Intramural Softball

Kevin Sneed-Assistant Director or Lacee Glenn– Graduate Assistant or Ethan Cobb-Undergraduate Assistant Intramural Sports Contact Info:

 Captains must take and pass a “Captain’s Quiz” (getting 24/27 correct for same sex teams, and 28/31 correct for Co-Rec teams) before registering a team on IMLeagues.  Participants must take a “Participant’s Quiz”, and pass with a 100% before joining a team on IMLeagues.  If a team forfeits a game, they may pay a $10 “Forfeit Fee” within 48 hours to remain eligible for playoffs. Failure to do so will result in removal from league. Second forfeit is automatic removal.  Any team with a.500 record and a 3.0 average Sportsmanship Rating will make the playoffs. New Rules and Policies

 Teams must maintain an average Sportsmanship Rating of 3.0 throughout playoffs, or they will not advance.  Any team with 2 ejected players and/or spectators during the playoffs will not advance.  Using someone else’s ID will result in a suspension for 1 calendar year. New Rules and Policies

 Information Disbursement  Conduct of Players and Spectators  Rosters, Risk Waivers, and Player Eligibility  Knowledge of all IM Policies and Regulations  Contact IM Office (Defaults, Forfeits, etc.)  Schedules and Scores Captain’s Responsibilities

 First Forfeit-Team may pay a $10 “Forfeit Fee” at the front desk of the SRWC within 48 hours of forfeit, in order to remain eligible for playoffs.  Failure to pay will result in removal from league.  A second forfeit will result in automatic removal from league.  DEFAULT-If you know you cannot make a game, contact the IM Office by 1:00pm that day. You will not be charged with a forfeit, just a loss.. Forfeit & Default Policy

 Intramural Sports is a student-run program, our officials are your peers. Please treat them with the same respect as you would want to be treated.  Our officials receive ongoing, comprehensive training.  We expect you to treat staff with respect. When that respect is breached, there will be consequences. You are responsible for your actions at all times. Nobody likes a poor sport. Sportsmanship

 Teams receive a Sportsmanship Rating from our officials and Supervisors (0-4). This applies to before, during and after games. Must have average of 3 to be eligible for playoffs  If Sportsmanship Rating average drops below 3.0 during the playoffs, the team will not advance.  Highest possible grade with an ejection is a 2 (Rare). Any ejected player(s) are immediately ineligible and must meet with the Assistant Director and Graduate Assistant. Captains assistance in these matters is required. Sportsmanship

 Can only protest a rule discrepancy (not officials judgment), and player eligibility.  To protest a rule discrepancy, you must immediately inform the IM Supervisor. IM Supervisor will make decision on the field. Protest Policy

 Participants must check in with a photo ID before EVERY game. Forms of ID can include: School ID, Driver’s License, Passport, etc.  Facebook profiles and pictures of IDs do not count.  Attempting to use someone else’s/false ID will result in suspension for 1 calendar year, confiscation of ID, and possible action against team if they have knowledge. ID Policy

 No jewelry, EXCEPT medical bracelets and wedding bands.  Proper attire and equipment (no open toed shoes, no headbands with knots)  Must be on IMLeagues roster by game time.  Rules and Regulations can be found on our website.  Not knowing a guideline is not an excuse for breaking one.  GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME General Policies and Procedures

 Intramural Champion t-shirts for members of the team (maximum of 14).  Picture posted on IM Facebook page. Awards

 Schedules will be posted online, it is your responsibility to check the schedules  In most of the major team sports, a team will have the option of choosing a skill level of either "A" or "B" that is best suited to their interest and/or playing ability. Schedules

 Any teams with a.500 record or better, and a 3.0 average Sportsmanship Rating or better will make the playoffs.  All tournaments will be single elimination.  Teams will play at different times, on different days from the regular season.  If any team drops below an average Sportsmanship Rating of 3.0 at any time during the playoffs, they will not advance. Playoffs

 Teams must maintain an average Sportsmanship Rating of at least a 3.0 throughout the playoffs. Any team that fails to do so will not advance. For example: If “Team A” has an average Sportsmanship Rating of exactly 3.0 going into a playoff game against “Team B”, and they proceed to get a Sportsmanship Rating of a 2.0 for that game, their total average will drop below a 3.0. This will result in “Team B” advancing in their place, regardless of the final score.  Any team that has 2 ejected players and/or spectators during the playoffs will not advance. For example: If “Team A” has a player/spectator ejected in a win against “Team B”, they will still advance. If they have another player/spectator ejected in their next game against “Team C”, they will not advance. “Team C” will move on in their place. Sportsmanship During Playoffs

 Games are played at the South Recreation Fields  Teams may ONLY use bats provided by Intramurals.  Teams consist of 10 players (minimum of 8 to start) -If a team starts with 8, they become the “Away” team and have until their 3 rd out for another player to show up. If a 9 th player doesn’t show up, it will be a forfeit.  Maximum of 10 players in the field. 12 can bat in Co-Rec, 11 in all other divisions.  7 inning games, or 60 minute time limit. Whichever comes first. - No new innings may start after 50 minutes.  Batters start with a 1-1 count. A foul ball with 2 strikes will be an out (no courtesy fouls). Important Rules and Information

 Pitchers must start with, and maintain, at least one foot on the rubber.  Pitches must arch 6-10 feet. Hitting any part of the plate, or mat, will be a strike.  Starters can re-enter games ONCE, and must re-enter in the same spot in the batting order.  Mercy Rule: -Up 20 runs after 3 innings. -Up 15 runs after 4 innings. -Up 10 runs after 5 innings. Important Rules and Information

 All outfielders must be approximately 20 feet from infield dirt.  Batting order must alternate (male, female, male, female, etc.)  If a male batter is walked, he will go directly to 2 nd base. The following female batter will have the option of hitting, or taking a walk.  If a team starts with 9 players, and a 5/4 male/female ratio, there will be an automatic out for the missing female’s spot in the order.  Teams may bat 12. Important Co-Rec Rules and Information

 Positioning-Teams must have a man and woman at pitcher & catcher. They must also have two men and two women on the infield (one man and one woman on the first base side and one man and women on the third base side) and two men and two women in the outfield (one man and one woman on the first base side and one man and women on the third base side). If a team plays with nine, they will play with only three outfielders. Teams may not rotate positions (except on a man for man, or woman for woman basis) during an inning. For example: -Moving a man from shortstop to replace a woman second baseman because a left handed pull hitter is at bat. Important Co-Rec Rules and Information

 All our contact information can be found online, do not hesitate to contact any of us with questions or concerns  Schedules will be posted online and updated daily Intramural Sports

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