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Intramural Sports Rules & Policies
Fall Leagues
- 7v7 Outdoor Soccer
- Floor Hockey
- 7v7 Flag Football
- 8v8 Kickball
- 3v3 Ice Hockey
- Badminton
- 5v5 Basketball
- 6v6 Volleyball
- Ultimate Frisbee
Fall Tournaments
Employee Pickleball
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Past Sports - not currently offered
Past Tournaments - not currently offered
- Wallyball Tournament
- Field Day
- Inner Tube Water Polo
- Spikeball
- Winter WOW Broomball
- Greek Intramural Sports Cup
- Soccer Tennis
- Kan Jam Tournament
- Wheel of Sportune Tournament
- Bocce Ball Tournament
- Wiffleball
- World Cup Soccer Tournament
- Rocket League Tournament
- Box Lacrosse
- Bucket Golf
These sports are designated for participants who are competing in teams. These are played over the course of several weeks and may include playoff formats.
*Not all sports listed below are active each year.
This rules sheet is not meant to be all-inclusive; rather it is a summary of the more common rules, policies, and procedures used by the Intramural Sports Program. Important policy information can be found in the Intramural Sports Handbook. All team managers and players are responsible for reading this document and understanding the rules, policies, and procedures prior to participating in this activity.
General/Eligibility - See the Intramural Sports Handbook for complete listing of eligibility.
Intramural Team Participation - Individuals may only play on one team in the badminton league.
Identification - All players MUST present a UVM Cat Card to the IMS Supervisor prior to each game.
Playing Surface & Equipment
- Patrick Gymnasium
- Court Dimension: 44 ft x 22 ft (doubles)
- All equipment provided. Players may use their own racquets if desired, but all players must use IMS shuttles.
Scoring - Teams will play one match to 15 win by 2. The game is capped at 17. Every match is scheduled to be 15 minutes in length. At the end of the game, the winning team should report the score to staff and move on to play their next opponent. Teams typically play 3 matches per evening (format could change depending on team registrations or facility space).
Scoring format - If the serving side wins a rally, it receives a point, and serves again. However, they would move to the alternate service court. If the receiving side wins the rally, the score remains unchanged and the service passes to the next player in turn.
Doubles format: it's either your partner, or, if both players have just had a turn of serving, one of the opponents.
Singles format: turns over to your opponent:
Rally - A rally is won when a shuttle is hit over the net and onto the floor of the opponent's court. A rally is lost if the shuttle is hit into the net, or over the net but outside of the opponent's court. A rally is also lost if the shuttle touches the player's clothing or body, or if it is hit before it crosses over the net.
Serving - The service courts are slightly different for singles and doubles. A shuttle on the line is "in". The server and receiver stand in the diagonally opposite service courts (always right hand at the start of the game) but therefore players may move anywhere on their side of the net. The server must obey laws designed to force underhand delivery of the serve, and the receiver must stand still until the service is struck.
The rules governing this intramural sport activity are derived from rules used by the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) and rules unique to the UVM Intramural Sports Program. This rules sheet is not meant to be all-inclusive; rather it is a summary of the more common rules, policies, and procedures used by the Intramural Sports Program. All important policy information can be found in the Intramural Sports Handbook, which is available on our website. All team captains and players are responsible for reading this document and understanding the rules, policies, and procedures prior to participating in this activity.
General/Eligibility - See the Intramural Sports Handbook for complete listing of eligibility.
Varsity & Club Player Eligibility - Members of the UVM Varsity Basketball Teams are not eligible to participate in intramural basketball. Members of the UVM Club Basketball Teams are eligible to participate in intramural basketball; however these players are subject to the following participation guidelines:
- Competitive League Teams – No more than three (3) club players (men’s or women’s team members) may be listed on a roster.
- Recreational League Teams – No more than one (1) club players (men’s or women’s team members) may be listed on a roster.
- Penalty: Any team with a varsity player on the roster or that is in violation of the club player participation guidelines will automatically forfeit every game in which the ineligible player(s) participated. During playoffs, use of an ineligible player will result from the team being removed from further competition.
Intramural Team Participation - Individuals may only play on one single gendered team and one mixed gender team per basketball season.
UVM Identification - All players MUST present a UVM Cat Card to the IMS Supervisor prior to each game.
Team Rosters - The official team roster consists only of those individuals who are eligible and who have signed the official online roster/waiver. Individuals must be listed on the official online roster by the end of regular season play in order to be eligible to participate in playoffs. Confirming that all players are listed on the official online roster by the last regular season game is the responsibility of the Team Captain.
Players and Substitutions
Players - A team shall consist of five (5) surface players; however rosters may list up to 12. A team may start with no less than four (4) players.
Mixed Gender League - Teams may have no more than 3 of the same gender on the court at a time.
Duration of Game and Grace Period
Game Length - Games will consist of two 20 minute halves (the clock will only stop for time-outs, protests, and injuries). During the final two (2) minutes of the second half, the clock will stop on all dead ball situations in accordance with NFHS rules.
Time Outs - Two (2) time outs per team per half (duration one (1) minute in length). Unused time outs do not carry over.
Mercy Rule - If a team is ahead by fifteen (15) points or more anytime in the final two (2) minutes of the second half, the game shall end.
Overtime - There is no overtime during regular session. Games that end in a tie will be recorded as such. During playoffs the following apply:
Playoff overtime periods will be five (5) minutes in length, running clock. The clock will stop during the final (2) minute on all whistles, as well as time-outs, injuries, and protests. Overtime periods shall be repeated until a winner is determined. (overtime is not used during the regular season, those games will be recorded as a tie)
Equipment
Game Jerseys - Game Jerseys are provided by the IMS program. All jerseys will have numbers on them and each person will be required to record their name and number with the score keeper at each game. A shirt must be worn underneath the jersey.
Basketballs - The game ball shall be issued by the officials.
Footwear - All players must wear basketball or tennis shoes and appropriate clothing for basketball. During the winter months, it is strongly recommended all participants carry in their shoes to limit the dirt/salt from entering the courts.
Jewelry - All jewelry must be removed. This includes, but is not limited to, necklaces, earrings, newly pierced earrings, bandanas, facial piercings, rings, bracelets, and watches. Individuals will not be allowed to tape over any jewelry item. If you cannot remove the item, then you CANNOT play.
Player Rules
Dunking - There is NO dunking before the competition, during halftime or after the competition.
Three-Point Shots - In Patrick Gym, the (white) 3-point line will be used.
Fouls - Fouls occurring when a player attempts to gain an advantage offensively or defensively, including:
- Illegal use of hands, arms, legs, feet, and/or torso.
- Pushing, holding, grabbing, and/or hooking an opponent.
- Players are permitted 5 personal fouls before removal from the game.
Flagrant, Technical, and Intentional Fouls - All will result in an automatic two (2) points for the non-offending team, plus possession. Flagrant fouls will carry an ejection.
The rules governing this intramural sport activity are derived from rules used by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) and rules unique to the UVM Intramural Sports Program. This rules sheet is not meant to be all-inclusive; rather it is a summary of the more common rules, policies, and procedures used by the Intramural Sports Program. All important policy information can be found in the Intramural Sports Handbook. All team managers and players are responsible for reading this document and understanding the rules, policies, and procedures prior to participating in this activity.
General/Eligibility
See the Intramural Sports Handbook for complete listing of eligibility.
Varsity & Club Player Eligibility - Members of the UVM Varsity Ice Hockey and Field Hockey Teams are NOT eligible to participate in intramural broomball.Members of the UVM Club Ice Hockey, Roller Hockey, and Field Hockey Teams are eligible to participate in intramural broomball; however these players are subject to the following participation guidelines:
- Competitive League Teams – No more than three (3) club (field hockey, roller hockey and/or ice hockey) players (men’s or women’s team members) may be listed on a roster.
- Recreational League Teams – No more than one (1) club (field hockey, roller hockey and/or ice hockey) player (men’s or women’s team members) may be listed on a roster.
Penalty
: Any team that is in violation of these eligibility/player participation guidelines will automatically forfeit every game in which the ineligible player(s) participated. During playoffs, use of an ineligible player will result from the team being removed from further competition.
Intramural Team Participation
- Individuals may only play on one team during the broomball season
UVM Identification
- All players MUST present a UVM Cat Card to the IMS Supervisor prior to each game. Players who do not have their Cat Card will be subject to the terms of the Campus Recreation ID Policy.
Team Rosters
- The official team roster consists only of those individuals who are eligible and who have signed the official roster/waiver. Individuals must be listed on the official roster by the end of regular season play in order to be eligible to participate in playoffs. Confirming that all players are listed on the official roster is the responsibility of the Team Managers
Checking In
- Teams arriving early should wait in the bleachers of the student section until the teams playing the game before have completed their game, returned all equipment, and exited the rink. The supervisor will let your team know when to begin checking in. This process will ensure that the supervisors are able to expedite the process of signing teams in and are able to get the games started on time.
Players & Substitutions
Players
Six (6) players per team (including the goalie).
This sport is classified as OPEN, teams may be made up of any ratio of genders.
Playing Surface & Equipment
Location: Games are played in Gutterson Ice Rink (ice split into 2)
Game Jerseys -
Game Jerseys are provided by the IMS program. All jerseys will have numbers on them and each person will be required to record their name and number with the score keeper for their game at each scheduled match.
Footwear -
Closed toe and heeled shoes are required. If there are any questions concerning footwear, contact the supervisor/official.
Jewelry -
All jewelry must be removed. This includes, but is not limited to, necklaces, earrings, newly pierced earrings, facial piercings, rings, bracelets, and watches. Individuals will not be allowed to tape over any jewelry item. If you cannot remove the item, then you CANNOT play (exception: Medical or Religious jewelry that has been approved by the IMS professional staff).
Other Equipment:
- Official broomballs and brooms will be provided.
- Hockey helmets with full face masks are required. A limited number of helmets will be provided for those players who do not have their own. Lacrosse helmets with intact chin straps are permitted.
- Shin pads, knee pads, elbow protectors, and mouth guards are strongly recommended, but not required or provided.
- Goalie Equipment: Goalies are required to wear helmets with full face guards. Ice hockey goalie equipment (blockers, leg protectors, etc.) is not permitted.
Duration of Game
Games will consist of two 15-minute halves. The clock will run continuously and will only stop for injuries, time-outs, and official time outs. The clock will stop in the last two minutes of the game for balls that are hit out of play, injuries, and timeouts.
Timeouts - Two (2) time outs per team per half (duration one (1) minute in length). Unused time outs do not carry over. The time outs may only be called at a stoppage of play or when the goalie possesses the ball.
Overtime
There is no overtime during regular session. Games that end in a tie will be recorded as such. During playoffs the following apply:
- The first team to shoot will be decided by a coin toss.
- Winner will have option to go 1st or 2nd.
- It will be a best of 3 shots.
- Anyone is eligible to participate (including goalies) in the 1-on-1 penalty shots.
- The goalie must be the same goalie that finished the game.
- The shooters start at the midline and are allowed only one shot within ten (10) seconds. As soon as the ball is touched, the goalie may move, but they are not allowed to leave the crease.
- If the goalie leaves the crease at any time during the penalty shot, the shot will be whistled dead and the shooter will receive another try.
- If the goalie leaves the crease a second time, during the overtime period, an automatic goal will be awarded to the shooting team.
- If the game is tied at the end of the best-of-3 penalty shots, sudden death penalty shot rounds will begin.
- Each team will receive one shot per sudden death round, which will continue until one team scores and the other does not in that round.
- A player cannot shoot again until everyone on their team has shot.
- All other players must be out of the offensive zone, either on the bench or against the boards.
General Rules
- A face-off at center ice will start each half as well as after a goal has been scored.
- There is NO body checking.
- There is NO offsides.
Scoring
To score, the ball must be shot by the broom into the goal. The ball must completely cross the goal line in order to be considered a goal. The following result in a goal being disallowed:
- The ball is contacted above the waist prior to being hit into the net.
- The ball is intentionally directed into the goal by something other than a broom (e.g. going off a foot or knee, excluding the defense putting the ball in their own net – regardless if by the broom or any body part).
- The ball strikes the official and then goes directly into the net.
- If a player scores a goal, but their momentum carries them or their stick into the crease, or goalie, the goal will be disallowed and an interference with the goalie will be called.
- Two-minute penalty can be given if deemed malicious.
Playing the Ball
The following guidelines apply to playing the ball:
- Players may not catch the ball. The ball may be knocked down using a hand, but it must be played by that player’s broom before it is touched by another team member.
- When swinging the broom in an attempt to make contact with the ball, no portion of the broom should extend above the waist.
- Exception: Goalkeepers in the crease or a free hit.
- The broom may be carried above the waist, but any attempt to contact the ball must be made from below the waist.
- Broomball is a non-contact sport. Players must play the ball at all times and not the person or a penalty shall be awarded.
Goalies
The designated goalie is the only person allowed in the goal crease. The goalie may catch the ball only when in the crease, and must get rid of it within five (5) seconds.
Penalties
Any player accumulating six (6) minutes of penalties in a game will be ejected from that game and is subject to the IMS policies and procedures applicable to ejected players. A substitute may not enter the game for an ejected player. In addition, if any one team accumulates twelve (12) or more minutes of penalties, the game will end immediately and that team will forfeit the game.
5v5 rules
7v7 rules
These events are typically one day tournaments scattered throughout the year.
*Not all sports listed below are active each year.
