General Information

1. The team captain and all players are responsible for all information contained in the Playing Rules, the Eligibility page, Sportsmanship page, and the specific sport’s event webpage on UTRecSports.org. 

2. Participants must have a valid photo ID with them at all times. Participants can utilize their virtual ID, but must check in with the supervisor on site to do so.

3. Players should have checked in, shown ID, warmed up, and be ready to play prior to the scheduled game time.

4. Each team shall designate a team captain(s) for the contest. At the end of each contest, the designated captain will sign the scorecard verifying the final score and that all players in the contest successfully checked in. Players that have not participated in a game will not be eligible for post season participation should their team qualify.

5. Specific rules for each sport can be found on the Wiki page for said sport. 

Equipment and Uniforms

Sport specific equipment information can be found on the Wiki rules page for said sport. 

1. Game ball

   1. Teams must supply their own game ball.

      1. Equipment may be checked out from the facility desk.

2. Jerseys/Shirts

   1. Teams are required to wear similar colored jerseys or t-shirts.

      1. Home team wears white.

         • Light grey is not white and participants will not be allowed to participate in a shirt other than white.

      2. Visitor team wears a matching dark color.

         • Participants will not be allowed to participate in a shirt other than white.

      3. NO yellow shirts may be worn.

   2. Shirts or jerseys that have been altered, may be deemed unsafe by Intramural Staff on site. Participants are encouraged to wear shirts or jerseys that have not been altered or cut.

   3. Jerseys may be provided ONLY for basketball - participants are highly encouraged to provide their own

3. Apparel

   1. All players must wear athletic apparel appropriate for their sport

   2. NO exposed metal or plastic (jeans, khakis, cargo shorts/pants, etc. with rivets, zippers, buttons)

   3. Shirts may have short or long sleeves

   4. NO hoods, zippers, or any other dangerous adornments

   5. If a player is bleeding, or if any of their clothing is stained with blood, they must be removed from the contest until an Intramural Staff member clears them to play. 

      1. Any player with blood on their clothing is required to change clothing before continuing participation.

4. Footwear

   1. ONLY athletic type footwear appropriate for the sport may be worn

   2. NO sandals, boots, bare feet, or five-finger shoes are allowed

   3. Field Sports at the Wright-Whitaker Field Complex

      1. For soccer and football, shoes with or without molded plastic or rubber cleats are allowed

         • Cleats must be less than ½ inch

         • NO metal/sharp plastic cleats are allowed

   4. Indoor Sports at Gregory Gym or Recreational Sports Center

      1. Athletic shoes with non-marking court soles

      2. NO Hard sole shoes of any kind will be permitted

5. Headwear

   1. Hard brimmed hats, bandannas, or sunglasses made with metal are NOT permitted

   2. Headwear with knots or dangerous material are NOT permitted

   3. Soft hats such as knit beanies and bucket hats are allowed given they have no hard plastic or metal

6. Religious Headwear

   1. In the event a participant may not expose his/her uncovered head, the Intramural Sports Director may approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard, or dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly unlikely to come off during play.

   2. Hard items including, but not limited to, beads, barrettes, and bobby pins are NOT permitted

7. Jewelry

   1. NO exposed jewelry of any type

      1. Approved religious or medical-alert medals may be worn if they are secured, taped, or covered under the uniform.

      2. Religious medals must receive prior approval before participation.

         • Cross necklaces are not considered religious medals under this rule

8. Special Event Wristbands

   1. If participating in a special event that requires a participant to wear a wristband (ex. ACL wristbands), it is the player's responsibility to provide an acceptable method to cover the wristband.

   2. The ONLY acceptable methods are: sweat bands or athletic tape, which will NOT be provided

9. Casts, Splits, Braces, and Kneepads

   1. NO casts/splints will be allowed under any circumstances 

   2. Knee braces covered in ¼ inch foam and covered kneepads are allowed