GENERAL RULES & POLICIES

Guidelines for Behaviour

Participation in Intramural Sport league should be considered a privilege.

 The philosophy of the Intramural Programs at Lakehead University is based on “Fun for
All” principles, encouraging and promoting physical activity, positive social interaction
and healthy competition in a safe, sport environment that embodies the highest ideals of
fair play.
 In addition to the rules and responsibilities outlined in the Lakehead University’s Student
Code of Conduct, it is expected that participants in Intramural Sport Programs will:
o Treat everyone with courtesy and respect, and without discrimination (including
harassment) because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family stat us, or
disability.
o This expectation prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination.
o Avoid any negative interaction or conflict with members of the opposing teams,
spectators, officials, conveners, administrators and/or facility staff.
o Abide by all rules, regulations and procedures governing the sport, the Intramural
Sports Program and the facilities in which they are played.
o Act in a safe, responsible manner regarding themselves and others.
o Participants engaging in inappropriate behavior or violating Recreation/University
policies in the Recreational facilities may be subject to have their privileges of
participation revoked and could face possible University disciplinary action.

Acts To Be Considered for Suspension

Any participant who threatens a Campus Recreation staff member in any manner will
automatically be suspended from the league and have the possibility of being
suspended from all Campus Recreation activity for the remainder of the season, or their
academic/professional career at Lakehead University. This would be pending a review
from the Campus Recreation Committee. Any verbally abusive attacks directed towards
a Campus Recreation staff member will be placed on automatic probation for one year
from the incident and suspended from all Campus Recreation programs and services
for one year. Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis.

The following acts, including but not limited to, will be considered cause for suspension
from Campus Recreation:

 Shoving or striking a staff member of Campus Recreation, Campus Recreation

participant or spectator.
 Campus Recreation student staff members are employees of the University, any attack
on these employees, will be charged the same as all other University employees.
 Verbally abusing, baiting or harassing a Campus Recreation staff member, participant,
or spectator before, during or after participation.
 Theft and/or damage to equipment, the Fitness Center & Hangar, or fields
 Failure to adhere to facility policies and procedures
 Failure to follow verbal instructions of a staff member
 Failure to provide personnel with proper identification upon request
 Unauthorized use of facilities

* Any other incident or act not covered will be addressed on a case-by-case situation

Appeal Process:

 If the referee or Campus Recreation Coordinator has determined after a review that a
team or player(s) require a suspension, players have the right to appeal the decision or
the length of the suspension.

o Teams or player(s) have 72 hours to submit a written appeal (see written appeal form
below) from the time notification of the disciplinary action is given. Appeals must be
submitted to the Campus Recreation Coordinator via email at
campusrec@lakeheadu.ca
 Teams or player(s) being suspended must contact the Campus Recreation Coordinator
via email or phone to set up the appeal.
 The Appeal Committee will then meet at the earliest possible convenience to
discuss/debate the appeal.
 All efforts will be made to have the Appeal Committee review the appeal before the
affected team/player’s next game.
 Once the Appeal Committee meeting has been arranged, the teams and/or player(s)
are permitted to state their case in person.
 Decisions of the committee regarding the appeal are final.
 CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WRITTEN APPEAL FORM

League Rules:

 In all instances, the TEAM is responsible to ensure they abide by the eligibility rules
outlined.

 Who is eligible: *NEW*

o Intramural Leagues: open to Lakehead University students, faculty, staff and general
public over the age of 17.

 All players must have their validated student card, or Lakehead University identification
at EACH game. General public players must show an alternate piece of photo
identification.
 Player must also sign the roster form for their team, complete with a signature, student
number, phone number and email.

 An individual may play for one team per league.

 A team must have a minimum of 2 players of the opposite gender ready to play at game
time, or they will be charged with a default.

 The team captain is responsible to ensure the scorecard is correctly filled out and that
all players in attendance are properly recorded on the roster form. New players may be
added to the roster before the deadline given by the Campus Recreation Coordinator.

 When adding players to your team, the captain and team are responsible to ensure that
player is eligible to join the team, and is not listed on any other roster for that sport.
Penalty for an ineligible player is the game being recorded as a default loss, with all the
associated penalties.

 Players ejected from the game are subject to disciplinary action. Minor infractions will be
dealt with directly by the referee and/or Campus Recreation Coordinator. Major
infractions will be referred to the Campus Recreation Committee. Please see above
Appeal Process.

 Varsity Team athletes are ineligible to participate in campus recreation.

 Each teams are allowed two Lakehead University varsity red shirts and/or Lakehead
University club and/or community competitive program athletes on a team.

 CANCELLATION POLICY: IN ALL CASES, officials and teams are instructed to show
up to the game, unless otherwise notified by the League convener.
General intramural rules
Fair play code
Everyone who uses our Fair Play Facility should:

 Demonstrate respect for all individuals

 Respect the facility in which you participate
 Share equipment, space and facilities willingly
 Maintain self-control at all times
 Condemn violence and harassment in all forms
 Always attempt to contribute to the betterment of the Brock
Intramural experience
 Only players listed on the entry form may play. Additions are made by signing
the roster before taking part in the game (subject to individual sport
regulations). No additions may be made in the last game of the season.

 To be eligible for playoffs, a player must have participated in at least 2 nights

of league play (3 for ice hockey.)

 Players may only play for one team per sport. Penalty is disqualification of
individual plus forfeit of one-half of Performance Bond and points incurred in
contest in which the ineligible player performed. A person may play on only
one single-sex team (men’s/women’s) and one co-ed team per sport.

League standings
 IF there is a tie in points the team with the most wins will receive the
higher seed
 IF teams are still tied the team with the least number of defaults will
receive the higher seed
 IF teams are still tied the team with the higher Spirit of Competition
average will receive the higher seed
  IF teams are still tied they will be randomly seed

Officials are completely in charge of the game. All officials’ decisions are
FINAL.

Officials are instructed to call the game as closely as possible. Abuse of

officials WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Verbal abuse of officials will result in
ejection from the game AND a minimum 1-game suspension. (Each case will be
handled individually.)

Disrespect of officials includes:

 Verbal or non-verbal insults at an official

 Invading an official’s personal space

 Physical abuse

 Attempting to influence, intimidate or manipulate an official.

 Post game confrontations with an official

PlayersShould compete to the best of their ability within the limits of the rules.
All players will:

 Participate for the love and enjoyment of the game

 Respect the efforts and accomplishments of your opponents

 Respect their teammates and do their best to be a true team player

 Respect all players, coaches/captains, officials, spectators and administrator

 Respect and play by the rules of the game

Must act as a team leader. He or she must encourage, motivate and assist in
developing players to achieve their maximum potential. All coaches/captains
will:
 Teach players to play fairly and respect the rules, officials, spectators and
players

 Work in cooperation with the officials for the benefit of the game

 Recognize and respect the differences in their players

 Not ridicule or degrade players for any reason

 Encourage and reward effort, fair play, participation and commitment