INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE
The Intramural Sports Office does not provide insurance for individuals participating in the program. All participants are encouraged to have health insurance coverage in place before participating in the program.

It is the responsibility of all intramural participants to ascertain whether their own health conditions make it advisable to participate in a particular sport. The University cannot assume this responsibility.

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
To reduce the risk of exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), any intramural participant involved in a contact sport with a bleeding wound or blood stained clothing will be removed from competition. Injured participants may return to competition, with approval of the sport supervisor or official, once the wound has been treated and/or the blood stained clothing removed. Employees of the Intramural Sports Office are not equipped/trained to treat such wounds; therefore, it is the responsibility of the participant to secure proper treatment.

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GYM LOCKERS AND EQUIPMENT
Lockers and locks may be checked out from the Equipment Room in the ARC. In addition, a limited amount of equipment such as basketballs and volleyballs may be checked out for daily use at the ARC Equipment Room.

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ELIGIBILITY RULES
A. Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students who have paid full or part-time undergraduate student fees for the current term are eligible to participate in the Intramural Sports Program.
B. Graduate Students
Graduate students who have paid full graduate student fees for the current term are eligible to participate in the Intramural Sports Program.
C. University Affiliates
a. Student Categories
i. The International English and Professional Programs (IEPP)/Extension
ii. Credential Students
iii. Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP)
iv. Graduate division filing status
v. Spouse/domestic partner
b. Faculty/Staff Categories
i. Full-time
ii. Part-time
iii. Visiting scholar
iv. Spouse/domestic partner
c. Alumni
i. UC Davis Graduate
ii. Spouse/domestic partner
D.Eligibility Verification
To verify eligibility, the appropriate identification card must be presented prior to each contest in order to participate:

Undergraduate Students: valid Reg Card/Student ID Card
Graduate Students: valid Reg Card/Student ID Card
University Affiliates: valid IM card

E. Team Roster
Each team captain must submit a roster of prospective participants along with each player’s Student ID number to the IM Office. Team members must be listed on the team roster before they are eligible to participate. Each captain is responsible for ensuring the eligibility of his/her team members.

F. Definitions
1. "Experienced Athletes" may compete in the sport where they are "experienced" as stipulated in the rules for that activity. The term "experienced" refers to former intercollegiate athletes, current intercollegiate athletes, club athletes, and professional athletes. The term "experienced" will expire two years after the athlete has played in his/her last intercollegiate, club, or professional contest. At this point, he/she is no longer considered "experienced."

2. The term "former intercollegiate athlete" refers to any player who has used one year of athletic eligibility at a four-year institution according to NCAA rules.

3. The term "current intercollegiate athlete" refers to any player who is on the coaches' list of a men's or women's intercollegiate team at the time of the first intramural game or first intercollegiate contest in the current academic year (including athletes who are red-shirting).

4. The term "club athlete" refers to any individual who has participated for, or is currently participating on, a competitive sport club team at a four-year institution.

5. The term "professional" refers to any individual who has participated as a professional or semi-professional in a sport.

*NOTE: Once a participant appears on a Sport Club or ICA roster he/she immediately becomes an experienced player for that like sport.*

G. Violations
Violation of any eligibility rule(s) will result in:
1. Loss of the contest in which the ineligible player(s) was discovered.
2. Disqualification of the violator from further intramural participation in that sport.
3. A fine.
4. Playoffs: During the playoffs, player eligibility must be protested prior to the game or as soon as the ineligible player is recognized.

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LEVELS OF COMPETITION

A. Intramural competition is typically offered in three leagues: (1) Men's league; (2) Women's league; and (3) CoRec league.

B. Within each league, competition may be divided into the following divisions:
• AA designed for highly skilled, competitive teams/individuals that may have any number of "experienced" players on the team roster.
• A designed for above average skilled, competitive teams/individuals, that may have only a specified number of "experienced" players on the team roster(the maximum is two experienced players for team sports, individual/dual sports will vary by sport)
• B designed for average skilled, competitive teams/individuals that cannot have any "experienced" players on the roster.
•Rec designed for beginning teams/individuals that cannot have any "experienced" players on the team roster. Generally no play-offs are offered, but the season is usually extended.
• Open a classification designed to accommodate men and/or women of any skill level when entries are limited.
• Residence Hall(Res Hall)designed for individuals or teams comprised of individuals living in common residence hall or university approved hoursing (Cuarto, Segundo, Tercero).
• Grad/Staff/Faculty(GSF) designed for individuals or teams of individuals organized from graduate students, staff, and faculty.
•5'10'' and Under designed for individuals or teams comprised of players at or below five feet, ten inches
Teams are strongly urged to enter into the proper level of competition as defined on each activities' information sheet. Should a team obviously be playing out of their competitive class, the Intramural Sports Office will immediately counsel that team accordingly.

*NOTE: Once a participant appears on a Sport Club or ICA roster he/she becomes an experienced player for that like sport.*

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The purpose of captains’ meetings are to explain the IM policies and procedures. They will also cover the basic rules of specified team sports.

Each team entering an intramural activity must appoint a team captain. The captain is the official liaison between the team and the Intramural Sports program. The captain must be listed as a member of the team on the official team roster. Specific responsibilities of the captain include, but are not limited to:
1. Attending (or sending another team representative to) the mandatory captains’ meetings.
            • Captains' meetings are held at the beginning of the quarter for specified team sports. (See below for dates and times).
            • Captain's or team representatives must be present at their sport specific captains’ meeting(s).
            • Any team/individual not represented at the required captains' meeting(s) will be charged a $10.00 fine. In addition to the fine, captains will lose their ability to protest rule interpretations and forfeits. For students, fines will be automatically billed to the team captain via University Billing System. For all non-student captains fines must be paid by check at the IM office (payable to UC Regents). This forfeit fine, if not paid, can affect your team’s status for the playoffs, as well as your IM Sports eligibility. Teams must send a representative to a captains’ meeting every quarter, regardless of past attendance at captains’ meetings.

2. Individual/dual sports may not require a captains’ meeting. The Intramural Sports Office will have specific sports schedules and rules available online at campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu.

3. Notifying team members of playing rules, playing schedules/schedule changes (often due to weather-related cancellations), eligibility policies and procedures, and ensuring that their team is in compliance with all Intramural policies and procedures.

4. Submitting complete and correct team/player information on all online and in office entry forms.

5. Representing the team in the case of protests.

6. Cooperating fully with the Intramural Sports staff during all activities in regards to: signing team members in on the official score sheet, lineups, scores, protests, injuries, player ejections, team conduct, spectator conduct, and any other situations that might arise.

7. Serving as a leader during all activities by promoting FairPlay and by helping to create a positive atmosphere.

8. Mandatory Meetings:

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RULES GOVERNING INTRAMURAL PARTICIPATION

A. In team sports, teams registered in a men's or women's league may use members of the opposite gender. However, should players of the opposite gender create disparity in the level of competition, the IM Office reserves the right to review each case individually and rule accordingly.
B. In individual and dual sports where men's and women's leagues are offered, individuals may compete in the league designated for the opposite gender until such time that the competitiveness of the activity is adversely affected.
C. All CoRec team and dual sports must have an equal number of men and women unless specified otherwise in the rules of the sport concerned. Exception: If the number of players on a CoRec team is less than the maximum required number needed to play, at no time may the number of players for either gender exceed the number of players of the opposite gender by more than one player.
D. No individual shall represent more than one team in the same sport unless the exception is under the term "special event." However, individuals may compete in a CoRec league as well as a men's or women's league in the same sport.
E. All specialty leagues (i.e., 5’10’’, G/S/F, ResHall) are restricted in who can participate, but there is no restriction regarding ability or experience-level.
F. A player is considered a member of a team if his or her name appears on the roster. Once a player plays for a team, he/she is committed to that team and may not switch to another team.

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INDIVIDUAL/TEAM CONDUCT
A. One of the objectives of the Intramural Sports program is promoting good sporting behavior. Sporting behavior is defined as behavioral tendencies of a person who can take loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without gloating, and who treats all opponents with fairness, generosity, courtesy, and respect.
B. If an intramural participant is ejected from a game for unsporting behavior, the individual shall be ineligible for further competition in that sport until he/she meets with the Assistant Director, IM Sports. It is the participant's responsibility to contact the Assistant Director and arrange a meeting time. If a player participates in any sport before speaking with the Assistant Director or serving their suspension, the game they participate in will be an automatic forfeit. It is the responsibility of the captain to know if their player is eligible. Serious allegations of misconduct may be referred to the Intramural Sports Advisory Council. Each incident will be looked at individually and the resulting penalties shall be appropriate to the seriousness of the incident.
Unsporting behavior may include, but is not limited to the following:
• The obstruction or disruption of the normal functioning of an Intramural activity.
• The use of abusive or insulting language which provokes ill will, baits, or which incites an opponent, spectator, or Intramural employee.
• Physically threatening, pushing, or taunting a participant, spectator or Intramural employee.
• Repeatedly arguing with an official.
• Fighting (initiation or retaliation). Fighting includes physically striking, kicking, etc., or attempting to strike, kick, etc., a participant, spectator or Intramural employee.
Note: Any participant involved in a fight will automatically receive at least a one game suspension from Intramural Sports and may be referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA). In addition, the team involved will be put on probation for that season. While on probation, should the team or any individual on the team be involved in another serious altercation, the team will be dropped from further play in that sport.
Game suspensions must be served with regard to actual games played.
When a player is ejected from a contest for unsporting behavior, the team captain must provide the official with the ejected player's name and the player must leave the playing site (out of sight and sound) within two minutes. If this does not occur, the game will be defaulted. The player or captain will receive an ejection card from the supervisor in charge.
C. It is the responsibility of the team captain to control the conduct of his/her team members and spectators.
D. The use of alcohol and/or drugs at an intramural activity or participating in an Intramural activity under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permitted and is against University policy. Violator(s) will be removed from play.
E. In addition to Intramural rules and regulations, intramural participants and spectators will be held responsible for their personal behavior as outlined in the Student Relations Code of Conduct. The University is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all persons who participate in University programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation including sexual behavior.
F. Procedures for misconduct
1. Upon receiving notification of alleged misconduct by an intramural participant, the Assistant Director, IM Sports, will be notified and given details of the incident. Serious allegations of misconduct may also be referred to the Intramural Sports Advisory Council and/or SJA.
2. The details of the incident may be gathered from the following people:
a. The parties directly involved
b. The officials (if any) working the activity
c. The Supervisor in charge at the time the incident occurred
d. Teammates of the people directly involved
e. Spectators who witnessed the incident
3. After reviewing the evidence involved, the Assistant Director, IM Sports, will determine the outcome of the incident. Personal and written notification will then be given to the parties involved.
4. Decisions may be appealed to the Intramural Sports Advisory Council.

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ENTRY FEE
A. All leagues and special events conducted by the Intramural Sports Program will have an entry fee attached. In general, all team entry fees are $30 and all individual/dual sports entry fees are $10. See the sport specific information sheet for further fee details.

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REFUNDS
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SIGN-UP PROCEDURES

Register at the Online IM Sports Registration Page to access the IM online registration area for sign-up.

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FORFEITS

A. A forfeit constitutes:
• Non-appearance
• Late appearance (five minutes past scheduled game time)
• Less than the required number of players at game time
• Cancellation of the contest with less than 24 business hours notice to the IM Office
• Use of an ineligible player
B. Any team (3 or more players on the roster) responsible for a forfeit will be assessed a $20 fine. When a team forfeits, it is the captain's responsibility for payment of the fine. In singles and doubles competition (where no player substitution is allowed), the forfeit fine will be $10. Player in singles or team captain/in doubles will be responsible for payment of the fine. For students, fines will be automatically billed via the University Billing System. For all non-students, fines must be paid by check at the IM office (payable to UC Regents). Late entry fees (considered late if not paid by second game) and late fine payments (considered late if not paid by deadline set by IM office) will result in suspension of the entire team from all IM activity until payment of the late fees.
C. A team or individual (in singles competition) may withdraw from playoff tournaments which follow league play by notifying the IM Office 24 business hours in advance of a scheduled contest. Failure to do so will result in a $20 forfeit fine (singles/doubles $10).
D. A single forfeit will not necessarily eliminate a team or individual from further competition or from being considered for playoffs. However, should the team or individual desire to play out the remaining schedule, the team captain or individual has 7 business days to notify the IM Office of desire to continue in the division, protest the forfeit, correct the team roster or drop from further play. Should the team incur a second forfeit (same or different reason), another forfeit fine will be assessed and the team may be dropped from further play. Fines are automatically billed to the team captain via the University Billing System.
E. A second forfeit may eliminate a team from further competition or from being considered for playoffs, and a second $20 fine ($10 for singles or doubles) will be assessed.
F. Teams not ready to play within five (5) minutes of the scheduled game time will lose by forfeit. The supervisor shall declare the contest forfeited to the team that is on hand and "ready to play." "Ready to play" means that a team must be at the playing area signed in with jerseys on and with the minimum required number of players that comprise a team in the sport concerned.
G. Forfeit fines for individual or dual play may be waived upon presentation of a written doctor's excuse for injury or illness.
H. Teams or individuals that agree to a postponement without securing the consent of the IM Office are both liable to the penalty of forfeiture.
I. Any team that uses an ineligible player, or uses a player who participates under an assumed name, shall forfeit the contest in which the ineligible player is discovered. Ineligible players may be disqualified from further competition in that sport.
J. A fee will be assessed should a captain decide to drop his/her team from league play after the Entry Deadline. Refer to the refund policy for further information.
K. Any team using "experienced players" where none are allowed or any team using too many "experienced players" where there is a stipulated limit, shall forfeit the contest in which the infraction is discovered. Ineligible players are disqualified from further competition in that sport.
L. Students who have not paid their registration fees to the University are considered ineligible. In the instance that an individual pays his/her registration fees, but is still considered ineligible according to the IM system, that participant has one week from the forfeited game to present proof of payment to the IM Office and reverse the forfeit.

The following are not considered forfeits:
A. A default also occurs when a team is reduced below the minimum number required for play after the contest is in progress.
B. If a team notifies the Intramural Sports Office 24 business hours in advance of the game time that they will not be available for the game, the contest will not be considered a forfeit if the opponents can be notified of the default. Less than 24 business hours notice to the IM Office will be considered a forfeit and a $20 team fine ($10 for singles/doubles) will be assessed.

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RESCHEDULING
When a team/individual cannot be present to play a regularly scheduled contest, reschedules are offered only on a case-by-case basis. To reschedule a contest, a team/individual must present a valid reason and receive permission from the IM Office to do so. The team/individual desiring the change must see to it that the following steps are completed by noon one business day in advance of the originally scheduled game time.
A. The team/individual desiring the change must check with the IM Office on the availability of alternate game times. The availability of alternate game times is subject to the availability of facilities and personnel.
B. The team/individual desiring the change must contact the opponent, request the change, and identify the alternate game times as presented by the IM Office. The opponent is not obligated to change the playing date or time.
C. If a change is agreed upon, both teams or individuals must contact the IM Office to confirm the change, prior to the deadline. If both teams do not confirm the change, the contest must be played as it was originally scheduled.
D. If a mutually rescheduled date cannot be arranged, a default will be given to the team originally requesting the reschedule, provided that the team notifies the IM Office of this situation at least 24 business hours in advance of the originally scheduled game time. The contest will be defaulted and a loss will be recorded for the team requesting the reschedule. No fine will be charged.
E. Playoffs: Playoff reschedules will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A team may only request a reschedule if there is a conflict that prevents them from fielding the minimum number of players required to compete. The only accepted reasons are a class conflict or a conflict with another IM playoff game of the same sport (students must provide legitimate documentation of class conflicts). Special consideration will be given to teams that request a reschedule for semi-final or championship games.

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PROTESTS
The only grounds for a protest will be for the use of an ineligible player or a misinterpretation of a rule by an official. No protest concerning the official's judgment during the contest will be accepted. Teams waive the right to protest a rule interpretation if a representative from the team is not present at the captain’s meeting. Teams also waive the right to appeal a forfeit fee.
A. Rule Interpretation Protest Procedure
1. Protest of rules interpretation must be verbally registered with the official and/or supervisor at the time the incident occurs. The game will be stopped. The team captains and official and/or supervisor will separate themselves from the other participants and determine the correct ruling.
2. If either captain believes the ruling to be in error, the captain will notify the official and/or supervisor that the game is under formal protest. At that time, the protesting captain must obtain from the official and/or supervisor a protest form to fill out.
3. The protest form must be completed and returned to the IM Office by NOON the work day following the contest. A $20.00 protest bond must be submitted along with the protest. If the protest is upheld, the bond will be refunded. Late forms will not be considered.
4. The staff members of the IM Office will rule on all written protests. All decisions are final. 5. No protest can be made on a previous play once the game resumes.
B. Player Eligibility Protest Procedure
1. Inform the official and/or supervisor at the time the incident occurs (or immediately after the game), identifying the participant in question.
2. At this time, the protesting captain must obtain a protest form from the official and/or supervisor to fill out. The protest must include the following information:
a. name of ineligible player(s)
b. team(s) for which ineligible player played
c. date(s) of ineligible play
3. During the playoffs, player eligibility must be protested prior to the game or as soon as the ineligible player is recognized.
4. The protest form must be completed and returned to the IM Office by NOON the work day following the contest. A $20.00 protest bond must be submitted along with the protest. If the protest is upheld, the bond will be refunded. Late forms will not be considered.
5. The staff members of the IM Office will rule on all written protests. All decisions are final.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL
The purpose of the Intramural Sports Advisory Council is to serve as an advisory group for the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation–Intramural Sports and the Department of Campus Recreation. The Council assists in the development, management and review of Intramural Sports programs and policies.
The Council will meet at least once each quarter and will also conduct emergency meetings as needed. If you are interested in serving on the Intramural Sports Advisory Council, please download and complete this form: Council Application Form.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER
On days when weather is questionable, please call the IM Office at 530.752.3500 (in the menu option, press 1 for rainy day decisions) after 4:00 PM for all sports except for tennis. Decisions regarding tennis are made after 5:00 PM. DECISIONS REGARDING PLAY ARE NEVER ANNOUNCED BEFORE 4:00 PM. Our website address for rainy day decisions is campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu, click on the “Rainy Day Field Status” link.

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PHOTO DISCLAIMER
The Department of Campus Recreation may from time to time photograph or videotape program participants and recreational users of department facilities and use these photographs or videotapes in its promotional materials. Unless informed otherwise at the time a participant registers for a Campus Recreation program, the department will presume that consent to be photographed or videotaped has been given by facility and program users.

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