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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 100 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 Round Robin Tournament CAGE BALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament - top 2 teams in each league advance to playoffs. Rules: Each team will compete with two individuals. Games will last 25 minutes. Games will start with a face-off with one person from each team on the referee’s whistle; this will also happen after a goal is made. Any contact between opposing team members will result in a roll-in. A roll-in will occur when the ball goes out of play. In a roll-in, the players must be 10 yards away from the ball or half the distance from the goal. Substitutions are allowed after each goal or on a roll-in. Delaying the restart of a game will result in a 1-minute penalty. Throwing and kicking the ball will result in a 1-minute penalty where the team continues play one member short. The ball may only be moved by a pushing motion. Body blocks are prohibited. Competition: One day event. Individual or team. To be eligible for team score, a team must have at least 5 runners. Rules: Each male contestant will run a pre-determined 5 mile course, while each female 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. FRISBEE 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 12 participants. Rules: Each player will play a round consisting of nine holes. One stroke is counted each time frisbee is thrown. Tee throws - must be completed within and behind the designated tee area. The foot can be on the line, but not across (penalty - 1 stroke). Fairway throw - a run-up is allowed but the foot cannot cross the original lie (penalty - 1 stroke). Players must use a frisbee supplied by the Recreational Sports Department. Course maps available in the Recreational Sports Office. The individual man and woman with the lowest score earns 10 points towards their team?s totals. 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 10 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 lowest score earns 10 points towards their team?s totals. MARATHON (TEAM) Competition: One day team event. There is no limit to the number of participants an organization may use. To be eligible for team score, a team must finish the race. Rules: Each team will complete the equivalent of a marathon. This is a relay race. Each runner may run as of often as one wants. A runner may pass the baton to a teammate after any 1/4 mile run. 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. 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 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. If a player receives two yellow cards or one red card in a game, he/she will be penalized according to Article VIII, Section 2, paragraph e. SOFTBALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament 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 2 men and 2 women must be in the outfield. Must alternate batting order. No bunting or sliding. Each results in an automatic out. SPORTS TRIVIA 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 TENNIS Competition: Round Robin Tournament 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 VOLLEYBALL Competition: Round Robin Tournament 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. 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