Policies

Eligibility
Registration
Scheduling
Playoff Eligibility
Team Captain's Responsibilities
Forfeits/Defaults
Rainouts
Alcohol & Tobacco Policy
Protests
Sportsmanship
Intramural Fees
Assumption of Risk
Team Names & Uniforms
Employment Opportunities
Champion Apparel
Comet Cup

Eligibility

Students

All students currently enrolled at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) will be eligible to enter any sport promoted and administered by the Intramural Sports Program as provided by the following rules. A regularly enrolled student may be defined as follows:

Undergraduate: Anyone who has not received a Baccalaureate degree and is currently enrolled in at least one UTD course.
Graduate: A student who has received a Baccalaureate degree from any college or university and is currently enrolled in at least one UTD course.
All student participants are expected to remain enrolled; leaving school or dropping out of classes for any reason, will result in the loss of the privilege of participation.
Alumni and spouses are not allowed to participate in intramural sports.

Faculty/Staff

All faculty members of UTD are eligible to participate.
All University staff members are eligible to participate. Staff is be defined as any person who is working consistently (20 hours per week or more) at the University and is benefit eligible.
Employees of University contractors are not eligible to participate.

Club Sports

A club sport member is defined as any student that is currently listed on the roster of a club sport that is recognized by UTD Club Sports Program as a “competitive” club. Recreational clubs (do not compete against other university club teams) do not have limitations on intramural participation.
No intramural team shall have more than 2 club sport members listed on the roster in the same or related intramural sport.
A club sport member will be listed on the club roster for an entire academic year unless he/she is dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season. Club sport participants may not drop out and re-enroll with their club in order to participate in a similar/related intramural sport.
Sport club participation is determined by the Assistant Director of Club Sports.

Professionals

Any person who has established oneself as a professional in any sport will be ineligible in that or any related sport.
A professional is defined as someone who receives monetary or product compensation, no matter the level of play. Individuals interested in Intramural participation have the opportunity to make an appeal with the Assistant Director (972.883.4087) for eligibility on a case-by-case basis.

Intercollegiate

Students who have participated this year or are currently on an intercollegiate team from any 2-year or 4-year institution are NOT eligible for intramural participation in that sport or its related intramural sport during the same academic year.
A student who has been an intercollegiate participant in a previous year is eligible for intramural participation in that sport or related intramural sports one academic year following the end of the semester of his/her season as an intercollegiate participant.
Any player whose name appears on the athletic roster after the first intercollegiate game in that sport shall be considered as being on the roster for that academic year.
Members of a varsity team, who are declared ineligible for academic reasons, redshirts, rule violations, etc. are ineligible to participate in that sport or its related sport.
Individuals who are practicing, working out, or trying out for a varsity team are ineligible to participate in that sport until they stop participating with the team.
Members of a “scout” team are eligible to participate in related Intramural activities, given that no NCAA infractions exist.
Intercollegiate participation is determined by a representative from the Athletic Department (i.e., varsity coach, Compliance Officer).
Any person who is dropped or has retired from an intercollegiate or sports club team other than for reasons of being red-shirted or scholastic ineligibility may become eligible for intramural competition only by petitioning the Assistant Director of Intramurals.

Team Rosters

It is the responsibility of each player and/or team captain to maintain a current and correct roster.
Rosters must be updated online prior to a player participating with an intramural team.
Individuals must register with IMLeagues.com, join their team, agree to the Intramural Program waiver, and present a valid ID on-site in order to participate.
Leagues: Players can be added to a team, but it must be prior to the start of the second scheduled night of play.
Tournaments: Players can be added to a team, but it must be prior to the first game of play.
Once a player has played for Team A, he/she may not play for Team B in the same division (except in the case of men/women's team and a corec team at the same time).
If it is found that Player A played on more than one team within the same division (Men's, for instance), the second team that individual participated on will automatically forfeit any and all games the player in question participated in. The player shall also be suspended for at least one (1) game.
Opposing teams are encouraged to file any and all eligibility protests as soon as an infraction is realized so that the team/player in question can be notified as soon as possible.

Free Agents

The Intramural staff does not place individuals on a specific team; however, we do provide a service called the "Free Agency List." The "Free Agency List" is designed to aid those interested in participating in a particular sport that are lacking a partner or team with which to play. Individuals who want to be added to the "Free Agency List" can contact the Intramural Sports office and add their name and information to the list.
The following options are available for individuals looking for a team after providing your information:
Ask for the list of eligible free agents and contact them directly to form your own team.
Attend a captain's meeting to meet team captains and advertise yourself as a free agent to teams looking for players.
Wait for a team captain to contact you.
Show up at the venue during the regular season and ask to join any team you are eligible for.

ID Policy

Each participant must present his or her current, valid Comet Card prior to each game/match of participation in all IM sports and events. Intramural Sports staff may conduct random in-game identification checks. Therefore, each participant shall be able to present his/her Comet Card at the game site upon request. Participants may also be required to supply additional identifiable information (class schedule, Driver’s License, etc.) in order to verify their identity for participation in an intramural game or event. If it is determined that the given information or Comet Card is invalid, the game may be forfeited for use of an ineligible player.

Forgotten ID Policy

In the event that a participant is unable to present his or her Comet Card at the game site for check-in, the participant may be permitted to sign-in by providing additional identifiable information (picture ID, class schedule, etc.). Each intramural participant, regardless of sport, will be allowed one such instance (of forgetting his/her Comet Card) per academic year. The participant's signature on a form acknowledging this policy and verifying the information supplied may also be required. An academic year ends at the conclusion of the spring semester for the purposes of this policy.

Fraudulent Use of an ID

Participants attempting to register or sign-in for a contest using a different person's Comet Card for identification will be barred from participating in the contest. The Comet Card will also be confiscated by the Intramural Sports staff and will be available for collection by the student pictured on the card during normal business hours in the IM Sports Office (Activity Center). Both the participant attempting to use such card and the actual student pictured on the card will face an indefinite suspension from all intramural activities and must schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director.

Registration

Each intramural sport has a registration time frame (usually 2 weeks) during which participants may sign-up. It is the responsibility of each team or individual to stay informed of these important dates.
Registration for the 2011-2012 year will occur through IMLeagues.com. All entries must be submitted online. Once entries have been submitted online, payment must be made within 48 hours at the Recreational Sports office. Teams/individuals that fail to submit payment within the allotted time will be dropped from competition.
There may be a Captain's Meeting. These meetings are very important and cover rules, format, and other procedures that are vital to the success of the league. ANYONE can represent your team!
Teams that fail to show for the Captain's Meeting will automatically have their forfeit fee deposited!

Scheduling

Instant scheduling will be used for ALL major sports (flag football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer). Leagues are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis; teams are NOT guaranteed their top league preference. When all leagues are filled, a waiting list will be utilized.
Schedules will be posted online as well as on the Intramural bulletin board in the Activity Center. The schedule is final. See "forfeits/defaults" for situations in which your team cannot make their regularly scheduled games. Only in cases of unforeseen extreme emergencies will games be re-scheduled. It is the responsibility of the team to check for schedules, rules, policies, etc.

Playoff Eligibility

For intramural activities that have a postseason, every individual/team will make playoffs regardless of their record. All teams will qualify for playoffs except if the team/individual:
- Was issued one or more forfeits
- Has a sportsmanship rating of lower than 3 out of 4.
- Did not have a team representative present at the mandatory Captain's Meeting.
If a team/individual forfeits once during the regular season, they may regain playoff eligibility with a one-time, playoff reinstatement payment of $30. This payment must be made before 12:00pm on the following day.
Individual playoff schedules will be available at 1:00pm the day after all regular season matches have been played. During playoffs, teams must be available to play any day, at any time.
Playoff seeding and tiebreakers are determined as follows:
1. win-loss record,
2. sportsmanship rating,
3. head-to-head winner,
4. total point differential

Team Captain's Responsibilities

Each team, student organization or other group that will be participating in Intramurals should elect or appoint a team captain or manager. Team captains and organizations need to be aware of deadlines and policy changes so that team members have correct and updated information. Your captain/manager is responsible for:

Being aware with all Intramural Policies, including eligibility rules, registration processes, collecting fees, etc. and distributing this information to the team.
Registering their team online through IMLeagues.com prior to the deadline.
Being fiscally responsible for paying the entry fee within 48 hours of signing up.
Promoting good sportsmanship and behavior of team players, coaches, and fans before, during, and after competition.
Securing a league schedule and notifying teammates of scheduled games or events.
Verifying all players on the roster for eligibility and completing any roster changes.
Being the team's spokesperson during contests.
Team representation at mandatory Captain's Meetings.
Signing and verifying the score sheet after each contest.

Forfeits/Defaults

Forfeits: Game-time is forfeit time. Teams must be signed in and ready to play at game time. A forfeit is recorded as a loss and results in a sportsmanship rating of “0.” The first forfeit will result in a loss of the team deposit and the second forfeit will result in a loss of the forfeit fee and the second forfeit will result in the team being dropped from that league.

If a team/individual forfeits once during the regular season, they may regain playoff eligibility with a one-time, playoff reinstatement payment of $30. This payment must be made before 12:00pm on the following day.

Defaults: Due to the busy schedules of most students, there will be times when a team or individual will not be able to make their scheduled game. In this instance, the team or individual may communicate to the Intramural Sports Office via email or phone that they will not be present. This must be done by 5:00pm on the day of the scheduled game to allow enough time to call the opposing team or individual and make any other personnel changes that may result. In the event of a default, the team or individual will:

Receive a loss
Not to be assigned any sportsmanship rating
Still be eligible for the playoffs
Be eligible to get their forfeit fee returned

*More than 2 defaults = 1 forfeit.

Rainouts

Games that are rained out are NOT guaranteed to be re-scheduled, but may be re-scheduled at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports. In the event a game cannot be re-scheduled, each team will receive a win for the scheduled contest. In case of inclement weather, call 972-883-4087 before 5:00pm, 972-883-2090 after 5:00pm, or visit our website.

Alcohol & Tobacco Policy

Absolutely no alcohol or tobacco is allowed in the intramural playing areas. If either is present, the contest will not be played and will be considered a forfeit. This policy includes spectators. The supervisor and/or officials have the authority and responsibility to make decisions regarding students who are not permitted to play.

Protests

Protests may be lodged based on rule discrepancies or rule interpretations involving Intramural staff. Protests based on an Official's judgement call are not valid and will not be accepted.

Steps to be followed when filing a protest:

Request a stoppage in play immediately after the play in question, and try to resolve the situation using the Team Captains and the Officials. If the captain does not immediately notify the official of his/her intent to protest, he/she waives all rights to protest on that call.
If a discrepancy still exists after the official ruling is made, the Team Captain must immediately ask for and notify a Supervisor verbally, that the remainder of the game will be played under protest. The Supervisor will attempt to resolve the complaint.
If the Supervisor cannot settle the dispute, the game Officials will note the time, score, and circumstances and play will continue.
At the end of the contest, the protesting team's Captain must complete and turn in a written protest form that night, in conjunction with an Intramural Supervisor. The completed form will be turned in to the office by the Supervisor along with game results. If a protest occurs during a playoff game when the winning team is scheduled to play again that night, a final decision will be reached before the next game begins.
Protests involving player eligibility will be accepted in the Intramural Office during the next weekday after the event. Protests will be ruled on by the Intramural Office staff as quickly and fairly as possible. Both Team Captains will be contacted regarding a final decision.

Sportsmanship

Participation is a privilege, not a right!

The Sportsmanship Rating System

The Sportsmanship Rating System is intended to be an objective scale by which teams' attitude and behavior can be assessed throughout the Intramural Sports league and playoff seasons. Behavior before, during, and after an Intramural sports contest is included in the rating. The team captain is responsible for educating and informing all players and spectators affiliated with his/her team about the system.

A team is responsible for the actions of the individual team members and spectators related to it. The team captain's efforts in assisting officials/staff to calm difficult situations and to restrain troubled teammate are key to controlling team conduct.

Sportsmanship is vital to the conduct of every Intramural contest. In order to encourage proper conduct during games, officials, administrative personnel, and supervisors shall make decisions on whether to warn, penalize, or eject players or teams for poor sportsmanship. These decisions are final. The Intramural Sports administrative staff will rule on further penalties as a result of unsportsmanlike conduct.

Each participant should choose his or her team members carefully, as all team members will suffer the consequences of any disciplinary action taken by the Intramural Sports staff against the team for violation of the Intramural rules and sportsmanship guidelines.

Rating Method

Each team in each contest shall be rated by the officials. The authority of the officials' ratings exists prior to, during, and following all contests to which that official is assigned, and extends to all persons on, at, or near the playing site. Sportsmanship ratinsg shall be marked on the scoresheet.

In all cases, IM supervisors and the Intramural Sports administrative staff may provide input which may raise or lower the rating. Supervisors may amend any rating for inappropriate conduct by a team or its spectators before, during, or after a contest. Intramural Sports administrative staff members may amend a rating at any time for inappropriate conduct, use of an ineligible player, use of a suspended player, and/or inaccuracy in reporting. The Intramural Sports administrative staff reserves the right to review any rating given to a team.

At the end of each contest, it is the team captain's responsibility to sign and verify the score sheet and check their sportsmanship rating. If the captain does not agree with their sportsmanship rating, they may protest the rating to the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports by filling out a protest form (available from on-site supervisors). This must be done within 10 minutes upon the completion of the contest; teams who do not protest within the allotted time forfeit all rights to protest their sportsmanship rating.

Rating Factors

The following actions and behaviors by team members, spectators, and/or team followers can have a positive effect on a team's sportsmanship rating:

Team members cooperate with and demonstrate good sportsmanship toward members of both teams, spectators, officials, and all other IM staff.
Team captain exhibits control over his/her team and spectators, converses reasonably and rationally with officals about rule interpretations/calls, and cooperates by providing any information requested by an IM offical/staff.
Team members participate in the spirit and intent of the intramural sport game rules and/or program policies. Team members accept judgment decisions made by the officials during the contest.
Respect is shown for UTD Recreational Sports facilities and equipment.

The following actions and behaviors by team members, spectators, and/or team followers can have a negative effect on a team's sportsmanship rating:

Participants/spectators who continually complain about officials' decisions and display dissention which may include derogatory or abusive remarks. Complaints include both verbal and nonverbal behavior. Excessive arguing between opposing teams/spectators might also lead to a lower rating.
Team captain (spokesperson) exhibits little control over his/her team and spectators, converses in a dissenting manner with officials about rule interpretations/calls (discussion is allowed as long as it is done in a mature manner by the team captain), or does not cooperate with game officials or IM staff. Does not provide information requested by any intramural sports official/staff while performing duties.
Having any technical fouls or penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct or having a player ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Taunting an opponent or opposing team spectator (trash talk).
Public indecency, vulgarity, or obscenity including foul or profane language and obscene gestures, incidental or intentional, non-directed or directed at an opponent, offical, teammate, supervisor, spectator, or Intramural Sports staff member.
Physical abuse by participants/spectators in the form of fighting with an opponent, teammate, official, or staff member which occured before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest.
Any threatening behavior (verbal and/or nonverbal) to any UTD Intramural Sports or Recreational Sports employee, participant, or spectator which occured before, during, or after an Intramural Sports contest.
Individuals/teams played after the consumption of alcohol/drugs. If the contest has begun when this is discovered, the player(s) will be immediately removed from the facility, and the contest will be forfeited to the opponent.
Damage to or destruction of any UTD or UTD Recreational Sports facilities including failure to remove trash from the field from the field or court following a game or match.

Rating Scale

Team sportsmanship is graded following each contest according to the following scale and criteria:

4 points (A): Excellent Sportsmanship

Players cooperate fully with the officials about rule interpretations and calls. The captain also has full control of his/her teammates. Team members and spectators were respectful of opponents and officals and encouraged each other's efforts. At no time was this team disrespectful towards participants or officials.

3 points (B): Acceptable Sportsmanship

Team members and spectators are respectful of opponents and officials except for one or two minor incidents which may or may not merit a warning from the game officials or supervisor.

2 points (C): Sportsmanship Needs Improvement

Team members or spectators are disrespectful of opponents or officials on a number of occasions which may or may not warrant a penalty. Captain exhibits minor control over his/herself and his/her teammates and spectators. Teams receiving multiple warnings or having a player ejected for an unsportsmanlike act should receive no higher than a "C" rating.

1 point (D): Unacceptable Sportsmanship

Teams constantly comment to the officials and/or opposing teams from the field and/or sidelines. The team captain exhibits little or no control over teammates or himself/herself. Majority of individuals on this team are disrespectful of opponents or officials on a regular basis.
Teams which receive a second unacceptable rating ("D") in the same sport or activity are subject to immediate dismissal from league or tournament play.

The following actions can result in an "F" sportsmanship rating:

Team is completely uncooperative and out of control before, during, or after intramural sports contest(s).
Team captain (spokesperson) exhibits poor control over self, the team, and/or the spectators.
Multiple ejections or blatant unsportsmanlike conduct that endangered participants, fans, officials, or supervisors.
Team fails to cooperate/comply with intramural sports administrative staff/university officals while performing their duties; falsely represents or withholds any requested information.
Teams which receive an "F" rating are subject to immediate dismissal from league or tournament play.

Special Game Situations

A team winning a game by default or forfeit with no game play occuring will receive 4 points (A rating), unless special sircumstances dictate otherwise. A team that wins a game by forfeit after the game has started and game play has occured shall receive a rating based on their sportsmanship in the game play up to the time of the forfeit.

A team losing by default will receive no team sportsmanship rating for the game. However, a team losing by forfeit will receive 0 points (F rating).

Teams receiving an unacceptable (D, 1 point) or lower sportsmanship rating in a weekend tournament will be eliminated from further competition regardless of the contest's outcome.

Team Sportsmanship & Playoff Eligibility

A team must have a B(3.0) average or better sportsmanship rating during the playoffs. The average will include regular season and playoff games.

A winning team which receives a C or D sportsmanship rating in a playoff game is subject to dismissal from further tournament play and should be prepared to petition the Intramural Sports office on the next business day to remain in the tournament. If the team is allowed to advance, it must receive an A or B sportsmanship rating (3.0 points or higher) in all remaining playoff games.

Any team which receives an F sportsmanship rating during the playoffs will be immediately dismissed from further tournament play and subject to further disciplinary action as a team in a subsequent sports, as individuals when appropriate, or to the team captain.

A losing team which receives a D or F sportsmanship rating in their final playoff game is subject to further disciplinary action as a team in subsequent sports, as individuals when appropriate, or to the team captain.

Ejected or Suspended Participants

A. Ejections

A player, spectator, or other visitor may be ejected by game officials or other Intramural Sports personnel for any conduct deemed unsportsmanlike or for not staying within the spirit of the rules. An ejected person is immediately ineligible for ALL intramural sports and activities, both in the sport of the ejection and all other intramural sports. EJECTIONS CAN BE ISSUED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS!

B. Reinstatement Procedure
To regain eligibility, the ejected person must complete each of the following:

Prepare a written statement detailing the events surrounding the incident. The statement should be delivered to the Intramural Sports office in the Activity Center, or, when possible, at the time of the ejection.
Schedule an appointment to meet with the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports to discuss the incident.
Attend the scheduled meeting with the Assistant Director.

C. Reinstatement Procedure Timeline

Steps 1 and 2 of this procedure must be completed within 48 hours of the date of the incident to avoid further automatic penalities as outlined below. If these 2 steps are not completed during the 48-hour grace period, any additional automatic penalties will only be lifted once all 3 steps of the reinstatement procedure are completed.

D. Failure to Complete Reinstatement Procedure

An ejected person who does not complete the required steps in the reinstatement procedure outlined above remains ineligible for all Intramural Sports leagues, events, and activities for the remainder of his/her collegiate career. This "lifetime suspension" from all IM activities carries over from academic year to academic year until the ejected person completes the outlined procedure to regain his/her eligibility. The ejected person's name will be removed from the list once the reinstatement procedure is completed.

E. Unsportsmanlike Incidents

For incidents deemed unsportsmanlike, when the ejected person does not complete the required steps in the reinstatement procedure within the designated time period as outlined above, the ejected person remains ineligible for all Intramural Sports leagues, events, and activities, and is subject to additional penalties including revocation of access to other Recreational Sports programs, services, and facilities. Such incidents may also be referred to the Dean of Students Office, UTD Police, or Judicial Affairs for further action. For egregious unsportsmanlike incidents and unsportsmanlike incidents that occur with 7 days of the final day of class of the semester, these additional penalties and referrals may be implemented immediately following the ejection, overriding the 48-hour grace period for reinstatement as outlined above.

F. Physical Assaults of Players, Spectators, Game Officials, and Other IM Staff

Anyone who physically assaults a spectator, player, official, or activity supervisor will be automatically suspended for a minimum period of one year from the date of the incident. The person must petition the Intramural Sports administrative staff for re-admittance into the program. Further, appropraite charges may be filed with Judicial Affairs.

G. Suspensions

While an ejected player's suspension from Intramural Sports begins at the time of the ejection, any official suspension for the ejected person's actions with respect to the particular incident does not begin until issued during the ejected person's meeting with the Assistant Director.

H. Appeals

Any appeal of an Intramural Sports suspension shall be first heard by the Director of Recreational Sports. Such an appeal must be received, in writing in the Recreational Sports Office, within 24 hours of the Assistant Director's decision. Intramural Sports or Recreational Sports suspensions shall not be lifted or postponed during the appeal process, but may be reduced following the decision regarding the appeal. No previous intramural games or matches will be replayed as a result of an upheld appeal. Conversely, the Director may decide to levy a penalty that is greater than that originally imposed by the Intramural Sports administrative staff. The Intramural Sports and Recreational Sports staff may consult with the Dean of Students Office, UTD Police, and other University personnel during any part of the decision-making process.

Participant Suspensions

Any person ejected from a game or game site must leave the game site immediately and will be suspended from participating in any intramural competition. Length of suspension will depend on the severity of the action that resulted in the ejection.

Physical Contact with Intramural Sports Staff Member
Player or spectator makes physical contact in a threatening manner (battery) toward an offical or supervisor. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of one semester, effective immediately. Futher, appropriate charges may be filed with Judicial Affairs and Dean of Students Office.
Physical Contact with Another Player

Player strikes another player. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of rest of season, effective immediately. Further, appropriate charges may be filed with Judicial Affairs and Dean of Students Office.
Leaving the Bench Area to Participate in an Altercation

Team members and/or spectators who leave benches/viewing area to participate in any isolated altercation. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Minimum of one game, effective immediately.
Threatening Behavior Toward a Staff Member, Opponent, or Patron

Threatening behavior (verbal or physical) toward an official/supervisor/participant. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
Verbal Abuse of a Staff Member, Opponent, or Patron

Player verbally abuses an offical/supervisor/participant. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
Violation of Eligibility Standards

Individual playing on more than one team in any intramural activity and/or in violation of established eligibility rules. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. Effective immediately.
Use of an Assumed Name or Other Fraudulent Act

Fraudulent acts shall be defined as misrepresentation of a score, playing while ineligible or under suspension, using another person's ID, or allowing an individual to use your ID for intramural competition. Should a participant, team captain, chairperson, or other associate be guilty or responsible for the use of an assumed name or fraudulent act, he/she will face an indefinite suspension from all intramural activities and must apply for reinstatement to Intramural Sports.

Team & Organization Sportsmanship Violations

Independent teams and organizations may be placed on probation for major sportsmanship violations by their members, such as using ineligible players; threatening actions towards opponents, officials, or supervisors, or fans entering the playing area. Probationary status may last up to one calendar year. Upon the second major violation within any one calendar year, the organization may be immediately suspended from all intramural activities for one year.

Intramural Fees

Most of the intramural sports have a fee that is required for a team or individual in order to complete registration. These small fees (no higher than $25 per team) are not in place to generate revenue, but rather to reduce the number of forfeits. If a team attends the captain’s meeting and does not forfeit throughout the season, including playoffs, the team will get the fee returned. After the season is over, teams will have 10 days to come in and pick-up their check, otherwise it will be shredded.

Each entry MUST be correlated to a forfeit fee. Once registered for an event on IM Leagues.com, individuals/team captains MUST turn in their forfeit fee before the end of that sport’s captain’s meeting. Per university policy, payment must be in the form of a check so that at the end of the intramural season, it can be destroyed if needed. Teams that fail to attend the captain’s meeting or forfeit during the season will have their checks automatically deposited.

Assumption of Risk

Individuals are encouraged to have a physical examination and obtain adequate health and accident insurance PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION in recreational sports activities. Individuals who participate in recreational sports will be doing so at their own risk. Participation in any recreational sports activity is voluntary. UTD is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any recreational sports activity.

Team Names & Uniforms

Intramural Sports reserves the right to prohibit or modify team names including but not limited to names deemed to be in poor taste, derogatory, profane or sexually explicit in nature. Please use proper judgment when selecting names and uniform artwork. If you are unsure if a team name will be accepted, contact Intramural Sports and speak with a representative.

Team uniforms must be the same color and must include numbers on either the front or back. If teams are unable to provide their own uniforms, Intramural Sports has pennies available for use.

Employment Opportunities

Being an Intramural official is hard work, but the rewards are fantastic. The following are reasons to give it a shot:

Flexible hours
Free training
Good pay; starting at $8 a game depending on experience
Great exercise
Meet new people
Travel opportunities based on experience

Champion Apparel

Intramural champion t-shirts (or other award given by Intramural Sports) are awarded to winning team members and individual/dual champions throughout the school year. Individual participants on a winning team will receive an Intramural champion t-shirt if they played in at least one game and did not commit multiple unsportsmanlike behavior, or misconduct violations.

Comet Cup

What is the Comet Cup?
The Comet Cup is UTD's version of the NCAA Sears Cup that is awarded to the top team or organization based on across-the-board participation, sportsmanship, and achievement.

What is the format?
The Cup has 3 divisions: men's, women's, and corec. For each sport a team or organization participates in, it receives a certain number of points for entering, each win, playoff advancement, and sportsmanship rating. The point values vary based on the event format, placement, and sportsmanship. Be sure to visit us on the web for complete Comet Cup guidelines and standings!

***Intramural Sports reserves the right to amend any policy without prior notice. Any policy not mentioned herein is left to the discretion of the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports ***