intramural sports

Sport Rules

3x3 Basketball

4x4 Volleyball

7x7 Football

7x7 Soccer

Tennis

5x5 Basketball

Wiffleball

Floor Hockey

Racquetball

5x5 Indoor Soccer

Softball

Dodgeball

4x4 Football

Ultimate Frisbee

 

ID Policy: Why must a participant have an ID for each and every game? This is an often asked question during the early part of the activity season. The answer is quite simple. During any and all transactions with the university, your student ID officially recognizes you. This is what defines your status as a member of the student body or campus community. The Department of Campus REcreation, Intramural Sports Program wants to provide the very best services to "OUR" participants. If outside people participate in the program, they are putting participants and the university at risk. The other reason: if an outside person is allowed to participate, these ineligible individuals would be, in essence, taking the opportunity to participate away from an eligible participant who we are here to serve. Before each game players must present their student ID cards so that they may be checked in on the score sheet. Any player arriving after the game has started must present their ID card to the game supervisor and have their name checked in on the score sheet before entering the game.
NO ID, NO PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME!!!!!!!

The officiating will be done by officials who are in absolute control of the game. Teams are responsible for keeping their spectators under control. Misconduct of spectators, players or coaches can result in assessment of an ejection or forfeiture of the game. Spectators must also remain in the ares designated by the officials. The officials shall have the power to make decisions on any questions not specifically covered in the rules.

3x3 Basketball

University of Nebraska at Omaha
3x3 Basketball Rules

I. Supervision

    A.  The game shall be played under the supervision of 2-4 officials.

    B. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility.

    C. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

 

II. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

    A.  To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card.

        a. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

    C. ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO, AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

    B. * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students.

    E. Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game.

    F. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

    G. TOBACCO use on the intramural fields is PROHIBITED!!! !

III. Equipment

    A. The Intramural Department will supply each court with a regulation sized basketball.

        a. Another basketball may be used as long as both teams agree to the same basketball.

        b. Supervisors must approve of all game balls.

    B.  No jewelry is permitted. Each team will get a warning at the pre-game conference. Any player with jewelry on will not be able to play. (Exception: Medical Bracelet)

    C. ANY HARD UNYIELDING MATERIAL IS ILLEGAL!!!

Current National Federation Basketball Rules will apply with the following exceptions:

• A. Each Team shall consist of 3 players. No more than 6 players can be on a roster. There must 2 players in attendance in order to compete.
• B. The game will be played on a half court of a basketball floor.
• C. Each contest will consist of a best out of three series. Each game will be played up to 15 points, win by one basket.
• D. Any shot inside the three point arc is worth one point. Any shot where the shooters foot is completely behind the three point arc is worth two points.
• E. At beginning of each play the ball must be taken behind the three-point line to inbound the ball. The ball must be passed in to begin a new possession, this is a free pass that may not be stolen or blocked by the defense.
• F. Every change of possession must be taken beyond the three-point line regardless of the result in the turnover.
• G. Held ball: Alternating possessions will be used starting with the coin toss.
• H. Fouls must be called immediately by the offended person. Once a foul has been called, the ball will be inbounded from the top of the key.
• I. Each team is allowed 1 time out per game.
• J. Substitutes: Players may substitute for any player on a dead ball!
• K. 3 seconds rule is in effect.

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  4x4 & 6X6 Volleyball

  I. Supervision

      A.  The game shall be played under the supervision of 2-4 officials.

      B. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility.

      C. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  II. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

      A.  To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card.

          a. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

      C. ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO, AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

      B. * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students.

      E. Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game.

      F. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

      G. TOBACCO use on the intramural fields is PROHIBITED!!! !

  II. Players

      A. 4x4 Volleyball

          a. A team may begin with 3 players, but if injury or disqualification reduces the number to fewer than 3, the game shall be defaulted. 

          b. In the Co-Rec division a team may begin with 3 players, with the maximum being 2 of one gender.

      B. 6x6 Volleyball

          a. In 6x6 Volleyball, a team may begin with 4 players, but if injury or disqualification reduces the number to fewer than 4, the game shall be defaulted. 

          b. In the Co-Rec division a team must have at least two of each gender to start a game, if injury or disqualification reduces the number to fewer than 4, the game shall be defaulted.

      C. Substitutions

          a.  Substitutions may only take place during a dead ball. A substitute must be from the serving team and shall enter into the spot after the server.

          b. A substitute must enter the game before the serve.

          c. Once a substitute has entered the game, he/she must play through the entire rotation and back to the service position before being removed from the game.

          d. There is no limit to the number of individual entries or team substitutions in any one game. Substitution is not "person for person".

  III. Equipment
   

      A. Court

          a. The court shall be regulation size with a net height of 8' for men's matches, 7' 9" for Co-Rec matches and 7' 4" for women's matches.

      B. Ball

          a. The Intramural Department will provide a regulation size volleyball. A team may provide their own ball. The Intramural Supervisor must approve the game ball.

  VI. MATCH TIME, LENGTH, & SCORING

      A. Matches

          a. All matches will be best 2 of 3 games.

          b. In the first and second games, the game will be won when one team has scored 25 points and has at least a 2-point advantage over the opponent.

                  1. No game shall exceed 30 points. If the teams are tied at 29-29, the next point scored will determine the winner.

          c. The third and final game will be won when one team has scored 15 points and has at least a 2-point advantage over the opponent.

                  2.  There will be no cap on points in the third game.

      B. Scoring

          a. All games will use the rally scoring system with a point awarded on each service regardless of which team served.

          b. Points are scored on side-outs with serve also changing sides.
  
      C. Time-Outs

          a.  Each team gets one time out per game. Each time out may not exceed one minute of time.
  

  V. Definitions

      A. Legal Position

          a. All players except the server shall be within the team's playing area and in correct serving order with no overlapping of adjacent players front-to-back or side-to-side at the instant the     ball is contacted for the serve.

          b. The serving rotation for Co-Rec volleyball will alternate male to female or visa versa.

          c. After the ball has been served players may change positions. A back line player may move to the front to set but may not block or spike in 6x6.

      B. Let rule

          a. If a serve hits the net and goes over the ball is still in play. If the ball fails to go over the net then it is a side out and point.

        D. Volley

          a. One contact or volley is allowed per person in succession (exception se blocking).

          b. Three volleys are allowed per team.

          c. The ball may be hit with any part of the body on or above the waist.

          d. The ball must clearly rebound from the hands, arms or body.

          e. Two or more players MAY touch the ball at the same moment, counting as 1 hit. Any player may play the ball next if it is not the 3rd team contact.

                  1. In Co-Rec volleyball when a ball is hit more than once on a side, a female must make one legal hit.

      E. Illegal Hit

          a. A ball visibly coming to rest momentarily on any part of the body above and including the waist.

          b. Pushing, lifting and holding are illegal and will be called.

      F. Blocking

          a. a. Blocking or attacking a served ball is prohibited.

          b. In blocking the ball the team which has effected an actual block shall have the right to 3 more contacts.

          c.  Any player participating in the block in which the ball is contacted shall have the right to make the next contact and it will be the first of the teams 3 volleys.

      G. Out of Bounds
          a. The entire ball must always pass over the net at a point between the antennas.

          b. All balls that hit any boundary lines are considered in bounds.

          c. A player must not catch or touch a ball and call it out-of-bounds. If touched it will be assumed that the ball is in bounds.

          d. All sidewalls, basketball backboards, rims, and overhead obstruction are automatically out of bounds.

          e. Ceiling: If team A causes the ball to hit the ceiling or any object above their playing court and the ball comes down on their side of the net they may continue to play the ball, provided it   is a legal hit and not the third hit which caused the ball to strike the ceiling or object. The ball is out of bounds if it hits the ceiling and lands on team B's side of the court.

      H. Net

          a. It is a fault to touch any part of the net or antennas, except for incidental contact by a player's hair or insignificant contact by a player not involved in playing the ball.

          b. A player may touch a post, rope or any other object outside the total length of the net, provided this contact does not interfere with play.

          c. Center Line: A player may place his/her foot or hand on, or above, the center line during a play. The foot or hand may be over the line, as long as some part of it is still touching, or is above the center line. This rule applies only to feet and hands. Any other extremities may not contact the opponents court during play.

  VI. Side Outs

      1. Serve Legally (Ace).

      2. Fail to return ball legally to opponents' court.
      3. Illegal hit.
      4. Strike the ball more than once in succession (exception blocking).
      5. Be the fourth player to strike the ball (exception simultaneous hit).
      6. Play the ball with any part of your body below the waist.
      7. Touch the net with any part of your body while ball is in play.
      8. Reach under the net and touch the ball or a player of the opposing team when the ball is in play on that side.
      9. Interfering with play of the opposing team by entering the opponent's side of the court.
      10. Make an illegal substitution.
      11. Persistently delay the game.
      12. Strike the ball with any supports from another player or object.
  

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  7x7 Football

  I. Supervision

      A.  The game shall be played under the supervision of 2-4 officials.

      B. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility.

      C. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  II. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

      A.  To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card.

          a. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

      C. ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO, AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

      B. * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students.

      E. Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game.

      F. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

      G. TOBACCO use on the intramural fields is PROHIBITED!!! !

  III. Equipment:
  

      A. Jersey

          a.  All teams must provide their own jerseys. Each team should be prepared with home and away jerseys.

          b. Players of opposing teams must wear contrasting colored jerseys, all the same color.

          c. Any player not wearing a similar color jersey shall not be allowed to play by the officials.

          d. Long enough so that the jerseys remained tucked in

          e. Short enough so there is a minimum of 4" from the bottom of the jersey to the player's waistline.

      B. Pants/Shorts

          a.  EACH PLAYER MUST WEAR PANTS/SHORTS WITHOUT ANY BELTS, BELT LOOPS, POCKETS, OR EXPOSED DRAWSTRINGS.

                  1. POCKETS MAY NOT BE TAPED!!!!!!!

      C. Flag Belt

              a. Each player must wear a one piece flag belt at the waistline with 3 flags permanently attached; one at each side and one in the center of the back.

              b. The flags must be of a contrasting color to their opponent's flags. The pants or shorts must be a different color than the flags.

      D. Football

              a. Each team may provide their own ball.

              b. The ball must be regulation size and made of pebble-grained leather.

                      1. Rubber footballs are illegal!

              c. The ball must be approved by the Intramural Supervisor before the start of each game.

              d. Women's and Co-Rec may use the intramural-approved "junior" football.

      E. Shoes:

              a. Each player must wear soft bottom or rubber soled shoes. T

              b. Shoes must be made by pliable and non-abrasive material which covers the entire foot and have a composition bottom.

              c. Shoes with metal or screwed in cleats are prohibited.

      G. Gloves

              a. Players may wear gloves, which must consist of a soft, pliable non-abrasive material.

      H. Headwear

              a.  Players may wear stocking caps. No baseball caps or caps with any type of bill are permitted. No headwear with any type of knot is permitted. Bandannas are illegal.

      I. Jewelry

              a. No jewelry is permitted. Each team will get a warning at the pre-game conference. Any player with jewelry on will not be able to play. (Exception: Medical Bracelet)

  ANY HARD UNYIELDING MATERIAL IS ILLEGAL!!!

  WHEN ANY EQUIPMENT IS MISSING OR WHEN ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT IS FOUND ON ANY INCOMING SUBSTITUTE OR PLAYER, CORRECTION MUST BE MADE BEFORE PARTICIPATION. NO OFFICIAL TIME-OUTS WILL BE GIVEN TO CORRECT IMPROPER EQUIPMENT.

  * An official time-out shall be granted to permit prompt repair of equipment, which becomes illegal or defective through use.

  IV. Players:
      A. A team shall consist of seven players.

              1. Five players are required to start and continue a game to avoid a forfeit. GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME!!!

      B. A player may only play for one team; participation on any other team will result in forfeiture of those teams' games in which the player in question participated.

              1. Exception: A player may play for a women's/men's team and also play on a co-rec team.

      C. Each team may have a maximum of 16 players on its roster during the season.

              1. A player must have participated in at least one game during the regular season to be eligible for the post season.

      D. Team captains must submit a roster before the first game with each player's full name and last 6 digits of the player's Social Security number.

              1. Once a person has been placed on the roster he/she cannot be removed from the roster.
  

  V. Time Factors:

      A. Halves

          a. There will be two 20-minute halves with a five-minute intermission between the halves.

      B. Clock

          a.  The clock will stop for all time-outs throughout the game. In addition the clock will stop for the last two-minutes of each half, for the following reasons:

              1. Scoring Plays

  2. First Downs (Clock starts when ball is spotted)

              3. Incomplete Passes

  4. Players running out-of-bounds

              5. All Penalties

  6. Any situation deemed necessary by the game officials

          b. In the last two minutes, the game official with the time, (back judge or referee), will give the time remaining after every play.

      C. Time-outs

          a.  Each team is entitled to one (1) time-out per half. There will be no time-outs allowed during an overtime period.

          b. Time-outs do not carry over to the next half or overtime.

          c. Each time-out will not exceed 1 minute.

          d. A team may request a time-out to review a misapplication or misinterpretation of a rule.

              1. If, after the reviewing the application of the rule, the ruling is reversed, then the team will not be charged a time-out.

              2. If the play is upheld, then the team shall be charged a time-out or assessed a delay of game penalty if the team is out of time-outs for the half.

      D. Delay of Game

          a. Delay of game consists of the failure to put the ball into play 25 seconds after the Referee's ready-for-play whistle.

          b. The Referee may start or stop the clock when, in his/her opinion, either team is trying to conserve or consume playing time by obviously unfair tactics.
  

  VI. Beginning The Game:

      A. Pre-Game

          a. Three minutes before the game the Referee shall toss a coin in the presence of the team's captains.

              1. The first team with seven players checked in by the supervisor will have the right to call the flip. The captain winning the toss shall have first choice of:

                  i. Receiving

  ii. Kicking

                  iii. End zone he/she wants to defend.

          b. The team not receiving the first choice of each half will select the remaining choice not taken by the other team's captain.

      B. Starting the game/series

          a. The first offensive team will start at their own 14 yard line.

          b. After a touchdown, the ball is put into play on the scored upon team's 14 yard line.

          c. After a safety, the ball will be kicked off from the 20 yard line as a protected scrimmage kick. If there is a "touchback", the ball will be placed at the 14 yard line.
  

  VII. Scoring

      A. Touchdown: 6 Points

      B. Conversion

          a. 3 Yard Line = 1 Point

          b. 10 Yard Line = 2 Points

          c. 20 Yard Line = 3 Points

      C. Safety:

  VIII. Tie Game
  

      A. In the event of a tie game, the following procedure will be used: A coin toss will occur between the two captains; the winner of the coin toss will have the choice of:

          a. offense

  b. defense

          c. Each team will be given one series of four downs, first and goal, from the ten yard line.

              1. If a touchdown is scored, the try will be attempted in the normal fashion.

          d. The team scoring the greater number of points shall be declared the winner.

          e. If, after each team has attempted a series, and the score remains tied; the process will begin again, with the teams reversing their order.

          f. Fouls will be administered in the normal fashion.

  IX. Action During The Snap and Along the Line-of-Scrimmage
  

  A. The snapper must snap the ball in between his/her legs in a continuous motion. (5 Yard Penalty)

      B. The player receiving the snap must be at least 2 yards behind the line-of-scrimmage. (5 Yard Penalty)

  C. All offensive players must come to a complete stop for one second before the ball is snapped. (5 Yard Penalty)

      D. The offense must have at least 4 players on the line-of-scrimmage before the ball is snapped. (5 Yard Penalty)

              a. An official will say "Line Set" when he or she declares there are four players on the line-of-scrimmage.

  E. Only one player may be in motion when the ball is snapped; however, the motion must be parallel to or away from the goal line.

              a. Offense must still have 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the snap. ( 5 Yard Penalty)

  F. No interlocking of legs. (5 Yard Penalty)

      G. All players must come within 15 yards of huddle momentarily. (5 Yard Penalty)

  H. The defense must be at least 1 yard behind the line of scrimmage. (5 Yard Penalty)

      I. When a backward pass or fumble hits the ground, the ball is dead at the spot where it hits the ground or goes out-of-bounds.

  X. Removing the Flag Belt

      A. When the flag belt is clearly taken from a ball carrier or a defensive player makes the clip detach, the play ends.

      B. Where the ball is at the time of the detaching of the flag is where the new line-of-scrimmage will be placed.

      C. A defensive player may not hold, push, or knock any ball player down in an attempt to remove the flag.

          a. Any player that tackles an opponent as in tackle football will be AUTOMATICALLY EJECTED!

      D. If a players' flag belt becomes detached prior to an opponent pulling the flag belt off, the ball will become dead when the player is legally tagged with a one hand touch.

          a. The one hand touch must take place between the shoulders and knees, including the hands and the arms.

      E. Any contact above or below the waist on the Quarterback will be interpreted as roughing the passer. Go for his/her flag only. (10 Yards Penalty and Automatic first down)

      F.  Do not push the ball carrier out-of-bounds. Go for his/her flag. This will be interpreted as illegal contact or a personal foul. (10 Yard Penalty)

  XI. Blocking:

      A. The offense shall screen block. ( Illegal screen block =  10 Yard Penalty from the spot of the penalty.)

          a. A screen block involves zero contact with an opponent.

          b. The screen blocker shall have his/her arms behind their back inter-linked.

          c. The blocker may not initiate contact with their arms, legs, or body.

          d. The blocker shall not take a position so close to a moving opponent that his/her opponent cannot avoid contact by stopping or changing direction.

          e.  The defensive player must go around an offensive player's legal screen block.

  XII. Passing and Hand-Offs

      A. Hand-offs

          a. Any player may hand the ball backwards at any time.

          b. Forward handoffs are only legal behind the original line-of-scrimmage.

              1. a. any forward handoffs beyond the line-of-scrimmage are illegal. (5 Yard Penalty)

      C. Legal Forward Pass

          a. All legal offensive players are legal receivers.

          b. A forward pass may be thrown as long as the passers feet are behind the line-of-scrimmage when the ball leaves the passers hand.

          c. Only one legal forward pass can be thrown per down.

      D. Illegal Forward Pass (5 Yard Penalty)

          a. The passers foot/feet is passed the original line-of-scrimmage.

          b. The ball is thrown after the teams possession has changed during the down.

          c. There is more than one forward pass.

          d. If the passer catchers his/her own forward pass.

  XIII. Ball Carrier:

      A. The act of flag guarding is illegal. (Flag Guarding = 10 Yard Penalty from the spot of the foul)

          a. Any use of the hands, arms, ball, or legs to deny the opportunity for opponents to pull or remove the flag belt.

          b. Any lowering of the shoulder or use of a "stiff arm" against a defensive player.

      B. Players may jump, spin, or dive.

          a. Attempting to jump over another player is illegal.

      C. If a offensive player contacts a defensive player while diving, is illegal, and will be penalized as flag guarding.

  XIV. Protected Scrimmage Kicks (Punts)

      A. On fourth down the referee will ask the offensive captain if they want to kick. This decision will be relayed to the defensive captain.

          a. The offense cannot change their decision without being charged a team time-out.

      B. The offensive team must have and maintain at least 4 players on the line-of-scrimmage until the ball is kicked.

      C. No kicking team player may advance downfield until the ball is kicked.

      D. The punter must punt the ball without delay in one continuous motion and must be no closer than 5 yards from the line of scrimmage.

      E. Quick kicks are not allowed.

          a. If a team decides they want to kick during another play make the referee know then he/she will let the opposing team aware of the punt.

  XV. Mercy Rule:

      A. If a team is ahead by 19 or more points when the two-minute warning is given, the game shall end. NO EXCEPTIONS!

          a. If a team scores during the last 2 minutes and that score creates a 19 point or more differential then the game shall end. NO EXCEPTIONS!

      B. If, at any time in the game a team is ahead by 35 points or more, then the game shall end. NO EXCEPTIONS!

  XVI. Team Area:

      A. Players from opposing teams not in the game shall remain on opposite sidelines during the game.

          a. Choice of sidelines is determined by the first team to occupy each sideline once they have the right to the field.

      B. The team area shall be 5 yards off of the playing field, and between the two 20 yard lines, cones may mark this area.

      C.  Only players and coaches on the rosters are aloud in the team area.

          a. All other fans or spectators have to remain in designated areas declared by the Intramural supervisor.  (i.e. stands). 

      D. The teams are responsible for their fans.

  XVII: Ejections:

      A. As in all intramural contests, if a participant is ejected from a contest, he/she is immediately ineligible for further competition in any intramural activity until cleared by the Coordinator of Intramural Sports or his/her designate.

  XVIII: Co- Rec Rules

      A. Players

          a. The Co-Rec game shall be played between two teams of 8 players, 4 men and 4 women.

          b. A minimum of 6 (3 men and 3 women) players will be required to avoid forfeit.

          c. Teams may play with no more than 4 players and no less than 3 players of one gender.

      B. Passing Rules:

          a. "Open" means anything can happen during the next play. "Closed means anything can happen except a male receiver can catch a pass from a male passer.

  b. Before each play the referee will announce if the play is "Open" or "Closed"

          c.  During the offensive team's possession there may not be 2 consecutive forward pass completions from a male passer to a male receiver. This rule applies to the try as well.

  d. If a male passer completes a legal forward pass to a male receiver, the next legal forward pass completion must involve either a female passer or a female receiver for positive yards.

                  1. If a pass is completed to a female and the new line-of-scrimmage is behind the old line-of-scrimmage the play is still considered a "closed" play.

      C. Rushing Rules
  

          a. No male player's can advance the ball pass his own line-of- scrimmage. (5 yard penalty)

          b. If a male player catches a forward pass behind his own line-of-scrimmage he may not advance the ball forward past the original line-of-scrimmage. (5 yard penalty)

      D. Scoring Rules

          a. Any touchdown play that involves a women throwing the touchdown pass or catching the touchdown pass will count as 9 points.

              1. A backwards lateral to a women down field will not count as a 9 point touchdown play.

  XIX. Penalties

  Loss of 5 Yards	Loss of 10 Yards
  Free Kick Out-of-Bounds	Kick Catch Interference
  Delay of Game (Delay)	Consecutive Encroachments
  Encroachment	Any Pass Interference
  Substitution Rules Infractions	Unsportsmanlike Player Conduct
  Infraction of any Formations	Steal or Batting of the Football
  False Start	Intentional Drive or Dive into Offense
  Illegal Snap	Roughing the Passes
  Intentional Grounding	Illegal Offensive Screening Block (Spot Foul)
  Receiving Snap Under 2 Yards	Flag guarding (Spot Foul)
  Illegally Handing Ball Forward	Illegal Kicking
  Illegal Forward Pass	Defensive Use of the Hands
  	Tripping an Opponent

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  7x7 Outdoor Soccer

  I. Supervision

      A.  The game shall be played under the supervision of 1-3 officials.

      B. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility.

      C. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  II. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

      A.  To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card.

      B. No more than 2 members of the UNO Soccer Club are allowed to play for the same intramural team.

          a. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

      C. ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO, AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

      D. * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students.

      E. Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game.

      F. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

      G. TOBACCO use on the intramural fields is PROHIBITED!!! !

  II. Field

      A. The field of play will be a rectangle approximately 80 yards by 35 yards.

      B. Each penalty area will be a rectangle of 25 yards (wide) by 15 yards.

      C. The penalty spot is on the penalty area line directly in front of the goal.

  III. Players

      A. Men's and Women's league games shall be played by two teams of 7 players each. Teams must start and finish with a minimum of 5 players.

      B. Co-Rec games shall be played by two teams of 8 players each (4 men and 4 women). Teams must start and finish with a minimum of 6 players ( 3 men and 3 women).

          a. At no time can there be any more than 4 players of one gender on the field at the same time for any given Co-Rec team.

  IV. Equipment

      A. All players must wear soft-bottomed (or rubber-molded) shoes. Screw-in cleats are prohibited.

      B. No jewelry is allowed (watches, earrings, necklaces, etc.)

      C. No hats, bandannas, or other similar headgear is allowed.

      D. The referee shall not allow a player to wear anything which he/she deems dangerous.

      E. Regulation soccer balls will be provided by the office of Campus Recreation, however each team may provide their own ball.

          a. The Intramural Supervisor before the start of each game must approve the ball.

  V. Time

      A. Games consist of two twenty (20) minute halves with a five-minute half time.

      B. Teams are not allotted any time-outs. The referee may, however suspend time for injury, etc. if he/she deems it necessary.

      C. GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME. Teams should report to the Intramural Program Assistant a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time to complete the score card.

  VI. Substitutes   

      A. Substitutes must report to and be recognized by the referee before entering the game.

      B. Unlimited substitutions may be made during any dead ball situation.

      C. Any player may change places with goalkeeper, provided the referee is informed before the change is made and provided also that the change is made during a stoppage of the game.

  VII. Goalkeeper

      A. Drop kicks and punts by the goalkeeper are allowed in outdoor soccer.

  B. The goalkeeper is allowed 4 steps while in possession of the ball. The goalkeeper may bounce the ball as this is considered in possession.

      C. The goalkeeper may also roll the ball while in the penalty area.

          a. once he/she has placed the ball on the ground (except for bouncing) it is considered live and may be played by an opposing player.

  D. Once it is placed on the ground it must be played by a member of either team before the goalie may obtain possession.

      E. An opposing player may stand stationary in front of the goalkeeper while the goalkeeper is in possession of the ball.

          a. The player can not in any way interfere or distract the goalkeeper while the goalkeeper is throwing or kicking the ball.

  F. If a player plays the ball back to his keeper intentionally with his/her foot, then the keeper may not use his/her hands to play the ball. Same is true if the ball is thrown in to the keeper.

      G. A player uses his/her to head, chest, etc. in order to play the ball back to his/her keeper, the keeper is then allowed to use his/her hands to play the ball.

  a. If this is violated, an indirect kick from the spot of the foul is given.

  VIII. Scoring

      A. A goal is scored when the whole of the ball has passed over the goal-line, between the goal posts and under the cross-bar, provided it has not been thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or arm by a player or the attacking team.

      B.  A goal may be scored during a play directly from a:

          a. Direct free kick

  b. Penalty kick    

          c. Corner kick

  d. Drop ball

          e. Goalkeeper's throw, punt, or dropkick

      C. A goal may not be scored during play directly from a:

          a. Kicker or a kickoff

  b. Indirect free kick

          c. Goal kick

  d. Throw-in

          e. Free kick into a team's own goal

      D. A game ending in a tie will be decided by penalty kicks. Each team will alternate kicks, with five players from each team making attempts.

          a.  If the score is still tied, five new players will attempt to score with a penalty kick. Every player on a team must attempt a penalty kick before any player can shoot a second time.    

          b. Goalkeepers may shoot penalty kicks.

  IX. Beginning of Play

      A. A coin toss shall occur before the game.

          a. The team winning the toss shall have the option to choose the kick-off or defend the goal.

      B. The game shall be started by a player taking a place-kick( i.e., a kick at the ball while it is stationary on the ground in the center of the field of play) into his opponents half of the field of play.

      C. The ball must travel on revolution forward before it can be played by another player.

      D. Every player shall be on their own half of the field and every player of the team opposing that of the kicker shall remain minimum 10 yards from the ball until it is kicked off.

      E. The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been touched or played by another player.

      F. After a goal is scored, the game shall be started in a likely manner by a player of the team giving up the goal.

      G. When restarting after halftime, ends shall be changed and the kick-off shall be taken by a player of the team that did not kick-off to start the game.

      H. When restarting the game after a temporary suspension of play from any cause not mentioned elsewhere: the team with possession of the ball at the time the suspension of play was called shall be awarded an indirect kick at the point of possession, provided that immediately prior to the suspension the ball had not passed over the touch or goal lines.

      I. If neither team had possession of the ball, the referee shall perform a drop ball at the location of the ball when the suspension was called.

      J. When any kick is used to begin play, opposing players must stand at least 10 yards from the ball.

      K. When the ball completely passes the out-of-bounds line behind the goal the ball will be put in play by a goal kick.

          a. During a goal kick the ball is not regarded as in play until it leaves the penalty area.

  X. In Play vs. Out of Play

      A. The ball is out of play

          a. When it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch-line (sideline), whether on the ground or in the air.

          b. When the game has been stopped by the referee

      B. The ball is in play

          a.  The ball is in play at all other times from the start of the match to the finish including if it rebounds from a goalpost or crossbar into the field of play.

      C. Ball Possession

          a. If the defending team has touched the ball last when it crosses the goal line, (end-line), then the attacking team is awarded a corner kick.

              1. The ball is placed in the corner of field and kicked into play.

              2. A corner kick is a direct kick.

          b. If the attacking team touched the ball last when it crossed the goal line (end-line), then the defending team is awarded a goal kick.

              1. A goal kick is indirect.

              2. The ball is placed on the corner of the goalie box (smaller box) and kicked by any defending player. 

          c. When the ball passes over the touchline (sideline), the team that did not touch it last will be awarded a throw-in at the spot the ball went out of bounds.

              1. The ball is put into play by using both hands simultaneously and with equal force. T

              2. The ball shall be delivered from behind and over his/her head, while keeping both feet in contact with the ground.

  XI. Penalties

      A. NO OFFSIDES WILL BE CALLED IN OUTDOOR SOCCER.

      B. FOULS/MISCONDUCT

          a. Penalties- A direct free kick shall be awarded to the offended team from the spot closest to the infraction for the following offenses:

          b. Kicking or attempting a kick an opponent.

  c. Tripping an opponent.

          d. Jumping at an opponent.

          e. Charging an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.    

          f. Charging an opponent from behind.

  g. Slide tackling.

          h. Striking, attempting to strike, or spitting at an opponent.

  i. Holding an opponent.

          j. Pushing an opponent.

  k. Handling the ball.

              a. A hand ball by the defense in the penalty box will result in a penalty kick for the offense.

      C. Indirect Kick

          a. An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the offended team from the spot nearest the infraction for the following offenses:

                  1. Playing in manner considered dangerous by the referee, ie. "dangerous play." (high kicks, playing the ball while prone on the ground).

                  2. When not playing the ball, intentionally obstructing an opponent, i.e. "obstruction."

                  3. Indulging in tactics, which, in the opinion of the referee, are designed merely to hold up the game and thus waste time and so give an unfair advantage to a player's own team.

                  4. As the kicker in a kick-off, free kick, corner kick, or goal kick, playing the ball again before it has been touched or played by another player.

                  5.  Intentionally obstructing the opposing goalkeeper in an attempt to prevent him/her from putting the ball into play.

                  6. Any infringement by the attacking team during a penalty kick.

                  7. If during a throw-in, the thrower plays the ball a second time before it has been touched or played by another player.

      D. Yellow Card infractions

  a. Leaving or entering the field of play without first getting the signal from the referee.

          b. Persistently infringing the rules of the game.

          c. Showing by word or action dissent from any decision given by the referee.

  d. Being guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct.

          e. During a free kick, dancing or making gestures in a way to distract an opponent.

  f. Conduct deemed by the referee as being unsportsmanlike.

          g. Not properly checking in before beginning to participate.

      E. Red Card infractions (EJECTIONS)

  a. Being guilty of violent or serious foul play.

          b. Using foul or abusive language.

  c. Being guilty of misconduct after having a caution.

          d. Conduct which warrants ejection in the judgment of the referee.

  e. Any actions of foul and abusive language to the referee is an automatic ejection.

      F. Advantage Clause

          a.  The referee shall refrain from penalizing when it would be an advantage to the offending team.

                  1. When this occurs, the referee will signal that advantage is being called, and give the verbal indication "play on."

  XII. CO-REC SOCCER MODIFICATIONS
      A. Intramural Soccer Rules will apply to Co-Rec Soccer with the following modifications:

      B. SCORING

          a. A goal scored by a women counts as 2 points and a goal scored by a man counts as 1 point.

              1. (exception: during the tie breaker all goals will be worth one) Penalty kicks will be used for all games ending with a tie score.

          b. The penalty kick procedures are the same as in men's and women's soccer, except out of the five players shooting, two must be of one gender and three must be of the other.

      C.  Throw-Ins and Penalty Kicks

          a. All throw-ins must be made by female players.

          b. All penalty kicks must be taken by the player who was involved in the penalty.

              1.  If the player becomes injured in such a foul another teammate of the same gender on the field at that time must take the penalty kick.

          c. Other direct and indirect kicks may be made by players of either gender.

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  Tennis

  PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

  * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students.

  Players who have competed at the collegiate varsity level or higher in the past two years are not eligible. Players who have competed at any professional level in the past five years are not eligible. If there are any doubts, the Intramural Director will have the final decision.

  I. Equipment
  Players must furnish their own tennis balls and tennis racquets. But can be checked out at central issue in Campus Recreation.

  II. Matches
  All matches will be self officiated. Each match will have a deadline, which will be Monday of every week. All matches can be played anywhere each of the players decide per match. It is the responsibility of each participant to contact one another to arrange a time to play. The day and time of each match do not matter to the final tournament bracket, just the winner. Once the match is completed, it is the responsibility of the winner to contact the Intramural Department office at (402) 554-2634 or leave a score sheet in the intramural office with the attention to the intramural director. All matches that are not completed or have not informed the IM offices by the deadline will result in a double forfeit and neither participant will be considered a winner.

  III. Scoring
  All matches will be composed of two out of three sets. To win a game, you must win 4 points and be two points ahead of your opponent. To win a set, you must win 6 games and be two games ahead of your opponent. A score of 6-5 does not win a set: therefore winning the next game will give you a 7-5 victory. Losing the next game will tie the score at six a piece, thus forcing a tie breaker. Tie Breaker: Singles tie-breakers will follow the following form 'A' serves first point (from right tie-breaker court); 'B' serves points 2 and 3 (left and right); 'A' serves points 4 and 5 (left and right); 'B' serves point 6 (left) and after they change ends, point 7 (right); 'A' serves point 8 and 9 (left and right); 'B' serves points 10 and 11 (left and right); and 'A' serves 12 (left). If point reach 6-all, players change ends and continue as before. A tie breaker is won when a player or team reaches seven points (with at least 2 point margin established), or after a 6-all, a player or team establishes a 2 point margin. No caps on tie-breakers.

  IV. Doubles Rules

• Doubles Serving: In doubles, the team due to serve in the first game of each set shall decide which player shall serve for that game. Similarly, before the second game starts, their opponents shall decide which player shall serve for that game. The partner of the player who served in the first game shall serve in the third game and the partner of the player who served in the second game shall serve in the fourth game. This rotation shall continue until the end of the set.
• Doubles Receiving The team, which is due to receive in the first game of a set, shall decide which player shall receive the first point in the game. Similarly, before the second game starts, their opponents shall decide which player shall receive the first point of that game. The player who was the receiver's partner for the first point of the game shall receive the second point and this rotation shall continue until the end of the game and the set.
• After the receiver has returned the ball, either player in a team can hit the ball.

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  5x5 Basketball

  I. Supervision

      A.  The game shall be played under the supervision of 1-3 officials.

      B. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility.

      C. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before the start of the game.

  II. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

      A.  To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card.

      B. No more than 2 members of the UNO Soccer Club are allowed to play for the same intramural team.

          a. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

      C. ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO, AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

      D. * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students.

      E. Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game.

      F. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

      G. TOBACCO use on the intramural fields is PROHIBITED!!! !

  Any rule not mentioned in the following will be governed by National Federation of State High School Association rules. All changes for this basketball season will be marked as so in bold.

  1. Players and Substitutions

• 1.1 A team consists of five players, but may start with four players. A team must have four players on the court at all times. Exception: Three players are allowed if an individual cannot continue due to injury or if he/she has fouled out of the game, and the team has a reasonable chance to win the game.
• 1.2 When a team has forfeited, the opposing team must have at least four players checked in with the supervisor to receive the win.
• 1.3 Substitutions must be reported to the scorer before entering the game. Substitutes may enter the game only when an official acknowledges them. Penalty: Technical foul.
• 1.4 Jewelry of any kind (friendship bracelets, chains, rings, or earrings) may not be worn. Penalty: Removed from the game immediately until jewelry is removed player must remain out of the game until the next opportunity to substitute.

  2. Length of Game and Timing

• 2.1 There will be two twenty-minute halves of continuous running time. Clock stops for time outs or official time outs (e.g. injuries or retrieving the ball) Clock does not stop for violations.       Exception: During the last two minutes of the each half clock will be stopped for all dead ball situations. (e.g. violations, time-outs, out-of-bounds, fouls, etc…)
• 2.3 Each game will begin with a tip-off.
• 2.2 When a team is shooting free throws and a time-out is called, the clock will start when the ball is touched after a made basket or when the ball is touched in bounds on a missed basket. The clock continues to run on technical fouls unless a time-out has been called.
• 2.3 Three-minute intermission between halves.
• 2.4 Overtime: If necessary a three-minute period shall be played to determine a winner. Clock stops on all dead ball calls in the last two minutes again. Overtime will continue until a winner is declared. There will be one-minute intermission between overtime periods.
• 2.5 If a team is leading by 30 points at any time in the second half the mercy rule will be put into effect. Also if any team is up by 20 points or more with two minutes or less the mercy rule will be put into effect and the game will be over.

  3. Time-outs

• 3.1 Each team will have one (30 second) time-out and one (60 second) time-out per half. After each time-out, the official should record the number of the player who called time-out and the time it was called.
• 3.2 It will be a "use it or lose it policy" with time-outs. Which means time-outs do not carry over into the next half or overtime.
• 3.3 Time-outs may only be called by the team with possession of the ball or during a dead ball situation. Only players that are in the game may call a time-out. Bench personnel and coaches may not call time-outs.
• 3.4 Time-outs in excess of the allotted number may be requested and shall be granted during regulation playing time or during an overtime period at the expense of a technical foul. The technical foul must be given even if the official was unaware that the time-out was excessive.
• 3.5 One (30 second) time-out per overtime period is allowed. Time outs from regulation play do not carry over into the overtime period.

  4. Violations

• 4.1 Back Court: Teams will have ten seconds to cross the half-court line. Once the ball and both feet has been established across the half-court line it is a violation to cross back over into the back court. Penalty: Turnover.
• 4.2 Three seconds: An offensive player cannot be inside of or in contact with the free throw lane (key) for more than three seconds while the ball is in his/hers team's front court. Penalty: Turnover.
• 4.3 Five Seconds: If a player is closely guarded (within five feet) in the front court and holds the ball for more than five seconds, or dribbles the ball for more than five seconds then a violation will be called. Penalty: Turnover.
• 4.4 Kicking: Kicking the ball is a violation only when it is an intentional act; accidentally striking the ball with the foot or leg is not a violation.

  5. Throw in Violation

• 5.1 The thrower shall not leave the designated throw-in spot until the ball has crossed the plane of the out-of-bounds boundary. Penalty: Turnover.
• 5.2 The thrower must pass the ball into the court of play within five seconds of the start of a throw-in. Penalty: Turnover.
• 5.3 The thrower may step on but not over the out-of-bounds boundary.
• 5.4 The opponent of the thrower cannot reach through the out-of-bounds boundary plane and foul the thrower. Penalty: Intentional Foul.
• 5.5 The opponent of the thrower cannot reach through the out-of- bounds plane and touch or dislodge the ball. Penalty: Technical Foul.
• 5.6 The opponent of the thrower cannot cross the end line or its imaginary plane. This is a delay of game. The team should be warned on the first offense and then penalized with a technical foul on each subsequent offense.

  6 Fouls

• 6.1 A player shall be allowed five personal fouls per game. On the fifth personal, that player shall be removed from the game. A personal foul is a player foul that involves illegal contact with an opponent while the ball is live, which hinders an opponent performing normal defensive and offensive movements.
• 6.2 A double foul is a situation in which two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at approximately the same time. In the case of a double foul, fouls are recorded, no free throws are awarded, and possession is awarded based on the alternating possession arrow.
• 6.3 An intentional foul is a personal or technical foul designed to stop or keep the clock from starting, to neutralize an opponent obvious advantageous position, and contact away from the ball or when not playing the ball.
• 6.4 A flagrant foul may be a personal or technical foul of a violent or savage nature or a technical non-contact foul, which is unacceptable conduct. If a flagrant foul occurs the player is ejected from the game.
• 6.5 When a player control (charging) foul is committed, no points can be scored.
• 6.6 A technical foul is a foul by a non-player, a non-conduct foul by a player; an intentional or flagrant contact foul while the ball is dead.
• 6.6.1 Two technical fouls against a player or coach result in immediate ejection of that person from the game.
• 6.6.2 Slapping the backboard is not a technical foul in itself, but intentionally hitting the backboard hard enough to alter the flight of the ball will result in a technical foul.
• 6.6.3 Grabbing the rim is a technical foul. Exception: A player may grab the rim to prevent injury.
• 6.6.4 Dunking is legal during the game only. Dunking during warm-ups or in a dead ball situation will result in a technical foul and the player will have to sit out the following half of his/hers game.
• 6.6.4 A technical foul on a spectator or coach is charged to the team captain. Any two players/ and or coaches and/ or spectators ejected from a game will result in an automatic forfeiture of the game by the offending team. A technical foul will also be charged as a personal foul of the offender; also included in the team fouls.

  7. Free Throws

• 7.1 A player will receive the one-and-one bonus after the offending team has accumulated seven fouls during the half of play. This rule applies for all fouls except shooting, player control, technical, intentional or flagrant. On the tenth foul and thereafter the opposing team will shoot two free throws for all fouls except player control.
• 7.2 Players will be allowed two free throws and possession of the ball for all technical, intentional, and flagrant fouls.
• 7.3 players will be allowed two free throws when fouled in the act of shooting. If the basket is made, then the basket counts and the player is allowed one free throw.
• 7.4 Any shooting foul committed behind the three-point line, on a missed shot, will merit three free throws. If a player is fouled on a three point attempt, and makes the shot, one shot will be awarded.

  8. Free Throw Violations

• 8.1 Players who wish to occupy the marked lane spaces must do so quickly, and must alternate lane spaces if their opponents wish to occupy the space nearest them. These individuals may enter the lane as soon as the ball hits the rim or backboard.
• 8.2Any player other than the free thrower, who does not occupy a marked lane space, must be behind the free throw line extended and behind the three-point line. These players may not enter this area until the ball has hit the rim or backboard.
• 8.3 The free thrower must not touch the free throw line. He or she cannot fake a try, and must release the ball within ten seconds.
  a. In a one and one situation this is a turnover.
  b. If this occurs on the first attempt of two foul shots, the first shot is void and the second will be administered.
  c. If this occurs on the second shot attempt this will result in a turnover.
  
• 8.4 Failure to cause the ball to touch the rim will result in a dead ball.
  a. In a one and one situation this will result in a turnover.
  b. If this occurs on the first attempt of two fouls shot foul, the first shot is void and the second shot will be administered.
  c. If this occurs on the second attempt of a two shot foul, it will result in a turnover.
  

  9. Co-Rec Basketball

• 9.1 Each team shall consist of five players, of which a minimum of two females and two males must be on the court at all times. Exception: Three players are allowed if an individual cannot continue due to injury or he/she has fouled out of the game. However, there must always be at least one member of each sex represented on the team.
• 9.2 Scoring will be kept as follows: Females; A two shot basket is worth three points, a three point basket is worth four points. Males: A two point basket is worth two points, a three point basket is worth three points.
• 9.3 A two shot foul for a female will result in three free throws. A three shot foul for a female will result in four free throws. At any time if the female makes the shot attempt the female will only be awarded one free throw.
• 9.4 There are no restrictions on males when it comes to the lane or key area.

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  Wiffleball

  I. Supervision:

  The game shall be played under the supervision of 2-4 officials. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

  * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students. Players who have competed at the collegiate varsity level or higher in the past two years are not eligible. Players who have competed at any professional level in the past five years are not eligible. If there are any doubts, the Intramural Director will have the final decision.

  ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

  Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

  II. The Game:

• A. Intramural Wiffelball is generally governed by the official rules of baseball, except where specific exceptions are noted in these rules.
• B. The game shall be played between two teams. Each team may have seven players in the field while on defense. While batting each team may have nine batters in the batting order. To start both teams must have at least five players checked in at game time.
• C. This league is an open league so there can be any combination of players checked in. Five men, five women, two men three women, etc.
• D. The length of a game will be seven innings or a fifty-minute time limit. If the game is in the middle of an inning when the fifty-minute time limit arrives the inning will be completed.
  a. A game shall not end in a tie. If the game is tied after seven innings or time limit we will go into California baseball tie breaker rules. The last out of the last inning starts at third base. The count of the batter is 2 balls and 1 strike. There will be no outs to start off the inning.
  b. During playoffs there will be no California rule for tie ball games. Regular wiffelball rules will apply.
  

  III. Equipment and Field

• A. All players must wear soft sole rubber gym shoes. Any, shoes that leaves marks on the court will not be allowed.
• B. 12 inch wiffelball bats will be provided along with wiffelball bats.
• C. All games will be played in HPER 114 throughout the season. The home plate will be placed on the corner of the basketball court on the northwest side of the gym. (Closest to the emergency doors)
  a. the bases paths will be 60 feet in length. The pitching mound will be placed in the middle of home plate and second base. (42.5 feet from the back of home plate.)
  
• D. The ball will be considered a homerun when:
  a. the ball hits of any wall on the East or South walls provided that the ball remains fair.
  b. the ball goes up onto the indoor track, provided that the ball remains fair.
  c. the ball is hit over the border control running along center and left field on a fly.
  d. To rob a homerun at least one foot has to be on the side of fair ground while gaining control of the ball. Ex #1. If a player jumps over the border control to catch a fly ball, Ruling: homerun Ex. #2 If a player is leaning over the border control catches the ball then falls over the border control after full possession of the ball, Ruling: Out
  
• E. The ball will be regarded a ground rule double when:
  a. the ball bounces over the border control in center and left field.
  b. the ball gets jammed or lodged in any basketball equipment provided the ball was fair on contact of the basketball equipment.
  
• F. If a ball hits the ceiling the ball will still be considered lave and could be caught for an out.
• G. Substitutions:
  a. Between the players in the batting order (up to nine) there is free sub. Any player can change position at any time.
  1. Exception is the pitchers spot. The only time a pitcher can be taken out and put back in is in the same inning, and the pitcher must remain in the field as a defender. Once you take a pitcher out and the half inning is retired the original pitcher cannot come back in to pitch.
  b. Once you take a starter out you may reenter them into the lineup later provided he/she is entered in the same spot in the batting order in the beginning of the game.
  c. Once a sub is taken out of the game the player is burned for the remainder of the game.
  d. Once a starter is taken out the second time the player is burned for the rest of the game.
  
• H. There are no bunts or half swings allowed in wiffelball. This will result in an automatic out and no advancement of any base runners.
• I. There will be no sliding allowed for any offensive player at any time. It will be declared an automatic out. If there is malicious contact the umpire has the right to eject the player immediately.
• J. There are no lead-offs or stolen bases in wiffelball. If a player leaves the base before contact of the ball, by the batter, the runner will be called out.

  IV. Pitching:

• A. The pitcher must have one foot in contact with the rubber at the time of the point of release.
• B. the strike zone will be a chair placed three feet behind the back of the strike zone. The call will be a strike when any part of the ball hits any part of the chair from the seat up.
• C. the pitcher has no limitations on what he/she could throw.
  1. No foreign substances can be placed on the ball however.
  

  V. Miscellaneous Rules:

• A. All members of the team not involved in the play must be against the north wall at all times. Any interference on any play the call will go against the team which player or spectator is connected with.
• B. Once an umpire has made a call that is final. If there is prolonged arguing over a call with an umpire the umpire has full authority to remove the player from the game, gym and building. A incident will be written up and the player ejected will not be able to participate in any other intramural sport until a meeting has taken place with the Intramural Staff.

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  Floor Hockey

• Supervision:

  The game shall be played under the supervision of 1-3 officials. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

  * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students. Players who have competed at the collegiate varsity level or higher in the past two years are not eligible. Players who have competed at any professional level in the past five years are not eligible. If there are any doubts, the Intramural Director will have the final decision.

  ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME. "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

  Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

  The Game, Players and Equipment:

  Game time is forfeit time.  ID required to play.  Participants must wear goggles during play.  Sticks must have a plastic blade.  Four players plus a goalie.  Goalie must where protective goalie mask or helmet with a full face mask.  padding is highly encouraged and provided. The officials may not permit any player to wear equipment which, in his/her judgment, is dangerous to other players.  No jewelry is allowed.  Substitutions are allowed on the fly but only after the player has completely left the court. this is enforced as a minor penalty. No contact or hard checking is allowed.  this is a major (5 minute) penalty and or ejection. Co-Rec no less than two on the court of one gender except in matters of penalties. 

  Time:

  The game will consist of 3 periods of 10 minutes in length. There will be a two minute break between periods. Teams will switch goals at the end of each period.  A running clock will be used except during the last minute of the last period the clock will stop for all violations.  Over time will be a sudden death 5 minute period.  if score is still tied during a regular season match the game ends in a tie. In post season play following the sudden death period their will be a shoot-out. three players from each team alternating penalty shots.  if no winner can be declared the process is repeated with remaining players.  (those on the floor at the end of overtime must be the first to go in the shootout.  players in the penalty box at the end of the overtime period may not participate in the shootout.  Goalies do not have to take penalty or shootout shots. 

  Offsides/Icing:

      There will be no offsides rule except during face offs. there is no icing.  

  Handling the ball:

  The ball may be advanced using the stick only.  (Aside from goalie) A player may bat the ball straight down out of the air with their hand but may not advance the ball in this way or result in the ball being guided to a teammate.  result: indirect shot from spot of infraction. It is illegal to kick or throw the ball to a teammate. players may stop the ball with their feet but may not use feet to guide the ball to a teammate. Result: indirect shot from the spot of infraction.  Accidental kicking is allowed if deemed so by official. 

  Face offs:

  The official will start each period by dropping the ball at the center circle.  all other players must be at least six feet from the face off.  the ball must touch the floor before being played or a re-drop will occurs.  Players facing off must stand squarely facing their opponents end of the floor with their stick blades on the floor and vertically parallel to each other.  All players must be on-side.  balls out of play will be faced off at the nearest face-off circle where the ball was last touched by a player.

  Goalie:

  one player may be designated as the goalie for each team. The goalie is the only player who may enter the crease.  The goalie may use any means possible to stop the ball with their body, glove, or stick other than tripping or pushing an opponent.  The goalie may NOT throw their equipment to stop a ball.  The goalie may use their hands to clear the ball away from the goal, as long as the goalie has some part of their body in the crease and the ball doesn't cross the center line.  The goalie may kill the ball by holding it or falling on it at times of concentrated offensive attack in or near the crease area, as long as the goalie has some part of their body in the crease.  Upon possession, the goalie has three seconds to play the ball.  If the goalie does not play the ball, a face-off will be called at the nearest face-off spot. The goalie may leave the crease area at any time, however, once out of the crease, they must follow all rules that apply to court players.  The goalie can not cross mid-court while their goalie equipment is on.  Goalies do not serve penalties unless they are major or misconduct penalties.  The captain must designate a player on their team to serve the penalty.  

  Penalty Shots:

  While shot is being taken, players of both teams must stand to the sides of the floor and behind the center line away from the shooter.  The fouled player must make the shot unless physically unable to do so. 

  Penalties:

  Players with two major penalties in a game will be ejected from the game and is treated as his/her ID card will be confiscated and an appointment with the Graduate Assistant of Intramural Sports must be scheduled.  After each penalty is a face-off in the nearest face-off circle or at the center circle when the penalty occurred in the attacking area of the player being penalized.  If a team is playing two players short of full strength and a third penalty occurs, that offending players penalty doesn't start until the end of his teammates penalty time.  Players coming out of the penalty box after their penalty has expired must touch the center court line before playing or touching the ball. 

  Minor Violation: Indirect shot from the spot of infraction. 

        Offside (face offs only)     Goalie throwing ball past center line      Hand/Kick pass      Breaking the crease      High stick(no contact)

  Minor Penalty:  Penalized player removed for two minutes during which no substitute is permitted unless the penalized team is scored upon. 

      High stick (contact made)    Deliberate delay of game    Checking    Hooking    Holding     Tripping    Elbowing

      Unnecessary Roughness    Slapping equipment on floor   

  Major Penalty: Penalized player removed for five minutes during which no substitute is permitted not even if the penalized team is scored upon.  Any minor penalty done in a malicious or aggressive manner may be upgraded to a major penalty. 

      Charging     Hard Checking    Throwing equipment    Boarding (body checks)

Misconduct Penalty:  penalized player is removed for ten minutes during which a substitute is allowed immediately.  His/Her ID card may be confiscated and an appointment with the Graduate Assistant of Intramural Sports if deemed necessary by the supervisor on duty. 

    Verbal Abuse to Officials    Fighting    Deliberate Roughing/Checking    Attempt to injure an opponent     Repeated acts of abuse

    two major penalties    Obscene gestures or language   

 

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Racquetball

ID Policy: Why must a participant have an ID for each and every game? This is an often asked question during the early part of the activity season. The answer is quite simple. During any and all transactions with the university your student ID officially recognizes you. This is what defines your status as a member of the student body or campus community. The Department of Campus Recreation, Intramural Sports Program wants to provide the very best services to "OUR" participants. If outside people participate in the program, they are putting participants and the university at risk. The other reason: if an outside person is allowed to participate, these ineligible individuals would be, in essence, taking the opportunity to participate away from an eligible participant who we are here to serve. Before each game players must present their student ID cards so that they may be checked in on the score sheet. Any player arriving after that game has started must present their ID card to the game supervisor and have their name checked in on the score sheet before entering the game. NO ID, NO PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME!!!!!

Scoring

• A. Points are scored only by the player in service.
• B. A game is won by the first player to reach 15 points, win by one point.
• C. The winner of the match is the first player to win 2 of 3 games.
• D. Third game is played to 11 (if needed).

  Service

• A. The choice for the right to serve is decided by a coin toss, and the player winning the toss has the option of serving or receiving the first game.
• B. The player who wins the most points in the first two games has the option of serving first for the third (tiebreaker) game. In informal matches a common procedure to determine who serves is to see which player can rebound the ball off the front wall and come closest to the short line.
• C. In serving, the server must start and stay within the service zone; while serving, neither the ball nor any part of either foot may extend beyond the service line or short line. Stepping on (but not over) either line is permitted. For stepping over a line once, a fault is charged.
• D. Stepping outside the service zone twice in succession retires the server and counts as an out. "Stepping over" is the act of putting any part of the foot past the short or service lines. On a lob serve, the server may not back out of the service zone until the ball has passed the back service line.
• E. In serving, the ball must be bounced on the floor and struck on the rebound from the floor. The server is out if the attempt to hit the ball on this rebound fails.
• F. Not more than three bounces may be used in making a service. Bouncing of the ball by a server in any part of the court before serving is counted as a bounce within the meaning of this rule. Violation of this rule retires the server.
• G. A served ball that first hits the front wall and on the rebound passes so closely to the server
• H. That the receiver is prevented from having a clear view of the ball is played over. Two in a row results in an out.
• I. The server may not serve until the opponent has had a chance to get placed.
• J. Every effort should be made to keep the ball dry, particularly on the service. Deliberate violation of the spirit of this rule results in forfeiture of serve.

  Receiving service

• A. The receiver must stand at least 5 feet in back of the short line, as indicated by the service or restraining line.
• B. The receiver may not enter the safety zone (the 5-foot area between the short line and receiver's line) until the served ball bounces or crosses the receiver's line.
• C. A receiver may play the service either on the fly or after the first bounce. In making a fly return, the receiver must play the ball after it passes over the short line.

  Faults

• A. Two consecutive faults retire the server.
• B. A serve is considered short when the served ball hits the front wall and fails to strike back of the short line on the fly.
• C. A short serve also occurs when a served ball hits the front wall and two side walls before striking the floor back of the short line.
• D. A player fails to play a ball properly returned from a service.
• E. A served ball hits the ceiling, floor, or side walls before striking the front wall.
• F. A served ball hits the front wall and side wall, front wall and floor, or front wall and ceiling at the same time (crotch ball).
• G. The ball bounces more than three times on the serve.
• H. A serve is considered long when the served ball rebounds from the front wall and touches the back wall before touching the floor.
• I. A serve is also considered a fault if the ball rebounds from the front wall and touches the ceiling.
• J. Stepping over the outer edges of the service or short line with any part of the foot in the act of service is considered a fault.

  Hinders

• A. A returned ball that strikes an opponent on its way to the front wall is considered dead, even if it continues to the front wall before striking the floor.
• B. An avoidable hinder results in the loss of the rally. It does not necessarily have to be an intentional act.
• C. A player's unintentional interference in such a way as to prevent the opponent from having a fair chance to return the ball is considered a hinder.
• D. In doubles, both players on a side are entitled to a fair and unobstructed chance at the ball.

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  5x5 Indoor Soccer

  I. Supervision:

  The game shall be played under the supervision of 1-4 officials. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the current semester's sticker.

  * There will be different requirements for Metro Students and Methodist students. Players who have competed at the collegiate varsity level or higher in the past two years are not eligible. Players who have competed at any professional level in the past five years are not eligible. If there are any doubts, the Intramural Director will have the final decision.

  ALL PLAYERS MUST SHOW A CURRENT UNO I.D. OR CURRENT FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, METRO AND METHODIST I.D. CARD BEFORE EACH GAME.

  "NO I.D., NO PLAY"

  Team members, and all other persons affiliated with the team are subject to the rules of the game, and shall be governed by the decisions of the officials assigned to the game. The supervisor reserves the right to remove any person from the playing area.

  II. The Game, Players and Equipment

• A. A game shall be played between two teams. Each team will be allowed to have five players on the field at a time, four fielders and one goalie. The goalie will where a jersey to let everyone know who the goalie is.
• B. A team must have at least three players checked in at game time to avoid a forfeit.
• C. In co-rec soccer a game shall be played between two teams. Each team will be allowed to have six players on the floor, three men and three women. The goalie could be any gender. A team must have four players checked in (Two Guys and two women) at game time to avoid a forfeit.
• D. The game will be played with a "RAG" soccer ball
• E. A set of soft sole rubber gym shoes must be worn on the field of play at all times. If a set of shoes makes marks on the floor the player must stop playing immediately.
• F. All games will be played in the Sapp Fieldhouse.
  a. A coin will be flipped at the beginning of the game to decide who will receive the ball first. The loser of the flip gets to choose the goal.
  b. The ball will become dead when:
  - the ball fully crosses the goal line
  - the ball fully crosses behind the goal
  - the ball becomes lodged in an area where it is not playable
  
• G. Substitutions can be made on the fly.
  a. Exception: the goalie can not change until half time.
  
• H. There is no offsides in indoor soccer.

  I. Goalie

  a. A goalie cannot hold onto to the ball for more than five seconds.
  b. A goalie cannot throw or kick a ball over the half court line. The ball must first touch on his/her side of the field.
  c. The goalie will have a box approximately the size of 15' by 8'.
  d. NO ONE EXCEPT THE GOALIE CAN ENTER THE GOALIE BOX!If another player enters the goalie box a violation will be called.

  III. Time Factors

• A. A game will consist of two twenty minute halves. half time will be five minutes in length. The only time the clock stops is during an injury or official's timeout.
• B. At the beginning of each half each team has to have all of there teammates on their side of the playing field. The half will start with a teams goalie rolling out the ball.
• C. There will be no ties in indoor soccer.
  a. The teams will play a three minute overtime.
  b. If the score is still tied there will be a shootout.
  1. Three different players will have a shot to shoot penalty kicks.
  2. the team with the most goals after five shots per team will win the game.
  c. If it is still tied another round of the shootout will be played until there is a winner.  Each teammate must shoot once before any other teammate shoots again. 
  d. For co-rec there will be a six person shootout.
  1. Two men penalty shots and two women penalty shots.
  

  IV. Penalty Shots

• A. Penalty shots will be awarded when a foul is committed inside the goalies box and during overtime periods.
• B. The ball will be placed twelve feet from the goal.
  a. The goalie must have contact with the goal line till the offensive player makes contact with the ball.
  

  V. Scoring

• A. A goal is scored when the ball has completely crossed the goal line. Each goal is worth one point.
• B In co-rec soccer a women's goal is worth two points while men's goals are worth one point.

  VI. Penalties and Violations

• A. When a violation occurs a free kick is awarded. Goals can be directly scored on all free kicks.
• B. When a penalty occurs a penalty kick is awarded to the team that was in the disadvantage.
• C. Violations
  a. Dangerous play
  b. Intentional hand ball
  c. Laying a hand on an opponent to have an advantage to get to the ball.
  d. Entering the penalty area (Have goalie roll ball out)
  e. Goalie throwing the ball overhand (Free kick from half court)
  
• D. Penalties
  a. Intentionally kicking, striking, shoving, punching another player of another team
  b. Intentional hard fouls anything that would be categorized as unsportsmanlike conduct.
  c. kicking or attempting to kick the ball while the goalie has possession of the ball.
  d. Obstructing an opponent when not playing the ball.
  e. Defensive player other than the goalie playing the ball in the goalies box other than the goalie.
  

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  Softball

  I. Supervision: The game shall be played under the supervision of 1-4 officials. There will be one game supervisor on the sideline with complete jurisdiction on all activities on or near the playing surface. This includes player eligibility. The Intramural Staff assumes jurisdiction 15 minutes before kickoff.

  PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible a player must be either a full or part time student enrolled at UNO paying student activity fee, or an alumni or faculty member with a current activity card. All of the aforementioned types of activity cards must have the cur