ALL TEAMS MUST SUPPLY REF

Equipment

1. Illegal equipment includes the following:

1. All jewelry (ie: barrettes, rings, string bracelets, etc.)
2. Proper shoes must be worn along with proper athletic clothing (no jeans, no flip flops, slippers, no baseball hats, snow hats, etc)

Players

1. A team consists of a maximum of ten players. Five on the court at all times.  

2. A speaking Team Captain shall be designated for each team. He alone may approach the officials with questions.

3. The Coach must also be listed as 1 of the members of the team. This also applies to the team Captain.

Timing

1. The game will consist of two 20-minute halves, with three minutes between halves. The clock will run continuously throughout the game until the last minute of EACH HALF. During the last minute of each half, the clock will stop during all dead balls.

2. Game time is forfeit time!! Must have 5 players to start and finish the game.

3. Each team will be allowed two (2) time-outs per game.

4. Overtimes will be three minutes in length and the clock will stop during all dead balls. Only one time-out is allowed each team in each overtime period. Time-outs not used during regulation play CANNOT be used in overtime periods.

Fouls

1. During the first 19 minutes of EACH HALF, free throws are awarded for: a. Personal fouls in the act of shooting (if the shot is missed: 2 free throws on 2-point shots, 3 free throws on 3-point shots. If the shot is made: 1 Free Throw). b. Intentional fouls. c. Flagrant fouls. d. Technical fouls.

2. During the last 1-minute of EACH half and in overtime periods shots are taken for all fouls except player control. For non-shooting fouls, the offended team is awarded 2 free throws.

3. During free throw attempts, ALL players in marked lane spaces will NOT be allowed to move in or out of these spaces until the ball leaves the arms/hands of the person shooting the free throws. The free-thrower cannot move over the free throw line until the shot has hit the rim or backboard.

Player disqualification results from:

1. Accumulating 5 personal fouls in combination.

Player ejection results from:

1. One individual technical fouls on the player. Two in a season, a player is done participating.
2. See Sportsmanship page for further information

A player who is removed from the game:

1. Shall report to the nearest supervisor to have an incident report filled out.
2. Shall leave the Building immediately after filling out report or the team forfeits.
3. Shall submit a statement regarding the incident to the Student Service Center front desk by noon the next business day and set up an appointment with Abby Christensen.
4. An ejection from a game results in termination from participation in Intramural Basketball

Team disqualification results from:

1. Three technical fouls accumulated by players of a team. Team will be face immediate team disqualification.
2. A game stopped by the officials for misconduct.
3. Any bench player on the court while the clock is running is ejected.
4. The only person to approach the ref is the team Captain.

Refs

• Each team will provide one knowledgeable Ref.  This ref will work on a volunteer basis and work in conjunction with their teams participation in Intramural Basketball.  If a ref does not show to work when scheduled too, a two game suspension is put in place for his team. 
• This ref will come to a training session that will be held on SUNDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 8th at 8:00 pm in the Fieldhouse.  Any questions please call Abby Christensen x4279.  Failure to appear will result in a two game suspension.
• If a team is not able to find a knowledgeable ref, please call Nelis DuPlessis x4279.

Sportsmanship

The Intramural Sports Program's goal is participant recreation and enjoyment. It is expected that all participants will conduct themselves in a manner that will not impair the enjoyment of other participants. All actions and comments, whether directed at game Officials, opponents, teammates or spectators should be constructive and conducive to fulfilling this goal.

The Intramural Sports Program insists on good sportsmanship. To foster a positive atmosphere and attitude for recreation and competition and encourage teams and individuals to take responsibility for their actions and comments, Intramural Sports Staff will review each contest to determine whether actions that are detrimental to the goal of the Program were exhibited.

Actions that are dangerous and/or conduct that is detrimental to the goal of the Program are not tolerated and are grounds for suspension from further participation in Intramural Sports.

Examples of un-sportsmanlike behavior and conduct detrimental to the goal of the Program include, but are not limited to:

• Striking or any attempt to strike an opponent or Intramural Staff member.
• Un-sportsmanlike conduct penalties.
• Aggressive action toward a participant or Intramural Sports Staff member.
• Profanity, insulting or vulgar language or gestures - incidental or otherwise.
• Verbal or physical taunting.
• Actions that may lead to a fight.
• Attempts to influence the decision of a game Official.
• Dissent towards an Intramural Sports Staff members’ decision.
• Failure to cooperate with Intramural Sports Staff.

A. Ejections

Any participant or spectator ejected from an Intramural Sports contest for any form of un-sportsmanlike conduct is suspended.

Based on information from the individual's behavior, reinstatement meeting, game Officials, Program policies, Schools policies and precedent cases, the length of the suspension will be made within 48 hours. Written notice and/or a phone call regarding the decision rendered is made to the individual 

To be reinstated for participation in Intramural Sports, the ejected individual must meet with the Coordinator of Intramural Sports, Nelis DuPlessis. Meetings take place at the availability of Intramural Sport Staff and must be scheduled appointments. Call 262.243.4443 to schedule an appointment. Failure to meet with one of the above individuals maintains the suspension in full effect.

Penalty: A team using a suspended or ineligible player forfeits all games and is done for the year.  The ineligible/suspended player may not be in the Fieldhouse during any intramural event for the remainder of the season..  

B. Probation

Participants ejected from a contest are placed on probation for 365 days from the date of the incident. Any further un-sportsmanlike behavior during this probationary period results in a minimum 365-day suspension from all Intramural Sports and Special Events activities.

C. Fighting

Any participant or spectator who, in the judgment of Intramural Sports Staff, engages in an attempt to fight immediately before, during or after an Intramural Sports contest is suspended indefinitely from further participation in Intramural Sports activities.

The minimum suspension for fighting is 365 days.

Based on information from the individual's behavior, reinstatement meeting, game Officials, Program policies, School policies and precedent cases, a decision is generally rendered within 48 hours. Written notice and/or a phone call regarding the decision rendered is made to the individual.

Behavior classified as fighting includes, but is not limited to:

• striking or attempting to strike an individual.
• engaging an individual in a combative manner.
• throwing a punch at an individual.
• spitting at an individual.
• kicking or attempting to kick an individual.
• brandishing a foreign object or weapon with intent to harm, injure, or intimidate an individual.
• retaliating against an aggressive act.

Penalty: A team using a suspended player forfeits all games and the season is over.

D. Fighting with Intramural Sports Staff

Any participant or spectator that fights or attempts to fight with or attempts an aggressive act toward an Intramural Sports staff member is suspended from participation in Intramural Sports activities for a minimum of two years.

E. Student Conduct

In some instances, the Intramural Sports Office will forward copies of Incident Reports to the campus' Judicial Affairs. Intramural Sports participants involved in threats or acts of verbal assault or physical violence are subject to possible Student Conduct proceedings and investigation.  Incidents where violence or the threat of violence is demonstrated are referred to the Judicial Affairs Officer and the Concordia’s Campus Safety Department.

F. Sportsmanship Ratings

Following each contest the Court Officials and Game Officials rate team conduct. For sports officiated by more than one individual, the rating is a consensus reached by all game Officials. In games that are forfeited the teams that forfeit shall receive three sportsmanship points.

Note: Teams that do not receive a one (1) Sportsmanship Points during any game will be eliminated from further participation in Intramural Basketball and will not compete in the tournament.  If a team receives a 2 on more than one occasion will also be eliminated from Intramural Basketball for the remainder of the season.

Sportsmanship Ratings are based on, but not limited to, the following guidelines and are given after each Intramural Sports contest:

• 5 Points

Your team displays excellent sportsmanship and treats the opponent with respect throughout the game. The team participates in within the spirit of the game.  The team respects Intramural Sports Officials and Staff and accepts all their decisions without dissent, gestures or arguments. The Team Captain exhibits control over members of his team. Team members maintain an attitude of complete cooperation with staff and display self-control at all times. Your team arrives early enough to allow Intramural Sports Officials to complete administrative tasks and start the contest on time.

• 4 Points

Your team displays good sportsmanship. The team plays hard but within the spirit of the rules. Team members show respect for Intramural Sports Officials and Staff, and generally, accept their decisions without dissent. Your team is mostly cooperative with game Officials and opponents. The Team Captain is able to control his players.

• 3 Points

Your team keeps complaints regarding game Official's judgment to a minimum. The team competes without incident, wins without boasting, loses without excuses, and does not display any poor sportsmanship. The Team Captain is able to control most of the members of his team.

• 2 Points

The team has a player that may have been ejected for abusive language or remarks. There is persistent questioning of game Officials' judgment and/or repeated arguing. Spectators, clearly related to the team, fail to cooperate with the Intramural Sports Officials and Staff. The Team Captain is disinterested in keeping members of his team under control.

• 1 Point

This team may have one or more players ejected for abusive language and/or remarks or fighting. There may have been an altercation where several team members left their positions or the bench area to become involved in the disturbance. Players are so antagonistic that the contest cannot be played with proper order and control. The Team Captain provides little or no cooperation with Intramural Sports Officials and Staff during the contest. Players disregard warnings of unnecessary roughness by game Officials and/or continue to engage in misconduct after warnings by the game Officials.

Note: As deemed necessary, all incidents of severe Un-sportsmanlike behavior are reviewed by the Coordinator of Intramural Sports and may carry individual and team penalties and/or suspensions even if penalties such as ejection and low Sportsmanship Ratings have already been imposed by Intramural Sports Officials and Staff.

G. Game Card Signatures

After the conclusion of every officiated game, it is the responsibility of both Team Captain’s to confirm the final score as well as Sportsmanship points received. Team Captain’s will be asked by the Coordinator of Intramurals or the Court Supervisor to initial game cards indicating that they agree with the total score and acknowledge the Sportsmanship rating received.

Any Questions, Please Call Nelis DuPlessis at  x4279.