Intramural Sports Handbook & Rules

Warning/Ejection

Sport	Warning	Ejection	Team Forfeit
Flag Football	Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty	Second Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty	Three Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalties
Soccer Indoor Soccer	Unsporting Yellow Card	Second Unsporting Yellow Card or First Red Card	Two Ejections
Softball Dodgeball	Verbal Admonishment	Second Verbal Warning or First Severe Act	Two Ejections
Volleyball	Verbal Admonishment	Second Verbal Warning or First Severe Act	Two Ejections
Basketball	Unsporting Technical Foul	Second Unsporting Technical Foul	Three Unsporting Technical Fouls

1. A warning/ejection system will be used to enforce the sportsmanship policy. Individuals will be issued a warning for unsporting behavior. A second unsportsmanlike penalty will result in an ejection. Ejections may be issued with warnings in specific situations, including fighting.
2. Anyone who is ejected from the game, must meet with Intramural Coordinator/GA before participating in the next intramural contest
3. Team captains are responsible for the conduct of their players and sidelines.

Sportsmanship Ratings

1. Ratings will be given to teams after each contest by intramural officials/supervisors. These ratings reflect behavior before, during, and after the contest.
   • 4 points - Well behaved conduct and sportsmanship to the other team and the officials.
   • 3 points - Average sportsmanship towards officials and other team. Team members complain and officials may or may not have gave out warnings.
   • 2 points - Below average sportsmanship towards officials and other team. Team members complain about officials and/or opposing team. Warnings may or may not have been given. Teams receiving multiple warnings or one ejection may not receive anything higher than a “2”.
   • 1 point - Poor conduct and sportsmanship towards officials and other team. Team members constantly arguing calls with officials with abusive language. Teams receiving three or more warnings or two ejections will not receive anything more than a “1”.
   • 0 points - Unacceptable sportsmanship towards officials and other team. Team captain is not controlling team members.
2. In order for your team to make the post-season, the team sportsmanship score must have an average of 3.0 or higher.
3. Any team receiving a 0 at any time during the regular season will not be allowed to play in the post-season. If you receive a 0 your entire team will be suspended from any intramural sport until they have meet with the Intramural staff.
4. Teams that have an average of 2.9 or lower can come and appeal their case to play in the post-season.
5. Playoffs: Any team average sportsmanship rating from the regular season will carry over into the playoffs. Therefore, sportsmanship ratings will continue to be recorded by officials and/ or ‘supervisors’ (if necessary). A new rating to carry on through the postseason that you must maintain above will be a 2.6 or higher. IF at any time your sportsmanship rating falls below a 2.6 your team will automatically be disqualified. IF a ZERO (0) sportsmanship rating is received at ANY time during the playoffs the game will be forfeited and you will not continue any further with playoffs. Grievances can ONLY be made to head supervisor of specific sport, Intramural Graduate Assistant, or Intramural Coordinator. Final decision will rest with the Intramural Coordinator.

Function/Purpose

Intramural Captains are vital contacts between the organizations and the Intramural Program. The managers’ functions and responsibilities include:

1. Serving as liaisons between Intramural teams and the Intramural staff with regard to current information concerning schedules, rules and rule changes.
2. Share with team members information covered in captain's quiz regarding risks of participation; participant responsibilities if injured; and strong recommendation for participant to secure medical insurance.
3. Knowing and understanding all rules pertaining to player eligibility, and making certain all team members are eligible before listing them for competition.
4. Knowing and understanding the rules of the sport activities your teams are competing in and relating the same to your teams via Fusion.
5. Notifying team members of all playing dates, times and locations.
6. Recording each contestant’s full name on the Fusion for all contests. No nicknames.
7. Making sure the score sheet is signed by yourself after each contest.
8. Keeping a current phone number on file on Fusion.
9. Consulting “Intramural Policies and Procedures” for information related to rescheduling games, protest procedures, forfeit fees, etc.
10. Serving as an example of good sportsmanship and fair play for fellow team members and followers.

Registration Information

Entry registration dates have been established for each sport. Entries must be submitted on the deadline date. The specific dates are listed in the calendar section and on the back cover of the Intramural Calendar, Fusion, Intramural Facebook Page (UNI Intramurals), and flyers posted on the Intramurals bulletin boards located in the WRC and Health Beat.

To officially enter an Intramural sport, sign up at services.recreation.uni.edu.

Reminders

1. Your team will not be eligible to play until your team members have become a member and joined your team.

Scheduling Procedures

Schedules for all activities are issued by Fusion indicating opponents, dates, times and playing locations.

Team Sports

1. Teams are placed in three to six team leagues and play a round robin schedule for regular season play.
2. Top two teams from each league qualify for division play-offs.
3. Overall winner will from all the divisions determines the All-University Champion.

Individual/Dual Sports

1. Competition is set up as a tournament or pool play.
2. There must be at least four entries to run an activity.

Skill Levels

To equalize competition and make play more enjoyable, various levels have been established for competition in select team sports.

1. “Open” level to allow for students, faculty, and staff participation.
2. “A” level is for teams generally competent in sports skills and/or strategies and are motivated by highly competitive play.
3. “B” level is for teams desiring to participate and compete in a more recreational playing field.
4. "C" level is for teams that desiring to participate and compete in a more relaxed atmosphere.

It is not possible for the Wellness and Recreation Office to check the eligibility of all participants. Each participant and manager is responsible for verification of individual and team eligibility. Refer questionable cases to the Intramural Sports Coordinator for a ruling before competing. Whenever a specific case is reported to the Wellness and Recreation Office by protest or otherwise, an investigation is made to determine whether the person in question is eligible.

Conduct

Any player or manager whose conduct and/or language is considered threatening to other players, officials, spectators, or supervisors, or who disrupts play intentionally will be referred to the Intramural Sports Coordinator. The offending individual must then personally appear before the Intramural Coordinator, who reviews his/her eligibility for further play. If gross misconduct is found, the offending individual loses the privilege to compete in the intramural program and may face university disciplinary action.

Individual Eligibility

1. All students registered at the University of Northern Iowa are eligible to participate in all phases of the Intramural and recreational programs. Extension courses do not qualify an individual for intramural competition. Hawkeye and Allen students living in Residence, fraternity or sorority house may participate in Intramurals if paid the WRC user fee. For the cost of the user fee contact the Main WRC office 310-273-6275.
2. Faculty and staff members are not eligible for Intramural participation in the student structured point system programs.
3. No player may participate on more than one team in the same sport. (Exception is Co-Rec in addition to participation on a men’s or women’s team.) All games in which the illegal player participated shall result in a forfeit loss. If a player participates with more than one team, the first team played with determines his/her eligibility. The second team forfeits all contests in which such a person played.
4. Any student who discontinues classwork at the university becomes ineligible for Intramural competition at that time.
5. A player is declared ineligible and dropped from further competition in that sport if his/her name does not appear on the official team scorecard for the contest being played. Nicknames are not allowed. A team forfeits all games in which an unlisted player participated and the team is charged with a forfeit.
6. A team forfeits any contest in which an ineligible player was used. An ineligible player is defined by the rules listed in “Eligibility Rules and Regulations.”

Team Eligibility

1. Names that are recorded on Fusion at the time of the contest. This is the official team roster, and the manager must be sure all players are eligible for competition.
2. To be eligible to participate in any Intramural contest, a player’s correct name (no nicknames) must be entered on Fusion.
3. The roster maximum for class “I” team sports plus 3 on 3 basketball and 4 on 4 volleyball is twice the number needed for the sport.
4. Once a participant has played in one game for a team in any activity, he/she may not switch to another team for the duration of that activity’s season.
5. An individual may not, under any circumstances, represent more than one Intramural team during a sport season.
6. RS reserves the right to edit inappropriate team names.

Play-Off Eligibility

A player must participate with his/her team a minimum of two regular season contests to be eligible for play-off competition in Class I sports and one contest for Class II sports, Class III and bowling. Players’ names appearing on the scoresheet of games won by forfeit are considered participants. If a team is suspected of using an ineligible player, the protest must be made prior to the end of regular season play. If a player’s eligibility is not questioned until the playoff teams are decided, the team will advance, but an ineligible player will not be allowed to play.

Co-Rec Eligibility

The requirements outlined under the “Intramural Policies and Procedures” section also apply for the Co-Rec program, with the following exceptions:

1. All spouses of UNI students are eligible to participate in the Co-Rec Program.
2. Each spouse must participate with her/his sponsoring husband/wife.

Open Eligibility

Open competition is for all students, faculty and staff. Teams may be formed regardless of housing. No participation points are scored for open events. Select team sport open leagues and several tournaments are open competition.

Members of Athletic Teams

1. The coaches of each sport may elect to declare their athletes ineligible for Intramural sports.
2. Members of UNI athletic teams are ineligible for participation in that sport or its related sport if they remain on such a team during or after the first contest in that sports season. Students trying out for an intercollegiate team are ineligible for Intramural participation in that sport until they voluntarily withdraw or are cut from the team. (This must occur within a reasonable time before IM competition.) Any student receiving any amount or form of athletic “grant-in-aid” is ineligible for Intramural participation in the sport or related sport for which the “grant-in-aid” is given, regardless of his/her team status. This includes red shirt athletes. Related sports are: football: flag football, pass & kick; basketball: all basketball activities; wrestling: wrestling; volleyball: volleyball; swimming: all water sports; softball: all softball activities; cross country track & field: all track and running activities; tennis: all racquet sports.
3. All UNI varsity and sport club coaches are ineligible for Intramural competition in the sport(s) or related sport(s) in which they coach. This ruling applies to any person receiving any type or amount of financial compensation in this regard. This rule does not apply to graduate assistants.
4. The Intramural eligibility of students who have earned Division I collegiate athletic letters is subject to the following:
   • The letter was not awarded during the current school year.
   • He/she does not participate or practice with a team in that sport or its related sport during the current school year.
   • Not more than one such letter winner in softball/baseball, football, volleyball, wrestling, track, swimming or basketball may participate on an Intramural team in that sport or its related sport.
   • Must compete at the highest level of competition available.

Members of Sport Clubs

Members of UNI Sport Clubs are eligible for Open Tournament and Co-Recreational Intramural competition in that sport or its related sport subject to certain restrictions. Questions concerning eligibility should be referred to the Intramural Sports Coordinator prior to participation.

Professionals

Any student who has competed in a sport on a professional basis (an individual who has received pay for playing a sport) shall be ineligible for Intramural competition in that sport or its related sport. Bowling and golf professionals who are registered with their respective professional associations are exempt from this rule.

Membership Fees

1. Intramural Play Pass must be purchased for participation ($20/semester).
2. Intramural Golf Tournament fees are assessed each year and are determined by Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Green fees are paid at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course prior to competition.

Forfeit Procedures

If a team or individual must forfeit a contest, they should notify the Intramural Office (intramurals@uni.edu) prior to the playing time of the contest.

1. If a team or contestant fails to appear at the designated playing site within the time specified in the rules of the sport, the Sport Supervisor may declare the contest forfeited to the team or individual which/who is present. The specified player minimums as indicated on https://recreation.uni.edu/intramural-sports-handbook-rules and must be maintained in order for the contest to be played.
2. For team activities, all the names of team members who are ready to play must be recorded on Fusion. That team must demonstrate to the officials and the Supervisor that they have enough players to properly start the contest. Then, and only then, is the forfeit recorded as a victory.
3. If both teams fail to show at the designated time and place, a double forfeit is recorded and the contest is not rescheduled.
4. The first forfeit by a team in a tournament eliminates that team from further competition.
5. The first forfeit in single or dual competition eliminates said individual(s) from further competition.

Protests

Judgement calls by an official may not be protested. Protests are restricted to matters of rule interpretation and player eligibility. Individuals’ protests not abiding by the following policies are not recognized by the Student Wellness Services and Recreation Services Office.

1. The team manager must make any protest involving rules interpretation to the official in charge of the contest at the time the question is raised. Once play has resumed, the protest is not valid. The official is responsible for notifying the Sport Supervisor who makes a decision and the contest continues.
2. If the team making the protest believes the Sport Supervisor is incorrect, they may protest the ruling to the Intramural Coordinator.
3. All protests to the Intramural Coordinator must be in writing. The protest must be received by the Intramural Coordinator prior to 3 pm on the day following the contest, stating the reasons for the protest and the rule violation.
4. The validity of the protest is decided by a committee consisting of: one representative from each team, two neutral representatives, and the Intramural Coordinator.
5. Upheld player eligibility protests result in a forfeit by the guilty team or individual.
6. Anyone aware of an ineligible player competing should report the infraction to the Intramural Coordinator so appropriate action may be taken.

Postponements and Rescheduling

All Intramural contests are arranged weeks in advance, so teams and individuals should attempt to arrange their activities to prevent conflict.

1. Decisions pertaining to weather-related postponements are made after 3 pm on days when game status is questionable due to the weather. The Intramural office will text and email all teams involved if contests are canceled through Fusion. If necessary teams can call the Intramural Office — (319) 273-7262.
2. The Intramural Coordinator at the site will be the judge in determining if contests in progress are continued.
3. All other rescheduling must be done through the Intramural Office. Games otherwise rescheduled subject both teams to forfeits. A valid reason must be presented to reschedule a regularly scheduled contest. Anticipated absence of one or two players is not a valid reason for postponement.
4. Approved postponement/rescheduling procedures follow:
   • The team desiring the postponement must bear the responsibility in the postponement/rescheduling process.
   • The team/individual desiring the postponement must contact its opponent and request agreement to postpone the contest. If the opponent does not agree, the games originally scheduled time remains in effect.
   • The team/individual initiating the postponement must obtain available dates/times for rescheduling from the Intramural Office and secure its opponent’s agreement for one of these times.
5. No post-season tournament games will be rescheduled without permission and approval of the Intramural staff.

Beginners don’t need to know everything about the rules. Here are some simple guidelines to get you started.

Experienced players may wish to skip this page, and move on to faults.

The Absolute Basics

The aim of badminton is to hit the shuttle with your racket so that it passes over the net and lands inside your opponent’s half of the court. Whenever you do this, you have won a rally; win enough rallies, and you win the match.

Your opponent has the same goal. He will try to reach the shuttle and send it back into your half of the court. You can also win rallies from your opponent’s mistakes: if he hits the shuttle into or under the net, or out of court, then you win the rally.

If you think your opponent’s shot is going to land out, then you should let it fall to the floor. If you hit the shuttle instead, then the rally continues.

Once the shuttle touches the ground, the rally is over. In this respect, badminton is not like tennis or squash, where the ball can bounce.

You must hit the shuttle once only before it goes over the net (even in doubles). In this respect, badminton is not like volleyball, where multiple players can touch the ball before sending it back over the net.

Badminton is played indoors.

Some of you may be familiar with playing badminton on a beach, or in the garden. This is fine when you’re playing it as a casual game, but it doesn’t work when you start to get competitive.

The shuttle is blown off course by even the slightest breath of wind. That’s why competitive badminton is always played indoors.

Setting up a Badminton Court

Badminton has its own nets and posts; the net is much lower than for volleyball. Sometimes a sports center will set up the court with a slack volleyball net instead because the staff doesn’t know anything about badminton. Ask for proper badminton posts and a badminton net.

If you need to set up the court yourself, then check three things:

• The net covers the whole width of the court
• The net is pulled tight, not slack
• The net is in the middle so that both court halves are the same size

Often it can be hard to see the badminton court lines because lines for other sports are also painted on the floor. The badminton court lines should all be in one color, so try to focus on that.

Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

You can have either two or four players on a badminton court: one player on each side, or a team of two players on each side. One-against-one is called singles; two-against-two is called doubles.

In doubles, either player can hit the shuttle; you do not have to take it in turns. The only exceptions are the first two shots of the rally; I’ll explain this when we discuss serving.

In total, there are five types of badminton:

• Men’s singles
• Women’s singles
• Men’s doubles
• Women’s doubles
• Mixed doubles (each team is a man and a woman)

Men’s doubles and women’s doubles are also called level doubles.

These are the only types of badminton played in serious tournaments. In casual play, however, women sometimes play against men (e.g. two women against two men).

What are all those lines for?

When you first look at a badminton court, you could be forgiven for thinking it has too many lines. This is mainly because the court is marked up for both singles and doubles, which use slightly different court sizes.

The outermost lines form the doubles court. So in a doubles rally, the shuttle is allowed to land anywhere on the court.

The singles court is slightly narrower than the doubles court. The singles sidelines are not the outermost lines, but the next ones in. Taken together with the outermost (doubles) sidelines, these make narrow alley shapes along the sides of the court. These alleys are often called the tramlines or side tramlines since they look like tram or train tracks.

So here’s another way to think about it: the side tramlines are in for doubles, but out for singles.

All the other lines are for serving.

There are still three lines we haven’t discussed yet. These lines mean nothing during the main rally and only apply when you’re serving. This is similar to how a tennis court has special lines for serving.

Serving

Serving is how you start the rally: someone has to hit the shuttle first! To prevent the server gaining an overwhelming advantage, there are special restrictions placed on serving that don’t apply during the rest of the rally.

The receiver is the person who hits the second shot in the rally. In doubles, the receiver’s partner is not allowed to hit this shot.

How to serve

In badminton, the serve must be hit in an upwards direction, with an underarm hitting action. You are not allowed to play a tennis style serve.

The main rule here is that when you hit the shuttle, it must be below your waist. To be exact, the rules define this to be a height level with the lowest part of your ribcage. In other words, you can serve from a bit higher than the top of your shorts, but not much.

Service courts

The service courts are smaller box shapes inside the court. We’ll look at what they are used for in a moment, but first, let’s get the right boxes.

Notice that the badminton court has a line down the middle, extending from the back to near the net; this is the center line. At the front of the court, the center line is met by another line; this is the front service line. These two lines form a T shape where they meet.

A singles service court is a box made from four lines:

• The center line
• A singles sideline (inside sideline)
• The front service line
• The backline (the outside one, all the way at the back)

On your side of the net, you have two service courts: your right service court, and your left service court. The same is true for your opponent.

The doubles service courts are slightly different. They are wider because they use the outside sideline (remember: the doubles court is wider); and they are shorter, because they use the inside back line.

That’s what the inside back line is for: doubles service, and nothing else. It’s probably the most confusing line on a badminton court, because that’s all it does!

So just to be clear, a doubles service court is made from these four lines:

• The center line
• A doubles sideline (outside sideline)
• The front service line
• The inside back line (not the very back line, but the next one in)

How service courts are used

Service courts are used for three things:

• The server must stand inside a service court
• The receiver must stand inside the diagonally opposite service court
• The serve must travel into the diagonally opposite service court

For example, suppose the server is standing in his left service court. The receiver will be standing in his left service court, which is also where the serve has to go.

If the serve is going to land outside the service court, then the receiver should let it fall to the floor. If the receiver hits the serve, then the rally continues even if the serve had been going out.

The server and receiver must stay inside their service boxes until the server contacts the shuttle with his racket. After that, they can leave the boxes immediately and move anywhere on court. 

Play and Scheduling

1. Play will be organized as a pool play tournament with single elimination play off for each division ONLY IF 2 OR MORE DIVISIONS, OTHERWISE IF ONLY ONE DIVISION THEN PLAYER/TEAM WITH BEST RECORDED IS THE WINNER.
   • Top two winners in each pool advance to playoffs or the top players in the standing according to records will advance. (If only 4 players in a division the winner will be decided by best record).
   • Days and times for competition will be arranged between opponents. All matches MUST be completed by the indicated date on the schedule. Matches not played by the designated deadline may result in a forfeit.
   • Everyone has to contact their opponent by phone or email to schedule the games to play. You don’t have to go in order of the schedule, you are able to jump ahead as needed to get games completed. All phone numbers can be seen if you click on the players name them click info.
2. Schedules will be posted on: https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM
3. Matches may be played on the UNI courts, or other mutually agreed upon site.
4. Once you have played your match (best two (2) out of three (3), The winner of each match should report the results to https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM as soon as possible after each match.
   • (If a problem occurs, send us the scores and we will take care of it.) As you do this, you should be able to see where you stand in the rankings.
   • Available times and courts at the WRC along with reservation, Call 319-273-2413. IM's will also have rackets and birdies available for check out during the season, Call 319-273-5528.
5. Winners of each division and sport will be awarded an Intramural Champion’s T-Shirt.
6. Questions concerning play should be referred to the Intramural Office WRC Room 161, 319-273-7262 Good luck and have fun!

A coin toss will determine who gets the ball first.

After defensive rebounds and turnovers the ball must be brought out pass the three point line.

After a basket is scored, the ball must be put in play from the three point line and checked by the player that scored. (Not make it take it)

If a foul is committed, the ball will be taken to the top of the three point line by the offended player. This includes fouls committed in the act of shooting. After the THIRD foul by a player, the offended player is awarded a free throw and possession of ball for each common foul (except player control) and fouls committed in the act of shooting. No two-shot fouls are awarded.

On a held ball situation (player does not get a shot within ten seconds), the other player will get the ball at the top of the three point line. On any other jump ball situations the ball will be given to the players alternately with the player losing the coin flip, getting first jump.

No time outs will be permitted.

One point is awarded for each basket, one for each free throw, and two points for a three pointer. First person to 15 points wins. (Do not have to win by two) Championship play 20 points, no time limit.

Win by one point.

Forfeit time is game time.

Sportsmanship: Sportsmanship is very important to this league and fouls may be called by either the offense or defense. There will be no officials. If you can't play without officials - you should forget 3 on 3 basketball.

Team Manager: Will be responsible in sharing the participant risk, injury, and insurance information with team members.

Length of game: Will be 15 points or 20 minutes, whatever occurs first. Warm up should be taken prior to game time. Whistle will be blown to indicate time has started and score clock horn will sound at the end of 20 minutes. Teams must be ready to go.

Starting the game: The game will be played 1/2 court and a coin toss will determine who gets ball out first. The ball is put in play at the mid-court line at beginning of game, on jump balls and after every basket.

Scoring: Games will be played to 15 points with each basket counting as one, 3 pointers counting as 2. Teams need not win by 2 points, the first to 15 wins or the team ahead at the 20 minute signal. The ball is put in play at mid-court by the defensive team after every basket. Score should be called out after every basket to ensure proper scoring. (Ball must be put “in play” within five seconds).

Change of possession: The ball must be brought back to the top of free throw circle after every change of possession regardless of whether the ball hits the backboard or the rim.

Fouls: No free throws will be shot. Called fouls will result in the ball out of bounds to the offended team, unless a basket was made during the foul and the foul was on the defense. In this case the basket counts and the ball is awarded to the team scored on. (If fouled and time runs out, team gets one more possession and sudden death).

Jump ball: Jump balls will alternate possession between teams with the first jump going out of bounds at the top of the free throw circle to the team that lost the flip at the start of the game.

Time Outs: Each team is allowed 1 one minute time out during the game to be called only when the ball is dead or in their possession. No time outs may be called during the last 5 minutes of play.

Substitutes: Teams may substitute during dead ball situations.

End of game: Game ends at 15 points or 20 minutes. The winning team must report results to the Intramural Sport Supervisor. A tie is recorded as 1/2 win and 1/2 loss.

Forfeit: Game time is forfeit time! A team that misses two Saturdays is dropped from play and forfeits the $50.00 fee.

Teams: A maximum of 4 players may be used by each team.

Tournament: First team to 15 points wins. No time limit.

Intramural ID Policy: A valid UNI ID card must be presented to IM staff prior to playing each scheduled Saturday.

Basketball Rules - Men & Women, NFSHSA 5 on 5 Rules apply, with the following exceptions:

Eligibility

All current Intramural eligibility rules apply. It is the responsibility of all participants to know and understand current eligibility rules. Anyone who practiced with the University men's or women's intercollegiate squad after Thanksgiving break is ineligible for all intramural basketball competition. Former Division I basketball letter winners are eligible subject to the following: they must play at the highest level of competition offered and no more than one (1) per team.

Playoffs

Number of teams entering playoffs are not set prior to season and subject to changes from year to year. The intramural office does try to be inclusive with our playoffs, as to allow every team a valid chance, but this is not always possible due to limitations outside of our control. (*Please note that sportsmanship ratings will be a determining factor for which teams are granted a playoff bid and will continue to be a factor during playoffs. IF at ANY time a team receives a rating of 0 or falls below the required minimum to enter playoffs during a playoff competition that team will forfeit any continued efforts into the next round(s) of playoffs in its entirety. (Protests will not be accepted, unless unusual and/or extenuating circumstances are present).

Playoff dates are subject to availability (we will work with you if conflict from our scheduling arises) If a conflict arises with a game scheduled contact the IM office at (319) 273-5528 for court availability then you will be instructed to contact the opponent.

Managers Responsible: To share participant risk, injury and insurance information with team members.

Players

5 per team, (a team may start a game with 4 players, if a team has less than 3 players game ends at that point). Each team must provide a non-playing person to assist the bench official at the score table the entire game. Failure to provide a non-playing scorer will cause a forfeit loss.

Uniforms

First team listed on the schedule must wear white shirts, second team listed wear black shirts. All players must wear gym shoes. Players without shoes or those wearing street shoes are prohibited from playing.

Lineups

Must be in 5 minutes before scheduled starting time. Any person on the roster may start. Persons first and last name must be listed on the score sheet - no nicknames. Later players must be checked off of roster upon arrival.

Illegal Equipment

• All protective medical materials (tape, pads, etc.) must be approved by the game officials prior to the start of the game.
• Any headwear such as ski caps or bandanna’s containing any exposed knots is illegal. All types of hats with bills are illegal to wear during play.
• All equipment deemed unsafe by the game officials may not be worn. Failure to remove equipment deemed unsafe will prevent the individual from participation.
• Shirts must be worn at all times. Cut-off shirts and sleeveless shirts may be allowed but must be cut off directly at the shoulder with a maximum of four (4) inches under the armpit.
• If a recreational sports jersey is worn, a shirt must be worn underneath.
• The ball will be provided by the Intramural Sports department and may be used unless both teams agree on the use of another ball. That alternative ball must be approved by the game officials. Any team using their own ball shall be responsible for bringing it on to the court and maintaining responsibility for their own equipment.

Jewelry

Jewelry is NOT allowed to be worn by any participant during the game. This consists of any visible rings (including wedding bands, watches, necklaces, earrings, studs, bracelets, and any other such similar jewelry. Medic alert bracelets must be taped to the body or secured under clothing such as a wristband or sock to be worn during play. A player is subject to ejection for failure to remove any jewelry after first warning.

Blood Rule

Players who sustain injury causing an open wound will be required to leave the game. A player may not re-enter the contest until the flow of bodily fluids is stopped and the wound covered.

Game Time

Game time is forfeit time. If a team does not have the minimum amount of players to start they will forfeit the contest. A 5 minute grace period can be given by the team present but the game will start at the designated time.

Length of Game

A game shall consist of two 20-minute running halves.

The clock will run continuously for the first half and in the second half, the clock will stop during the last two (2) minutes of the second half on every whistle.

• NOTE: If a team is ahead by 15 points or more during the final two (2) minutes, the clock will not stop but continue to run. If the lead falls back UNDER 15 points the clock, then the clock will be stopped as listed above.

Start of Game

Jump Ball: To start the game and each extra period, the ball shall be put into play in the center restraining area by a jump ball. All other jump ball situations shall be put in play by a throw-in under the alternating possession procedure.

Jump Ball Situations

In case of a jump ball, possession will be awarded using an alternating method (i.e. if team A had the ball to start the game and a jump ball occurs, team B gets possession; the next jump ball would go to team A etc.). The alternate possession continues the entire game. In all overtimes you conduct another jump ball to determine possession to start each overtime period. The possession arrow will be kept at the scorer’s table.

Mercy Rule

If any time during the second half a team is down by 40 points the game will immediately end.

Scoring

Field goals count 3 or 2 points, free throws 1 point.

Free Throws

All free throws will be administered if the following situations occur: Shooting, intentional, and technical fouls, any point when team fouls reach a bonus of 7 team fouls (1 and 1) or 10 team fouls (double bonus- 2 shots). The clock will not stop for free throws unless during the last 2 minutes of the 2 nd half (depending on the score difference at the 2 minute mark) and other situations covered in continuous clock section.

Reminder: Rule changes from 2015 NOW allow only those in marked lane spaces to enter on the release of the last free throw shot. Anyone outside the 3-point arc and free throw line extended must stay out of the arc and beyond the line extended until the ball hits the rim of the basketball hoop.

Fouling-Out

Five (5) fouls per player per game in any combination of technical or personal are allowed before player fouls out.

Ejections

Any player, coach, or spectator may be ejected from the game for any actions occurring before, during or after that event.

Participants will not be told at the time of their ejection as to the length of their suspension. The suspension will be given, and then a meeting must be set up with the Coordinator of Intramural Sports to determine when the participant is eligible to return to play.

Over & Back (Backcourt Violation)

A 10 second count for anyone possessing the ball in the backcourt once the throw in out of bound has ended will begin. The 10 second count will continue until the ball, and both feet of the team member in possession of the ball has crossed over the division line at center court. IF the 10 second count has been reached/ expired from a visual count by the official then a violation is called for 10 second backcourt count and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in at the division line.

If any part of the player’s body comes in contact with the division line or the team’s backcourt once legally crossed and having front court status, then this will be a backcourt violation and the ball will be awarded to the other team for a throw- in at the division line. (IT IS NOT a violation if the ball is tipped and/ or last touched by the opposing team not in possession that causes the ball to return to the backcourt). If it is tipped the ball can be possessed again by any team member and a new 10 second count will begin, applying to the above rules and provisions.

For the purpose of the backcourt rule: The team’s backcourt is considered that which extends from the baseline from where the ball is taken out of and extends to the division line at midcourt. The front court is that extending from the floor across the division line to the baseline of the team’s basket. The division line for all purposes will be considered part of a team’s backcourt.

Front Court and Back Court Ball Status: The ball is considered to remain in the backcourt while a player is dribbling the ball until the players both feet and the ball have been in contact with the front court. When an airborne player gains possession of the ball during a throw in, a jump ball or while on defense they are considered to have no status as related to front court or backcourt if they (and only that player) return to the floor possessing the ball. The location where they land will determine the location of the player and the ball.

Time Outs

Each team is allowed 3 per game; 1 minute each. 1 additional time out is awarded in each overtime period with any unused time-outs carrying over for the first overtime period ONLY.

Tie Game - Overtime Period(s)

NO OVERTIME IN REGULAR SEASON.

Overtime period will be 2 minutes. The clock will stop in overtime periods.

Overtime periods will continue until a winner has been determined. Only used in playoffs.

Dunking

There will be absolutely no dunking on Courts not equipped with breakaway rims. Penalties for violations are as follows:

• Before game: game misconduct technical will be assessed plus that player will be suspended from playing that game.
• After game: player will be suspended from playing in the next scheduled game.
• Dunking will be allowed on courts during the game only!

In Bounding

Team gaining possession of the ball is responsible for retrieving the ball and handing it to the nearest official. The officials will handle the ball on all violations which result in a change of possession or a free throw.

Substitutions

Substitutes must give name to scorer and wait to be summoned onto the floor by officials:

1. During a dead ball situation (EXCEPTION: after a made basket during)
2. Prior to shooting a free throw a live clock
3. During time outs
4. Between quarters and halves

Sportsmanship and Conduct Guidelines

The key to a successful and satisfying intramural program is sportsmanship on the part of participants and spectators. Unsportsmanlike behavior, swearing, trash talking, taunting, or any threatening actions directed toward other participants, officials, spectators, and staff will not be tolerated! For this reason technical fouls, disqualification’s, and forfeitures of contests due to threatening behavior will be handled as follows:

There will be two (2) categories of technical fouls, game misconduct technical and unsportsmanlike conduct technical.

1. Game misconduct technical: is a technical foul that disrupts normal game operation, examples would be intentionally slapping the backboard, calling a time-out in excess of those allowed, illegal substitution, etc. The penalty for each technical would be two (2) free throws and possession to the offended team.
   • EXCEPTION: Dunking is a GM Technical which carries an ejection/suspension penalty. See dunking section for specifics. Accumulating game misconduct technical fouls will not cause a team to forfeit the game.
2. Unsportsmanlike conduct technical: is a technical foul which consists of unsportsmanlike behavior, verbal and/or physical abuse directed towards an official, other participants, spectators, or staff that is considered threatening. The penalty for this technical is immediate ejection from the game and facility plus two (2) free throws and possession to the offended team. If the technical is assessed in the 4th quarter it will suspend the player for the following game as well. Any player ejected from more than one game shall automatically be disqualified from further play in IM basketball. If a team is assessed two (2) unsportsmanlike conduct technical in the same game it will forfeit that game. If two games are forfeited for the above reason, that team shall be disqualified from further play in IM basketball.

Protests

Judgment calls may not be protested! If a team feels that an official has misinterpreted the rules, the offended team should lodge a protest immediately with the official. The official must (1) stop the game and (2) then bring the rule in question to the attention of the IM Coordinator or IM Supervisors who will make the ruling. This ruling will stand and the game will continue. If the team questioning the rule believes the ruling is incorrect, they must lodge a written protest with the Intramural Coordinator who will make a ruling.

Note: Play must be stopped immediately. If the protesting team allows subsequent action or does not follow the protest procedure, they forfeit the right to protest.

Philosophy: Primary emphasis in Co-Rec Intramural Basketball is placed on fun, spirit and fellowship of mixed play as opposed to highly organized strenuous competition. The game will be played on half court and without officials. This places a strong emphasis on sportsmanship by the participants.

Intramural ID Policy: A valid UNI ID card must be presented to IM staff prior to playing each contest.

Managers Responsible: for sharing the participant risk, injury and insurance information with team members.

Players & Substitutions: Four (4) players constitute a team, two (2) men and two (2) women (maximum roster of six (6). Substitutions are allowed on a man-for-man and woman-for-woman basis - may substitute in any dead ball situation. A team may start with three (3) players, as long as both genders are represented, late player may be inserted upon arrival, at dead ball.

Starting Game: A coin toss will determine who gets the ball first. The ball is put in play at mid-court (behind the white line closest to the basket) to start the game, on jump balls and after every basket (ball must be passed in). The game starts within five (5) minutes of the assigned starting time or may start sooner if both teams are ready.

Forfeit: If a team doesn't appear by five (5) minutes of the assigned starting time, they forfeit the game. A team is penalized two (2) points per minute for each minute late - up to ten (10) points, then its forfeit time. Two (2) forfeits and a team are dropped from league play.

Length of Game: Thirty (30) minutes - continuous clock. A score clock will be used to keep time. No overtime during regular season.

Overtime: In playoffs, two (2) minute overtime periods will be played until a winner is determined.

Jump ball: Jump balls will alternate as out-of-bounds possession between teams. The first jump goes to the team that lost the coin toss at the start of the game.

Choice of Possession: The ball must be checked beyond the three-point line (white line at mid-court closest to the basket). To check, a player with the ball must have one foot beyond the white line.

Fouls: Called fouls will result in the ball out-of-bounds to the offended team. Exceptions:

1. If the basket is made during the foul and the foul was on the defense, the basket counts and the ball is awarded to the team scored on.
2. If the foul is intentional, two (2) free throws will be shot and possession awarded to the offended team.

Scoring:  Each goal counts two (2) points, free throws one (1) point, and 3-pointers count!

Time Outs: Each team is allowed two (2), one (1) minute time outs during the game. Time outs are only called when the ball is dead or in their possession. No time outs may be called in the last five (5) minutes of play.

Lane Violations: Male players are not allowed in the lane. Exceptions: An offensive or defensive male player is allowed to pass through the lane without the ball, but unable to perform a basketball move (i.e. shoot, receive pass, block opponent, etc.). A defensive male player is not allowed to remain in the lane (i.e. stand in the middle of the lane).

Note:

1. If the encroachment is on the offensive team, the ball is awarded at the white line to the other team.
2. If the encroachment is on the defensive team, it shall be treated as a technical foul and the offensive team will shoot one free throw and then be awarded the ball out-of-bounds.

End of Game:  The winning team should fill out a score card and turn it in to the IM Sports Supervisor.

Hot shot: (timed event)

There will be 5 (1-5) different locations on the floor. You must shoot in numerical order. You can’t move to the next spot until you’ve made the shot at the previous spot. Clock starts when you begin at #1 and is stopped when your shot at #5 is made. Rebound your own ball and partner is needed only if competing in doubles or co-rec. Times are combined for doubles.

Free Throw: (no time limit)

Each partner will have 25 shots at the free throw line for a total number of made baskets out of 25. Feet must be behind and cannot come into contact with the free throw line. Shots are combined for doubles.

3 Point Contest: (no time limit)

Each partner will have 5 shots from 5 different locations on the 3 point line for a total of 25. Feet must be behind and cannot come into contact with the 3-point line. Shots are combined for doubles.

Facility

All games will be played at the WRC lap pool. The boundary is the four foot area of the pool. (provided by the lane lines and the three boundaries of the pool)

Player Eligibility

All players must check-in with their University of Northern Iowa ID cards with the Intramural Supervisor prior to participating.

Team Composition and Requirements

The “heat” shall be played between three to four teams of four players each. Teams will have to wait for their respective heats.

Appropriate swimwear is required to be worn by all players who will be in a canoe.

Equipment

Will be provided: a bucket (coffee canister) to each member and a paddle board to the back member.

Object of the Game

Teams attempt to sink their opponents by throwing water from their bucket into their opponents’ boats.

During qualifying heats, A predetermined number of boats afloat (typically one or two depending on registration) will advance to the next round.

The last boat afloat in the final round will win the tournament.

Game Play

Players must be sitting or kneeling in the bottom of the boat to begin.

At the start of rounds, the boats will be evenly spread along the perimeter of the battle waters. An official will instruct the canoes to push off towards the center of the pool. An official will then whistle to start play.

Teams may engage as soon as the starting whistle is blown.

Players may throw water with their buckets or hands at their opponents. One may never use the paddle board to splash water into opponent’s boat.

Cannot use paddle board to block water, used only for steering the boat forward or backward).

When play is paused by an official, all play must stop including throwing water, and moving the boat within the pool.

Restrictions

Players may not take water out their own canoes.

• Penalty: Replacement of water at official’s discretion plus one large penalty bucket.

Players may not touch an opponent, opponent’s equipment (in possession of an opponent or in the pool), or an opponent’s boat

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket. Any intentional act of tipping an opponent’s boat may result in team disqualification.

Players may not touch the side of the pool or any lane lines within the pool in an effort to push off or otherwise direct or propel their boat within the water.

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket

A team may never possess more than three buckets.

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket

Players must immediately freeze when an official’s whistle is blown.

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket

During the stoppage of play all players are prohibited from throwing water at opponents or removing water from their canoes.

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket

If a player falls out of or intentionally leaves their team’s boat.

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket.
  • If a player falls out of the boat, play will stop, the player will get out of the pool, the team will play shorthanded, and play will resume on the official’s whistle.

If a team is intentionally stalling to avoid contact with other boats.

• Penalty: One large penalty bucket

Game officials will blow their whistles to stop play when a penalty bucket is issued. They will announce which boat receives the penalty. The penalized boat will be required to bring the canoe to the side of the pool, where the official will administer the penalty bucket.

Teams are prohibited from collaborating with other canoes.

Elimination

A team is eliminated when:

1. Its canoe capsizes or both sidewalls of the canoe are underwater.
2. A game official rules a team eliminated due to unsportsmanlike conduct or dangerous play.
3. If a canoe receives more than three penalty buckets.

Once eliminated, the game officials will stop play until the eliminated team and its canoe clear the playing area.

Objective of the Game

Disc Golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs. One throw (stroke) is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible. The player with the lowest total strokes for the entire course wins.

SAFETY FIRST

Never throw when players or other park users are within range. Always give park users the right of way. Be aware of your surroundings and environment at all times.

Tee Throws

Each hole begins with a tee throw. Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area.

Lie

The lie is the spot where the player’s previous throw has landed. Mark each lie with a mini marker disc or leave the thrown disc on the ground where it landed. The player’s subsequent throw is made from directly behind the marked lie.

Throwing Order

The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous hole is the first to tee off on the next hole. After all players have teed off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first.

Fairway Throws

Fairway throws must be made from directly behind the lie. A run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed, unless the lie is within 10 meters of the target. Any shot within 10 meters of the target requires that the player maintain balance and not move past the lie until the disc comes to rest.

Mandatory

A mandatory, or mando, is one or more designated trees or poles in the fairway that must be passed to the correct side as indicated by an arrow. If the disc passes to the wrong side of mandatory, either play from the previous lie or from a marked drop zone area if applicable and add a one throw penalty.

Completion Of Hole

A disc that comes to rest in the disc golf basket or suspended in the chains constitutes the successful completion of that hole.

Out Of Bounds

If any area of O.B. is visible between the disc and O.B. line, then the disc is considered O.B. A throw that lands out of bounds, must be played from a point up to 1 meter in bounds from where the disc crossed over the out of bounds line. Permanent water hazards, public roads, and most park boundaries are almost always out of bounds.

Teams

1. Teams will consist of 8 players with a minimum of 6 players to avoid forfeit.
2. Substitutions may enter the game only during time-outs, or in the case of injury.
3. Co-rec adaptation: A team is composed of 8 players. A team can have no more than 4 of each gender playing at one time. Play may begin with as few as 6 players, but must have at least 2 women to start. 
    

Field

1. Will be played on intramural courts.
2. The playing field will use the basketball lines.
3. There will be sidelines, end-lines, and a center line.
4. There is a 5 foot neutral zone marked by blue tape on either side of the center line that both teams may enter to retrieve balls and throw from.

Boundaries

1. During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. There is no boundary for the end lines (the wall is the end line).
2. You may not leave the boundaries at any time; not even to get a ball.
3. A player may be handed a ball as long as they are inside the boundaries.
4. A player shall not:
   • Have any part of their body contact the playing surface on or over a side line.
   • Exit the playing field.
   • Leave the playing field to avoid being hit by, or attempt to catch, a ball.
   • Have any part of their body cross over the blue line on the opponent’s side (5 feet from the center line) and make contact with the ground on the other side of the blue line.
   • Take (or steal) the ball from an opponent once they have established possession.

Equipment

1. The official balls will be provided by the Intramural Department.
2. All players must wear non-marking tennis shoes at all times.
3. The standard number of balls for a 16-person game (4 on a side), is eight.

The Game

1. The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them OUT. An OUT is scored by:
   • Hitting an opposing player with a thrown ball below the shoulders. NOTE: If a player ducks and this clearly is the cause for the player being hit above the shoulders, the player is out and the throw is considered legal.
   • Only the player who is hit by the ball can catch the ball once it hits their body. The person getting hit is out regardless of whether or not another person catches the ball. A player who gets hit by a deflected ball off another player’s body or ball is not out.
   • Catching a ball thrown by your opponent.
   • A player stepping out of bounds.
2. When a ball is deflected off another ball:
   • The player deflecting the ball is out when:
     • They get hit in the body (including above the shoulders) after the ball is deflected.
     • They attempt to catch the deflected ball but the ball used for deflection is hit out of their hand.
     • They attempt to catch the deflected ball and drop the deflected ball.
   • The player throwing the ball is out when:
     • The person deflecting the ball catches the thrown ball. The thrower is out if the deflector has both the deflected ball and the ball used for deflection in their hands or they intentionally put down the ball used for deflection and catch the deflected ball (determined by court monitor).

Timing, Time-Outs & Substitutions

1. A 10-minute time limit has been established for each game.
2. Each team will be allowed one (1) 60-second time-out per game.
3. Only the Court Monitor will start and stop the clock.
4. The court monitor will have the discretion to call a player out if there is a controversy.
5. During time-outs, teams may substitute players. Subs may be players who did not start the game.

Beginning The Game

1. Prior to the game beginning, each team will start with 4 dodgeballs.
2. Players then take a position behind the end line.
3. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the center-line to retrieve the balls.
4. Once balls are retrieved from center line at the beginning rush the balls must be brought back to the respective end lines before they are considered “live."

Declaring a Winner

1. The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be the winner.
2. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of regulation, the team with the greater number of remaining players will be the winner.
3. In all overtime periods, the first team to legally eliminate any one opponent will be the winner.

Overtime

1. If an equal number of players remain after regulation play, a sudden-death overtime period will be played.
2. The overtime period will begin the same as the start of a regular game with balls placed on center line and an opening rush. The first team to eliminate any ONE opposing player will be declared the winner.
3. No time-outs allowed during overtime.
4. Substitutions may be made prior to start of overtime.

Stalling & 30-Second Violation

If one team possesses all of the balls they must throw at least two balls over the opposing team’s free throw line within 30 seconds.

First violation: Stoppage of play and balls will be divided evenly and play continues with players starting on the end line.

Second violation: Ejection of one (1) player from offending team.

NOTE: The stalling procedure does not apply to overtime periods.

Officials and Court Monitors

1. All contests will be supervised by a Court Monitor.
2. Rules will be enforced primarily by the “honor system.” Players will be expected to rule whether or not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated.
3. Court Monitor’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. A team may appeal to the Court Monitor if they feel a player has violated any rule. THE COURT MONITOR’S DECISION IS FINAL.

Match Play

1. For tournament play only: Matches will be decided using a “best-of-three” (10-minute games) format in which the first team to win two (2) games will be the winner of the match.
2. League play will consist of three 10-minute game regardless of outcome.

Co-Rec adaptations

A Co-Rec team consists of 4 males and 4 females. A team must start all games with no more male’s players then female players. Example of legal teams, 3 male and 3 females, 2 male and 4 females. 

Start

Flip a coin to see who gets 1st Serve.

The Serve

Rules: The coin toss decides the 1st serve. The team last scored upon gets the serve after a goal, after a ball is out of play, or after a neutral dead ball.

Offensive - Passing and Shooting

Rules: No Spinning. You have a 10 second time limit to shoot or pass. It is okay to shoot and score from your 5-Bar or anywhere on the table.

Just say No!

• No Spinning of the Rods
• No Moving of the Table
• No Unsportsmanlike Comments or Actions
• No Distracting of Your Opponent

Defensive

Rules: Same as offensive, 10 seconds to pass or shoot.

Stop the Play!

If the ball flies off the table or completely stops out of reach of any player figure it is a dead ball. If it dies in the defensive zone, that goalie moves the ball to his nearest player figure and play resumes. Otherwise dead balls are reserved by the team who originally served that point.

End of Match

First team to 10 points wins the game!

Uniform

Officials should wear a supplied striped official’s vest, which will be returned at the end of each night. Officials will also be supplied with a whistle, which is yours to keep. Proper attire and a professional manner will help you command a greater respect from players. Look and act the part! There will be an additional $1.00 charge for every additional whistle.

Pre-Game Procedures

Officials should arrive at the Wellness and Recreation Intramural fields, 20 minutes before your first scheduled game. You will need to set out the orange cones and make sure you have a bag of equipment and a clipboard with score sheets at your field. The game bag will consist of yellow and red flag belts, yellow penalty flags, markers, and one IM football, unless there is a co-rec game, there will be two. This equipment is the responsibility of the officials. It is the official’s responsibility to see that the score sheet is filled out completely and correctly. Each team should have all players listed on the score sheet and provide valid UNI ID card verification for each player. Get the games started on time! Warm-ups should be taken prior to scheduled starting time! The official will keep the score sheet with assistance from the back judge. Both officials are responsible for the equipment.

During Game

Officials have control of the game and general supervision while it is in progress. We will use two officials per field, which will consist of an official and a back judge. These two officials will work together to enforce rules and handle penalty situations. Both officials should be aware of the “number of downs,” score, and keeping the number of plays per half. Specific responsibilities are on the accompanying sheet. In the event of any protests or similar circumstances get a hold of an Intramural Sports Supervisor immediately. Judgment calls do not constitute a protest. Game length is 4 12-minute quarters.

Post-Game

The officials are responsible for collecting all IM department equipment and completing all score sheets. Make sure the winner is clearly defined by circling the team’s name and filling out each team’s score on the score sheet. Winning team captain should check, verify, and sign the score sheet. Officials make sure you sign your score sheets for all games you worked each day. Check the score sheets and the game bag in with an IM supervisor/coordinator upon completion of your last scheduled game.

Pay Procedure

Make sure and sign your score sheet(s) for all games that you work each day. Electronic payroll system will be used.  You will need to create a timesheet weekly, but will get paid every two weeks. Timesheets need to be submitted every Monday by 12:00 pm.

Player Eligibility

1. Participation is limited to currently-enrolled students, fee-paying Hawkeye and Allen students, faculty members, and full-time staff.
2. In order to participate in an intramural contest, each player must present his/her current, valid UNI ID. Players will report to their designated fields to check in.

Team Composition

1. Players can compete on only one men’s or women’s team, regardless of league classification. In addition, players many compete for one co-rec team during the same season.
2. Seven players constitute a team. All players must present their current, valid UNI ID at their designated field in order to participate.
3. A team must have 5 players to start a game. Players who arrive late may be added to the roster and may enter the game at a dead-ball situation.
4. Team rosters will be formed based on the players who have signed up on Fusion. Additions may be made to the roster BUT must be registered on Fusion a day before they plan on playing. If a player isn’t on the Fusion score sheet they won’t be allowed to play that night. Players may not play in the playoffs without playing in more than 2 games during regular season.

Equipment & Playing Field

1. Footballs will be provided for each field, and regular sized football will be used for men’s games and a youth/junior size football will be used for women’s and co-rec games. It must be decided on by both team managers and the officials if there is a request to use a personal ball.
2. Each team will be responsible for showing up in the correct color of t-shirt for play. The home team listed on Fusion will be required to wear a white or light colored shirt and the visiting team will be required to wear black or a dark colored shirt. If by chance a team shows up in the wrong color of uniform, an Intramural Sport Supervisor can provide the team with pinnies. Mouth guards are highly recommended.
3. Individual player equipment must meet the following requirements:
   • Shirts: All shirts must be tucked in and remain tucked in during play. If the shirt (sweatshirt or jacket) has a hood, the hood must be tucked inside the shirt (sweatshirt or jacket).
   • Pants: Players may not wear pants or shorts that have belt loops, pockets, or an exposed drawstring.
   • Headgear: Players may not wear baseball style caps or other rigid headwear. Knit and stocking caps are permitted. Players may wear a headband no wider than two inches and made of nonabrasive cloth, elastic, fiber, soft leather, or rubber. Bandanas with knots are prohibited. Rubber or cloth elastic bands may be used to control hair.
   • Pads or Braces: No pads or braces may be worn above the waist. Leg and knee braces made of hard, unyielding material must be covered on both sides and all edges with appropriate slow recovery padding.
   • Shoes: All players must wear shoes. Tennis/running shoes, soft-soled shoes, and football shoes are permitted. Metal spikes, baseball-style spikes, and cleats with metal exposed are prohibited. Any player wearing spikes will be ejected from the game.
   • Participating while wearing illegal equipment is a 10-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
4. Jewelry is NOT allowed to be worn by any participant during a flag football game. This consists of any visible rings (including wedding bands, watches, necklaces, earrings, studs, bracelets, and any other such similar jewelry. Medic alert bracelets must be taped to the body or secured under clothing such as a wristband or sock to be worn during play. A player is subject to ejection for failure to remove any jewelry after first warning.
5. Each player must wear a three flag belt with one flag on each hip and one in the rear. Special rules have been established to determine how to legally fasten and remove the flag belt.
   • All players must have three flags
     • Failure to wear a flag belt at the start of the play, if noticed by an official prior to the snap is a live ball penalty (5 yards).
     • If a runner loses his/her flag during the action, play continues. The play ends when a defensive player touches the runner with on hand between the shoulders and the knees.
     • If failure to wear the flag belt is noticed by the official after the play starts, the play continues with the ball becoming dead when the runner is touched between the shoulders and knees. The defense can accept the result of the play or penalize for failure to wear required equipment (5 yards).
   • Tampering with the flag belt in any way to gain advantage, including tying, using foreign material, or other such acts is unsportsmanlike conduct. (10 yards, loss of down and player disqualification)
6. The dimensions of the fields have been standardized into regulation 80 yard x 40 yards. The area between goal lines will be divided by three lines making four equal zones. These three lines will be known as “fist down lines”. Two 10 yard end zones.
7. For each play, the ball shall be spotted at the spot on the field where the previous play ended.
8. Cones will be set at the back of each end zone.

Game Time And Length

1. Game time is forfeit time. A team needs at least 5 legal players to begin the game. A team that forfeits more than 2 regular season games will be charged a $50 forfeit fee.
2. Games will consist of 4 12 minute quarters and a 5 minute half time.
3. A toss of a coin will determine which team will gain possession of the ball first. The team that wins the coin toss has three options:
   • First possession of the ball.
   • Defend the goal of their choice. (Note: If a team with first option chooses to defend a goal, the other team automatically gets the ball.)
   • Defer their option to the second half.
4. There will be no kickoffs. In all “kickoff” situations, the “receiving” team will get the ball on their own 16 yard line.
5. The ball must be put into play no more than 25 seconds after the official has marked it ready for play.
6. Each team shall be allowed two time outs per game-limited to one minute each.
7. A mercy rule will be enforced. If a team has a leads by 25 before second half the game will end at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Overtime Procedure

1. A coin toss will be conducted to start the overtime period. The winner of the coin toss has the choice of offense or defense. If the game goes to a second overtime, the team which lost the toss at the beginning of the first overtime has the choice to start on offense or defense for the second overtime. The choice will then alternate for each succeeding overtime period.
2. Each team will have a series of four downs to score from their opponent’s 10-yard line. Teams which begin their overtime period outside of the 20-yard line due to penalty must score in 4 downs and will NOT receive any first downs for crossing zone-line-to-gains in the process. Teams may receive another set of downs by penalty only (automatic first down).
3. When a team scores, they will attempt an extra point (1, 2, or 3).
4. The team on defense first will have its chance to score and attempt an extra point.
5. Overtime will continue until a winner is declared.
6. When the defense secures possession of the ball during overtime, the offense’s series shall be over and the ball declared dead. The defense may not return the ball for a touchdown.

Ball In Play, Dead Ball, Out Of Bounds

1. Ball declared dead:
   • When a forward pass strikes the ground or is caught simultaneously by opposing players.
   • When a backward pass or fumble by a player strikes the ground.
   • When a runner has a flag belt removed legally by a defensive player.
   • When a runner is legally touched with one hand between the shoulders and knees, including the hand and arm, once the flag belt is no longer attached.
   • When a snap hits the ground.
   • When a muff of a protected scrimmage kick strikes the ground.
   • When the passer is deflagged before releasing the ball.

Inclement Weather

1. The University of Northern Iowa Intramural Sports Office reserves the right to reschedule a contest if circumstances warrant such action.
2. Weather conditions at the playing facility shall be monitored by Campus Recreation staff utilizing electronic technology with postponements and cancellations made in accordance with prescribed departmental weather policy.
3. In the case of inclement weather, the Intramural Sports staff will make a decision by 3:00 pm. Check your e-mail to receive cancellation information.

Scoring

1. A touchdown shall count for six (6) points.
   • Any suspicious play where the flags do not come off on a scoring play, check the player’s flags. If they are illegal it is a 10 yard penalty and a loss of down.
2. After a touchdown, the scoring team attempts a PAT (point after touchdown). The captain will indicate from which distance the offense will attempt the PAT. The captain may also designate where, between the inbounds lines, the ball shall be spotted for the PAT.
   • From the 3-yard line- worth 1 point.
   • From the 10-yard line- worth 2 points.
   • From the 20-yard line- worth 3 points.
3. When the defense secures possession of the ball during a PAT attempt, the attempt shall be over and the ball declared dead. The defense may not return the ball for a touchdown (cannot score during a PAT).
4. A safety shall count for 2 points. Afterwards, the ball will be put in play by the scoring team at their 20- yard line.

Playing Rules

1. First Downs
   • A team registers a first down when it crosses or touches one of the first down lines. Once the first down has been established, that team may not make another first down by crossing the same line during that series of downs.
2. Line of Scrimmage, Required Number of Players
   • Four (4) offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage at the snap. A player is deemed on the line of scrimmage when facing his/her opponent’s goal line with the line of his/her shoulders approximately parallel thereto and with his/her head or foot breaking the plane of the imaginary line drawn through the waistline of the snapper and parallel to the line of scrimmage. At any time at or after the ready for play signal, all offensive players must momentarily be at least 5 yards inbounds prior to the snap. There is no requirement for defensive players to line-up along the line or be at least 5 yards inbounds prior to the snap.
3. Fumbles
   • A fumble is dead at the point the ball touches the ground, if fumbled backwards, or at the spot where the fumble occurred if fumbled forward. The ball goes to the team who last had possession with the resulting loss of down. A ball that has not hit the ground can be recovered (in the air) and advanced by either team. This includes snaps by the center that are not caught by an offensive player (i.e. quarterback). Bad snaps are dead at the spot they hit the ground. For the purposes of timing, fumbles and bad snaps are considered running plays.
4. Handoffs
   • Behind the line of scrimmage and prior to either a runner advancing the ball across the line of scrimmage or a forward pass crossing the line of scrimmage, any offensive player may hand the ball forward or backward to any player. Once the ball has been advanced or thrown across the line of scrimmage (in any downfield plays), an offensive player may only hand the ball backward to another player. At all times, defensive players may only hand the ball backward to another player.
5. Forward Passes
   • A forward pass is LEGAL WHEN:
     • The passer’s foot is behind the line of scrimmage when the ball leaves the hand.
     • The pass occurs before a change of possession (defense may not throw a forward pass following an interception or fumble that hasn’t hit the ground).
     • It is the first and only forward pass made during the down. Only one forward pass is permitted per down, regardless of whether the pass is completed beyond or behind the line of scrimmage.
6. Pass Receptions
   • All legal players are eligible to receive a pass. One foot must land in bounds before any part of the body lands in the out-of-bounds area for a legal pass reception. One knee is equivalent.
7. Interceptions in the End Zone
   • If a player intercepts the ball in the end zone, the player may return it out of the end zone. If the player is deflagged while running in the end zone, it is a touchback.
8. Screen Blocking
   • The only type of blocking that is allowed is screen blocking. No contact is allowed between the offense and defense. Penalty: Personal foul, 10 yards.
     • The screen blocker must have his/her hands at his/her side or behind his/her back.
     • Any use of the hands, arms, legs or body to initiate contact is illegal.
     • The player must be on his/her feet before, during and after the screen block.
     • The blocker cannot take a position so close to a moving opponent that his/her opponent cannot avoid contact by stopping or changing direction. This position will vary from 1 to 2 steps depending on speed of the defensive player.
9. Retrieval of Ball after a Play
   • The offensive team must retrieve the ball after every play from scrimmage.
10. Punting the Ball
    • On fourth down, the referee will ask the offensive team captain to select if they wish to (1) punt or (2) try to reach the zone-line-to-gain (“go for it”). Once a decision is reached, the referee will announce the decision to the defense. If the offense declares to punt, then wants to change their decision, they may do so after a charged timeout or an accepted penalty in which the down is to be replayed.
      • All punts must be announced to the referee. There are no quick kicks. PENALTY: Illegal kicking, 10 yards from the previous spot.
      • The kicking team must have 4 players (5 in co-rec) on the line of scrimmage during a punt. PENALTY: Illegal procedure, 5 yards from the previous spot.
      • The kicker must catch and kick the ball immediately in one continuous motion. PENALTY: Illegal procedure, 5 yards from the previous spot.
      • Neither team may advance beyond their respective scrimmage line until the ball is kicked. PENALTY: Illegal procedure, 5 yards from the previous spot.
      • Kickers may not punt barefoot. PENALTY: Failure to wear proper equipment, 5 yards from the previous spot.
      • Punts that have not been touched by a player are NOT dead while bouncing on the ground. When a punt touches a player from either team and then hits the ground, it is dead at that spot and belongs to the receiving team. If a punt is muffed by the receiving team and caught in the air by the kicking team, it is dead at that spot and the kicking team retains possession, first and line-to-gain. If caught in the air by the receiving team, they may advance the ball.
      • When a punt breaks the plane of the receiving team’s goal line, it is a touchback. Punts may not be returned out of the end zone.
      • There are no fair catches. Fair catch signals shall be disregarded.
11. Inadvertent Whistles
    • When an official sounds his/her whistle inadvertently:
      • During a legal pass, while a snap is in flight, or while a kick is in-flight, the down will be replayed.
      • When a player is in possession or during a backward pass, the team in possession at the time of the inadvertent whistle may choose either to accept the play where it is blown dead or the replay the down.

General Penalties

1. Delay of Game (dead ball foul, 5 yards from the previous spot)
   • The ball must be put in play properly and legally and any action or inaction by either team which tends to prevent this is illegal delay of game. This includes:
     • Interrupting the 25 second count for any reason, except for a time-out allowed by the referee.
     • Consuming more than 25 seconds in putting the ball in play after it is marked ready for play.
     • Deliberately advancing the ball after it has been declared dead.
2. Encroachment [offsides] (dead ball foul, 5 yards from the previous spot)
   • Following the ready-to-play whistle and prior to the snap, no player on defense may encroach, touch the ball, or contact an opponent in any way. It is encroachment for any player to break his/her scrimmage line plane (orange disk [defense] [offense]). Players do NOT have the opportunity to jump across the line and “get back” onside. It is a foul as soon as the player initially enters the neutral zone.
3. False Start (dead ball foul, 5 yards from the previous spot)
   • No offensive player shall simulate a charge or start of a play.
4. Illegal Formation (5 yards from the previous spot)
   • When there are less than four (4) offensive players on the line of scrimmage at the snap, it is a live ball illegal procedure penalty. The player who receives the snap must be at least 2 yards behind the offensive scrimmage line.
5. Illegal Batting (10 yards from the spot of the foul)
   • Players shall not bat a loose ball other than a pass or fumble in flight. Exception: A backward pass in flight may not be batted or thrown forward by the passing team.
6. Illegal Motion and Shift (5 yards from the previous spot)
   • Only one offensive player may be in motion, but not in motion towards the opponent’s goal line (or line of scrimmage), at the time of the snap. After a huddle, all offensive players must come to a stop and remain stationary for 1 second before an offensive player may go in motion. If two or more players shift/go in motion simultaneously prior to the snap, both must come to a stop and reset prior to the snap.
7. Flag Guarding (10 yards from the spot of the foul & replay the down OR spot of the foul & loss of down)
   • The ball carrier shall not protect his/her flags by blocking with his/her arms or hands in order to deny the opponents the opportunity to remove them. This includes the quarterback/passer in possession of the ball. Note: Stiff arming is flag guarding. Running while holding the ball at hiplevel, intentionally or unintentionally, may also be considered flag guarding.
8. Illegally Deflagging an Opponent (personal foul, 10 yards)
   • An offensive player must have possession of the ball before they can be legally deflagged. Pulling or removing a flag belt from an offensive player without the ball is illegal. If the player is an eligible receiver, the violation may be considered pass interference.
9. Illegal Contact by the Ball Carrier (personal foul, 10 yards from the spot of the foul)
   • The ball carrier must run to avoid tacklers. Deliberate charging of an opponent is against the rules. Officials will use the same judgment on charging and blocking by offensive and defensive players as in basketball. “Brushing contact” and unavoidable contact is not willful “charging.” The ball carrier may spin or jump around defenders to avoid deflagging; however, the ball carrier must remain in control of his/her body during such moves. If the foul is intentional or unsportsmanlike, then 10 more yards will be added to the penalty and the player will be disqualified.
10. Holding (10 yards from the end of the run [defense], 10 yards from the spot of the foul [offense])
    • Holding is grasping or encircling an opponent with the hand or arm in any way that impedes his/her movement. A defensive player may not hold, push, or knock the ball carrier down in an attempt to remove the flag. Similarly, an offensive player may not hold an opponent to prevent a deflagging.
11. Tripping (10 yards from the end of the run)
    • Tripping is using the lower leg or foot to obstruct an opponent (including the ball carrier) below the knees.
12. Illegal Contact by the Defense & Tackling (10 yards from the end of the run)
    • If a defensive player reaches across the body of the ball carrier to pull the flag and contact is made, the responsibility of the contact lies with the defensive player. A runner shall not be thrown to the ground. There shall be no contact with an opponent who is on the ground. If a defensive player tackles the ball carrier, who in the opinion of the referee, would have scored except for being tackled, a touchdown shall be awarded. Deliberate tackles will result in disqualification.
13. Roughing the Passer (10 yards from previous spot, if incomplete pass thrown; 10 yards from end of run following completed pass)
    • Defensive players must make a definite effort to avoid charging into a passer. Contact with the passer shall be avoided except in cases where the defensive player is attempting to deflag the passer. Excessive contact is not permitted at all times. Contact with a thrown ball (hitting the ball then the passer in the same motion) does NOT affect this rule and roughing the passer may still be called. Roughing the passer does not apply on illegal forward passes; however, illegal contact may be called.
14. Illegal Forward Pass & Intentional Grounding (5 yards from the spot of the foul and loss of down)
    • A pass thrown in violation of the legal pass guidelines listed above is considered illegal. A pass that is intentionally thrown to the ground or out of bounds to avoid a loss of yardage is also illegal.
15. Offensive Pass Interference (10 yards from the previous spot)
    • Pass interference occurs when a player contacts another eligible receiver who is beyond the line of scrimmage. Restrictions exist for the offense from the time that the ball is snapped until it has been touched by a receiver.
16. Defensive Pass Interference (10 yards from the previous spot)
    • Restrictions exist for the defense from the time the pass is thrown until it has been touched by a receiver. Face guarding with no intent to catch, intercept, or bat the ball is also considered pass interference. Note: Contact or interference by the defense prior to when the pass is thrown is still considered illegal and will be penalized as a personal foul.
17. Other Personal Fouls (10 yards from the end of the run [defense], 10 yards from the spot of the foul [offense])
    • Any act prohibited hereunder or any other act of unnecessary roughness is a personal foul.
      • No player shall punch, strike, strip, steal, or attempt to steal the ball from the player who has possession.
      • There shall be no tripping or clipping.
      • There shall be no hurdling. Hurdling shall be interpreted as an attempt by the runner to jump with both feet and knees foremost over a player or between players. (You can jump or spin away from players to avoid having your flag pulled.)
18. Unsportsmanlike Conduct (all enforced from dead ball spot, 10 yards)
    • No player shall commit unsportsmanlike acts during play or intermission including:
      • Using words similar to offensive audible or quarterback cadence prior to the snap in an effort to interfere with the offense’s signals or movements.
      • Intentionally kicking the ball (other than a punt)
      • Intentionally kicking an opponent or swinging an arm, hand or fist at any opposing player or official.
      • Disrespectfully addressing an official or indicating objections to an official’s decision.
      • Using profanity, taunting, insulting or vulgar language or gestures.
      • Fighting or leaving the sidelines and entering an alternation.
    • Two unsportsmanlike fouls by the same player or nonplayer results in disqualification. A player or nonplayer can be disqualified following the first unsportsmanlike foul.

Team Composition

Eight players, four men and four women, constitute a team. A team may have as few as six players, with the makeup of the team being 3 men and 3 women. A team can participate with seven players, with the composition being 4 men and 3 women or 3 men and 4 women. At no time shall the number of males over females exceed one.

Equipment

The regular, intermediate, junior, or youth size football shall be used.

Scoring

1. If a female scores a touchdown (runs across goal line or receives a pass in the end zone), the point value is 9.
2. If a female throws a legal forward pass in a play that results in a touchdown by any offensive player, the point value is 9.
3. All other touchdowns (by male players) score 6 points. Successful PATs count the same for both genders (1, 2, 3).

Mercy Rule

If a team is 50 or more points ahead after the second half has started (one play), the game shall be over.

Number of Players on the Line of Scrimmage

Five (5) offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap.

Run Plays/ Action Before a Pass/ Illegal Male Advancement

1. Male Runner (Ball Carrier) > Prior to the reception of a legal forward pass by any player, a male runner cannot be the first player to advance (carry) the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.
2. Female Runner > There are no restrictions on any run by a female player at any time.
3. Male Restrictions In Effect > During the period between the snap and when a legal forward pass is thrown.
4. Male Restrictions in Effect > During the period between the snap and the time when the ball is legally possessed beyond the line of scrimmage by any player.
5. Male Restrictions End > When any player has caught a legal forward pass anywhere on the field. Complete a pass, eliminate the restrictions.
6. Male Restrictions End > When the ball has been legally possessed beyond the line of scrimmage by any player.
7. Restricted Play > Once a male runner has carried the ball across the line of scrimmage illegally, it is an Illegal Male Advancement foul, regardless of future gain or loss of yardage on the play.
   • Penalty: The penalty for Illegal Male Advancement is 5 yards from the previous line of scrimmage AND loss of down.

Pass Plays/ Open and Closed Status/ Illegal Male Pass Reception

1. Announcement > Prior to each play, the game referee will announce both the down and either “open” or “closed” status for the upcoming play.
2. Open Status > The term “open” means any player can complete a legal forward pass to any other player anywhere on the field (male to male forward passes are permitted).
3. Closed Status > The term “closed” means a male player may not complete a legal forward pass to any other male player anywhere on the field.  The next legal forward pass completion must involve either a female throwing the pass or receiving the pass (male to male forward passes are not permitted).
4. Open to Closed > The status changes from “open” to “closed” on any legal male to male forward pass completion, regardless of a gain or loss of yardage on the play.
5. Closed to Open > The status changes from “closed” to “open” on any legal male to female, female to male, or female to female forward pass completion, that results in positive yardage gain.
6. Restricted Play > Any male to male forward pass completion during a “closed” play is considered an Illegal Male Pass Reception foul (5 yards from the previous line of scrimmage and loss of down).

Open and Closed Status – Specifics

1. Initial Series Starts Open > Following any change of possession or at the start of a half, the first play for an offense’s series shall be open.
2. Laterals and Backwards Passes > There are no restrictions on any lateral or backward pass.
3. Only First Forward Pass Matters > Open and closed plays are determined by the action of a legal forward pass and catch. Therefore, throughout a play there may be multiple possessions by males or females but the status of the next play is determined by the initial pass and catch.
4. Positive Yardage Gain > The spot where the ball becomes dead by rule (before penalty enforcement) must be beyond the Team A scrimmage line.
5. Run Plays Have No Effect > Any run play or play that does not involve a legal forward pass has no effect on open/closed status.
6. Penalties Have No Effect > The enforcement of a penalty has no effect on open/closed status.
7. PAT Attempts > Open/closed status for a PAT attempt is determined by the previous play (that scored the TD) just like a normal down.

Co-Rec Restricted Plays Summary

1. Prior to the reception of a legal forward pass by any player, no male runner (ball carrier) can be the first player to advance the ball across the line of scrimmage. Any play with this action, regardless of positive or negative yardage gain, is a foul.
2. On a “closed” pass play, a male passer may not complete a pass to a male receiver anywhere on the field. Any closed play with this action, regardless of positive or negative yardage gain, is a foul.

Sample Plays

1. Play 1 > A male quarterback is rushed by a defender and scrambles ahead across the scrimmage line.
   • (All plays) Penalty: Illegal male advancement, 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and loss of down.
2. Play 2 > A female quarterback is rushed by a defender and scrambles ahead across the scrimmage line.
   • (All plays) NO penalty, legal play, no restrictions on a female player.
3. Play 3 > A male quarterback hands off to a male runner who runs ahead across the scrimmage line.
   • (All plays) Penalty: Illegal male advancement, 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and loss of down. A male may never be the first player to carry ball across the line during a run play. Even if there was a loss of yardage on this play, this action is still a penalty.
4. Play 4 > A male quarterback scrambles across the line of scrimmage, runs back behind the line, then throws a legal forward pass to a female receiver who runs ahead across the scrimmage line.
   • (All plays) Penalty: Illegal male advancement, 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and loss of down. A male may never be the first player to carry the ball across the line prior to the throwing of a legal forward pass.
5. Play 5 > A male quarterback throws to a male receiver behind the line who runs ahead across the scrimmage line.
   • (Open Status) NO penalty, legal open play because a legal forward pass was involved. Next play is CLOSED.
   • (Closed Status) Penalty: Illegal male pass reception, 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and loss of down. Run is legal, but male-to-male pass on closed play is a penalty. Next play remains CLOSED.
6. Play 6 > A female quarterback throws to a male receiver behind the line who runs ahead across the scrimmage line.
   • (All plays) NO penalty, legal open and closed play because a legal forward pass was involved. If closed, the next play is OPEN if positive yards are gained.

The Game

1. The game will consist of two 10- minute halves (running clock) with a 2 minute half time.
2. There will be one timeout per team per game.
3. If the score is tied at the end of regulation each team will be given one possession to score. Continue to alternate until one team wins.
4. Failure to score in a series will result in a turnover on downs.
5. A ball which hits the ceiling or any part of the superstructure is live and in play.

Scoring

1. Teams have four downs to score.
2. A touchdown is worth 7 pints. There are no extra points.
3. A safety scores two points.
4. After each score and the start of the half the ball is placed at the two yard line.

Attire

1. Teams will need to wear proper gym shoes.
2. No cleats open toed shoes, sandals, etc.
3. Players may not play with pockets or belt loops in their shorts/pants.
4. Shirts need to be tucked in during play.
5. No jewelry is prohibited.

Teams & Substitutions

1. Teams consist of four (4) players.
2. A minimum of three (3) players needed to prevent a forfeit.
3. Substitutions can only take place during a dead ball.

Offensive Play

1. The quarterback cannot run from behind the line of scrimmage.
2. The quarterback must be at least two yards behind the center.
3. Other offensive players may advance the ball from behind the line of scrimmage.
4. Once the ball hits the floor it is dead, no fumbles.
5. The offensive player is declared down when any part of their body touches the ground or when they are de-flagged. If player loses his flags, a one hand touch between the shoulders and knees is required to declare the runner down.
6. The offense will have 20 seconds to snap the ball after the read to play whistle.
7. Two feet in bounds with control of the ball will constitute a catch.
8. All normal flag football screen-blocking rules will apply.

Defensive Rules

1. A defensive team is allowed to rush twice per series (series is four downs).
2. No more than one defensive player can rush in the two (2) rushing attempts allowed.
3. There will be a 3-yard neutral zone.
4. Once the quarterback hands off the ball, all rushes are legal.

Penalties

1. Unsportsmanlike: Offensive 10 yards and loss of down, Defensive 10 yards and repeat down.
2. Pass Interference: Offensive 5 yards and loss of down, Defensive 5 yards and repeat down.
3. False start/Offside/Encroachment: 3 yards repeat down (Dead ball foul).
4. Delay of game 3 yards and loss of down.
5. Flag guarding 3 yards from the spot of the foul (live ball foul).
6. Illegal forward pass 3 yards and loss of down.
7. Illegal rush 3 yards and replay the down or take the play (live ball foul).
8. Illegal contact 5 yards replay down or loss of down.

Mercy

1. If a team is trailing by 30 points or more at any point in the second half the game will end. 

Pass

Men and women will be measured by subtracting the lateral deviation from the distance. The best of three passes will count for measurement used in determining the winner.

Kick

Men - field goal: Two attempts, middle of field, starting at 20 yard line. Distance will be increased 5 yards with 2 additional attempts until winner is decided (sudden death in case of tie).

Women - punt: Best of 3 punts for distance with lateral deviation subtracted.

Footwear

Limited to tennis shoes or rubber molded athletic shoes, NO square toe kicking shoes.

Football & Tee

Provided by the Intramural Program.

Bring own ball or balls available for rent for $2.00.

No spike shoes!

Kicks: The starting kick can be made only from the ground.

Unplayable Ball: In case the ball is in an especially bad situation, it is better to declare it as unplayable. The player may freely decide about this, however, they will receive penalty for moving the ball.

There are 3 possibilities to do with the ball:

1. Placing it within a distance of 2 steps from the ball.
2. Bringing it out from the forest or from behind an obstacle.
3. Placing it to the place of the previous kick.

Penalty For Moving The Ball: 1 penalty kick.

When the foot golfer’s ball lands on a regular golf green they are to remove it and then continue play. If a regular golfer hits their ball in a foot golf hole, they are to remove the ball and continue to play to green. In both these instances, there is no penalty.

Start

Before the game begins, players must decide on the order in which they are going to shoot. This can be decided among the group in many ways, from a brief free-throw competition to rock, paper, scissors.

The Shot

Whichever player was chosen to go first will choose a shot challenge. It can be as simple as a layup or as complex as spinning three times and shooting a behind-the-back shot from the foul line. As the player demonstrates their shot, they must say exactly what they are doing so the other players can accurately imitate their steps. If one player is not able to dunk for example then that shot is out for everyone. 

Replicate or Create

The next step is determined by player one’s success. If their shot makes it in the net, all of the remaining participants must attempt the exact same shot. If any of the players fail to score or follow all of the rules laid out by the shooting player, they will receive a letter of the word “horse,” starting with “H.” However, if the first player misses, the next shooter gets a chance to create a new challenge and the cycle repeats. 

Spell It Out

When a player misses five shots and acquires each letter of HORSE, they are eliminated. The winner is determined when there is only one player left standing.

Field

1. (Adults) 70-foot base paths & 50 feet to pitchers rubber.

Equipment

1. Athletic shoes are required. No metal cleats of any kind are allowed.
2. Any equipment deemed by the Umpire, as a performance enhancement must be removed.
3. The official kickball has a pressure of 1.5 pounds per square inch and 8.5 inches in diameter.

Umpire

1. Only coaches/captains can dispute a call.
2. Players, coaches and fans are expected to show good sportsmanship. No yelling at umpires, players or other teams. Ejected participants must leave the field area and may not return to the game. The supervisors may choose to have ejected players, coaches or fans sit out the next game, season, or permanently.

Player Eligibility

1. All participants must be registered with the league and on the team roster.

Teams

1. 8 players minimum, 10 players maximum on a team.
2. Teams must field a minimum of 8 players to play the game.
3. All teams bat the entire roster. Players must play the field every other inning at a minimum.
4. Each team provides a scorekeeper.
5. Only protest for blatant rule infractions can be filled with the commissioner in writing within 48 hours explaining the details after the end of the game. Commissioner will investigate and rule on protest. Teams must accept the Umpire ruling and tell the Umpire that they will finish the game under protest.

Base Coaches

1. Base coaches can be members of team.

Regulation Game

1. Games end after six (6) full innings or 50 minutes. One extra inning is played if score is tied and time remains. A game can end in a tie if tied.
2. A team failing to field at the minimum amount of players within five minutes after scheduled game will forfeit.
3. Any team playing non-registered or improperly registered players will forfeit their game.
4. During the playoffs we use the California Tiebreaker… Placing the last batted out on 2nd base with 2 outs and playing the game until a team wins.

Pitching/Catching

1. A pitch must roll on the ground when passing over the plate.
2. Strike zone is 1 foot inside and outside of home plate. Bouncing balls are balls. Umpire determines if strike or not.
3. The pitcher must stay behind the pitching strip until the ball is kicked. Failure to abide by this rule results in a ball.
4. No player may field in front of the pitcher other than the catcher, and no player may advance past the 1st-3rd base diagonal until the ball is kicked. Failure to abide by this rule results in a ball.
5. The catcher must field directly behind the kicker and may not cross home plate nor be positioned forward of the kicker before the ball is kicked. Failure to abide by this rule results in a ball.
6. A pitch outside the strike zone is a ball.
7. Balls must be pitched by hand.

Kicking

1. A player’s foot or leg must make all kicks.
2. All kicks must be behind home plate. The kicker may step on home plate to kick.
3. No bunting is allowed. Umpire determines bunt call. A bunt is called an out.

Running

1. Runners must stay within the baseline.
2. No sliding or running into a fielder. No contact is allowed. The runner is out if the runner initiates contact or runner is safe if fielder initiates contact.
3. Fielders must stay out of the base line. Runners hindered by any fielder within the base line, not making an active play for the ball, shall be safe at the base to which they were running.
4. No leading off or stealing. Runner can only advance after the ball is kicked. A runner off a base when the ball is kicked is out.
5. Runners may Tag-Up after a kicked ball is caught by the defense to advance to the next base.
6. Runners may overrun first base.
7. One base on an overthrow into foul territory. This rule is a restriction on the runner-not an automatic right for the runner to advance.
8. Running past another runner is not allowed. Any runner passed by another runner is out.

Strikes

1. Three (3) strikes is an out.
2. A strike is:
   • A pitch within the strike zone that is not kicked.
   • An attempted kick missed by the kicker inside or outside of the strike zone.
   • A foul ball is a strike.

Balls

1. Three (3) balls walk the kicker to first base.
2. A pitch outside of the strike zone as judged by the umpire where a kick is not attempted.
3. An illegal bouncing pitch.
4. Any fielder or pitcher advancing on home plate before the ball is kicked.
5. Any catcher crossing home plate before the kicker or failing to field behind the kicker.

Foul Ball

1. A foul counts as a strike.
2. Three (3) fouls is an out (1 foul after having two strikes is an out).
3. A foul is:
   • A kick landing in foul territory.
   • A kick that goes foul prior to passing 3rd or 1st base and not touched by player.

Outs

1. Three (3) outs by a team complete the team’s half of the inning.
2. Three (3) strikes, three (3) fouls or fouling with two strikes.
3. Runner touched by the ball while not on base and the ball is in play;
   • A fielder can throw a ball at a runner below the shoulders. Runners hit in the neck or head with the ball will not be out unless they were ducking to dodge the ball. Play stops and the ball is dead after hitting a base runner and being declared out.
4. A kicked ball (fair or foul) that is caught in the air.
5. A ball thrown to fielder touching base beats the runner who is forced to run.
6. A runner off of his-her base when the ball is kicked.
7. A runner physically assisted by a base coach during play.

Play ends

1. When the pitcher has the ball in control and on the mound.
2. A runner intentionally touches or stops the ball (the runner is out).
3. Interference is when any non-fielder, runner, or non-permanent object touched the ball. Any time there is interference, play automatically ends and runners proceed to the base to which they were headed.

In the name of playing the game and making sure that players/teams have fun the coaches may make minor changes to the rules if both coaches agree and the intent of the Kickball Rules are followed.

Pickleball can be played as a singles or doubles game, the court and rules are the same for both.

Scoring

A pickleball game is normally played to 11 and must be won by 2. You can only score a point while serving. The score should be said aloud before each serve with the serving teams score stated first, in doubles both players on a team serve so the last number stated should be to identify which server is serving. e.g. 5 - 3 - 1 would mean the serving team is winning 5 to 3 and the server is the 1st server on the team, for the 2nd server it would be 5 - 3 - 2

The Serve

The serve must be hit with an underhand swinging motion and the ball contacted below the hips. When hitting the serve the server must be behind the baseline and serve into the adjacent service box as is done in tennis. You only get 1 serve, if the ball is hit out of the court, into the net or into the no-volley zone (kitchen) it is a side out. The center line, side lines and baselines are considered in on a serve but if the ball lands on the no-volley line it is a side out. If the ball hits the net and goes into the service box it is a let and the server maintains the serve. You only score points while serving.

In doubles each player serves until a point is lost then the other team gets the serve. At the start of the game the team that serves first only gets 1 player to serve so the score starts at 0 - 0 - 2. The 2 meaning it is already the 2nd server. The 1st server on each side is always from the right service box serving into the right service box on the other side.

Double Bounce Rule

When the ball is served the player on the receiving side must let the ball bounce once before hitting it. When the ball is returned to the serving side the ball must again bounce once before being hit. After the ball has bounced once on each side the ball can be hit without bouncing as long as you aren't in the no-volley zone 7 feet from the net.

No Volley Zone

The No-Volley Zone is 7 feet from the net on each side. A player can not hit a ball if he is inside the No-Volley Zone unless the ball bounces first. If a ball hit a player in the No-Volley zone before bouncing the point is lost. Once a ball bounces a player can hit the ball while inside the zone. If a player hits a ball while outside the No-Volley Zone the momentum takes him/her into the zone the point is lost. If your foot touches any part of the line you are considered inside the zone, you can reach over the line and hit a ball as long as your foot is behind the line. If a serve hits the No-Volley line the serving team loses the point.

1. Play will be organized as a pool play tournament with single elimination play off for each division.
   • (Top two winners in each pool advance to play offs or the top players in the standing according to records will advance. (If only 4 players in a division the winner will be decided by best record).
   • Days and times for competition will be arranged between opponents. All matches MUST be completed by the indicated date on the schedule. Matches not played by the designated deadline may result in a forfeit.
   • Schedules will be posted on to https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM.
2. Matches may be played at the WRC indoor racquetball courts, or other mutually agreed upon site.
3. The winner of each match should report the results to https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM as soon as possible after each match.
4. Official Racquetball Rules will be used. Choice of service determined by a coin flip. All racquetball games are played to 15 points and winner is decided by winning 2 out of 3 games.
5. All participants must furnish their own balls.
   • Racquetballs only may be purchased at the WRC Welcome Desk.
   • Racquets and goggles for each sport may be checked out from the WRC Welcome Desk.
   • Contact WRC Welcome Desk, 273-2413, for reservations. Reservations can be made one day in advance for the WRC indoor courts.
6. Results and standings will be posted on https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM for both league and playoffs.

Order

The player or side winning the coin toss becomes the first server of the match and starts the first and third game, if necessary

• Matches consist of the best two of three games. First and second games are played to 15 points; third game to 11 points. (First player to 15 points wins; you do not have to win by two (2) points).

Scoring

Only the server can score points. The server scores one point for winning a rally. The receiver gets a “sideout” for winning a rally and serves the next rally.

Serving

The server must begin the service motion in the service zone. The server drops the ball, allows it to bounce on the ground once, and hits it towards the front wall. The serve must hit the front wall, MAY hit one side wall, and must land on the ground between the service zone and the back wall.

Any of the following will result in a “double fault” or loss of serve:

1. The server swings and misses the ball.
2. The served ball does not hit the front wall first.
3. The served ball hits the server on the way back.
4. Two consecutive single faults.

Any of the following will result in a “single fault”:

1. The served ball hits the front wall and then the ceiling.
2. The served ball hits the front wall and then the back wall before the ground (long serve).
3. The served ball hits the front wall and then the ground before passing the service zone (short zone).
4. The served ball hits the front wall and then two sides walls before the ground (3 wall serve).
5. The served ball passes so close to the server that the receiver could not see it on the way back (screen serve).

Rallying

Players alternate hits. The player who is hitting the ball must hit the ball before it bounces twice on the ground. The ball may be into any wall and/or the ceiling, as long as the ball reaches the front wall before hitting the ground. If a player hits the other player with the ball, the rally is replayed. If a player touches the ball while it is the other player’s turn to hit, the first player loses the rally.

Safety

Always wear racquetball goggles when playing. Also, if you feel you may hit your opponent with your racquet or the ball, please stop your swing! Play the point over.

Winners of each division and sport will be awarded an Intramural Champion’s T-Shirt.

Questions concerning play should be referred to the Intramural Office.

1. Play will be organized as pool play (best 2 out of 3 matches to 15) with single elimination championship. Days and times for competition will be arranged between opponents. All matches MUST be completed by the indicated date on the schedule. Matches not played by the designated deadline may result in a forfeit.
   • (Top two winners in each pool advance to play offs or the top players in the standing according to records will advance. (If only 4 players in a division the winner will be decided by best record).
   • Schedules will be posted on https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM.
2. Matches may be played at the WRC indoor racquetball courts, or other mutually agreed upon site.
3. The winner of each match should report the results to IMleagues.com as soon as possible after each match.
4. Results and standings will be posted on https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM for both league and playoffs. Play offs will also be posted on the IM bulletin boards.
5. All participants must furnish their own balls. Racquetballs only may be purchased at the WRC Welcome Desk. Racquets and goggles for each sport may be checked out from the WRC Welcome Desk. Contact WRC Welcome Desk, 273-2413, for reservations. Reservations can be made one day in advance for the WRC indoor courts.

Service Order

The pair that wins the toss serves first in the first game; the loser of the toss serves first in the second game. The side scoring the highest combined number of points in both games serves first in the tiebreaker. However, if both sides score the same number of points in the first two games another toss is done to determine who gets the serve in the tiebreaker. In doubles, when the starting player loses the serve, it goes to the other team. Both players on each team must serve and lose the serve then gives it to the other team. The service order determined at the beginning of the game must remain throughout the entire game.

The Service

It can only be done when both sides have identified their readiness for play. The serve can be taken anywhere within the service zone, which is the area between the short line and the service line. The server must have both feet on or within the two zone lines. The server should bounce the ball on the floor of the service zone, and hit it once with the head of his racquet.

For a good service:

1. The ball should be served directly onto the front wall. On the rebound it should hit the floor after the short line, with or without touching one of the side walls.
2. The server has to stay in the service zone until the ball has crossed the short line on the rebound. In doubles, the server’s partner must stand with both feet in the service box and his/her back to the wall while during the serving process. He/she should remain in the service box until the ball has crossed the short line on the rebound. The receiving side must stand at least 5ft behind the short line until the ball has bounced beyond the short line.

Service Faults

Any player who serves two successive faults loses the serve.

It is a service fault if:

1. The player doesn’t have both feet in the service zone at the beginning of his/her service, or leaves the service zone before the served ball passes the short line on the rebound.
2. In doubles, the server’s partner leaves the service box before the ball crosses the short line.
3. The serve hits the floor before or on the short line, with or without touching one of the side walls.
4. The served ball hits two side walls after hitting the front wall and before touching the floor.
5. The serve hits the ceiling after hitting the front wall, with or without touching one of the side walls.
6. The served ball bounces from the front wall and hits the back wall before touching the floor.
7. The served ball goes out of court on the service.
8. In doubles, the served ball rebounds from the front wall, hits the floor, and touches the server’s partner while he/she is in the service box.

Out Services

Certain service errors lead to an immediate loss of service.

A server loses the serve when:

1. The server fails to hit the ball on the first bounce, and/or touches it with his/her body or clothes.
2. The served ball touches any other part of the court before hitting off the front wall.
3. In doubles, the served ball touches the server’s partner before striking the front wall.
4. In doubles, the served ball on the bounce from the front wall comes in contact with the server’s teammate while any part of his/her body is out of the service box, or if the server’s partner intentionally catches the ball.
5. In doubles, if the player serves out of order.
6. The served ball hits the front wall where it joins the floor, the ceiling, or a side wall with the exception when a serve is served into the side wall of the back wall.
7. An ace as a three-wall crotch serve- He/she hits the ball twice, or hits it with the racquet’s handle. He/she makes a fake or balk serve-makes a non-continuous movement of the racquet toward the ball as he drops the ball for the purpose of serving.

Return of Service

The receiver must stand at least 5ft behind the short line, and cannot enter the safety zone between the short line and the receiving lines until the served ball has crossed the short line. It is a good return if the receiver plays the ball after it has passed the short line but before it has bounced on the floor; if he/she does not cross the short line with his/her body or racquet. He/she can return the ball when it has crossed the short line and bounced once on the floor. The returned ball must strike the front wall either directly or after touching one or both side walls, the back wall, the ceiling, or any combination of these surfaces. The returned ball must not touch the floor before coming in contact with the front wall.

Good rally

A rally is each legal return after the serve; the player can strike the ball with either side, and may hold the racquet in one or both hands. A good rally is when the player volleys the ball, or hits it after it has bounced once off of the floor, so that it is returned to the front wall, either with or without touching any part of the court besides the floor. If a player strikes at a ball and misses, he/she may make further tries to make a good return before it touches the floor for the second time. In doubles, both members of a side are entitled to attempt to return the ball and any may make one or more attempts to hit it before it touches the floor for a second time.

Bad rally

It is a bad rally and results in a point or out against the offender if the player:

1. Strikes the ball with anything other than the head of his/her racquet.
2. Switches his/her racquet from hand to hand during play.
3. Contacts the ball more than once.
4. Fails to return the ball to the front wall but rather strikes it out of court.
5. Purposely wets the ball.
6. Hits his/her partner with an attempted return.

Touching the ball

Except when the player making the return, any player touching the ball before it bounces twice on the floor is penalized with an out or point against him/her, unless the ball touches the offender without first bouncing, when it is a dead ball hinder.

Dead ball hinder

There is no penalty for a dead ball obstruction, the point is just replayed. It is a dead ball when:

1. The ball rebounds from the front wall and goes out of court on the rebound or after the first bounce.
2. When the ball breaks during play.
3. A returned ball, that doesn’t first bounce, touches the striker’s opponent before returning to the front wall, except a ball that obviously could not have reached the front wall.
4. The racquetball ball strikes any part of the court that under intramural rules is deemed a dead ball.
5. The ball rebounds from the front wall so near to the striker or his partner (including passing between his/her legs) that their opponents are unsighted, or do not have a fair chance to return the ball.
6. Body contact or other accidental interference by an opponent insights a player or interferes with his returning the ball, unless, in the referee’s judgment, the contact was such that it did not severely interrupt the flow of play.

Winners of each division and sport will be awarded an Intramural Champion’s T-Shirt.

Questions concerning play should be referred to the Intramural Office.

FIFA outdoor rules will apply with the following indoor rule adaptations:

Number of Players

1. Each team will be made up of five (5) players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper. (In co-ed play a minimum of two (2) players, excluding the goalkeeper, must be female.) Forfeit minimum: a team may start with a minimum of four players to avoid a forfeit, if during co-ed play, at least one of the four players must be female. Participants must have played in one (1) game prior to the tournament reaching the semi-final round.
2. Each team shall designate a captain whose duties include:
   • To represent the team during the game and be an example of good conduct.
   • To insure all players sign-in on the score sheet.
   • To confer with the referee, as needed, NO OTHER PLAYER may address the referee.
3. Former UNI Women’s Soccer members are eligible, but only 1 player per team. UNI Soccer Sport Club members are eligible, but only 2 club members on the field at a time.
4. Substitutions must be made from center court and are allowed as follows:
   • Kick-in (kick-in team only)
   • Goal kick (either team)
   • Corner kick (kicking team only)
   • Injury (either team)

Player Equipment

1. All players on each team must wear a similar colored shirt or jersey. Goalkeepers must wear a different colored shirt or jersey than team members and opposing team members.
2. A player is not permitted to use or wear any object, which in the referee’s judgment could be hazardous to other players or themselves. This includes but is not limited to hard casts, jewelry, bracelets, watches, rings, earrings, and hair barrettes. At the referees request these need to be removed or a player is not allowed to participate.
3. SHIN GUARDS ARE REQUIRED.
4. Players must wear clean, non-marking athletic shoes. Sandals, playing barefoot or wearing shoes that mark the floor are prohibited.

Referees

1. The WRS Intramural Sports Program will provide referees.
2. The referee shall use a visible five (5) second count (wrist flicking motion) to indicate proper timing of all time restricted dead ball and goalie throw situations.

Duration of the Game

1. The game shall consist of two (2); twenty (20) minute halves with five (5) minute break between halves. The clock shall be continuous stopping only during a timeout, injury, or the ball leaves the gym and needs to be retrieved (Clocked stopped for an injury is restarted with a courtesy ball to the opposing team).
2. Forfeit time is game time but a five (5) minute grace period can be allowed by the opposing team. Game clock will commence and one (1) goal will be awarded every two (2) minutes up to the five (5) minute grace period.
3. Each team is allowed one (1), one (1) minute timeout per half. Timeouts do not carry over from one half to the next.
4. Tie games at the end of regulation will be tie in the regular season. During playoffs it will be resolved by playing a five (5) minute overtime period. Overtime periods continue until a winner is determined. Golden Rule applies.
5. Mercy rule will take effect if a team is down by 8 more goals with 5 minutes left in the second half.

The Start of Play

1. Play shall begin with a kickoff from the center spot of the court. Players shall be on their respective halves with opponents no closer than ten (10) feet from the kickoff spot.

Ball In and Out of Play

1. The ball is out of bounds and out of play anytime the whole ball passes over a touchline (sideline) or hits the net behind the goal and will be indicated by the referee. The wall opposite the touchline is in play.
2. A three (3) line rule will be enforced. Balls passing over all three (3) lines (the free throw lines and the half line), in the air, will be deemed a violation. Play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken by the opponents at the last line the ball cleared.
3. Should the ball touch an overhead obstruction, play will restart by an IFK to the opposing team, directly below the obstruction.
4. There is NO OFFSIDES.

Method of Scoring

1. A goal may not be scored from your team’s defensive half.
2. You may score from anywhere within your team’s offensive half.
3. The goalie box is no longer a no-shot zone.
4. A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick-in (throw-in).

Fouls

1. A player who intentionally commits any of the following offenses shall be penalized by the awarding of a direct free kick (DFK) to the opposing team:
   • Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.
   • Trips an opponent, without an attempt to play the ball, either from the front or back.
   • Jumps or throws oneself upon an opponent.
   • Charges an opponent from behind unless the opponent is obstructing.
   • Charges an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.
   • Holds an opponent.
   • Pushes an opponent.
   • Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent.
   • Handles the ball, i.e. carries, strikes, or propels the ball with his/her hand or arm (this does not apply to the goalkeeper within their respective goal box area).
   • Makes or attempts to make a slide tackle.
2. The following actions are offenses that shall be penalized by an indirect free kick (IDF):
   • Playing in a manner considered by the referee to be dangerous.
   • Charging a player when a ball is not within playing distance of players concerned.
   • Intentional obstruction of an opponent when the ball is not within playing distance of players concerned.
   • A delay of more than five (5) seconds, by any player, in putting a ball back in play (includes goalkeeper when in possession of a ball).
   • An infraction of the three (3) line rule.
   • Shots on goal, deemed by the referee, as taken from a team’s defensive half.

Misconducts

1. Misconduct’s shall consist of cautions (yellow cards) or sending off (red cards) Yellow cards:
   • Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game.
   • Shows, by word or action, dissent from any decision given by the referee.
   • Is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct.
   • Substitutes improperly.
2. Red cards:
   • A player guilty of violent conduct.
   • A player guilty of a serious foul.
   • Use of abusive or foul language.
   • Receiving two (2) yellow cards in the same game.
3. PLAYERS RECEIVING A RED CARD WILL LOSE PLAYING PRIVLEDGES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT GAME AND THE FIRST HALF OF THEIR NEXT SCHEDULED GAME. TWO RED CARDS, IN THE TOURNAMENT, AND THE PLAYER WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM ANY FURTHER PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENT AND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE TOURNAMENT SITE.

Free Kicks

1. When a free kick is awarded and is being taken, no opposing players shall be within ten (10) feet of the ball until it is put in play.
2. If there is consistent encroachment of the free kick space, by opponents, they will be cautioned and if repeated the referee may send off the offending player.
3. When a free kick is awarded to the defensive team in their own goal area, the ball must leave the goal area on the kick. If this does not occur the kick shall be taken again.
4. No free kicks will be awarded to the attacking team in their opponent’s goal area.

Penalty Kick

1. A penalty kick shall be awarded for direct free kick fouls committed inside the goal box area. It shall be taken from the penalty spot (twenty (20) feet from the center of the goal). At the moment of the kick, all players with the exception of the goalkeeper and the player taking the kick shall be inside the playing court, outside the goal area and at least 10 feet behind the line of the ball.
2. Any infringement of these rules, by the defensive team, and the kick shall be taken again unless it resulted in a goal.
3. Any infringement of these rules, by the offensive team, and the game will be restarted with an IDF at the spot of the infraction (unless a more serious offense occurred).

Kick In

1. When a ball passes completely outside the touchline (sideline), on the ground or in the air, it will be returned to play by means of a kick in. The ball is placed within a 1 yard from where it left play and is kicked into play.
2. A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in or a ball deflecting off a player in the goal box area and into the goal.
3. A person has five (5) seconds to kick the ball into play.
4. Violation of kick-in rules gives the opposing team the ball for a kick-in at the designated spot.

Goal Kick

1. When the ball contacts the wall behind the goal, either in the air or on the ground, having last been touched by a player of the attacking team, the ball shall be put in play by a member of the defending team by a goal kick.
2. The ball will be placed anywhere within the goal area.
3. The ball must leave the goal area to be considered in play.
4. Any player taking the goal kick may not play the ball again until touched by another player.
5. Members of the opposing team must be a minimum of 10 feet from the ball location and outside of the goal box area.
6. A goal shall not be scored direct from a goal kick.

Goalkeeper

1. The goalkeeper has five (5) seconds to put the ball back in play after securing possession.
2. The goalkeeper may not field a ball with his/her hands that has been directly passed to him/her from a teammate. He/she may play it with their feet.
3. The three (3) line rule is in effect for the goalkeeper.

Goal Box

1. The goal box shall be the inner 3-point line (purple line).

FIFA outdoor rules will apply with the following adaptations:

1. In Men’s team needs 5 to start and end game.
2. Co-Rec: 7 on 7 play, field size reduced, maximum 14 players on roster, minimum 6 players to avoid forfeit (3 women, per team on the field at all times).
3. Game length two (2) twenty minute halves (5-minute half time). TIME WILL START AT SCHEDULED MATCH TIME. ONE GOAL WILL BE AWARDED TO OPPOSITION OF TEAMS NOT READY TO PLAY STARTING AT GAME TIME AND AGAIN AT EACH 2 MINUTE INTERVAL AFTER SCHEDULED START TIME UP TO THREE GOALS (One at game start, one at 2 min. mark and one at 4 min. mark). IF TEAMS NOT READY TO PLAY 5 MINUTES AFTER SCHEDULED STARTING TIME FORFEIT THE MATCH.
4. Time may be added, by referee, for injury stoppage and substitutions, referees decision on game length is final- NO PROTESTS.
5. No slide tackling.
6. No offsides.
7. Substitutions:
   • Throw-ins (both teams if throw-in team initiates)
   • Goal kick (either team)
   • Corner kick (both teams if team taking kick initiates)
   • After a score (either team)
   • After an injury (injured play must be substituted)

Conduct

Unsportsmanlike behavior will be not be tolerated and will be handled as follows; 1st yellow card- warning; 2nd yellow card by the same player equals a red card- send off. Ejected player must meet with the Intramural Coordinator to determine next course of action. NO PROTESTS ON EJECTIONS.

Games Tiebreaker

1. Ties will stand in pool play games; playoff games ending in a tie will be handled as follows:
   • A full 5-minute overtime period will be played.
   • If still tied, a 2nd 5-minute overtime is played.
   • If still tied, penalty kick will be taken to determine the winner (five from each team alternating; at least two must be women).
   • If still tied after penalty kicks, sudden death alternate penalty kicks, one from each team, until a winner is determined. Those on field, at the end of overtime periods, are the only ones eligible to take penalty kicks.

Equipment

Shin guards required, tennis shoes, soccer shoes or rubber-molded cleats WITHOUT a toe cleat may be worn.

Blood Rule

Players who sustain injury causing an open wound will be required to leave the game. A player may not re-enter the contest until the flow of bodily fluids is stopped and the wound covered.

UNI Sports Club members are eligible, but only 1 male and 2 female club members per team.

Team Manager: Will be responsible in sharing the participant risk, injury, and insurance information with team members.

Intramural ID Policy: A valid UNI ID card must be presented to IM staff prior to playing each scheduled Saturday.

Game Site: All games to be played on the west campus fields.

Winners will be awarded an Intramural Champion's T-Shirt.

Participants must have played in two (2) games and registered on Fusion prior to the playoffs reaching the semi-final round.

FIFA outdoor rules will apply with the following adaptations:

1. Co-Rec 11 on 11 play, field size reduced, maximum 18 players on roster, minimum 9 players to avoid forfeit Game length two (2) 20 minute halves (5-minute half time). TEAMS NOT READY TO PLAY 5 MINUTES AFTER SCHEDULED STARTING TIME FORFEIT THE MATCH.
2. Time may be added, by referee, for injury stoppage and substitutions, referees decision on game length is final- NO PROTESTS.
3. Substitutions:
   • Throw-ins (both teams if throw-in team initiates)
   • Goal kick (either team)
   • Corner kick (both teams if team taking kick initiates)
   • After a score (either team)
   • After an injury (injured play must be substituted)
4. CONDUCT: Unsportsmanlike behavior will be not be tolerated and will be handled as follows;
   • 1st yellow card- warning; 2nd yellow card by the same player equals a red card- send off. Ejected player may not play the remainder of the game and is suspended from the first half of the following game. NO PROTESTS ON EJECTIONS.

Games Tiebreaker

1. Ties will stand in pool play games; play-off games ending in a tie will be handed as follows:
   • A full 5-minute overtime period will be played.
   • If still tied, a 2nd 5-minute overtime is played.
   • If still tied, penalty kick will be taken to determine the winner (five from each team alternating; at least two must be women).
   • If still tied after penalty kicks, sudden death alternate penalty kicks, one from each team, until a winner is determined. Those on field, at the end of overtime periods, are the only ones eligible to take penalty kicks.

Equipment

Shin guards required, tennis shoes, soccer shoes or rubber-molded cleats WITHOUT a toe cleat may be worn.

UNI Sports Club members are eligible, but only 3 male and 3 female club members per team.

The UNI women's soccer team graduating players are allowed to play in the 11 on 11 intramural soccer tournament with the following specification:

1. ONLY 2 graduating in May UNI women's soccer team players are allowed on one intramural team.

Team Manager: Will be responsible in sharing the participant risk, injury, and insurance information with team members.

Intramural ID Policy: A valid UNI ID card must be presented to IM staff prior to playing each scheduled Saturday.

Game Site: All games to be played on the west campus fields.

Winners will be awarded an Intramural Champion's T-Shirt.

Participants must have played in one (1) game prior to the tournament reaching the semi-final round.

IM Sport Supervisor

There will be Intramural Sport Supervisors who will supervise fields, officials, and games.

Umpires

The IM department will provide 2 game umpires who will have the equipment and score sheets on the field and act as the umpires during the game.

Team Manager

Will be responsible in sharing the participant risk, injury and insurance information with team members.

Inclement Weather

1. The intramural program will make the decision to cancel games due to weather at 3:00pm of that day. An email and text will be sent out to all players via IMleagues if games are canceled.
2. Postponements will be rescheduled for Friday of the same week - weather permitting. Games interrupted, due to inclement weather, which cannot be continued, will be considered complete if at least four (4) innings have been played or the 50 minute time limit is reached. If a game is interrupted, in the middle of an inning, the last completed inning will dictate game status.
3. Games not completed will be restarted, on a rescheduled date, from the beginning.

Equipment

1. Shoes must be worn. No screw-in or steel cleats, rubber molded are acceptable, questionable shoes should be checked by a Sports Supervisor or Intramural Sports Coordinator. Bats-only official softball bats may be used no baseball bats.
2. Provided helmets required for batters and base runners.

Rules

ASA Rules govern play with intramural rule adaptations.

One Day Tournament Eligibility Rule

Participants must have played in one (1) game prior to the tournament reaching the semi-final round.

Intramural Rule Adaptations

1. A valid UNI ID card is required to participate in each intramural contest. This should be presented to game officials prior to starting time.
2. Sliding is allowed. "Running over or taking out" a defensive player will constitute an automatic out and ejection if flagrant, at umpires discretion.
3. Seven inning games will be played.  A 50 minute time limit is allowed per game, no new innings may start after 50 minutes. (NO TIME LIMIT on league play-off OR one day tournament championship games).

4. Mercy Rule

   • A Game will end if:
     • Either Team is ahead by 10 runs after 5 Innings
     • Either Team is ahead by 15 runs after 4 Innings
     • Either Team is ahead by 20 runs after 3 Innings

5. A team will consist of 9 players. Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start. If a team drops below eight (8) players, during a contest, it is a forfeit. Late players may be inserted, upon arrival, during a dead ball situation. If their team is batting, they should be inserted in an available batting slot.

6. Forfeit time: is game time! A 5 minute grace period can be given by the team present but the game will start at the designated time. Teams should make every effort to be on time.

7. Substitution

   • The captain of the team making the substitution must immediately notify the opposing team captain and plate umpire.

   • Starter may re-enter once as long as he/she returns to the same position in the batting order. Substitutes may not re-enter.

   • Substitution must bat in the same order as the player he/she replaced. (Injured player may be replaced but may not re-enter game).

   • Pitcher may be replaced between changing sides/innings (exception: injury).

   • An injured runner may be granted a pinch runner.

8. Pitching

   • As of 2014, teams will pitch to their opponents.  The pitcher is included as one of the ten required players in the batting lineup and while fielding.

   • Each at bat will start with a 1-1 count (one ball and one strike).  If the batter has two strikes and hits a foul ball, he is declared out. The batter is also out if he/she steps across the plate into the opposite batter’s box to hit a ball.

   • The ball must be delivered at a moderate speed, underhand, with a perceptible arch, after leaving the pitcher's hand. The ball shall be delivered over the plate. The perceptible arch (6 to 12 feet) must rise above the batter's head, if not, it’s an illegal pitch. If an illegal pitch occurs, the ball becomes dead, it is recorded as a ball, and play continues.

   • Pitcher must have one foot on the pitching rubber at the time of their release.

   • Foul balls that fly over the batter’s head can be caught as an out.

   • Balls or strikes will be called. If the count reaches four balls, a walk will be assessed.  Intentional walks will not be allowed.

   • No bunting allowed, a full swing/cut must be taken at each pitch, no chopping at the ball with the intent to bunt. (This will be ruled an automatic out, at the umpires discretion).

9. Base Runners

   • Base runners may not steal or lead-off. Runners may leave a base only after the ball has been swung at, if the runner leaves before the swing, the runner is declared out.

   • A base runner is out if he/she in any way interferes or obstructs the fielder who is attempting to field or throw the ball.

   • No sliding head first.

10. Overthrow Rules

    • One base is allowed on any overthrow when the ball goes outside the lines of play. A base runner may take all the bases he/she can get when the ball remains live and inside the lines of play. Determining advancement depends on the runner’s position, to the bases, when the ball goes outside the lines of play.

11. Time limit and tie breaker procedures

    • Fifty (50) minutes will be allowed for each game. No new innings may start after the time limit. Any regularly scheduled league games tied at the end of fifty minutes will be resolved as a tie (half a win and half a loss). Any tie games during one (1) day tourney play or post season play-offs will be resolved as follows:

      • One (1) Day Tournament Play

        • Extra inning play begins by placing the last batter of the previous inning on 2nd base; this is done for each side each extra inning until the completion of the game. Play continues, three outs per side. All other rules the same.

      • Post Season Play-Offs

        • Regular extra innings, all other rules the same.

12. Protests

    • If a team feels that an official has misinterpreted a rule, it then must lodge a protest at the time of the incident.

13. The team captain will then obtain a ruling on the protest from the Sports Supervisor. Should the team still feel the ruling is incorrect, it must lodge a written protest to the Wellness and Recreation Office within 24 hours of the incident. The protest will be considered by the Intramural Sports Coordinator. No protests on judgment calls allowed. To be valid the team captains must notify the official immediately following the incident and before further play resumes. Further play disallows protest opportunity.

14. No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products will be allowed at any intramural events. Those failing to comply with this rule will be asked to leave and their team will forfeit.

Co-Rec Adaptations

1. Use same Softball Rules with the following adaptations:
   • Teams shall consist of ten (10) players (5 men and 5 women). Teams playing with less than ten (10) must have at least four (4) women playing. A game may begin with as few as eight (8) players; dropping below eight (8) players is a forfeit. A team is always allowed to play with more women than men. Players coming late may be inserted in the lineup upon their arrival.
   • The batting order will consist alternately of male/female, as much as possible. Male and female substitutes must replace a male and female respectively.
   • No stipulation on where males or females are placed when in the field.

Facility

All games will be played at the WRC Sand Volleyball courts west side of the building (Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted in the vicinity, which includes the parking lot).

Player Eligibility

1. All Intramural Sports eligibility rules apply. Please check your Intramural Sports Rules and Regulations carefully.
2. All players must check-in with their University ID cards with the on- site Supervisor prior to the start of the event.

Team Composition

This is an open event so each team can consist of 2 males, 2 females, or 1 male and 1 female.

Ground Rules

1. The winner of rock, paper, scissors gets to pick side or serve.
2. Opposing players line up across from each other.
3. Before the ball is served any players not receiving the serve must be 6 feet from the net.
   • The returner can stand at whatever distance they choose.
4. Once the ball is served players can move anywhere they want.
5. Possession changes when the ball contacts the net.
6. Each team has up to 3 hits per possession, but they do not need to use all 3 hits.
7. Hits must alternate between teammates if the team is taking multiple hits to return the ball. After the ball is returned into the net the order resets.
8. The ball must be hit, not be caught, lifted, or thrown. You cannot hit the ball with two hands (this includes putting both hands together while contacting the ball with your hands).
9. You can use any part of your body to hit the ball however you cannot contact the ball twice in a row regardless of what part of your body it touches.
10. If the ball hits any part of the ground or rim it is no good. There are only “lets” on the serve. After the serve, if the ball does not hit the rim, play it regardless of how it bounces.
11. Once the ball hits the net, it must bounce off in a single bounce. It must clear the rim in order to be good.
12. The match is best 2-out-of-3 games.
13. If there is a discrepancy between teams about a point it must be replayed, if the teams cannot agree to replay the point a double forfeit will be recorded.

Serving Rules

1. The serving player has 2 attempts to serve the ball to the other team legally. If he/she cannot complete a legal serve within his/her 2 attempts it is a side out and the other team receives a point and gains possession of the serve.
2. The receiving team sets their position first. The server stands directly across from the receiving player. Only the designated receiver can field the serve.
3. The ball must be tossed up from the server’s hand before it is hit. It cannot be hit out of the server’s hand. If the server does not like the toss, he/she needs to let the ball drop to the ground.
   • They will have one more opportunity to toss and serve the ball.
4. Server's feet must be behind the service line (at least 6 feet away from the net) when the ball is hit. They can lean over the service line, but his/her feet may not cross the service line until after the ball is hit.
5. The server is allowed to take a pivot step or approach steps, but is not allowed to move laterally beyond a pivot.
6. Serves can be as hard or as soft as the server likes, and drop shots are allowed.
7. Serves must be below the receiver's raised hand. If the ball can be caught by the receiver, it has to be played. If the ball is too high, the receiver must call “let” before their teammate touches the ball.
   • The serving team has one more try to serve. If the serving team cannot hit a legal serve on the second try, they lose the point. If the receiver does not call “let,” play continues.
8. The ball must come cleanly off the net on a serve. If the ball takes an unpredictable bounce (commonly known as "pocket"), the receiver must call “let” before their teammate touches the ball. The serving team has one more try to give a clean serve. If the serving team cannot hit a legal serve on the second try, they lose the point. If the receiver does not call “let,” play continues.
9. If the ball takes an unpredicted bounce, and lands back on the net or the rim, it's a side out and the other team receives a point and gains possession of the serve.
10. If the ball contacts the rim at any time after the serve, it is dead and a point and the serve will be awarded to the other team.
11. After a server wins the point, they change positions with his/her teammate so he/she is directly across from the other member of the receiving team.
12. The four players serve in the same sequence throughout the match, changing the server each time a rally is won by the receiving team.

Infractions

1. Defensive players must make an effort to get out of the offensive team’s way. If a member of the defensive team is in the way of a play on the ball, the player being blocked must call “hinder” and the point is replayed. The offensive team must have a legitimate play on the ball to call “hinder.”
2. If the defensive team is inadvertently hit with the ball prior to it being returned into the net or while the offensive team is passing, the offense can call a “hinder” and the point is replayed. The offensive team must have a legitimate play on the pass or return to call a “hinder.”
3. If a defensive player attempts to play a ball when it is not his/her turn, his/her team loses the point.
4. If a player hits a shot off the net then the ball hits his/her team mate, his/her team loses the point. If a player hits a shot off the net then the ball hits himself/herself, he/she loses the point.
5. If any player makes contact with the Spike ball set that moves the set or affects the trajectory of the ball, their team loses the point. If the contact with the Spike ball set does not move the set or affect the trajectory of the ball, play on.

Scoring

1. Spike ball is played with rally scoring (points can be won by the serving or receiving team).
2. Games are played to 21; teams must win by two points.
3. Teams will switch sides after one team reaches 11 points.
4. Points are scored when:
   • The ball isn’t hit back into the net within 3 hits
   • The ball hits the ground
   • The ball hits the rim (including clips)
     • Unless during the first serve attempt which is a “let”
   • The ball does not bounce off the net in a single bounce. (It must clear the rim in order to be good)
   • There is an illegal serve on the second serve or another infraction occurs

Games will be played to 21 points (must win by 2). Only the Semi Final and Championship games will be best 2 out of 3.

The choice of playing position at the table and order of service are determined by the toss of a coin. If the winner of the toss prefers to have first choice of playing positions, the opponent then has the choice of whether to serve first or receive service, and vice versa.

The change of ends (position) and service shall take place after 5 points have been scored. The striker out then becomes server and the server striker out and so on after each 5 points until the end of the game or the score 20 all. At the score of 20 all, the striker out becomes the server and the server the striker out and so on after each point until the end of the game.

Let

A let ball is called in the following cases:

1. If the served ball, in passing over the net touches it or its supports, provided that the service would otherwise have been good or been volleyed by the striker out.
2. If a service is delivered when the striker out is not ready, provided always that he may not be deemed unready if he attempts to strike at the ball.
3. If either player is prevented by an accident not under his control from serving a good service or making a good return.

Points

Either player may lose a point due to the following circumstances:

1. If he fails to make a good service except in the case of a let.
2. If he fails to make a good return of a good service or a good return made by his opponent.
3. If the player, his racket, or anything that he wears or carries touches the net or it supports while the ball is in play.
4. If the player, his racket, or any wearing apparel moves the player's playing surface while the ball is in play.
5. If, before the ball in play has passed over the end lines or sidelines, not yet having touched the playing surfaces of his side of the table after being struck by his opponent, it comes in contact with him or anything he wears or carries.
6. If at any time he volleys the ball.

Scoring

A point is scored by the side which makes the last successful return prior to the end of a rally. In an unsuccessful return the ball is missed, hit off the table, sent into the net, or hit onto the player's own half of the court on the turn. Failure to make a good serve also scores a point against the server unless it is a let as in LAW 12.

Doubles

Good Service

The service should be delivered as previously described and should touch first the right half of the server's court or the center line on his side of the net, and then, passing directly over or around the net, touch the right half of the striker out's court or the center line on his side of the net.

Choice of Order of Play

The pair who have the right to serve the first five services in any game decide which partner shall serve, and the opposing pair decide similarly which will first be striker out.

Order of Service

The first five services must be delivered by the selected partner of the pair who have the right to do so and must be received by the selected partner of the opposing pair. The second five services must be delivered by the strikerout of the first five services and received by the partner of the striker out of the first five services. The fourth five services must be delivered by the partner of the striker out of the first five services and received by the server of first five services, and so on, in sequence until the end of the game or the score 20 all, at which point each player serves only one service in turn until the end of the game.

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Play will be organized as a pool play tournament with single elimination play off for each division.

 4 players in a division the winner will be decided by best record.

Schedules will be posted on Fusion.

Matches may be played on the WRC Outdoor Tennis Complex

The winner of each match should report the results to Fusion as soon as possible after each match.

Official Tennis Rules will be used. Choice of service determined by a coin flip. All tennis matches are decided by winning two (2) out of three (3) sets.

All participants must furnish their own balls.

Racquets and goggles for each sport may be checked out from the WRC Welcome Desk.

Contact WRC Welcome Desk, (319) 273-2413, for reservations.

To initiate game play, the server stands between center mark and singles sideline just behind the baseline to the right side of his or her end on the court.

The server serves not just the first point, but the entire game.

The server receives two attempts (per point played) to serve by tossing up the tennis ball and striking it diagonally over the net into the correct service court on the receiver's side of the court. If the server steps on or over the baseline when serving, by rule this is considered a 'foot fault’ and the server loses that attempt to serve whether it is the first or second serve attempt for that point.

If the ball tips the net during a serve and lands inside the intended service court's boundaries, that is considered a 'let' and the server earns another chance to serve. Consequently, if the ball tips the net during a serve and lands outside the intended service court's boundaries, that is considered a 'fault' and the server loses that chance to serve.

After each point is played out, the server rotates from the right side of the center mark to the left side of the center mark and continues the rotation for each point until the game is over.

Winners of division and will be awarded an Intramural Champion’s T-Shirt.

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Play will be organized as a pool play tournament.

With 4 team in the division the winner will be decided by best record

Schedules will be posted on https://services.recreation.uni.edu/FusionIM.

Matches may be played on the WRC Outdoor Tennis Complex.

Official tennis rules will be used. Choice of service will be determined by a coin flip. All tennis matches are decided by winning two (2) out of three (3) sets.

All participants must furnish their own balls.

Racquets and goggles for each sport may be checked out from the WRC Welcome Desk.

Contact WRC Welcome Desk, 273-2413, for reservations. Reservations can be made one day in advance for the WRC indoor courts.

Game Play: Doubles Tennis Serving Rotation

Serves rotate from team to team, but instead of a two player rotation (singles) a four player rotation (doubles) is noted and maintained throughout a set.

For instance, let’s say competitors A and B (Team 1) are playing a set against competitors X and Y (Team 2). Player B is serving first on Team 1 and Player X is serving first on Team 2. It has been determined that Team 2 is serving the first game in the set.

Game 1 - Player X serves

Game 2 - Player B serves

Game 3 - Player Y serves

Game 4 - Player A serve

The serve continues to rotate - X, then B, then Y, then A, then X, then B ... for the entire set. Simply put, each player rotates to serve every fourth game until the set is finalized.

In the set(s) that follow, teams can decide which player will serve first for their respective team and establish a new rotation. Strategic game play comes into play, but my advice is to let the best server on your team serve first.

There is a slight addition to serving options in doubles in relation to singles. The server gains the area behind the alley, along baseline between the singles and doubles sidelines.

In other words, the server in doubles tennis can choose to serve from anywhere behind and along the baseline from the center mark to the doubles sideline on the team's end of the court.

Opt To Receive: Deuce Court or Advantage Court

Prior to game play, teammates must opt to receive serves in the right service court (deuce court) or left service court (advantage court). Once this is decided, each player on that team can only return serves from his or her designated service court for that set.

Switching service courts to receive serves is not an option until the set is over. At that point, teammates can switch service court sides to start a new set and at the beginning of each new set.

Teammates can stand anywhere on the teams end on the court providing that the player expected to return the serve actually attempts or executes the return and not the other player. Typically, the receiver positions behind the baseline to receive serves and the teammate positions in or along the adjacent service court.

Winners of the division will be awarded an Intramural Champion's T-Shirt.

Teams

1. The game shall be played with 7 players per teams on the court. Four players are required to avoid a forfeit. THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD. For Co-Rec games, a team must have a minimum of 3 women on the court at all times.

Equipment

1. Discs will be provided.
2. Only athletic non-marking shoes are allowed to be worn in the WRC S Courts. No cleats of any kind are allowed.
3. Athletic clothing is recommended. No clothing with exposed metal is allowed.
4. All jewelry must be removed including watches, earrings, bracelets, etc. Players may wear soft, pliable basketball or wrestling knee pads on legs, knees and/or ankle.
5. Hats/caps with bills and bandanas that are tied in a knot are not allowed.

Court

1. Games occur in the WRC S Courts; entire gym space is used (like indoor soccer). There is no out of bounds unless it goes through net or gets stuck in net.
2. Targets are placed 10 yards from each end wall, allowing an enough space behind the target for play (similar to lacrosse).
3. Each target is encircled by a 9 feet crease designated by small cones and/or tape on the floor.
4. Crease: Neither offensive nor defensive players are allowed to be in the crease during game play. Even one foot is not permitted. Players may not cut through the crease, jump across the crease, or dive into the crease in an attempt to score or block a scoring attempt. 
5. If an offensive player dives into the crease in an attempt to score, the result is an automatic turnover. If a defensive player enters the crease in an attempt to block a scoring attempt and makes contact with the disc, the result is an automatic 2 points. The defense will gain possession after a pull.
6. If a defensive player enters the crease any other time other than making contact with a scoring attempt, the offense will be awarded 1 point and will retain possession of the disc a mid-court.

Timing

1. A game consists of two (2) 12-minute halves. Halftime will be 3 minutes.
2. Game time is forfeit time. No grace period.
3. Each team is allotted one timeout per game and must have possession of the disc and it be a dead disc situation.
4. If the score is tied then, there will be a 5 minute sudden death overtime to determine the winner. If still tied after sudden death, penalty shootout will occur. Each team will get 3 attempts from 3 different players. If still tied, each team will alternate 1 shot each until one team takes the lead. Each team will be allowed an equal amount of attempts.

Scoring

1. Each goal is worth one point.
2. Each time an offensive player throws the disc into the opposing team’s target, a score is recorded. Play is initiated after each score with a new throw-off by the team that scored.

Gameplay

1. Each point begins with both teams lining--‐up (horizontally) at either end of the gymnasium--‐ behind their respective target. Teams should “hold their line.” The game begins when the defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense.
2. The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out a 10--‐second stall count. As in the game of Ultimate, the defender must allow the thrower room to throw (about a disc width away). Throwers must establish a pivot foot (similar to basketball) or the result is a “travel.” The result of a travel or stall is a turnover.
3. When a pass is not completed (hits the ground or stays in net) or a shot on goal is unsuccessful, the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense. A player may enter the crease to retrieve an errant shot on goal that came to rest in the crease.

Substitutions

1. Substitutes must stay outside of the court.
2. Eligible substitutes may replace players provided the substitution is completed by having the replaced players off the field before the disc becomes live. An incoming substitute must enter the field directly from his/her team area. A replaced player must leave the field at the sideline nearest their team area prior to disc being put into play.
3. Substitutions may only be made:
   • After a team has scored and before the ensuing pull.
   • To replace an injured player.
   • At halftime.

Court

1. Net height: Men/Co-Rec: 7'11", Women:7'4"
2. Out area: The players have the right to play the ball in the out court. Where competition is being conducted on adjacent courts, no player may penetrate into an adjoining court in an attempt to play a ball while that court is in use.
3. Lines: Any part of the ball hitting a line is good.
4. Service area: Anywhere behind the end line.
5. Center line: A foot or feet may be in contact with the center line, but not completely over it.
6. Ceiling ball: May be played off the ceiling on own side only.

Team Managers

Will be responsible in sharing the participant risk, injury and insurance information with team members.

Officials

The intramural department will provide two officials per court. These officials will have general jurisdiction and supervision of all games played on their courts. They will also be responsible for keeping teams aware of time left in a contest. Questions or protests should be directed to the IM Coordinator or Program Assistant.

Number of Players & Forfeits

1. Team consists of 4 individuals. A team may use 3 individuals to avoid forfeit.
2. Roster max: 8 players.

Time Outs

Each team is allowed one time out per game.

Starting Contests

1. Starting time: All matches are to start at designated time. A 10 minute forfeit time is allowed from the time the event is scheduled. If a team does not appear within 5 minutes, that team will lose the first of the three games scheduled. If they appear after 5 minutes, but within 10 minutes they may start the second game. The first game is a forfeit loss. If a team appears after 10 minutes of the scheduled time they shall forfeit the match. 40 minute time limit per league match. (No time limit for playoff matches.)
2. Starting game: Flip a coin, winner serves first game, loser serves the second game. Teams change courts after each game. If a third game is necessary a new flip will determine who will serve. In the event that time has expired and a third game cannot be started the match will end as a tie (1/2 win, 1/2 loss for each team).
3. Scoring: Rally scoring each game. Game 1 and 2 to 20 (win by 2 capped at 25) and game 3 to 15 (win by 2, capped at 20). Players automatically change playing areas after one team has scored 8 points.
4. Playing: A team must start play as soon as it has 3 players present after the scheduled time.
5. Forfeits: Any team having 2 forfeits in league play will be eliminated from all further play in volleyball and will forfeit all volleyball participation points.
6. Readiness to play: Officials shall signal by blowing the whistle and giving the readiness to play signal. Serving team score is announced first, whistle for readiness to serve is blown as soon as the official considers all players are in a ready position.

Position of Players

1. Service - All players must be in their respective positions when the ball is served.
2. During Play:
   • Front Line Players may contact the ball from any position inside or outside the court except while positioned across the center line or its out‑of‑bounds extension.
   • Backline Players while positioned behind the spiking line may contact the ball from any position inside or outside the court above or below the top of the net.
   • A Backline Player shall not:
     • Participate in the block or an attempt to block.
     • Return a ball, any part of which is higher than the top of the net while positioned in front of the spiking line or its out‑of‑bounds extension. A foul shall not be called on a backline player if an opponent blocks the ball before it crosses the net.
     • Play a ball while positioned across the center line of its out‑of‑bounds extension.
3. Completion of Service ‑ All team members must return to their respective position upon completion of each serve or loss of serve.
4. Completion of Game ‑ At the completion of each game it will not be necessary to maintain the same position or return to the same.
5. Substitutes - Enter at the service position (back right), must play one rotation minimum, and exit front right, exception made for injured player.

Completing Games

1. Best 2 out of 3 games counts as one win in league standings.
2. First team to score 20 points and ahead by at least 2 points (capped at 25) is the winner in the first/second games.
3. Rally scoring for third game. 40 minute time limit per match, if third game not completed (score 15, ahead by 2, capped at 20) team ahead when time expires is declared the winner. Teams change courts when first team reaches 8 points. (No time limit in playoff matches.)
4. Starting a match prior to the scheduled starting time adds that much additional time to the 40 minutes allotted.
5. Managers or captains from the winning team must be sure to sign score sheet at end of contest.

Service

The act of putting the ball into play by the player in the serving position.

1. Served Ball ‑ there is no restriction as to how the ball may be served except that it must be cleanly hit, not thrown or pushed, after being clearly released or thrown from the hand or hands of the server. At the instant the server hits the ball all players must be in their proper position. As soon as the ball has been hit, the players may move to any place on their side of the net. A served ball may be set by the receiving team.
2. Service Positions - At the instant the ball is hit for service the server may not be in contact with the endline.
3. Maintaining Service ‑ A player continues to serve until a fault is committed by the serving team.
4. Change of Position ‑ The team which receives the ball for service after a side‑out shall rotate clockwise before serving (includes first side out). SUBSTITUTES must play one rotation minimum, and enter/leave at the service position.
   • Serving Faults
   • The ball passes under the net
   • The ball touches a player of the serving team or any object before entering the opponent's playing area
   • The ball lands outside of the limits of the opponent's playing area
   • Serve before the audio and visual signals will result in a replay
5. Serving out of Order
   • If a team serves out of order, the team loses the service and any points gained during such out of order service. The players of the team at fault must immediately resume their correct positions.
   • If the served ball touches the net (net ball) at the moment the opposing team is whistled for a positional fault, the server's team scores a point.

Contacting Ball During Play

1. General ‑ maximum number of 3 contacts on a side.
   • The ball may be contacted with any part of the body above and including the waist.
   • The ball can contact any number of parts of the body down to the waist providing the contacts are simultaneous and that the ball is not held. If it does not touch simultaneously, it is a fault (double contact).
   • The ball may be kicked as long as the foot is planted and time of contact is judged by the official to be legal.
2. Simultaneous contact by opponents. If 2 opponents simultaneously hit the ball above the net, the player behind the direction of the ball is considered as having touched it last. The team upon whose side of the net the ball falls in such play may participate in the next play.
3. Simultaneous contact by teammates is allowed and is considered as two plays. Players participating in such play may participate in the next play.
4. Blocking is the art at the net which intercepts the ball coming from the opponent's side by making contact with the ball as it comes a cross the net, before it crosses the net or immediately after it crosses the net. An attempt to block does not constitute a block unless the ball is contacted during an attempt. Front line players ONLY may take part in a block. The team which effected a block shall have the right to three more contacts with the ball in order to return it to the opponent's side. [NOTE: a served ball may not be blocked.]
   • Any player participating in a block shall have the right to make the next contact with the ball ‑ such contact counting as the first of three contacts allowed the team.
   • Back line players MAY NOT participate in a block, but may play the ball in any other position near or away from the block.
   • Hands of the blocker(s) may reach over the net; however, the blocker(s) shall not contact the ball over the opponent's count until after the completion of the opponent's action which sends the ball toward the blocker(s) side.

The Block

1. Each ball directed toward the opponent's area can be blocked by one or a group of the opponent's front line players.
2. Balls passed between players of the same team that do not travel across the net may not be blocked. However, if one of these passes projects the ball above the net so that some part of the ball is over the vertical plane of the net, the ball may be blocked since it has traveled from the opponent's side.
3. A player may take a blocking position with the hands and arms over the net before the opponent's attack, if in so doing there is no interference with the opponent's play before their attack. It is always permitted to block with the hands and arms over the net to intercept the opponent's attack.
4. Blocking of the ball above the opponent's court shall be legal provided that such a block is:
   • After a player of the attacking team has spiked the ball; or
   • If in the referees judgment, the attacking team has intentionally directed the ball across the net; or
   • After the opponents have completed their allowable 3 hits; or
   • After the ball is hit so that it would, in the referees judgment, cross the net if not touched and no member of the attacking team is in position to make a legal play on the ball; or;
   • After the ball is hit in such a manner that it is falling over the attacking teams area near the net and no member of the attacking team could reasonably, in the referees judgment, make a play on the ball.
5. If one of the blocker(s) puts the hands over its net and spikes the ball during the blocking action, IT IS A FAULT.

Dead Ball

1. When served ball:
   • Hits a teammate.
   • Touches the ceiling or obstruction.
   • Hit before audio and visual signal is given by referee, will result in a replay of the serve.

Carrying Ball

1. The ball must be cleanly hit. Scooping, lifting, pushing, or carrying the ball shall be considered as holding.
   • Below waist ‑ any player making a play for a ball below the waist and making the play with palms up must make a fist or interlace fingers. Players may use back of hand without making a fist. Also during digs or saves.
   • Spike ‑ a spiked shot may be hit with the open hand if the ball is not caught or carried.

Play At The Net

1. Ball touching net ‑ when a ball in play, including the serve touches the net completely between the antennas, it is considered good and play continues.
2. Net driven into player ‑ if the ball is driven into the net with such force as to cause the net to contact a member of the opponent's team, such contact shall not be considered a fault on the part of the latter.
3. A player from Team B may not obstruct a player of Team A, nor touch the ball while Team A player is playing it.
4. The net may not be contacted by the players while the ball is in play. Any contact by the body or uniform, inadvertent or not, is penalized.

Hands Passing Over Net

1. During block ‑ contacting the ball over the net above the opponents playing area before the opponent's action to send the ball toward the opposite side is made, shall constitute a FAULT.
2. After the spike ‑ a hand or hands passing over the net after a spike is not a fault.

Crossing Centerline

Contact with any part of a player's body with the opponent’s side of the court during play constitutes a fault. Touching the opponents playing area with a foot or feet is not a fault, providing that some part of the encroaching foot or feet remains on or above the center line at the time of such contact.

Interpretation of Rules

Disagreements with the interpretation of the rules must be brought to the attention of the referee prior to the first service following the play which the disagreement occurred. The captain/manager of the protesting team is the only one to bring the protest to the attention of the referee. If the referee cannot make a decision it will be taken to the floor supervisor for a final decision. If this decision is not acceptable the matter will be reviewed by the Director of Intramurals, following the protest procedures outlined by the Intramural Handbook.

4 on 4 Co‑Rec Rule Adaptations

1. A team is composed of 4 players (2 women & 2 men) plus substitutes. Play may begin with as few as 3 players. No more than 2 of either gender maybe on the floor at the same time.
2. Men may not spike or drive a ball directly to the floor. Any men's contact must have a perceptible arch. EXCEPTION: serve. Guys may legally block. Any contact by a male player considered a spike/attack will be considered a fault.
3. UNI Volleyball Club members are eligible subject to the following restrictions: one male and one female club member per team.

Iowa High School rules apply with Intramural adaptations as listed.

Court

1. Net height: Men and A league Co-Rec – 7’ 11", Women and B league Co-Rec - 7'4"
2. Out area: The players have the right to play the ball in the out court. Where competition is being conducted on adjacent courts, no player may penetrate into an adjoining court in an attempt to play a ball while that court is in use.
3. Lines: Any part of the ball hitting a line is good.
4. Service area: Anywhere between the sideline and behind the end line.
5. Center line: A foot or feet may be in contact with the center line, but not completely over it.
6. Ceiling ball: May be played off the ceiling on your own side only.

Team Manager

Will be responsible for sharing the participant risk, injury and insurance information with team members.

Officials

The Intramural Department will provide two officials per court. One official will be a platform official and the other a floor official. These officials will have general jurisdiction and supervision of all games played on their courts. They will also be responsible for keeping teams aware of time left in a contest. Questions or protests should be directed to the Intramural Sports Supervisor.

Number of Players & Forfeits

1. Team consists of 6 individuals. A team may use 4 individuals to avoid forfeit.
2. Roster maximum of 12.

Equipment

A player is not permitted to use or wear any object, which in the referee’s judgment could be hazardous to other players or themselves. This includes but is not limited to hard casts, jewelry, bracelets, watches, rings, earrings, and hair barrettes. At the referees request these need to be removed or a player is not allowed to participate.

Blood Rule

Players who sustain injury causing an open wound will be required to leave the game. A player may not re-enter the contest until the flow of bodily fluids is stopped and the wound covered.

Time Outs

Each team is allowed one time out per set (1 minute duration). Unused time outs cannot be carried over to new sets.

Playoff Eligibility

Players must participate in two regular season matches to be eligible for playoffs.

Starting Contests

1. Prior to match: All players must individually check in with the official(s) on their designated court. To check in, players must present a valid UNI ID. If a player arrives late, it is his/her responsibility to check in with the officials in order to be marked present.
2. Starting time: All matches are to start at the scheduled starting time. 40 minutes are allowed per match. Match time is forfeit time. A 5 minute grace period can be given by the team present but the match will start at the designated time.
3. Starting match: Flip a coin; winner serves first set, loser serves the second set. Teams change courts after each set. Rally scoring each set. Set 1 and 2 to 25 (win by 2, capped at 30) and set 3 to 15 (win by 2, capped at 20). If a third set is necessary a new flip will determine who will serve. In the event that time has expired and a third set cannot be started, the regular season match will end as a tie (1/2 win, 1/2 loss for each team). No time limit for pre-season tournament or playoff matches.
4. Third set: Teams automatically change playing areas after one team has scored 8 points. No change shall be made in the player’s relative position. Rally scoring in set 3. Set is finished when one team reaches 15 points and is ahead by 2 with a cap at 20. There is no time limit during playoffs.
5. Playing: A team must start play as soon as it has 4 players present after the scheduled time.
6. Forfeits: Any team having 2 forfeits in league play will be eliminated from all further play in volleyball and will forfeit all volleyball participation points.
7. Readiness to play: Officials shall signal by blowing the whistle and giving the readiness to play signal.

Serving team score is announced first, whistle for readiness to serve is blown as soon as the official considers all players are in a ready position. A serve made prior to the readiness to play signal will be replayed.

Position of Players

1. Service - All players must be in their respective positions on the court when the ball is served.
2. During Play –
   • Front Line Players may contact the ball from any position inside or outside the court except while positioned across the center line or it’s out-of-bounds extension.
   • Backline Players while positioned behind the spiking line may contact the ball from any position inside or outside the court above or below the top of the net.
   • A Backline Player shall not:
     • Participate in the block or an attempt to block.
     • Return a ball, any part of which is higher than the top of the net while positioned in front of the spiking line or its out-of-bounds extension. A foul shall not be called on a backline player if an opponent blocks the ball before it crosses the net.
     • Play a ball while positioned across the center line of its out-of-bounds extension.
3. Completion of Service - All team members must return to their respective position upon completion of each serve or loss of serve.
4. Completion of Set - At the completion of each set, it will not be necessary to maintain the same position or return to the same.
5. Substitutes - enter at the service position, must play one rotation minimum, and exit front right, exception made for injured player.

Completing Matches

1. Best 2 out of 3 sets counts as one win in league standings.
2. First team to score 25 points and ahead by 2 points is the winner in the first 2 sets (scoring capped at 30).
3. If a third set is necessary the team that is ahead 40 minutes after the scheduled starting time is declared the winner. Rally scoring used in set 3 to 15 (win by 2, scoring capped at 20). Teams change courts when first team reaches 8 points. (No time limit in playoff matches and one day tournaments.)
4. Starting a match prior to the scheduled starting time adds that much additional time to the 40 minutes allotted.
5. Manager or captain from each team must be sure to sign and verify the score sheet at the end of the match.

Service

The act of putting the ball into play by the player in the serving position.

1. Served Ball - there is no restriction as to how the ball may be served except that it must be cleanly hit, not thrown or pushed, after being clearly released or thrown from the hand or hands of the server. At the instant the server hits the ball; all players must be in their proper position. As soon as the ball has been hit, the players may move to any place on their side of the net. A served ball may be set by the receiving team.
2. Service Positions - At the instant the ball is hit for service, the server may not be in contact with the end line.
3. Maintaining Service - a player continues to serve until a fault is committed by the serving team.
4. Change of Position - The team which receives the ball for service after a side-out shall rotate clockwise before serving (includes first side out). Substitutes must play one rotation minimum.
5. Serving Faults
   • The ball passes under the net.
   • The ball touches a player of the serving team or any object before entering the opponent's playing area.
   • The ball lands outside of the limits of the opponent's playing area
   • Exception: serve before the audio and visual signals will result in replay.
6. Serving out of Order
   • If a team serves out of order, the team loses the service and any points gained during such out of order service. The players of the team at fault must immediately resume their correct positions.
   • If the served ball touches the net (net ball) at the moment the opposing team is whistled for a positional fault, the server's team scores a point.

Contacting Ball During Play

1. General- maximum number of 3 contacts on a side.
   • The ball may be contacted with any part of the body above and including the waist.
   • The ball can contact any number of parts of the body down to the waist providing the contacts are simultaneous and that the ball is not held. If it does not touch simultaneously, it is a fault (double contact).
   • The serve may be set by the receiving team.
   • If serve touches the net completely between the antennas, it is considered good and play continues.
2. Simultaneous contact by opponents. If 2 opponents simultaneously hit the ball above the net, the player behind the direction of the ball is considered as having touched it last. The team upon whose side of the net the ball falls in such play may participate in the next play.
3. Simultaneous contact by teammates is allowed and is considered as two plays. Players participating in such play may participate in the next play.
4. Blocking is the art at the net which intercepts the ball coming from the opponent's side by making contact with the ball as it comes across the net, before it crosses the net or immediately after it crosses the net. An attempt to block does not constitute a block unless the ball is contacted during an attempt. Front line players ONLY may take part in a block. The team which affected a block shall have the right to three more contacts with the ball in order to return it to the opponent's side. [NOTE: a served ball may not be blocked.]
   • Any player participating in a block shall have the right to make the next contact with the ball - such contact counting as the first of three contacts allowed the team.
   • Back line players MAY NOT participate in a block, but may play the ball in any other position near or away from the block.
   • Hands of the blocker(s) may reach over the net; however, the blocker(s) shall not contact the ball over the opponent's court until after the completion of the opponent's action which sends the ball toward the blocker(s) side.

The Block

1. Each ball directed toward the opponent's area can be blocked by one or a group of the opponent's front line players.
2. Balls passed between players of the same team that do not travel across the net may not be blocked. However, if one of these passes projects the ball above the net so that some part of the ball is over the vertical plane of the net, the ball may be blocked since it has traveled from the opponent's side.
3. A player may take a blocking position with the hands and arms over the net before the opponent's attack, if in so doing there is no interference with the opponent's play before their attack. It is always permitted to block with the hands and arms over the net to intercept the opponent's attack.
4. Blocking of the ball above the opponent's court shall be legal provided such a block is:
   • After a player of the attacking team has spiked the ball; or
   • If in the referees’ judgment, the attacking team has intentionally directed the ball across the net; or
   • After the opponents have completed their allowable 3 hits; or
   • After the ball is hit so that it would, in the referees judgment, cross the net if not touched and no member of the attacking team is in position to make a legal play on the ball; or;
   • After the ball is hit in such a manner that it is falling over the attacking teams area near the net and no member of the attacking team could reasonably, in the referees judgment, make a play on the ball.
5. If one of the blocker(s) puts the hands over its net and spikes the ball during the blocking action, IT IS A FAULT.

Dead Ball

1. When a served ball:
   • Hits a teammate.
   • Touches the ceiling or obstruction.
   • Is hit before audio and visual signal is given by referee, will result in a replay of the serve.

Carrying Ball

The ball must be cleanly hit. Scooping, lifting, pushing, or carrying the ball shall be considered as holding.

1. Below waist - any player making a play for a ball below the waist and making the play with palms up must make a fist or interlace fingers. Players may use back of hand without making a fist.
2. Spike - a ball being spiked may be hit with the open hand as long as the ball is not caught or carried.

Play at the Net

1. Ball touching net - when a ball in play, including the serve touches the net completely between the antennas, it is considered good and play continues.
2. Net driven into player - if the ball is driven into the net with such force as to cause the net to contact a member of the opponent's team, such contact shall not be considered a fault on the part of the latter.
3. A player from Team B may not obstruct a player of Team A, nor touch the ball while Team A player is playing it.
4. The net may not be contacted by the players while the ball is in play. Any contact by the body or uniform, inadvertent or not, is penalized.

Hands Passing Over Net

1. During block - contacting the ball over the net above the opponent’s playing area before the opponent's action to send the ball toward the opposite side is made, shall constitute a FAULT.
2. After the spike - a hand or hands passing over the net after a spike is not a fault.

Crossing Centerline

Contact with any part of a player's body with the opponent’s side of the court during play constitutes a fault. Touching the opponent’s playing area with a foot or feet is not a fault, providing that some part of the encroaching foot or feet remains on or above the center line at the time of such contact.

Interpretation of Rules

Disagreements with the interpretation of the rules must be brought to the attention of the referee prior to the first service following the play which the disagreement occurred. The captain/manager of the protesting team is the only one to bring the protest to the attention of the referee. If the referee cannot make a decision, it will be taken to the Intramural Sports

Supervisor for a final decision. If this decision is not acceptable the matter will be reviewed by the Intramural Sports Coordinator following the protest procedures outlined by the Intramural Sports Handbook.

Co-Rec Rule Adaptations

1. A team is composed of 6 players (3 women & 3 men) plus substitutes. Play may begin with as few as 4 players.
2. No more than 3 of either gender may be on the floor at the same time.
3. Men may block. (Net height 7’4”)

A league only:

Men may spike or attack a ball. (Net height 7’11”)

B League only:

Men may not spike or attack a ball. Any contact by a male player considered a spike/attack will be considered a fault, at the official's discretion. Any men's contact must have a perceptible arc, excluding serves. A legal block does not count as a spike.

UNI Volleyball Club Members

Are eligible subject to the following restriction: 1 male and 1 female club member per team and must play at the highest level offered (A league).

One Day Tournament Eligibility Rule

Participants must have played in one match prior to the tournament reaching the semi-final round.

4 on 4 intramural volleyball rules apply with the following adaptations.

1. 20 minute time limit for each game, if time limit is reached the team who is ahead is declared the winner.
2. Format TBD, either a round robin or double elimination bracket, depends on the number of teams. Each team is guaranteed 2 games.
3. Player must compete in one game prior the championship bracket to be eligible.
4. Players must rotate serve in order, but serve does not need to alternate between genders.
5. Substitutes must enter at the service position and play a full rotation before exiting.
6. There is no differentiation between front row and back row players.
7. All games are self-officiated unless supervisors declare differently.

Championship Game:

NO time limit or point cap for championship bracket games.

Teams and supervisor can decide how the champion is declared.

1. By playing one game to 21 or 2.
2. Play best of 3 games to 21.
3. Supervisors have the final say.

Current National Federation of High School Associations Volleyball Rules, with the following exceptions will govern play.

Teams

Men & Women

Four (4) players constitute a team. A game may start with as few as two (2) players on a team.

Co-Rec

A Co-Rec team will consist of four (4) players, two (2) males and two (2) females. A team may start a game with one (1) male and one (1) female. The number of males and females on the court must always be equal.

Equipment

1. All players must wear court shoes. Players will not be permitted to wear turf, black marring sole or any type shoe which creates marks on the court surface. Wellness and Recreation Center shoe policy must be followed. Shoes MUST BE WORN by all players.
2. The Wallyball net and ball will be provided by Intramural Sports.

Game Format

1. Each match will consist of winning the best two (2) out of three (3) games to fifteen (15) points with one team being one (1) point ahead of the opponent.
2. Only the serving team may score points.
3. There is no time limit.

Game Rules

1. Start of Game: The Team Captain winning the coin toss shall have the option of serving or side.
2. If the match goes to a third game, the team with the most total points from the first two games shall have the choice of serve or side. If this total is a tie a coin toss will determine who has the choice.
3. In the third game as soon as one team reaches seven (7) points the teams will change sides of the court.
4. Out of Bounds: The ball shall be called out of bounds whenever it hits the ceiling or back wall on the opponent’s side or two or more walls consecutively on the serve, volley or block.
5. Back Wall In Play: The back wall is play only on the side of the team that is returning the service or volley, provided a player on that team touches the ball first.
6. Ceiling In Play: The ceiling is in-bounds only on the side of the team that is returning the serve or volley, provided that a player on that team touches the ball first.
7. The Serve: A Player in the RIGHT BACK position of the court shall put the ball in play by hitting it with one hand only in an attempt to send the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court. The serve is good if the ball passes over the net without touching a member of the serving team or the net. A served ball that hits a wall on either the serving team’s side or the receiving side is good provided the ball contacted only ONE wall (side wall only) before landing in the opponent’s court. The Server has five (5) seconds after he/she receives the ball to execute the serve. Service and Side will alternate for the second game.
8. Playing The Ball: Up to three (3) successive contacts with the ball is permitted each team in order to play the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court.
9. Playing Two or More Walls: Contacting two or more walls with the ball is permitted only by the team that is in possession of the ball on their own side. If the ball crosses the net after contacting two or more walls without making contact with a player, a side-out or loss of serve will be called.
10. Climbing the Wall to Block: Climbing the wall to block a set or serve is illegal.
11. Deflecting the Ball off the Back Wall: If a player contacts the ball in such a manner that the ball deflects off the back wall on his side of the court and goes over the net, the ball shall be considered alive and in play.
12. Co-Rec Play: In Co-Rec play, men and women shall alternate service.

Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the weigh in.

Prelims & Finals are done on the same day.

All matches in the West Gym Wrestling Room.

Weight Classes

126

134

140

146

152

158

164

170

177

190

210 Heavyweight

Super Heavyweight (230+)

Work out times for the West Gym Wrestling Room: TBA (are set for 3 to 4 weeks prior the tournament).

Equipment

Wrestling shoes required, head gear strongly recommended and appropriate workout clothing required.

OBJECT OF THE GAME. 

Nine Ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. On each shot the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowest-numbered ball on the table, but the balls need not be pocketed in order. If a player pockets any ball on a legal shot, he remains at the table for another shot, and continues until he misses, fouls, or wins the game by pocketing the 9-ball. After a miss, the incoming player must shoot from the position left by the previous player, but after any foul the incoming player may place the cue ball anywhere on the table. Players are not required to call any shot.

RACKING THE BALLS. 

The object balls are racked in a diamond shape, with the one ball at the top of the diamond and on the foot spot, the nine ball in the center of the diamond, and the other balls in random order, racked as tightly as possible. The game begins with a cue ball in hand behind the headstring.

START OF PLAY. 

The home team breaks first and writes their line-up down first. The break alternates thereafter. A game starts as soon as the cue ball crosses over the headstring on the opening break.

LEGAL BREAK SHOT. 

The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except:

1. The breaker must strike the 1-ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least four numbered balls to a rail, failure to do so is a foul. Incoming player accepts the table the way it lies with the ball in hand or requests a rerack with cue ball behind the headstring.
2. If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table, or the requirements of the opening break are not met, it is a foul, and the incoming player has the cue ball in hand anywhere on the table.
3. If on the break shot, the breaker causes an object ball to jump off the table, it is a foul and the incoming player has the cue ball in hand anywhere on the table. The object ball is not respotted.
4. Making the nine ball on the break is an automatic win for the player breaking. However, if the cue ball is scratched when making the nine ball, the nine ball is respotted. (Using another stripe from the tray.)

CONTINUING PLAY. 

On the shot immediately following a legal break, the shooter may play a “push out.” If the breaker pockets one or more balls on a legal break, he continues to shoot until he misses, fouls, or wins the game. If the player misses or fouls, the other player begins his turn and shoots until he misses, fouls, or wins. The game ends when the nine ball is pocketed on a legal shot.

PUSH OUT. 

The player who shoots the shot immediately after a legal break may play a push out in an attempt to move the cue ball into a better position for the option that follows. On a push out, the cue ball is not required to contact any object ball nor any rail, but all other foul rules still apply. The player must announce his intention of playing a push out before the shot, or the shot is considered to be a normal shot. Any ball pocketed on a push out does not count and remains pocketed, except for the nine ball. Following a legal push out, the incoming player is permitted to shoot from that position or to pass the shot back to the player who pushed out. A push out is not considered to be a foul as long as no rule is violated. An illegal push out is penalized according to the type of foul committed.

FOULS. 

When a player commits a foul, he must relinquish his run at the table and no balls pocketed on the foul shot are spotted, except the nine ball. The incoming player is awarded a ball in hand; prior to his first shot he may place the cue ball anywhere on the table. If a player commits several fouls on one shot, they are counted as only one foul.

1. All fouls must be called and acknowledged before the next shot is taken.
2. Touching or moving the cue ball is a foul.
3. Coaching is a foul.
4. Shooting the cue ball into a pocket or off the table is a foul.
5. If the first object ball contacted by the cue ball is not the lowest numbered ball on the table, the shot is a foul.
6. If no object ball is pocketed, failure to drive the cue ball or some object ball to a rail after the cue ball contacts the object ball is a foul.
7. Pocketing the nine ball and the cue ball with the same stroke is a foul.
8. Shooting without at least one foot on the floor is a foul.
9. An unpocketed ball is considered to be driven off the table if it comes to rest other than on the bed of the table. It is a foul to drive an object ball off the table. The jumped object ball(s) is not spotted and play continues.

When the cue ball is in hand, the player may place the cue ball any where on the bed of the table, except in contact with an object ball. He may continue to adjust the position of the cue ball until he takes a shot.

 

A player’s turn begins when it is legal for him to take a shot and ends at the end of a shot on which he misses, fouls or wins, or when he fouls between shots.

When there are only two object balls on the table and a player scratches while pocketing the ball before the nine - it shall be brought up and placed on the footspot. (Using another ball from the tray.)

END OF GAME. 

The game ends at the end of a legal shot which pockets the 9-ball; or when a player forfeits the game as the result of a foul.