Intramural handbook 2011 - 2012

ATHLETIC UNION

Intramural Sport Handbook 2011/2012 Megan Russell • E: IMSport@exeter.ac.uk • T: 01392 722152 Sports Park Reception (Streatham Campus) • T: 01392 724452

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General Rules and Regulations

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Eligibility

Competition Dispute

No previous experience is necessary and sports are open to

In the event of a dispute:

all University of Exeter students, staff and alumni. Players are

A report is to be submitted by the Captains of both the teams

allowed to play for one team only per sport (players are able

involved and from the referee/umpire where applicable.

to play in both the 6-a-side and 11-a-side football leagues and

Megan, in consultation with the AU Executive Committee

for 6-a-side teams playing on different days).

will then decide a course of action.

A maximum squad size applies for all sports. All players

All Intramural entrants are bound by the AU Code of Conduct,

must be registered with the Athletic Union Intramural

which is found at http://sport.exeter.ac.uk/studentsport/

Coordinator.

au/membersarea/

Finding Your Fixtures

Appeals

A fixture list will be posted on the balcony notice boards in

Appeals will only be considered in exceptional circumstances

the Sports Park (located opposite the main reception desk, on

and in particular those of which the team has no control

the Sports Hall balcony) and also online on the Intramural

over. If you think that your team falls into this category you

Fixtures and Results page. Students will not be able to input

should get in touch with Megan.

results on the fixtures lists on the Sports Hall balcony.

After the Intramural signup deadline (12th October), all Captains will be emailed with various information, including links to the Intramural Fixtures and Results page and Team page.

Cancellation of Fixtures Teams are not allowed to cancel or postpone fixtures except in extreme circumstances with prior agreement by Megan Russell (imsport@ex.ac.uk) and/or a member of the Sports

Continued Non-Attendance If you do not turn up to a fixture your opponent will be awarded a walkover and will win 5-0 football, 5-0 hockey, 20-0 netball, 16-0 basketball, and 4-0 badminton. However, continued non attendance for league fixtures will incur the following penalties;

• 1 match = a warning • 2 matches = 3 pt deduction • 3 matches = expulsion from the league

(with no refunds available)

Park Reception.

Games can only be cancelled for bad weather by the Sports Park Reception and in these instances they will be rescheduled by Megan via email.

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General Rules and Regulations Results Procedure Points are awarded as follows:

• Win = 3 points • Draw = 1 point • Loss = 0 points Goal difference, goals scored and aggregate scores will then be taken into account to separate teams on equal points After each match Captains must submit their result by either; a) Texting the Intramural Results Number 07976 601028 with the result in the format (a b xxxx) where (a) is the home teams score, (b) is the away teams score and (xxxx) is your 4 digit PIN number.

Here is an example – This message will submit a result of a 3-0 win for the home team (the home score must be written first and please take note of spaces) and your team code/PIN number (e.g. 1234 – this number defaults to 1234, however it can be changed if wanted).

You will receive an automated response from the Intramural Results Number once your results have been received. This number will then notify you when the result is available to be viewed online.

6-a-side football captains will also be required to add their Fixture ID into the message – please see 6-a-side section for additional information.

Please note • Chase messages are automatically sent by the Intramural Results Number to both Captains if a result has not be given

• You must be assigned as the Captain of your Team to text the Intramural Results Number (your telephone number must be added onto our Intramural Fixtures and Results page – this will not be shared with anyone)

• Please remember to amend your Captains phone number if it changes

• You can only text in on the day of the match (up to midnight)

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• Alternatively you can enter your result online by logging into

the Fixtures Live administration system accessible from the link www.fixtureslive.com – select the “Login” link in the top right hand corner. Log in to the screen that pops up (if you do not know your login and password use the “forgotten password” feature). Once logged in, select the Club Member role and then “enter results” option on the left hand menu and follow the instructions. This same administration area can be used to change your contact details and mobile number, and also provides a range of online tools to manage and communicate with your team, including entering match squads, goal scorers and match reports (all optional).

Equipment All required equipment can be borrowed from the Sports Park Reception prior to your match starting.

Please note – you will need to hand your student card into the Sports Park Reception when borrowing any equipment and you can collect it back once the equipment has been returned.

Please make sure ALL equipment is returned promptly after fixtures (to allow other students to use it) and report any damages.

Important Information: • Matches must start on time as failure to do so will result in shorter matches as pitches are booked to strict time limits • Team members must all wear tops of the same colour (not applicable for netball and badminton) • In the event of a colour clash, the second named team will wear bibs (please collect these from the Sports Park Reception) Alcohol CANNOT be consumed during Intramural sessions under any circumstances. A member of the Sports Park Reception will patrol all matches during the allotted times. If alcohol is found during Intramural sessions individuals will be severely reprimanded.

If required, First Aid is available from the Sports Park Reception.

All injuries and accidents must be reported immediately to the nearest member of Sports Park Staff.

– if you text incorrectly you can text again to overwrite

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Rules of Play

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Intramural Basketball Intramural basketball will be played throughout the first and second terms in the Sports Hall on Streatham Campus on Saturdays between 1800-2000 and Sundays between 1500–1600.

During matches, teams must contain at all times:

Intramural Badminton Intramural badminton will be played throughout the first and second terms in the Sports Hall on Streatham Campus on Sundays between 1800–2200.

During matches, teams must contain at all times:

• Only players registered for that Intramural Team Important information: Games will be played in accordance with FIBA rules (see www.fiba.com for more information)

Important information:

• Umpires are allocated to each fixture and their decision is final • Team members must all wear tops of the same colour • In the event of a colour clash, the second named team will wear

Games will be played in accordance with Badminton England rules

• 1 hour of court time is allocated per fixture – it is the

(see www.badmintonengland.co.uk for more information)

• Failure to start on time will result in shorter matches • Matches will be 4 quarters of 10 minutes • There will be no half time intervals; teams will change ends and

• Only players registered for that Intramural Team

bibs (please collect these from the Sports Park Reception)

responsibility of both teams to be ready to start matches on time

restart play promptly

• Substitutions may only be made with agreement of the official

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Intramural 6-a-side Football Intramural 6-a-side football will be played throughout the first and

Results procedure:

second terms on the MUGA Pitch (the cage)/Rubber Crumb/Sand

After EACH match Captains must submit their result by either; a) Texting the Intramural Results Number 07976 601028 with the result in the format (a b xxxx oooooo) where (a) is the home teams score, (b) is the away teams score, (xxxx) is your 4 digit PIN number and (oooooo) is the Fixture ID.

based astro pitch on Streatham Campus on Wednesdays between 1300-1600, Fridays between 1800-2200, Saturdays between 1700-2000, and Sundays between 1700-2200.

During matches, teams must contain at all times:

• Only players registered for that Intramural Team • No more than one University 1st or 2nd Team Football Player Important information: Games will be played in accordance with FA rules (see www.fa.com for more information) – with the following exceptions;

• No slide tackles • No offside • The ball may not be played above head height • No players, except the Goalkeeper may enter the ‘D’ • Penalty = 1 step maximum

• The games are friendly competitions which are self officiating • Team members must all wear tops of the same colour • In the event of a colour clash, the second named team will wear bibs (please collect these from the Sports Park Reception)

• 20 minutes of pitch time is allocated per fixture – it is the

responsibility of both teams to be ready to start matches on time

• Failure to start on time will result in shorter matches • Matches will be 8 minutes each way • There will be no half time intervals; teams will change ends and restart play promptly

• Please ensure you wipe your shoes before entering the pitches At the end of Term 1, there will promotions and relegations between the leagues - you will be notified of the details after the start of the competition.

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Here is an example; This message will submit a result of a 3-0 win for the home team (the home score must be written first and please take note of spaces), your team code/PIN number (e.g. 1234 – this number defaults to 1234, however it can be changed if wanted) and your Fixture ID. You will receive an automated response from the Intramural Results Number once your results have been received.

This number will then notify you when the result is available to be viewed online.

Please note

• You will need to include the Fixture ID when submitting ALL results

• Your Fixture IDs can be found online using the Intramural Fixtures and Results page, selecting your sport and ‘detail’

• Copies of your Fixture ID’s will be posted onto the pitches and the Sports Park balcony each day

• Chase messages are automatically sent by the Intramural

Results Number to both Captains if a result has not be given

• You must be assigned as the Captain of your Team to text the

Intramural Results Number (your telephone number must be added onto our Intramural Fixtures and Results page – this will not be shared) • Please remember to amend your Captains phone number if it changes

• You can only text in on the day of the match (up to midnight) – if you text incorrectly you can text again to overwrite b) Alternatively you can enter your result online, as detailed in the general Results Procedure section

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Intramural 11-a-side Football Intramural 11-a-side football will be played throughout the first and second terms on the Duckes Meadow Pitches on Sundays between 1100-1700.

During matches, teams must contain at all times:

• Only players registered for that Intramural Team • No more than one University 1st or 2nd Team Football Player Important information: Games will be played in accordance with FA rules (see www.fa.com for more information)

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• The games are friendly competitions which are self officiating • Team members must all wear tops of the same colour • In the event of a colour clash, the second named team will change • Matches will be 45 minutes each way • There will be a 10 minute half time interval • It is the responsibility of both teams to be ready to start matches on time • Failure to start on time will result in shorter matches • Any teams found training at the Duckes Meadow pitches outside the allotted match time will be reprimanded and potentially disqualified from the league

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Intramural Mixed Hockey

Intramural Mixed Netball

Intramural mixed hockey will be played throughout the first and

Intramural mixed netball will be played throughout the first and second

second terms on the water-based and sand-based astro pitches on

terms on the outdoor Netball courts on Streatham Campus on Sundays

Streatham Campus on Sundays between 1800–2200.

between 1700-2200.

During matches, teams must contain at all times:

During matches, teams must contain at all times:

• A minimum of 7 players on the field of play • A minimum of 5 females • No more than one University 1st or 2nd Team Hockey Player • Only players registered for that Intramural Team

• A minimum of 3 females • No more than one University 1st or 2nd Team Netball Player • Only players registered for that Intramural Team Important information:

Important information:

• Games will be played in accordance with FIH rules

• Games will be played in accordance with IFNA rules (see www.netball.org for more information)

(see www.fihockey.org for more information)

• Umpires are allocated to each fixture and their decision is final • Team members must all wear tops of the same colour • In the event of a colour clash, the second named team will wear bibs (please collect these from the Sports Park Reception)

• 1 hour of pitch time is allocated per fixture – it is the

responsibility of both teams to be ready to start matches on time

• Failure to start on time will result in shorter matches • Matches will be 25 minutes each way • There will be a 2 minute half time interval • Please ensure you wipe your shoes before entering the pitches

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• Umpires are allocated to each fixture and their decision is final • All teams will be provided with bibs to play in • 1 hour of pitch time is allocated per fixture – it is the responsibility of both teams to be ready to start matches on time

• Failure to start on time will result in shorter matches • Matches will be 20 minutes each way • There will be no half time interval; teams will change ends and restart play promptly

• Substitutions may only be made at a break in play and must be done with agreement of the official

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