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Intramural Sports Rules
INTRAMURAL SPORTS RULES BASKETBALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament BASKETBALL FREE-THROW Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 5 players. Each organization will be allowed to enter a maximum of 12 participants. Rules: The first round will consist of 25 free throws. Only those men scoring 20/25 and those women scoring 15/25 and over are eligible for individual competition. Two practice shots may be taken at the start of each round. The individual winner is the one who makes the most out of 50. The team championship will be based on the first round scores (top 5 scores). The individual man and woman with the highest number made out of 50 will score 10 bonus points for his/her team. BASKETBALL GOLF Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 5 players. Each organization will be allowed to enter a maximum of 12 participants. Rules: Each individual must shoot the required shot at 18 different stations. Par for each shot will be determined by difficulty of shot. You may not score more than 2 over par for each shot. The individual man and woman with the lowest score will score 10 points for his/ her team. BOWLING Competition: Round Robin Tournament CROSS COUNTRY Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 5 runners. Rules: Each contestant will run a pre-determined 2.5 mile course. Maps are available at the Recreational Sports Office. Each contestant will be assigned a number. The individual man and woman with the fastest times will score 10 bonus points for his/her team. FLAG FOOTBALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament 8 players play at a time. Only the center needs to be on the line of scrimmage. Only 1 player may be in motion at a time. 23 minute halves - continuous clock, however, the timer may stop the clock if there is a delay in the game because the ball goes out of play. 1 time-out per half. 4 downs to score. Play starts from the 20 yard line. Unlimited number of forward passes on each play. Every player is eligible to receive pass. There are no fumbles or punts. If a pass is incomplete, the new line of scrimmage is at the point where the pass is thrown. If a ball is lateraled or thrown backwards and dropped, the line of scrimmage is where the ball hits the ground. There is no contact allowed. An incomplete pass from the end zone is a safety. If a player catches a ball without a flag belt on the ball is dead at the point of the reception. After each TD an official will pull the scorers flag belt off to insure it is not tied on (if requested). If the flag belt is removed before a referee has time to check it, the TD will not count and the down will be played over. The center must hike or side hike the ball to another player before regaining possession of the ball. All receivers must be inside the line judges. The P.A.T. is worth 2 pts. and the defensive team can score off the P.A.T (also 2 pts.). Anyone in possession of the ball with their shirt hanging out over the flag belt is downed at that spot. Penalties: Offsides 5 yds Illegal motion (whistle before play starts) 5 yds Illegal contact 15 yds Offensive pass interference loss of down & 10 yds 2 delay of games (same series) loss of ball Unsportsmanlike conduct 15 yds Tied flag belt loss of ball & 15 yds Premature pulling of flag belt off 15 yds Diving 15 yds Flag guarding (pushing arm away) 15 yds Holding on to shirt or shorts to gain an advantage to pull flag belt 15 yds The following penalty is marked from the spot of the pass: Defensive pass interference spot ball at fouls unless over 15 yds All penalties should be marked from the spot where they will penalize the offending team the most. FRISBEE Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 5 players. Each organization will be allowed a maximum of 12 participants. Rules: Tournament will consist of accuracy and distance events. Accuracy: 1 point for each disc through the hoop from specific distances. Distance: Farthest distance, within boundaries. Each participant must use a frisbee supplied by the Recreational Sports Department. The man and woman overall champion will score 10 bonus points for his/her team. GOLF Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 4 players. Each organization will be allowed a maximum of 8 players. Rules: USGA and local course rules govern play. Medal play. The individual man with the lowest score earns 10 points towards their team's totals. HOME RUN DERBY Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 5 players. Each organization will be allowed a maximum of 12 participants. Rules: Each participant will have 12 pitches in which to hit 10. Each participant must supply a pitcher. The softballs will be provided by the Recreational Sports Department. The individual man and woman with the most home runs earns10 points towards their team's totals. ROWING Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, men must have at least 4 rowers in each weight class (165< - over 165). Women must have 5 rowers. Each organization will be allowed a maximum of 8 per weight class. Rules: Each competitor will row 2000 meters for time. SOCCER Competition: Round Robin Tournament
Rules: 11 play at a time. Two 20 minute halves, continuous clock, no time outs. The timer may stop the clock if there is a delay in the game because the ball goes out of play. Overtime (only in playoffs). 5 minutes, after that, each team alternates 5 penalty kicks. Each penalty kick must be taken by different players. USSF rules will govern all play with the exception - there is no offsides. SOFTBALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament
Rules: ASA rules will govern play with the following exceptions: No metal spikes allowed. 60 minute time limit. If a team is up by 15 runs or more after 4 innings the game will be called. All starters are allowed 1 re-entry to the same position and same place in the batting order. Count - 3 balls, 1 strike. Pitch must have 3' - 12' arc limit from point of release. SOFTBALL (CO-REC) Competition: Round Robin Tournament
Rules: Same as slow pitch. Also, 5 men and 5 women play at a time. 3 men and 3 women must be in the infield and 2 men and 2 women must be in the outfield. Must alternate batting order. No bunting or sliding. Each results in an automatic out. SPADESRules: Each team will have 5 pairs of players. The team that wins 2 out of 3 (or all 3) games will win the match. Play is to 500 points. If a team accumulates 10 "bags" 100 points will be subtracted from their total. A player may bid nil (100 points) or blind nil (200 points). The 2 of clubs leads first, however the other players do not have to play their lowest club. SPORTS TRIVIA
Competition: One day event. Individual or team competition. A team may have up to four participants; however, there is no limit to the number of teams an organization may enter.
Rules: Each individual/team will be given 1 hour to answer the sports trivia questions. SWIMMING Competition: One day event. Competition will be on an individual basis. To be eligible for team points, each team must have at least 6 different swimmers. Rules: Each team may enter 2 persons in each event. Each person may enter two events and one relay race. Events: 50 free 50 back 50 breast 50 fly 100 IM 100 free 200 m relay 200 free relay Scoring awarded on the following scale: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Individual 5 3 2 1 Relay 10 6 4 1 TEAM HANDBALLCompetition: Round Robin tournament Rules: TENNIS Competition: Round Robin Tournament
Rules: Each team must have at least 5 different players. There will be 5 singles matches. Each match will be one set. In case of a tie at six games all, use the 7 point tie-breaker to decide the winner. USTA rules will govern all play. Each participant must furnish own equipment. Please put best player in the #1 position, etc. Each team must submit an order of play before the first match to include all players. If inequities are deemed by the Recreational Sports staff concerning a team?s order of line-up, the team in question will forfeit the match. TRACK Competition: One day event. Competition will be on an individual basis. To be eligible for team points, each team must have at least 6 participants.
Rules: Each team may enter two people in each event. Each person may enter 2 events and 1 relay race. No metal spikes allowed. Events: 100 440 880 mile long jump 100 hurdles mile relay 440 relay Scoring awarded on the following scale: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Individual 5 3 2 1 Relay 10 6 4 1 ULTIMATE FRISBEE Competition: Round Robin play. Rules: VOLLEYBALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament Rules: USVBA rules will govern all play with the following exceptions: A match will consist of first team to 40 points. A team plays with 6 players, but may start and finish with 5 players. Replay when ball hits black basketball framework. If a player plays the ball into the backboard on purpose, do not replay the point. Do not replay when it hits above that level. VOLLEYBALL (CO-REC) Competition and rules same as above with two rule additions. 3 men and 3 women play at the same time. If the ball is hit more than once on each side, each sex must hit the ball. VOLLEYBALL (SAND) Competition: Round Robin Tournament
Rules: USVBA will govern play with the following exceptions: A team consists of 4 players. A team can start with 3 players. 25 minute time limit. Switch sides of court at 13 minutes. Only win by one point. In case of a tie, next point wins. Server cannot spike. The ball cannot be set over the net. A player cannot touch the net, but he/she may go under the net as long as the player does not come into contact with a player on the opposing team. WING DING GOLF Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have 4 groups of 2 players.
Rules: USGA and local course rules govern play. No organization may enter more than 8 groups. Medal play. The individual 2-person team with the lowest score earns 10 points towards their team?s totals. Captain?s choice format. A. F. S. 3% STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE GUIDELINES An Addition to the A. F. S. Bylaws Article XI. Furman University Intramural Sports Section I. Name. A. The name of this organization shall be The Furman University Intramural Sports Program. Section II. Purpose. A. The Furman University Intramural Sports Program shall provide all Furman University students the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports activities. B. The Furman University Intramural Sports Program, through the playing of organized games, shall provide the student with any or all of the following: a. physical fitness b. social interaction c. mental relaxation d. skill development e. competitiveness Section III. Governing Body. A. The governing body of the Intramural Sports program, known as the Intramural Sports Council, shall consist of 6 men and 6 women. All students interested in serving on the Council must obtain and return an application to the Director of Recreational Sports by March 31, of each year. Selection will be based on the proven interest of the candidates in the intramural sports program and will be made by the Director of Recreational Sports, with the majority approval of each nominee by the existing Intramural Sports Council. Once a member of council, a student may remain if he/she so chooses until his/her graduation from Furman. Section IV. Organization and Operation. A. Under the leadership of the Director of Recreational Sports, who is not a voting member, the Intramural Sports Council will act on any proposals presented to them. B. Meetings of the Council may be called by the Director of Intramural Sports or by any member of the Council. as one deems it necessary. There will be a minimum of one meeting per term. Section V. Funding A. The Intramural Sports program shall annually receive a portion of the student services budget, with the amount determined by the University Budget Committee. B. The Intramural Sports budget shall be supplemented by 3% of the student activities? fees, to be received directly from the business office at the beginning of each term. Section VI. Amendments A. This constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the Intramural Sports Council and subsequent approval by the A. F. S. Council. | |||
