Intramural Sports
Captains’ Meeting
Outdoor Soccer
Matt Denton and Jamie Kemp 2017
Team Captain Duties
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Manage Your Roster
Know the Rules
 Check Schedules & Results
 Communication
 Sportsmanship
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Intramural Sports
Policies & Procedures
Refer to IMS Handbook for complete listing of all IMS Policies & Procedures
Eligibility: General
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Who is eligible?
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Currently enrolled
undergraduate, graduate,
continuing education, and
medical students
Current faculty
Current benefits eligible staff
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Eligibility Guidelines:
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May play both one men’s/
fraternity and women’s/
sorority team and one co-rec
team per division
Must appear on official
online IMLeagues roster
before the first playoff game
in order to be eligible for
playoffs
Ejected players who have
been suspended are not
eligible to play
Individuals may not play
under an assumed name
Eligibility: Varsity & Pro Athletes
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Varsity Athletes
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Not eligible for participation in the sport, or “like” sport in which
they participate (includes red shirts & individuals “working out”
with team).
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Ineligible to participate in the sport, or “like” sport, for one
complete academic year after their varsity status ceases.
Semi/Professional Athletes
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A person who has competed professionally in a sport or signed a
professional contract is ineligible for five (5) years from the date of
last professional participation in that sport or ‘like’ sport.
Eligibility: Sport Club Athletes
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Sport Club Athletes
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Are eligible to participate in the same or ‘like’ sport with the
following restrictions:
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No more than three (3) club players (men’s and women’s) may be listed
on a roster
NWMS ID Policy
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participants must present their Northwest student/staff
identification (Bearcat Card) to participate in ANY intramural sports
sponsored activity.
Individuals forgetting their ID, may play provided they complete the
Forgotten ID Form and adhere to the Campus Recreation Forgotten
ID Policy.
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If an individual is unwilling to complete the form and follow the
directions, then the individual will be ineligible to play. NO ID. NO
PARTICIPATION. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Falsifying
identification information or using someone’s else’s ID
will result, at a minimum, in the offending individual being
suspended for the remainder of the sport season.
Scheduling: IMLeagues
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Regular season games will
NOT be rescheduled.
Schedules based on time and
space availability with games
potentially scheduled on
religious holidays.
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Unable to play a scheduled
game, team captain must
notify the IMS Office no later
than 3:00pm day of the game
in order to be eligible for a
default (loss on record and 3.5
sportsmanship rating).
Deadline for scheduling conflict
notification:
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Playoffs for Season Sports:
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Playoffs are a single
elimination tournament
Playoff games will typically NOT
be during the same time as
your regular season games.
Team captains are responsible
for verifying their playoff
schedule at the conclusion of
the regular season by checking
the playoff bracket on
IMLeagues.
All teams are eligible for playoff
competition unless they have:
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Failed to achieve the 4.0
sportsmanship rating average
during the regular season
Forfeited two games
Forfeits
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Game Time is Forfeit Time!
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Teams should arrive 15 minutes before scheduled
game time.
Forfeits occur under the following conditions:
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A team does not show up for scheduled game (2.5
sportsmanship rating).
A team cannot field the required number of players by the
designated game time (2.5 sportsmanship rating).
A violation of any rule that may result in a forfeit as stated in
‘Intramural Sports Code of Conduct’ (sportsmanship rating
dependent on nature of violation).
Protests
Player Eligibility
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Opponents must verbally make
the intramural sports staff
(official and supervisor) and
suspected ineligible player aware
of an eligibility protest before the
player in question enters and
participates in the contest.
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Opponents give up their right to
protest any player after the
suspected ineligible player
participates against them.
An official protest form must be
filed with the IMS Supervisor
Misapplication/Misinterpretation
of Rule
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Protest can be made before,
during or after contest
Captain must say “I protest”
Supervisor and official will
discuss the call and make the
ruling
An official protest form will be
filed with IMS Supervisor and
game will continue
Ejected Players
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Players may be ejected:
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Ejected player must leave the playing area immediately
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Two unsportsmanlike penalties (e.g., 2 yellow cards/2 technical fouls)
One severe unsportsmanlike penalty (e.g., red card/flagrant foul)
By an IMS staff member for a gross violation (e.g., taunting from the sideline,
attempting to injure another player).
Any ejected person not adhering to this rule will cause their team's game to
be forfeited.
The ejected participant will be suspended a minimum of one game and
must meet with the Assistant Director before being allowed to
participate in Intramural Sports again.
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It is the responsibility of the ejected player or team captain to contact the
Director to set up an appointment within 48 hours of the ejection.
If no contact is made within the first 48 hours after the ejection, the captain
could also become suspended from all Intramural Sports participation until
the matter is resolved by meeting with the Director.
Alcohol & Other Drug Policy
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In accordance with Northwest Alcohol Policy and to ensure the safety of
all individuals, Campus Recreation prohibits patrons from attending or
engaging in Northwest Campus Recreation related and/or sponsored
activities while under the influence and/or in possession of drugs
and/or alcohol as evidenced through the diminished capacity of motor
skills, smell of alcohol, language confirming or suggesting alcohol
consumption, demonstration of belligerence, or any other behavior that
is deemed harmful or unsafe by Campus Recreation Staff. Individuals
suspected to be in violation of the Northwest Alcohol and Other Drug
Policy are subject to the following:
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The offending individual must immediately remove themselves from the
facility. Failure to comply and cooperate with Northwest Campus Recreation
Staff will result in Northwest Police Services being called.
Pending review and investigation of the incident by Campus Recreation Staff,
offending individuals may be subject to temporary or permanent loss of
Campus Recreation privileges. All policy violations will be reported.
Jeopardizing the safety of others will
NOT be tolerated!
Outdoor Soccer Rules Review
Refer to outdoor soccer rules for complete listing of all sport
rules.
League Format
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Play begins: Monday, March 27th
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Three week regular season
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Spring Break March 17th
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Location: Bearcat Stadium Turf Field
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Schedule will be posted on IMLeagues by 5pm Friday,
March 16th
The Game
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Two - 15 minute halves
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Running clock. Added time will be addressed by the official an the field
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Coin Toss
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Added time will come from injuries, delay of game and protest.
Winner chooses to kick off or side to defend
Mercy Rule
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The game will end at anytime if one team is up by 7 goals
The Game: Players
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Players
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Substitutions
Teams consist of 6 players
( No goalkeeper)
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Must have a minimum of
four (4) players to start
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Co-Rec teams consist of 6
players
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three males and three
females must be on the
field at all times
May never have a difference
of more than one (1)
between the genders 3m:2f,
2m:3f, 2m:2f
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Unlimited subs allowed
Substitutions are on the fly
No substitutions may be
made for an ejected player.
Equipment
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Athletic close-toed shoes must be worn.
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Metal or screw-in cleats, bare feet, sandals, or boots NOT allowed
Turf shoes and tennis shoes are allowed
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No jewelry, hats, including baseball caps & bandanas
Soccer balls will be provided for the game.
Shin guards not required but highly recommended
IMS will provide jerseys if your team does have them
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Items in need of PRE-APPROVAL:
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Religious Jewelry/Headgear
Guards, Braces, & Casts
Must set up meeting with Director at least three (3) days before
first game
Playoff Procedure
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Teams will be placed into playoff brackets after
regular season has been concluded
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Single elimination tournament
The Playing Area
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50yrds by 25yrds.
Team
Bench
PK Area
Sub Area
Team
Bench
2yrd box
The team bench area will be designated
by cones on the sideline.
•This area is limited to players who
are on your roster, checked in, and
currently not in the game (this area is
NOT for spectators).
The Playing Area: Boundaries
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End Line
 If the ball goes out over the end line by the offense, it is
a goal kick for the defense.
 If the ball goes out over the end line by the defense, it
is a corner kick for the offense.
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Sidelines
 Side out = “kick-in”
 Ball must be stopped before putting it in play.
 NO Throw-Ins
 Opposing player has to be 10ft for the player kicking
it in play
 Can not score from a kick in
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Touchlines are considered ‘in play’
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A player may be out-of-bounds and still play an in-bounds
ball
Basic Rules: Kickoffs
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A kickoff begins from the center of the field of play, on
the referee's whistle.
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Kick must be kicked backed at the start.
Every player shall be on their team's half of the field.
Players opposing the ball must remain outside the center
circle until the ball is kicked (10ft)
Player taking the kick may not touch the ball two times in a
row
Can not attempt to score off the kick off until the ball is in
front of the half line!
Basic Rules
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NO offside in intramural soccer
Can not shoot on your goal side of the field. Ball must
be crossed half.
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Indirect or Direct Free Kick
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All opposing players shall remain at least 10 feet away until
the ball is kicked.
Advantage:
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The referee will yell “play on” to acknowledge the foul.
Playing/calling the advantage is strictly a judgment call by
the referee and may not be protested.
Basic Rules
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Goal Kick
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Corner Kick
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Must be taken from anywhere within the goal box.
Players opposing the goalkeeper must remain outside of the
goal box until the ball is kicked.
Will be taken from the corner closet to where the ball was hit
out of bounds by the defending team.
Drop Ball will occur when:
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An injury has transpired and no one has clear control of the
ball.
Official is unsure of an out of bounds call.
There is a double foul (one on each team).
Basic Rules
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Slide Tackling is PROHIBITED
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A red card will be given immediately!
Direct free kick will be awarded to the opposing team
Contact does have to be made in order for a penalty to be
called. Sliding not into a person or in general is a yellow card
“Goalkeepers/Last Person Back”
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A player(s) my be in front of the 2 yard cones but are
NOT permitted to touch the ball with the hands.
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The player my not be inside the 2 yard cone at any point
This can be any player on the team.
If the ball touches the hand then a PK will be reward.
Goal Kicks: May be played by any player on the team.
Indirect Free Kicks
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All players must be 10 feet away*
Ball must touch another player before goal can be scored
Indirect free kick for the following:
 One player touching the ball twice in succession on the kick-off, corner
kick, or goal kick.
 Yellow card
 Obstruction
 Dangerous play (e.g. bicycle kick, playing the ball while on the ground,
high kicks, etc.). These calls are judgment calls and may not be
protested. Potential Yellow Card.
Direct Free Kicks
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All players must be 10 feet away*
Goal may be scored directly from kick
Direct free kick for the following:
 Holding, pushing (flagrant), striking and/or tripping even when
it is “accidental” in nature.
 Hand ball - if intentional an automatic yellow card (outside of
goal box direct kick, inside the goal box penalty kick)
 Slide tackling.
 Red Card
Indirect and Direct Free Kicks With In 10ft of Goal
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If an official calls and Indirect or Direct free kick and
the ball is less than 10ft from the goal, the ball will be
moved to the PK area.
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No one will be allowed to try and stop the ball (Just the
kicker and open goal)
*This rule prevents automatic goals
Basic Rules: Misconduct
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Yellow Card Violation:
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1st warning
If a player receives a
second yellow card, the
individual will be given a
red and ejected.
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Offenses include:
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Unsportsmanlike behavior
Dissent demonstrated by
word or action
Sliding
Delay of game
Failing to respect the
required distance when
play is restarted (corner,
kick-in, free kick, etc.)
Enters the playing area
from outside of the
designated substitution
area.
Basic Rules: Misconduct
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Red Card Violation:
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Player is ejected from the
game and the team must
play shorthanded for the
remainder of the game.
Player is subject to all IMS
ejection policies &
procedures
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Offenses Include:
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Foul play
Slide tackling
Violent conduct
Spitting at an opponent
Denying an opposing team a
goal or an obvious goal
scoring opportunity by:
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Deliberately handling the ball
Committing an offense
punishable by a free kick or
penalty kick
Use of insulting, offensive, or
abusive language or gestures
Receiving a second yellow
card of the game
Penalty Kicks
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Penalty kicks are awarded for any infraction by the
defending team within the penalty area that would
normally be penalized by a direct free kick
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Taken from 2 yards in front of half field with an open net.
All players except for the kicker have behind half field till
contact is made.
Once the ball is kicked, 2 players behind the half field
line, may cross and attempt to stop the ball from going
in.
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Sliding is permitted during penalty kicks.
The team kicking the ball my not cross the line till it has
either hit the goal post, goes out of bounds or is touched by
an opposing player.
Overtime (playoffs only)
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Two, 5 minute sudden death overtimes (new coin toss).
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If still tied, penalty kick (shoot out): Only the players on the
field at the end of the sudden death overtime may
participate
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The home team will call coin toss, winner of coin toss elects to go
first or second.
Each team shall take an initial series of four (6) kicks alternating
from the penalty mark. If the score remains tied after the initial four
(6) kicks, they shall continue alternating in the same order.
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If a team is playing shorthanded because of an ejected player, then the
team must have one (1) player kick twice (only if the team is playing with
four (5) or less players).
Co-Rec teams must alternate male-female. If there is not an equal
number of males and females present, members of one sex will shoot
again to maintain the alternating order.