Information Packet
Rosters
 Gather a group of friends, classmates, or dorm mates to form an intramural team  As the team manager, add or drop players online throughout the regular season by visiting the intramural website: www.campusrec.neu.edu/intramurals/
 Remember to submit any roster additions by 5 PM on the day of your weekday games or by the Friday before your weekend games
 Check online at 5 PM the day of your game to see your players’ eligibility status
 Play your intramural games – remember to bring your NUID
 Remind your players to play in at least one (1) regular season game to be eligible for playoffs
Scheduling
 Submit your team’s registration online by visiting: http://www.campusrec.neu.edu/intramurals/
 Teams are scheduled in the leagues in the order that they register
 Once the schedule comes out, complete the online manager’s meeting and pay the refundable forfeit bond
 Default any games that your team cannot make at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled game time
 Should a game be cancelled due to inclement weather, your team manager will receive notification on the day of the game
 Along with your registration, submit any of your team’s scheduling conflicts (e.g., other intramural teams, holidays, exams, etc.)
 Games cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled (provided facility availability), and the team manager will be notified once they have been rescheduled
 At the end of the regular season, playoff schedules will be posted online, and playoff team managers will be emailed
 If your team has any scheduling conflicts with possible playoff dates, email the intramural department before the end of the regular season
Can Play!
Intramural Sports offers all Northeastern University students the chance to participate together in a wide variety of team sports and individual sports. Everyone has the chance to compete, stay active, and make friends, regardless of skill level. Whether it’s your first time playing or you are a seasoned vet, we have the right league for you.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
You can register a team online during the registration period. To register you will need to provide your teammates’ names and NUID numbers. WHAT IF I CANNOT FIND A TEAM TO PLAY ON?
If you want to find a team to play, you can sign up online as a free agent. Free agents can be contacted and added by managers who need extra players for their team. Since free agents are not guaranteed a spot on a team, you are encouraged to attend intramural games to meet managers that have open spots on their rosters.
WHAT DIFFERENT LEAGUES ARE OFFERED?
Some team sports are set up in leagues such as open competitive, open recreational, and co‐rec. Players may play on one open team and one co‐rec team within the same sport. Open teams have no restriction on the number of males and females on the field. Co‐rec teams have restrictions on the number of males and females on the field at a certain time, depending on the sport. Open competitive teams are more interested in winning and losing, while open recreational teams are more interested in having fun and making friends.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY?
All students in good standing and who have paid their recreation fee are eligible to play in intramural sports. However, current varsity players are not eligible to play in the same or a related sport. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INTRAMURAL SPORTS?
The intramural handbook contains intramural rules and policies and can be found online at www.campusrec.neu.edu/intramurals. Specific sport rules can also be found online. Any other questions can be directed to the intramural department by emailing [email protected] or calling (617) 373‐7895.
to intramurals
 The “Fast‐Pass” to intramural sports is packed with important information (Please review it in its entirety)
 The Intramural Sports office is located in the Marino Center
 The Intramural Sports website is www.campusrec.neu.edu/intramurals
 All current students who have paid their recreation fee are eligible
 No tryouts required! We offer a varied selection of sports and all ability levels are welcome
 Register online as a complete team or just register yourself as a “Free Agent”
 Register early in the registration period; teams are scheduled in the order they register
 Deadlines are important; no late or extended registrations will be accepted
 All eligible participants can play on one open team and one co‐rec team for each major team sport
 Team managers have important responsibilities; please be sure to become aware of these responsibilities by reading the intramural handbook
 Remember: No NUID = no play; The Northeastern University Husky ID is the only accepted form of ID at intramural games
 Interested in making money in a sport environment? The intramural department trains student officials – No experience necessary
 Intramural sport champions win the coveted “Intramural Champion T‐Shirt”
 The intramural website is packed with information on upcoming events and deadlines, intramural sport champions, semester high scorers, and league schedules and standings. Encourage your teammates to visit often. Also, follow us on Twitter
 Any questions or concerns? Please contact the Intramural Sports Department by emailing [email protected]
OPEN:
These teams are made of any number of males and females. Teams can be made up entirely of males, entirely of females, or a mix of the two.
CO‐REC:
These leagues require a minimum number of males and females to play at all times. This restriction depends on the sports being played. Please view the specific sport rules for the requirements for each sport.
COMPETITIVE:
Competitive leagues mostly consist of teams that are interested in winning over participation. Many of these teams are veteran teams, who have been playing together for multiple semesters.
RECREATIONAL: Recreational leagues consist of teams that emphasize fun and socializing over winning. Many newly formed teams begin in this division while they are still learning the various sports’ rules.
**All rules and policies apply to each league and division.**
and Defaults
Forfeits are detrimental to the entire program and are an injustice to participants who want to play. Participants look forward to playing and are very disappointed when opponents fail to show. Therefore, forfeit bonds are important to discourage forfeited games. This procedure is designed to eliminate forfeits. We do not want to discourage anyone from playing. We want you to participate!
1. A team will forfeit a game when:
 The minimum number of players required are not present and ready to play at the scheduled game time.  The team is found using an ineligible player.
 Any team’s players or spectators engage in a fight or altercation.
 The Intramural Supervisor believes the game cannot safely continue due to flagrant or unsportsmanlike behavior.
2. In the event that neither team is able to field the minimum number of players required to begin the game, a double forfeit will be recorded and each team will be given a loss in the standings.
3. At the beginning of the season, each team must pay a $20 refundable forfeit bond. Any team that forfeits a game during the regular season will receive a loss for the contest, and that team will lose $10 of their refundable forfeit bond. A team that forfeits a second time will lose the other $10 of their forfeit bond and will be dropped from the league. 4. A team may default a game by completing the online defaulted game form (http://www.campusrec.neu.edu/intramurals/GameDefault.php) 24 hours prior to the scheduled game time. Once submitted, a team cannot change their mind on their decision to default the game. Defaulted games still count as a loss in the standings, but teams will not lose any part of their refundable forfeit bond.
5. For entrance into playoffs, a forfeited or defaulted game is the second tiebreaker for teams with the same record. So, forfeits are also detrimental to a team’s shot into the playoffs.
The Intramural Sports department expects all participants, managers, and spectators to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner prior to, during, and after an intramural game. Because sportsmanship is such an important expectation, a team’s sportsmanship is the first tiebreaker for playoffs when teams have the same record.
 While games can get heated at times, staying in control of your emotions is an important part of intramural sports.
 Remember that intramural sports is emphasizes participation more than winning.
 Having a negative attitude during play detracts from the enjoyment of all other participants.
 Being courteous to others allows all participants enjoyment of intramural sports.
 So, be respectful and have fun!
Sportsmanship Award:
 Intramural sport participants displaying good sportsmanship are eligible for the Intramural Sportsmanship Recognition Award.  The award will be given out at the discretion of the intramural sports staff, and winners will receive a t‐shirt as well as be recognized online.
Responsibilities
Participants that elect to be team manager’s have numerous responsibilities to their teams. Please review the responsibilities below:
 Complete the online manager’s meeting for every team they manage
 Make any necessary roster changes according to the eligibility guidelines of the program
 Notify team members of any league schedule changes
 Make all team members aware of the sport specific playing rules
 Be the liaison between your team members and the intramural sports staff during all intramural games  Display good sportsmanship constantly
 Take responsibility for all actions of your team members and fans
 Inform team members how to find information on the intramural website
 Follow Northeastern Intramural Sports on Twitter for the most up‐to‐date information
 Read and follow all rules and policies stated in the intramural handbook
Employment
OFFICIALS:
The intramural department hires students to officiate all our intramural sports. Sports include basketball, flag football, ice hockey, soccer, and volleyball. No experience is necessary. Training provided includes rules and mechanics followed by shadow training during actual intramural games. Intramurals are typically played in the evening Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday, so there are plenty of opportunities to officiate regardless of your schedule. Through employment with intramural sports, you will be able to hone valuable transferable skills such as conflict management and communication, while making new friends in the process.
OFFICE ASSISTANTS:
Also, students are hired to work in the intramural sports office. These students must possess superior telephone etiquette and typing abilities as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. These students will assist the administrative staff in processing forfeit bonds, producing game sheets, updating online standings, and various other projects.
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
The intramural department hires students to act as intramural sport equipment managers. These students are in charge of ensuring that the intramural equipment is in good shape on a daily basis. Their work affects the general welfare of the program nightly, making them vital to the intramural sports program.
Leadership
Intramural Sport Official
The intramural sports officials are an integral part of the intramural sports program. They have the opportunity to work flexible hours in a sport environment with others, who are interested in sports too.
Intramural Sport Office Assistant
The intramural sports office assistants keep the program running by handling many of the day‐to‐day operations. They produce game sheets, perform roster additions, and update intramural standings on a daily basis.
Intramural Sport Equipment Manager
The intramural sports equipment managers ensure that the intramural equipment is consistently in good, usable shape for the benefit of our participants.
Intramural Sport Supervisor
The intramural sports supervisors are the on‐site managers of the program. They train intramural sports officials, report game night incidents, and take care of participant injuries. Intramural sport supervisors are officials that have been promoted because of their exceptional Leadership skills.