Intramural Handbook

Intramural programs are offered by RECentral in order to enhance the recreational life of all members of the Central Connecticut State University community. The success of this program is dependent on the effort and teamwork of staff workers and participants alike. We welcome all undergraduate and graduate students, along with staff and faculty, to join and aid in the enjoyment of RECentral Intramurals. Our Business is Play!

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Participation

             Eligibility Rules

           

·         All current CCSU students, undergraduate, graduate, full time and part time, are eligible to participate.

·         CCSU faculty and staff are also eligible.

·         All participants must have an official CCSU issued Blue Chip Identification card with them and present it to a RECentral staff member before event, contest or activity.

·         CCSU varsity athletes are not allowed to participate in an intramural sport in which they currently compete in for the University.  

·         Players are not permitted to transfer teams during a season or to play for more than one team in each offered sport.

·         If a team carries a member that is ineligible for any reason, the player will be suspended from the league in which they are participating, no matter if the season had started or not.

·         If a player who is not on the official roster participates in any amount of time during a game, the team will forfeit the game and face possible disqualification from the league.

 

 

Intercollegiate Athletes

Varsity athletes are ineligible to compete in their sport or any related sports. Related sports are:

·         Baseball & Softball = Softball

·         Basketball = 5 on 5 Basketball, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament & Hot Shot Tournament

·         Football = Flag Football

·         Soccer = Outdoor Soccer & Indoor Soccer

·         Volleyball = 6 on 6  Volleyball, 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament

Non-scholarship practice players and players who participated in tryouts are not considered varsity players.

 

Club Sports Participants

Club Sport members shall be eligible for participation in RECentral Programs in the sport or related sport of membership.  However, only TWO club sport members, male or female, shall be listed on a RECentral team roster for participation in that particular sport.

 

Team Rosters

An individual may not under any circumstances, play or register on more than one intramul team in the same division (Men, Women, or Co-Rec) regardless of level of play for a specific sport.  If someone plays on two teams they will be suspended from both teams.  

 

Playoff Rosters

Players may be added to the roster until the start of their team’s first playoff game.  No players may be added after the first playoff game, no exceptions.  

 

Free Agents

Looking to play but don’t have a team?  Stop by the RECentral office and sign up on our Free Agent Board located outside the office.  Attend the captains’ meeting for the specific sport you are interested in.  Captain’s meetings times are available online: www.ccsu.edu/recentral.

 

Leagues

A-League: This league is for whose skill level is average to above average, and who want to compete in a competitive environment. 

 

B-League: This league is for players whose skill level is generally average and are interested in playing for some competition but also for the enjoyment.

 

C-League: This league is only in Basketball, and is for players who skill level is generally less than average and is most interested in playing for pure enjoyment and may be new to the sport.  THESE LEAGUES ARE GEARED FOR PARTICIPATION, NOT COMPETITION. JUST HAVE FUN.

 

RECentral Cup

 

New to RECentral this year is The RECentral Cup. This competition will be for an overall teams’ point championship.  It rewards teams who participate in multiple sports and events throughout the school year.  Teams will be rewarded based on participation, sportsmanship, and performance.  At the conclusion of the spring semester, a champion will be named in Men’s and Women’s/ Co-Rec to the team with the highest point total.  Each division champion will receive All-Campus Champion shirts and have their name placed on a trophy in the Recreation Office. This will be the inaugural year of what we hope will become an annual tradition at Central Connecticut State University.

 

Rules and Regulations

 

1.      Teams must use the same name (for team sports) throughout the entire school year.

2.      Teams can have a maximum of 16 participants per rosters for the ENTIRE year. 

3.      A participant can NOT compete on two different All-Campus Championship teams.

4.      Manager’s can NOT delete participants from the team roster, please plan accordingly.  Even if participants only play once they will remain on that roster for the year.

5.      Teams that use an ineligible player or exceed their roster limit will forfeit all games for that sport and will be ineligible to receive points for the sport for the team involved.  The ineligible player will not be permitted to play until he/she meets with the Assistant Recreation Director.

6.      In the event a team dissolves, all players that have participated with the team are ineligible to join another All-Campus team.  They may continue to play intramurals with non All-Campus teams.

7.      If a team is unable to field a roster for a game, the must contact the Assistant Recreation Director before 11am ( 11am Friday for a Sunday game) the day of the event, they will not be given a forfeit. 

Point System:

            6 points- Awarded to championship

            3 points- Getting to the championship game

            2 points- Making the playoffs

            1 points- Each sport team participate in

 

Sportsmanship

Good sportsmanship is expected and required by all participants, spectators, and employees.  Intramurals are offered as an entertaining recreational activity for the campus to enjoy.  Unfortunately, some teams and individuals lose sight of the original purpose of recreation and act inappropriately as well as unsportsmanlike.  RECentral Officials have the right to end a game due to misconduct.  Any type of infraction will be considered reason for displacement from intramurals and possible suspension from all recreational opportunities offered by RECentral.  Good sportsmanship will be noticed and rewarded.

 

Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Individuals found in violation of this rule/code of conduct may be subject to additional punishment after meeting with the Assistant Recreation Director. Individuals will NOT be able to participate in ANY RECentral sport activities until the meeting has taken place.

 

No player or team shall:

1.      Use foul or derogatory language, threaten, or verbally abuse any other participant or intramural employee before, during or after the game.

2.      Participate in a game for which he/she is ineligible

3.      Argue with a game official

4.      Intentionally strike, push or trip another person. Fighting is prohibited

5.      Mistreat the facility, equipment, or supplies.

Warning/Ejection:

A warning/ejection system will be used to promote positive sportsmanship.  Individuals may be issued a technical foul for unsportsmanlike behavior in basketball. A player will be issued a minute penalty in floor hockey.  A second technical foul will result in an ejection.  Ejections may be issued without warnings in specific situations, including those involved with fighting.

Warning-unsportsmanlike Technical Foul

Ejection- 2^nd Unsportsmanlike Technical Foul

Game Forfeit- 3^rd Unsportsmanlike Technical Foul on one team

·         Any player receiving an ejection must meet with the Assistant Recreation Director before participating in the next Intramural contest.

·         Team captains are responsible for the conduct of their players, sidelines, and spectators.

·         Fighting is defined as a participant intentionally striking, pushing, slapping, punching, elbowing, tackling or committing any other malicious act towards another person.  Participants who fight will be ejected immediately and suspended from all further participation until the outcome of a disciplinary action meeting with the Intramural Staff.

 

 

 

 

Sportsmanship Ratings

1.       Ratings are given to teams after each contest by intramural officials/supervisors.  These ratings reflect behavior before, during, and after the contest.  Ratings will be:

A= 4 points (Excellent)

·         Player or team goes out of way to exemplify great sportsmanship

·         No warnings given from referee.

·         Displayed extreme respect for Intramural Staff.

B=3 points (Above Average)

·         Player or team shows good sportsmanship.

·         No warnings given from referee.

C=2 points (Average)

·         Player or team has received one warning.

·         Player or team shows some sportsmanship.

D= 1 point (Below Average)

·         Player excessively argues and shows little to no respect to other team.  Has been warned more than once by an official.

·         If a team forfeits.

F=0 points (Poor)

·         If a player gets kicked out of the game

·         If a player gets into a fight

·         If a player intentionally acts in a manner which could cause harm to others.

·         Team has an illegal player on the field/court.

 

 

2.      In order to qualify for the playoffs, teams must have an average 2.5 during the regular season.

3.      Teams may submit an appeal to change their grade to the Intramural Staff, in writing, prior to 5pm the next business day following the contest.

4.      Any team receiving a “F” rating during the regular season will be declared ineligible for post-season tournament play.  These teams have the option of submitting an appeal to the Intramural Staff.

5.      A team winning by no show will receive an “A” rating. A team losing by no show will receive a “C” rating.

6.      Special sportsmanship policies exist for playoffs. Teams must receive a “C” or higher in order to continue. 

7.      An award or gift certificate for the Top Team and Player demonstrating excellence in sportsmanship.

8.      Team with best rating will receive a bye in the playoffs. 

 

 

Policies and Procedures

Protests

No Protests.

 

Forfeits

In all sports, if an individual/team fails to appear or fails to have the required number of players at the scheduled game time, the opposing player/team who is present will have the following options:

1.       Take the win by forfeit at that time. No contest will be played.

2.      Choose to wait until opponent arrives to compete.  The official game clock will start running as scheduled.  The game will commence once the opponents arrive with whatever game time is remaining on the clock.  The waiting team will be giving a scoring advantage.  If the opposing team is not ready to play 10 minutes after the scheduled game time, a forfeit win will be declared for the waiting team.  Should the opposing team arrive before the 10 minute time limit, and should the team entitled to the forfeit agree to play, then the contest shall be played.  The time lost shall not be made up, and the team that agreed to play cannot rescind their decision.

If a team forfeits two games or matches in any one activity, that team shall be removed from the remainder of the season schedule and is not eligible for playoffs.

 

Scheduling

Due to the lack of space and time RECentral has to operate, all schedules, when made, are final.  Requests for preferred game times and dates will be accepted but not guaranteed.  We will try to accommodate requests whenever possible. Teams cannot postpone or cancel games by agreement.  All schedule changes must be approved by the Assistant Recreation Director.  All changes will be posted on the intramural boards as well as on the RECentral website.  Captains, be sure to check for updates frequently.

 

Rescheduling

Team Captain’s can request a schedule change to avoid a forfeit of a contest.  Submitting a request for a schedule change does NOT guarantee that it will happen.  It will depend on field/court availability and staffing.

 

Postpones/Inclement Weather

Administrative postponements or cancellations occur when the weather or other uncontrollable factors make postponing games necessary. If the weather is questionable, call RECentral at (860)-832-3732 or check the RECentral website. Games will be scheduled at a later date if possible, if not both teams will be credited with a win.

 

Equipment

Most equipment necessary for RECentral will be provided by the department.  Personal equipment can only be used if it meets approval of RECentral Staff.  All outside equipment must be checked before each game.

 

Apparel

All participants must wear athletic attire including shoes that cover the foot completely.  Sandals, boots, open toe shoes, and jeans are not allowed to be worn.  No jewelry may be worn during competition of any kind (rings, earrings, ropes, etc.) All players must have a number on their T-shirt or jersey.  If no number is visible then a pinnie/jersey will be provided and must be worn through the duration of the game. 

 

Code of Conduct

Many infractions that occur during games are either accidental or minor, and at times are unavoidable.  However, there are major infractions that go against the ideals of sportsmanship and jeopardize the legitimacy of RECentral’s mission of excellence.   Major infractions can lead up to suspension of individuals and teams from all RECentral events.

- A participant who displays poor sportsmanship, especially towards an official, the other team, or their own team, will be immediately disqualified from the present contest.

- Any participant engaging in offensive language towards other participants, officials, spectators, etc., will immediately be disqualified from the present contest.

- Any participant who endangers the welfare of another person will be suspended from that specific program immediately and their next two scheduled contests.

- Any individual who flagrantly endangers the welfare of another person will be disqualified immediately and suspended from RECentral programs for the remainder of the year.

- In the case of any form of fighting, the CCSU Police Department will be called. In addition, all persons involved will immediately be disqualified from all RECentral programs for the year.

 

 

Activity Rules

 

Sport Rules

Each RECentral activity has its own set of rules. A handout of all rules for a specific sport will be available at all manager meetings, on our bulletin board, and on our website www.ccsu.edu/recentral

 

Game Procedures

All participants should arrive at the playing field/court at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled game time.

 

Checking ID’s

Before a contest, event, or activity, all members of a team shall present to the head table their pictured Student ID card. 

 

Forgotten ID Policy

If a player forgets his or her ID, that player is ineligible to participate in the RECentral activity.

 

Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release from Liability

This form must be signed and filled out by all players participating in the activity, prior to the start.  The waiver only needs to be completed once for the season.  If players are added to the roster at any point in time during the season, that player(s) must fill out a waiver before participating.  RECentral assumes no responsibility for injuries that occur during intramurals, special events, or open recreation.  In order to participate in intramurals, individuals must be aware of the Assumption of Risk.  RECentral would like to remind participants that injuries do occur and safety is the number one priority during all events.  In a case of major injuries the CCSU Police will be contacted in order to assess the situation.  *Any individuals who are bleeding during an intramural contest will be prohibited from continuing play until proper measures are completed.

 

 

Involvement

Awards

Activity Champions will receive Champion T-Shirts. 

 

Male & Female Participants of the Year is award given to the male and female participants that demonstrate the continuous involvement in RECentral activities, positive attitude, competitive spirit and contributing in a positive manner toward the RECentral Program. 

 

RECentral Resident Hall Representative

The success of a RECentral program depends largely on participation in activities.  To help foster student participation in RECentral activities

 

Registration

- Rules and regulations for all intramural sports are available at either the RECentral Office located at Kaiser Hall room 039, or on the RECentral website, www.ccsu.edu/recentral

- Every team must fill out a Team Registration form and return it to the RECentral Office, by its specific due date, before they will officially be added to the desired league.

- A team captain must be appointed to each team.  They will be required to attend a captains’ meeting along with being held responsible for his/her team and their teammate’s actions.

- All forms must be handed in by the final entry date and time.  Late entries will be put on a waiting list and are not guaranteed a place in their desired league.

 

 

Captains

- Each team is required to have one team captain

- A captain’s meeting will be held before the season begins in order to discuss rules and regulations, schedules, and to answer any questions that may arise.

- If a captain can not attend the meeting, than a member of that team is required to attend. If a representative from the team does not attend than the team will be penalized and possibly replaced by a team on the waiting list.

- Captains are responsible for the eligibility of players, informing teammates of the league rules and regulations, and for the actions of their team while intramurals are in session.

- A team captain is the only member of a team that should be addressing a RECentral official or supervisor due to any disputes.

- Captains also represent their team and RECentral intramurals, and are required to maintain a professional and respectful attitude and display a great degree of sportsmanship. 

 

Game Requirements

- All participants must show their CCSU ID in order to sign in prior to the game.

- You must have a CCSU ID to enter RECentral facilities, any intramural participant without one will not be allowed to enter the facility nor will they be allowed to play with their team.

- Teams should try to arrive ten minutes before the start of their game in order to sign in and take care of any conflicts.

- Captains should identify themselves to RECentral employees before the start of the game.

- Teams must show up on time, however, there is a five minute grace period.  After that, consequences will begin as stated in the rules and regulations of the individual sports.

- Teams should wear the same colored shirts in order to be distinguished.  Some intramurals require specifics as stated in their rules and regulations.  Pinnies will be available if necessary. 

- Proper athletic attire is required, such as gym clothes and scuff proof sneakers.  NO street clothes (jeans, shoes, high heels, boots, jackets, hats, etc).  NO jewelry of any kind should be showing. 

- NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS ON ARUTE FIELD!!! NO GUM or CHEWING TOBACCO.

 

 

Alcohol and Drug Policy

All individuals, teams, and spectators, who arrive intoxicated, are suspected of consumption, or are in possession of paraphernalia at RECentral events will be subject to disqualification from all RECentral sponsored events, including, but not limited to, intramurals and open recreation, for an academic year.  Individuals are also subject to harsher penalties depending on the specific violation.  Refer to the CCSU Student Handbook for more information.

 

 

RECentral is always looking for new ideas and ways to improve.  Please feel free to help us become the department that meets your needs.

 

 

RECentral Office

Kaiser Hall 039

832-3732

<www.ccsu.edu/recentral>