Georgia State Intramurals

Georgia State Intramurals FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Question
· How do I get involved with Intramurals? · Are there any jobs available? · How do I sign up? · Who is allowed to play? · What is a Free Agent? · How is the sportsmanship rating calculated? · What is the rating score and how is it calculated? · How does the sportsmanship rating affect my team?

Answer

· How do I get involved with Intramurals?

Intramural teams are formed through common bonds or associations within the community of Georgia State University, such as:

Fellow friends and classmates at Georgia State
Residence Halls (contact your CA)
Fraternity/Sorority Associations
Campus Organizations (social and educational)
Free Agents - Students who do not have a team to join can sign up on the free agent list and can be selected by captains of other teams.

Then, to sign up, go to the registration section of this website.

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· Are there any jobs available?

Intramural Official - The official is the backbone and one of the most important jobs within the Intramural Program. Individuals can be assured that this job will provide an escape from the pressures of school and allow one to interact with their fellow students while learning many of the skills that will enhance the student’s education. The Intramural Program hires and trains officials for all sports and allows members to become part of a team, meet new friends, have an outlet for support, and have a voice within the Intramural Program. No experience is necessary to become an official.

Intramural Supervisor - The supervisor is responsible for actively supervising the intramural activities, facilitate play area openings/closings, record results, and troubleshoot problem areas. The supervisors work closely with the Intramural Graduate Assistant(s) in coordinating and implementing programs and special events. They have the responsibility of staff supervision and customer relations in ensuring a quality program for the Georgia State environment.

Intramural Scorekeeper - The scorekeeper is an essential part of the intramural program. Scorekeepers keep the score and statistics of games as they are played. They are also responsible for making sure players are signed in and ready to play.

If you are interested in working for intramurals, call 404.413.1765 or email intramurals@gsu.edu

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· How do I sign up?

Go to the registration section of this website. (www.gsuintramurals.com and click on 'Schedule' in the left navigation bar.
Click 'IMOnline' for your desired sport/event and sign up as a free agent or team. Please be sure to read all instructions before registering.
Be sure to attend any mandatory meetings for the sport you are signing up for and get your entry (and payment if required ) in before the sign up deadline.

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· Who is allowed to play?

The Intramural Sports Program is open to all students, staff and faculty according to eligibility guidelines listed below. The basic purpose of the eligibility rules is to provide an equitable program for all participants. The rules have been drawn up as a guide for enjoyable participation. Therefore, the “spirit of the rules” is extremely important and if each participant is willing to abide by the rules, the net result will be a better intramural program for all.

Students - All students must be currently enrolled at Georgia State University and paid all fees. All students must show a valid student Panther ID at all Intramural events.
Faculty and Staff - Must be currently employed by Georgia State University

Current Intercollegiate Team Members - Current varsity, junior varsity, “Red Shirt,” scholarship, or transferring student athletes shall be ineligible to participate in the same sport, or related sport (see below), in the intramural program. This athlete is also ineligible to participate while their sport is in “season.” Exception granted if athletic coach allows.

Athletic Sport	Related Intramural Sport
Basketball	Basketball
Soccer	Soccer
Baseball/Softball	Softball
Tennis	Any Racquet Sport
Cross Country/Track	Turkey Trot; Any racing event
Golf	Golf
Volleyball	Volleyball (Indoor/Sand)

Former Intercollegiate Team Members are not allowed to play the same or related sport in the same academic year. Only one former varsity player may be on a roster of the same/related sport.
Professional Athletes cannot participate in the same sport, or related sport, in the intramural program.
Sports Clubs Members are allowed to play, but no more than two (2) members of a Sports Club team may play for any intramural team in their related sport.
Assumed Name - A player competing under an assumed name will be barred from intramural competition for a calendar year.
Co-op Students are eligible as long as they have paid their Student Activity Fee.
Alumni and Friends of the University are not eligible for Intramural play.
Playoff Tournament Eligibility - No player may be added to a roster once the play-offs have begun. Only players on the regular season roster will be eligible to play. It is the duty of the team captain to be sure the roster is accurate before heading into the play-offs.
Single Team Participation - It is illegal for any person to play on more than one team in a sport. The rule is imposed at the time of sign-up. Penalties: The second team that he/she has played on will forfeit the games in which he/she signed in on. Further penalties will be at the discretion of the Intramural Coordinator. Exception: Co-Rec Play- a participant may play on a Co-Rec team in one sport and another single gender team in the same sport. This will be allowed as long as it is not another Co-Rec team. Example: If you play on a Fraternity softball team you can also play on a Co-Rec softball team.

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· What is a Free Agent?

For those looking to play on an Intramural team or dual event but do not have the full compliment of players or are just looking to join a team should contact the Intramural Office (intramurals@gsu.edu or 404.413.1765) and get their name placed on the Free Agent Roster for that sport. To sign up as a free agent, go to the registration page on this website.

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· How is the sportsmanship rating calculated?

At the completion of each game, the officials, scorekeepers and supervisors working the event will rate the teams for their Sportsmanship Rating. This is based on the attitude and sportsmanship of the players, fans, and coaches before, during, and after the game towards other players, fans, coaches, and Intramural Staff. The scale ranges from A to F; A being equated with the best behavior and sportsmanship and with F being poor behavior and sportsmanship. Any team with an ejected player cannot receive above a C grade.

Some sports/events have standard deductions for sportsmanship associated with it.

Sportsmanship Rating Scale

Used for all team sports - REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS

Sportsmanship Infraction (S.I.) = 1 unsportsmanlike penalty in flag football
                                                        OR
                                                   1 unsportsmanlike technical foul in basketball
                                                        OR
                                                   1 unsportsmanlike yellow card in soccer

All other team sports, even though they do not have automatic deductions, still closely follow the model.

Start in the appropriate range based on the number of S.I.'s. Then adjust accordingly, based on other behavior problems that did not warrant an infraction. Start in the appropriate range based on the number of S.I.'s. Then adjust accordingly, based on other behavior problems that did not warrant an infraction.

Things that are included in the grade: Fans, coaches, trash left behind, and other items deemed necessary

A+

A ZERO (0) S.I.'s

A- Can't get below a A-

B+ Can't get above a B+

B ONE(1) S.I.

B- Can't get below a B-

C+              Can't get above a C+

C                         TWO(2) S.I.'s

C-               Can't get below a C-

D+               Can't get above a D+

D                          THREE(3) S.I.'s

D-                Can't get below a D-

F FOUR(4) S.I.'s

Automatic Forfeit

Conversion
A+	4.00
A	3.67
A-	3.33
B+	3.00
B	2.67
B-	2.33
C+	2.00
C	1.67
C-	1.33
D+	1.00
D	0.67
D-	0.33
F	0.00

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· What is the rating score and how is it calculated?

The rating score is only used to determine the seeding in the playoffs. It is not used to determine who makes the playoffs. However, there is one exception. In some cases, the highest rated third-place team in each league will move on to the playoffs as a wild card.

The rating score factors in the following items: win/loss record, points for, points against, opponents record, and sportsmanship.

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· How does the sportsmanship rating affect my team?

Teams must have at least a B average grade to be eligible for post-season play.

During playoffs, if a team receives a D or lower in one (1) game, the team is automatically eliminated from the playoffs.

Also, the sportsmanship rating goes into the rating score that determines your seeding for playoffs.

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