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FAQ - Intramural Sports
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What are intramurals?
a. Intramural activities are structured sport leagues and tournaments, which are designed
specifically for the CSM community. We hope to offer a variety of opportunities to provide healthful exercise,
promote leisure, as well as enhance personal development and social interactions for the CSM campus community.
League play (for basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, flag football, etc.) is usually five weeks plus playoffs
each semester. Tournaments (such as tennis, badminton, wrestling, swim or track meet) are usually one or two-day events...
so satisfy your urge to play...get involved in intramurals...JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT!
Who is eligible to participate?
a. All CSM students/faculty/staff with a current CSM ID card
b. Spouses (with a current CSM ID) may play in co-rec sports with their CSM student/faculty/staff sponsor
c. The following are NOT eligible to participate in intramural events:
1. Alumni
2. Any person, who during the semester:
1. is on the varsity team when they play their first regular season game
2. is receiving athletic aid in that sport
3. is getting PA credit for that sport as a player or as a "Red shirt"
4. regularly practices with the varsity team
3. Community members
d. Please note:
i. * Only ONE ex-varsity letter winner will be eligible for intramural competition in his/her particular sport
(per intramural team). They do not have to sit out a year, but the varsity team must have completed their season for a letter
winner to participate in intramural sports.
2. CSM Club Sport Members- Members of CSM Club Sports are allowed to participate in the respective intramural
sport, however, a maximum of three (3) Club Sport members are allowed on any one intramural team (in doubles competition, only
50% of team can be club affiliated). A person is considered a club member if (including but not limited to): filled out club forms,
practices, travels, and/or plays in club competitions.
3. To be eligible to participate, a player's name must be registered in the Intramural Sports office prior to the
first game. All additions to the roster must be submitted to the Intramural Sports office before 2pm (if a weekend event then it
must be submitted on Friday) prior to the game for any participant to be considered eligible for that game. All participants must
sign the IM Sports waiver on the entry form. A player's name must appear on the game scorecard and the player must have participated
for at least one league game in order for them to be eligible to participate in playoffs.
How do I sign up?
a. Sign-ups are granted on a first come - first serve basis. Sign-ups begin the first day of each semester's classes.
Deadlines vary depending upon your sport (sign up early to secure your day & time).
b. For each Intramural sport, obtain an Intramural Sports Entry Form and current IM Schedule Chart from the Intramural Sports office.
c. Complete entry form and list ALL names and valid CSM Campus ID numbers and birthdates (mm/dd/yyyy) of all team members on the entry form.
d. Be sure to completely fill out the participant waiver on the entry form.
e. Check the eligibility requirements of team members (as outlined in the Intramural Sports Participant Handbook).
f. Return the completed IM entry form to the Recreational Sports office before the entry deadline. Be sure to fill out what day and time
of week that you would like to participate.
g. ATTEND the captain's meeting of your particular sport. One member of each team MUST be present to receive the league schedule,
review sport specific rules and intramural policies in order to educate your teammates. Teams that are not represented at the captain's
meeting must meet with the Director of IM's prior to their first game or they will be replaced by a team on the waiting list who has
attended the captain's meeting.
h. Late entries will be accepted and kept on file & included in pairings/leagues only if openings become available. Considerations,
such as availability of facilities and the number of teams that may be accommodated in any particular sport, will determine whether
or not a late entry can be worked into the schedule.
i. TOURNAMENTS – After the deadline, we will send a comprehensive email with rules, each person/team first game, and any other
pertinent information.
How much does it cost?
a. All intramural events are free! Action Kart, Bowling & Golf are offered at a discounted rate.
How many events can I participate in?
a. A player may not compete as a member of two teams in the same intramural activity. However, a participant
may play on one men's or women's team and also compete on a co-rec team in the same sport.
What is the all sports trophy?
a. ALL COMPETITION FOR ALL SPORTS TROPHY
1: Team members must belong to and play as one group throughout the year in those activities in which points are awarded. This league is for participants who enjoy a competitive, challenging, and athletic environment.
(A) Each player on an Organizational team must be a member of that organization in all competition toward all-sports trophy points (fraternity, residence hall, department team, etc.).
(B) Once a participant signs with an Organization, he/she is ineligible to play with any other Organization for trophy points in intramurals for the rest of the year.
(C) A team trophy will be awarded to the first place team in the Organizational League at the end of the spring semester at the "Dinner of Champions" banquet.
2: All-Sports Trophy awards will be presented to the first place team accumulating the greatest number of points at the end of the year.
(A) Intramural Sports Points will be awarded in:
1) 10 Events:
- (FALL) Flag Football, Volleyball, Bowling, Swim Meet, Dodgeball
- (SPRING) 5 on 5 Basketball, Floor Hockey, Outdoor Soccer, Kickball, Track Meet
What is the Interfraternity Council (IFC) Championship?
a. All Interfraternity Council (IFC) Championship
1. Fraternities will earn points for the following:
- (FALL) Flag Football, Swim Meet, Volleyball
- (SPRING) 5 on 5 Basketball, Outdoor Soccer, Track Meet, Wrestling
2. Scoring will be the same as the scoring for the All Sports Trophy.
How are points calculated for the All Sports Trophy?
a. League Participation
1. Each team will receive 10 points for entering league competition.
2. Scoring for division play:
| 1st place |
2nd place |
3rd place |
| 15 points |
10 points |
5 points |
a- If there is a tie, the first tie breaker will be head to head competition, the second tie breaker will be sportsmanship rating.
3. Scoring for league playoffs:
| 1st place |
2nd place |
3rd place |
4th place |
| 15 points |
10 points |
5 points |
5 points |
4. Negative points:
a- Not attending captains' meeting (-5) points
b- Forfeit (-5) points for each forfeit; after two forfeits team will be dropped from league
c- Late entries will only receive 5 entry points
Tournament Participation
1. Each team will receive 5 points for entering tournament play.
2. Scoring for tournaments:
| 1st place |
2nd place |
3rd place |
4th place |
| 15 points |
10 points |
5 points |
5 points |
* All points are awarded on a team basis. Individual events will only count toward a team place. Ties will be awarded equal points. *
3. Negative points:
a- If a team forfeits their first game of a tournament, they will lose their entry points and an additional 5 points.
b- Late entries for tournament and league participation will cost your team 5 points.
What is the purpose of a captain?
a. As a team captain, you serve as a vital link between the Intramural Sports staff and your team members.
What are the responsibilities of a captain?
a. Filling out and submitting all necessary forms (team entry form, roster addition form, waivers, etc).
b. Selecting the division, day, and time that your team will compete. Attend the mandatory captain's meeting.
If you cannot attend, you must find a substitute from your team. Failure to attend can result in that team being dropped from the league.
c. Paying the forfeit fee for your sport ($20 payable to CSM)
d. Understanding the policies and procedures in this Intramural Handbook and making sure all team members understand and abide by them.
e. Notify your team members of the date, time, and location of contests.
f. Be familiar with sport specific rules.
g. Ensuring that enough team members are present at each game to avoid a forfeit.
h. Accepting responsibility for the actions of all team members and supporters.
i. Maintaining a cooperative attitude with all Intramural officials and supervisors.
I want to participate, but I don’t have a team?
a. If you would like to participate in ANY Intramural activity, but you have not found a team or partner, you can become a FREE AGENT.
What do I need to do as a free agent?
a. Come to the Intramural Sports Office and fill out a Free Agent form.
b. Attend the Captain's Meeting of the sport(s) that you are interested in playing where we will attempt to
place you on a team. Most "free agents” will be able to find a team through the above method. Occasionally, teams
will be formed entirely of free agents.
c. If you join a team, please inform the Intramural Sports office at (303) 273-3646, so we can take you off the “Needs a Team” list.
What is expected of me as a participant?
a. The philosophy of Intramural Sports is to provide exercise, diversion, and fun to participants in a relaxed,
yet structured environment. Guidelines are set forth to protect the interests of all participants. All actions and
comments, whether to officials, supervisors, participants, or spectators should be constructive, if offered at all.
The following guidelines for participants and spectators should assist teams in reinforcing a positive atmosphere:
b. Participants and spectators are expected to behave in a cooperative, positive manner, which contributes to the Intramural
philosophy for the Spirit of Competition.
c. All vulgar, obscene, abusive, derogatory, and demeaning comments or gestures create a hostile environment, generate ill will,
and contribute to a negative Intramural experience. THIS BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
d. All instances of unnecessary roughness, attempting to injure another person, threatening another person, provoking an altercation,
or fighting will result in severe disciplinary action.
e. Participants and spectators are expected to comply with requests and directives of all Intramural personnel in a respective,
pleasant manner.
f. Teams may be penalized for the actions of their spectators as well as their team members.
g. Individuals and teams that violate these guidelines will be disciplined at the discretion of the Director of Intramural Sports.
h. Disciplinary Actions:
i. Players removed from any Intramural contest, by an official or supervisor for any incident, will be suspended from all intramura |
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