The Intramural Sports Program is a student service. Upon paying student fees you are provided with an opportunity to participate in an organized and structured program. This right is taken away when one demonstrates poor sportsmanship or violates the policies, rules, or guidelines which govern participation.

Our goal and responsibility is to provide and create a healthy atmosphere for everyone involved. For this reason, the sportsmanship policy is strictly enforced. We ask for your help in developing a more positive atmosphere.

It is the responsibility of each participant to do everything possible to ensure that the game atmosphere is friendly and good-natured.

The following rules and policies will be used as guidelines for penalties and disciplinary action for poor sportsmanship:

A. No player, manager, or spectator shall:

1. Use abusive language; verbally or physically threaten any other palyer(s), spectator(s), or intramural employee(s) before, during, or after a game.
2. Disrespectfully address the game officials/umpires and/or supervisor(s). Only the team captain may courteously address the game officials/umpires and/or supervisor(s) concerning the interpretation of a rule.
3. Intentionally strike, push, or trip another player(s), spectator(s), or intramural employee(s). Any physical contact is considered fighting. Fighting is not allowed. Those fighting will be ejected and removed from the playing area.
4. Mistreat the facilities, equipment, or supplies of the Intramural Sports Program.
5. Use or be under the influence of alcohol or other dependent drugs on campus property. Intramural supervisor(s) reserve the right to dismiss anyone abusing this rule.

B. Penalties and discipline for unsportsmanlike conduct:

1. Any player, manager, and/or spectator ejected from a league or tournament game will be ineligible for their next scheduled (league or tournament) game. Each time thereafter they will miss their next (league or tournament) game.
2. Players, managers, teams, and/or spectators can be barred from intramural participation for a period of one year for extreme behavior. This extreme behavior is determined by the Intramural Director. All decisions will be final.
3. During a contest, if it is in the opinion of the game officials/umpires or the intramural supervisor(s), that either or both teams are making a travesty of the game, the game shall be forfeited and the offending team(s) will receive a forfeit for the game.
4. Any individual who verbally abuses and/or threatens an intramural employee, player, and/or a spectator can be unconditionally barred from all intramural sports for the period of one year from the time of infraction.
5. Any individual who physically threatens and/or abuses an intramural employee, a player, and/or a spectator shall be unconditionally barred from all intramural sports for at least a period of one year from the time of infraction.
6. Any individual who mistreats the facility and/or intramural equipment and causes damage will be held liable for all repairs and replacements. They may also be disciplined further or legally prosecuted.
7. Unsportsmanlike behavior will be handled on an individual basis and the penalty and/or disciplinary action is entirely up to the Intramural Director's best judgment.
8. If any participant or spectator disagrees with the disciplinary action towards them, they may present their case to the Intramural Director. This must be done within three working days after the incident.

Special Note: Because there are many reasons why an individual can be ejected from a contest, further penalties, and/or disciplinary action may be implied, combined, or reduced. These judgments will be left entirely up to the Intramural Director's best judgment, for which the director feels necessary to impose for the betterment of the Intramural Sports Program.

To all prospective flag football participants
The captain or coach who abuses an official or opponent with flagrant profanity will be ejected from the contest and will be suspended from playing or coaching for a period of 30 days. That particular individual will be asked to leave the playing area. If he or she does not comply with the request it will constitute a forfeit for the team.

Participants who physically abuse (fight) an official or another player will be suspended from further participation in the Intramural Sports / Recreation Program for the balance of the academic year. Verbal threats will also be cause for suspension and may result in judicial action.

Captains or coaches refusing to give the name(s) of an ejected player(s) will face possible suspension from Intramural Sports play for the remainder of the academic year. Questionable conduct will be dealt with by the Intramural Sports/Recreation Office through the Office of Student Activities and/or Judicial Boards. Participants are reminded that participating in the Delaware State University Intramural Sports/Recreation program is a privilege, not a right!

A part of the philosophy of the Intramural Sports/Recreation Program is that good sportsmanship and fun is vital to every sport or contest. The following will be considered evidence of unsportsmanlike conduct:

• Profanity
• Intentional delay of game
• Aruging with officials concerning decisions
• Derogatory and abusive remarks toward an opponent
• Teams or individuals showing disregard for the rules or policies of the Intramural Sports/Recreation Program
• Fighting

Zero Tolerance Policy
To all prospective players:

Please be advised that the University operates under a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

ZERO TOLERANCE violation(s) will result in the following:

• A speedy adjudication hearing within 2-5 working days from the time the infraction report is received in the Office of Student Judicial Affairs
• If found guilty, a sanction of one year suspension, minimum, to expulsion
• Immediate removal from the University should the violator be deemed dangerous to self and others
• For weapons, the sanction is expulsion from the University if found guilty

The University must do everything within its power to provide a safe campus and one that is free of violence and illegal activities. The University is an environment for creative thinking and learning, and everyone must do what they can to ensure that this kind of environment is maintained.

Charles N. Smith
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Life