VALOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Dear Applicant,
Spring 2017
Thank you for your interest in Valor Intramurals. Within this packet, you will find all the information you need to
participate.
As an Intramurals Sports Referee, your job is to serve the Valor community by officiating Valor Intramural
sports contests by maintaining an atmosphere supportive of safe, friendly, and respectful competition. Your
leadership directly influences all participants, provides game control, and maintains safe play. The example
you set, the manner in which you answer questions, and the way you offer assistance will either contribute to
or detract from Valor Intramurals.
Please read and complete the registration packet in its entirety before submitting it to the Front Desk.
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You must read and initial each page, including:
o Intramural Sports Code of Conduct
o Intramural Sports Referee Duties and Responsibilities
o Intramural Sports Referee Application
o Rules of Game Play (Dodgeball)
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Incomplete registrations will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and ensure that you
will be able to obtain the required information on time.
Warmly,
Mrs. Denise G. Paswaters, Student Leadership Coordinator
Mr. Tim Welch, Dean of Students
Mr. Tige Watson, Lead Dean of Students
INTRAMURAL SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT
The intramural sports program exists to promote positive social interaction and fellowship within the Valor student community.
Although everyone is encouraged to play to the best of their ability and to make every effort to win the game, the spirit of fair
play and sportsmanlike conduct is paramount. Participants must adhere to the following expectations:
A. In all circumstances, participants must respect people, respect property, and preserve the learning environment.
B. Each team is permitted to select a team name and may also design team t-shirts. All team names and t-shirt designs are
subject to approval by Mr. Watson. Athletic gear may be worn for intramural matches, but may ONLY be worn in the
Athletic Building. Absolutely NO athletic gear is permitted in the Academic Building and/or Valor Arts Center.
C. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Webster’s defines
sportsman/sportswoman as “a person who can take a loss or defeat without complaint, or victory without
gloating, and who treats their opponents with fairness, generosity, courtesy, etc.” Sportsmanship is defined as
those “qualities and behavior befitting a sportsman” This is further defined as:
1. Abiding by the letter and the spirit of the rules of play;
2. Treating opponents with courtesy and generosity;
3. Playing his or her best but never losing sight of the fact that it is a game which was designed primarily
for enjoyment;
4. Winning and losing with dignity and respect.
D. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. By definition, therefore, a person who is not demonstrating
sportsmanship is one who is unfair, lacks generosity, and is a poor loser. Conduct which does not demonstrate
sportsmanship would be that which lacks grace in the acceptance of results. Examples of unsportsmanlike
conduct which are unacceptable are:
1. Persistently questioning officials in regard to their decisions.
2. Making derogatory remarks about or to officials and/or players (remarks which are profane are of
particular concern).
3. Making obscene or objectionable demonstrations or dissent.
4. Conduct which seeks to intimidate or deceive officials.
5. Employing unnecessarily rough tactics against an opposing player.
6. Refusing to abide by an official’s decision.
7. Shoving, striking, or otherwise threatening participants and/or officials.
Your signature below indicates that you have read and agree to enforce the Valor Intramural Sports Code of
Conduct at all times.
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INTRAMURAL SPORTS REFEREE DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES
Pre-Game:
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Check out all equipment from Mr. Welch, including:
o Referee jersey and whistle
o Field and playing equipment
Assist with field and playing equipment setup and administrative functions
Assist Mr. Welch in inspecting the game site to ensure safe playing conditions
Communicate intramural sport rules with captains and participants
In-Game:
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Ensure player safety and maintain the integrity of the game
Enforce game rules and Valor Intramural policies
Promote sportsmanship among players
Receive feedback from Mr. Welch and apply instruction
Post-Game:
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Return all equipment to Mr. Welch, including:
o Referee jersey and whistle
o Field and playing equipment
Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and Code of Conduct education to all participants
Provide a friendly, upbeat, and safe environment at all times
Referee Eligibility:
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Male and female students may apply to serve as Valor Intramural referees
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students may apply to serve as Valor Intramural referees
Compensation and Service Hours:
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Referees will not receive monetary compensation.
Each referee will serve in time increments of at least 30 minutes, or as otherwise indicated, and may receive a
maximum of 10 service hours. It is the referee’s responsibility to submit service hours.
Once 10 service hours have been documented, referees may continue to serve and understand that no additional
service hours will be awarded.
Your signature below indicates that you have read and will honor Intramural Sports Referee Duties and
Responsibilities at all times.
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Intramural Sports Referee Application
Applicant’s name:
Your Grade:
Applicant’s phone number:
Applicant’s GoValor email:
INSTRUCTIONS: Please respond to the following questions in the space provided.
1. Have you had any prior experience as a referee for any sport?
YES
NO
2. Are you available and willing to officiate during Business Lunches?
YES
NO
3. Are you available and willing to officiate before school?
YES
NO
4. Are you available and willing to officiate after school?
YES
NO
5. Are you available and willing to officiate on weekends?
YES
NO
If yes, please describe your experience.
6. What other commitments might interfere with your ability to serve?
VALOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS
RULES OF GAMEPLAY
DODGEBALL
1. Each match has 2 referees, both stationed at the centerline, to help facilitate the game. Referees
start the game, confirm hits and catches, and count ball possession time.
2. Each match begins with 6 players for each team positioned near the ends of the centerline. During
the opening rush (when the game starts), you may only grab the balls to your right.
3. You are out if: 1) you step on or over a sideline or centerline; 2) a thrown live ball hits your body;
and 3) you throw a live ball and it is caught by an opponent.
4. A thrown live ball can only hit out 1 player. Thrown balls that hit the ground, the wall, other balls,
or other objects before hitting the opponent are considered dead balls, and are ineligible to hit
players out.
5. You may block a thrown ball with a held ball. However, if you drop the blocking ball during the act
of blocking, or if you fail to make a clean block (as in the thrown ball still ends up hitting or grazing
your body afterwards), you are out.
6. If you are out, line up on the side in the order you got out (think of it as being in a “resurrection”
line). If your teammate catches a ball, the player at the start of your team’s resurrection line comes
back into play after touching the wall (the teammate must be in the line at the time of the catch to
be eligible to be brought back in).
7. You can only hold a ball for 10 seconds, afterwards, it will be considered dead. Dead balls need to
be rolled over immediately to the other team.
8. If the game comes down to 1 player per side, they have 10 seconds to hit each other out; if not,
"Showdown" comes into effect. The game is paused, each player gets two balls, two balls are lined
up at the ends of the centerline, and the centerline is dissolved. The first player to get the other
player out wins.
9. Have fun, shake hands, make friends and be spirited!