activities for one year.
Call the Intramural Sports Staff at 410.548.3266 or [email protected] for more information.