1. Co-Rec Basketball Captain’s Meeting

2. Registration
When teams register, they will automatically be placed on the waitlist, regardless of if a division was selected when registering
Teams are able to move off the waitlist once they have met the minimum number of players.
The captain must then go to their team page and select an open division
Once registration has closed, the captain will have to contact the IM Coordinator in order to be moved into a division

3. Hobo Dough Deposit
A $25 team deposit through Hobo Dough is required for each team.
This can be paid at the front desk of the Wellness Center.
The Hobo Dough deposit will increase to $30 beginning on the Friday after registration has closed
$5 will not be refunded at the end of the season.
If there is no deposit paid before a team is to play its second contest, the team will not be able to play until the deposit is paid through Hobo Dough
Deposits will be refunded after the season has ended

4. Eligibility All teams must be created on IMLeagues.com
Each player must also be registered on IMLeagues.com before being added to a team.
Students and Wellness Center members are eligible to participate in Intramural Sports
Wellness Center members must purchase an IM Sports Pass at the Front Desk
Players may not participate on more than 1 team
Once they have played in one game, they are locked to that team for the remainder of the season, playoffs included

5. Eligibility
A current varsity squad member is ineligible for intramural competition in that sport or related sport.
Former collegiate athletes of a sport must be wait one full calendar year before participating in their sport.
The calendar year begins on the last practice or game that athlete participated in.
No more than half of the roster may be former Varsity athletes of a related sport.
No more than half the players on the court may be former varsity athletes.
Anyone who has competed professionally is not allowed to participate in the sport of which they were professional.
Games in which an ineligible player is found to have participated will be forfeited

6. Drugs & Alcohol Policy
No Individual who is under the influence of drugs and alcohol may participate in Intramural Sports.
Any player believed to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be asked to leave.
Any team found to be under the influence may receive a forfeit, and any games won while under the influence may be forfeited.

7. Sportsmanship Sportsmanship rating scale: 1-5
Sportsmanship is determined by officials and Intramural staff.
Teams must have season average of 3.5 or greater to be eligible for playoffs.
Sportsmanship ratings will serve as the first tie breaker for regular season standings and playoff seeding.
Unsporting acts will result in a lower sportsmanship rating and possibly ejection.

8. Ejections
Any player ejected for any reason must leave the playing area immediately.
If the player is ejected due to unsportsmanlike conduct, they must contact the coordinator of IM sports before returning to play.
Any ejection due to unsportsmanlike conduct will result in the team receiving a “2” sportsmanship rating, at best.
More than three technical fouls on one team during a single game will result in a forfeit.

9. Forfeits & Defaults
Teams should check IM Leagues each week to verify your team’s schedule
A team unable to field the necessary amount of players at game time will forfeit the contest.
The first forfeit will result in a $10 deduction from their Hobo Dough deposit.
After two forfeits, the team will lose the remainder of Hobo Dough deposit and be removed from the league
In order to receive a default, teams must contact either the Intramural Sports Coordinator or the IM Graduate Assistant by 3pm the day of the contest.

10. Captain’s Responsibilities
The captain is responsible for the conduct of their team. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be permitted.
Make sure all roster additions have been made by Noon of game day
Making sure team has paid the $25 Hobo Dough deposit
Pay before registration closes to avoid a late fee

11. Participant Responsibilities
All students must check in with supervisor using a Valid photo ID
Student ID
Driver’s license
Passport
International student ID
Wellness Center community members may check in with their driver’s license and IM Sports Pass
Check-in will be on the court at which you play

12. Teams & Players
All players must be listed on the roster in order to participate
Score sheets will be printed at Noon each day
New players must be added to teams before Noon to appear on the roster
Players may be added at any point throughout the season
Players not on the printed roster may verify their eligibility via the online roster

13. Co-Rec Modifications
Team shall consist of 5 players in the ratio of 3:2
3M/2F or 3F/2M
Four players are required to start and continue a game
Must be 2M/2F
It will be up to each team to determine what ratio they play with
A team does not have to keep the same ratio for the duration of the game
There are no restrictions on offensive/defensive play

14. Equipment
NOT ALLOWED
Jewelry: This includes earrings, necklaces, wristbands, bracelets, etc.
Players must provide their own tape
Hats with hard bills
Head bands or bandanas with an exposed knot
Basketball jerseys will be provided
Checked out at “The Cave” – Court 1
Teams may wear their own jerseys
Shirts must be worn under the IM jerseys
Basketballs will be provided
The same ball will be used for the entire game
If teams wish to use a women’s size ball, both teams must agree

15. IM Basketball General Rules
Basic NFHS high school rules, with some modifications
Two 20-minute, running clock halves
1st half - Running clock
2nd half - Stops on dead balls in last 2 minutes
Teams get 3 timeouts per game
No overtime during the regular season

16. IM Basketball General Rules
Each player receives 5 fouls before being disqualified
Bonus will be attempted on the 7th team foul of each half
Double bonus will be attempted on the 10th team foul of each half
The following acts are fouls when committed against a ball handler
Two hands on the player
Placing an arm bar on the player
Placing and keeping a hand on the player
Contacting the player more than once with the hands

17. Mercy Rule
The game shall end if the difference in score becomes greater than the following:
50+ points at halftime or any time in the 2nd half
20+ points at 2 minutes or less in 2nd half

18. Overtime Overtime will be played in playoffs only
Each team gets 1 timeout each OT
Unused timeouts do not carry over from regulation or other OT
Timing
1st OT: 3 minutes (Clock will stop at/under 2 minutes)
2nd OT: 2 minutes (Clock stops for every dead ball)
3rd OT+: 1 minute

19. Playoffs The top 4 teams from each division will advance to playoffs
Top 2 teams in division will be placed in the A bracket
Next 2 teams in division will be placed in the B bracket
Standings are determined by, in order: winning percentage, sportsmanship rating, point differential, points against
Teams must maintain a satisfactory sportsmanship rating of 3.5 in order to qualify for, and continue through, playoffs

20. Preseason Tournament Interested in getting some pre-season practice?
Teams can sign up for the preseason tournament on Imleagues.com
Games will be played on October 11th, 12th, and 13th
The first ten teams to sign up will secure their chance to have the IM Program pay for their hobo dough deposit
If you have any questions, please contact,