Guideline & Policy Statement
The Yale University Department of Campus Recreation encourages and embraces the diverse recreation, leisure, and wellness needs of our community. Our support of and ability to permit activities and behaviors may be limited and impacted by the following:
- The health and safety of both the individual(s) and/or others.
- The impact on others and their ability to enjoy, utilize or access our facilities, programs, and services.
- The impact or damage to our facilities and/or equipment.
The Department of Campus Recreation reserves to make final judgments for any activities, issues, or behaviors not directly addressed in the guidelines and policies below. Members can e-mail gradproims@yale.edu for additional information or clarification as to if their activity is permitted in the PWG.
The Department of Campus Recreation reserves the right to update, alter, or add guidelines and policies at any time. It is the responsibility of our members, guests, and participants to comply with the information listed below.
Sportsmanship, Misconduct & Possible Ejection
Intramural sports encompass a spirit of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the players. Competitive play in intramurals is appropriate, but never at the expense of mutual respect among competitors or the spirit of intramural comradery.
The designated captain is the team representative and is responsible for maintaining proper behavior and sportsmanship of their players and fans. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. If unsportsmanlike conduct is continued after being asked to stop, the team(s) will be asked to leave the field and will receive a forfeit.
Continuous unsportsmanlike conduct by individuals or teams will lead to expulsion from the league.
Certain behavior deemed inappropriate by the referee/supervisor may result in a warning to or ejection of a player.
Examples of the behavior include but are not limited to:
- Persistent infringement of the rules
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Foul or abusive language to players, supervisors and referees
- Violent or dangerous actions
- Serious foul play
When a player is ejected, they may be indefinitely suspended from all intramural sports pending a meeting with the Grad/Pro Intramural Coordinator and Associate Athletic Director.
Game Cancelations & Reschedules
If a game is cancelled by Yale Campus Recreation or University Facility Operations due to field availability or weather, captains will be notified via email. If the season’s time constraints allow games will be rescheduled. Games cancelled it will not be recorded as a win or loss for either team. If the games cannot be rescheduled, they will be nullified.
Cancellation or Rescheduling By Team:
- The captain of the team requesting to reschedule must contact the opposing captain and the IM coordinator by Friday at 3 pm prior to the contest weekend.
- If the opposing team’s captain agrees to reschedule, then the captains and the coordinator will work to find a time that works for both teams.
- If there are scheduling constraints and a time cannot be found the team requesting the reschedule will marked as a forfeit.
- The opposing team will receive a win by default and be awarded the default win points, which will be counted toward their final record.
- If both teams need to reschedule a game, then they can work with the coordinator to find a time and date that works for both teams. If the captains cannot find a time that works for both teams, then the game will be recorded as a double forfeit. Teams will receive no points for or against.
Note: If there are extenuating circumstances, default points may be altered at the discretion of the coordinator. Coordinator may also choose to nullify game if appropriate. Games must be rescheduled at least one week prior to playoffs.
Protests
Protests involving eligibility may be made by any captain against any team and must be made during or immediately following a contest. Protests will be addressed by the coordinator or on-site supervisor.
Once notified, the team captain is required to present that player’s valid Yale ID for verification to the on-site supervisor, referee or coordinator. If no ID is available, then the captain must submit a brief statement that includes the name of the person in question and the circumstances of eligibility. If a person is found to be ineligible, all games in which he/she participated are recorded as losses.
All other protests involving misinterpretation of the rules must be made at the time of incident. Play may be stopped and may not continue until the protest is resolved on the spot by the captains with the aid of the governing rules of the game, or if necessary, by final decision of the on-site supervisor. Any team that disputes and refuses to continue play will forfeit the contest.
