4v4 Soccer Captain’s Meeting @Emory_IM 4v4 Soccer Captain’s Meeting February 28, 2017

INTRAMURAL STAFF Ricky Talman Matt Jarman Assistant Director Intramural & Club Sports Matt Jarman Coordinator Intramural & Club Sports

EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT Various equipment is available for checkout from the Equipment Room when games are played. Participants are allowed to check out equipment with a valid Emory ID card. Soccer balls Failure to return borrowed equipment will affect a participant’s eligibility to participate. Charged to Bursar account Shin guards highly recommended!

PLAYER EQUIPMENT Participants must wear athletic apparel Cleats must not have metal tips Jewelry, including exposed permanent jewelry, is not permitted under any circumstances. Exception: Medical alert identification

RULES OF PLAY Each Men’s & Women’s team shall consist of four (4) players A minimum of three (3) players is required to begin a game. Game consists of two (2) twelve (12) minute halves Continuous clock Self-officiated Mercy Rule = 7 goals at any point in 2nd half After a dead ball, offensive team has five (5) seconds to put the ball into play with a kick-in Kicks from out of bounds are indirect Foul = direct free kick at point of foul Rough fouls are subject to harsher penalties at discretion of IM staff Out of bounds = indirect free kick at point closest to OOB Tie games will end in a draw

RULES OF PLAY Substitutions may only be made on a corner kick, goal kick, or during timeout Sliding is not permitted No offsides Games begin with kickoff Rock-paper-scissors to determine Using a goalie = 

PLAYOFFS Five (5) minute golden goal! Penalty kicks Top two teams in each division advance to the playoffs! Teams must also maintain a 3.0 sportsmanship rating to advance to the playoffs Playoff Overtime Five (5) minute golden goal! Penalty kicks

DEFAULTS / FORFEITS Default = Cancellation with notice Must notify office 24 hours in advance One default per sport Forfeit = No-show, player eligibility, etc. $20 forfeit fee Additional forfeit fee required Game time is forfeit time!

ELIGIBILITY As a team captain, you MUST communicate with your players regarding eligibility policies. Ask the right questions to make sure that they are eligible. It is your responsibility to know who is playing on your team. If you are unsure, it is better to be safe than sorry.

ROSTER POLICY Before participation, all participants MUST create an IMLeagues user account AND must be added as an eligible player on their team’s roster.

ROSTER POLICY One single-sex team, one co-rec team! Locked into team after one appearance Roster additions must be done by 12 PM Players must be on scoresheets to play

NO ID = NO PARTICIPATION IDENTIFICATION Must present own valid picture identification card every game Emory ID card Driver’s license Using someone else’s ID Team will forfeit the game Participant using illegal ID is suspended Participant whose ID was used is suspended NO ID = NO PARTICIPATION

TEAM CONDUCT Good sportsmanship is important at every contest A team captain is ultimately responsible for his/her team’s and spectator’s behavior Sportsmanship ratings will be awarded to each team following each game Sportsmanship will affect playoff eligibility At the discretion of Intramural Coordinator Alcohol/tobacco use is NOT permitted.

EJECTIONS & REINSTATEMENT If a participant is ejected, he/she becomes INELIGIBLE for ALL future intramural activities until he/she meets with the Coordinator of Intramural & Club Sports, Matt Jarman An ejection will result in a minimum one-game suspension Any ejection will result in a team sportsmanship rating of (0) Can be moved up after meeting

SPORTSMANSHIP RATINGS Sportsmanship will be evaluated on a 0 to 4 point scale. 4 = Excellent No incidents of poor sportsmanship and the team maintains an attitude of complete cooperation. 3 = Good Minimal instances of poor sportsmanship, little complaining. 2 = Fair Team members display abusive remarks towards officials, unnecessary roughness, and constant complaints. Teams that have players or coaches ejected for any reason will receive no higher than a 2 rating. 1 = Unsatisfactory Team fails to cooperate with officials and team is repeatedly warned about above infractions. The team captain is required to meet with a member of the IM Lead Team prior to the team’s next participation. 0 = Poor Team behavior is completely uncooperative. Conduct may include, but is not limited to, striking an opponent/staff, unnecessary roughness, discontinuance of game, and disregard for IM policies and procedures. A team receiving a 0 rating may face disqualification from the remainder of the season.

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