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FAQ’s About Intramural Leagues and Tournaments
The following is a list of frequently asked questions regarding Intramural Sports and LSU UREC. Students, faculty, and staff are highly encouraged to read the Participant’s Manual for all policies and procedures.
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// PUTTING TOGETHER A TEAM OR FINDING A TEAM
// WHO CAN PLAY AND WHAT DO YOU NEED
// AT THE GAME SITE
// PLAYOFFS
// EMPLOYMENT
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PUTTING TOGETHER A TEAM OR FINDING A TEAM
Q: How do I sign-up for Intramural Sports?
A: Team captains should sign their teams up on IMOnline. After the captain has created the team, he/she can then invite players to join the roster. Players then go and add themselves to the roster to fill the team (to a maximum of 20). A team representative must attend the captain's meeting for that particular sport. Dates and times for the meetings may be found on the current LSU UREC web page.
Q: How can I participate in Intramural Sports if I do not have a team?
LSU UREC offers individuals a chance to register for all sports. Participants hoping to join a team are encouraged to sign up as a free agent through IMOnline. After free agent lists have been formed, captains will be able to access your information if they are looking to pick up extra players. If enough free agents exist, a free agent team may be created. Additional information may be found here.
Q: What intramural sports are offered for each semester?
A: Information on the sports offered during each semester can be found on the LSU UREC Leagues and Tournaments webpage.
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WHO CAN PLAY AND WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Q: Who is eligible to participate in Intramural Sports?
A: In the fall and spring semesters, the following individuals are eligible to participate in Leagues and Tournaments activities:
1. Currently enrolled full time, activity-fee paying students
2. Currently enrolled part time students*
3. Spouses/partners of currently enrolled, activity-fee paying students*
4. Faculty and their spouses/partners*
5. University employees and their spouses/partners*
6. Employees of affiliated university employers*
*Must purchase a UREC membership to participate.
For the Summer Leagues program, anyone eligible for a membership may participate without paying membership fees. League participants are not required to hold a current membership but they must be eligible for a membership category.
Q: What do I need to participate in Intramural Sports?
A: All participants must present a valid LSU Tiger card or LSU UREC membership card before each contest. The Tiger card must remain on-site for the duration of the game. The Intramural staff reserves the right to perform random ID checks throughout the night.
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AT THE GAME SITE
Q: What is the difference between a default and a forfeit?
A: A default occurs when a team captain contacts the LSU UREC Leagues Office in advance (by 3pm the day of the game or 5pm Friday for Sunday games) to inform them that their team will be unable to attend their contest . The game is recorded as a loss but no further action takes place.
A forfeit occurs when a team does not have the minimum number of players present and legally signed in at game time. In this case, the game is forfeited. The team receives a loss and a sportsmanship rating of 2.0, while a $20 forfeit charge is assessed to the team captain. The team is removed from the league after forfeiting a second time but is not charged a second time. Teams that do not respond to the staff after forfeiting may be subject to immediate removal from the league.
Q: I played for a team and now I would like to switch rosters. What should I do?
A: Players may not be dropped from any roster after they have participated in a game. Only people appearing on a roster, but never having played in a game, may switch rosters. Participating on multiple rosters will subject the second team to a forfeit for any contests in which the ineligible person played.
Q: What is the maximum number of participants a team may have on their roster?
A: Team rosters may have a maximum of 20 players per team, per sport. Participants may participate on ONE team in each league (Gold, Purple, Co-Rec, Women).
Q: What kind of situations can I protest?
A: Only protests based on questions of player eligibility and rule interpretation (when misinterpretation affects the outcome of the game) will be accepted. Protests that challenge judgment calls made by the officials or League Supervisors will not be accepted.
Q: How can I protest a game?
A: The team captain must make any protest involving rule interpretation to the League Supervisor at the time of which the incident in question occurs. Once a situation has passed, however, it is no longer subject to change or protest. For more information on protests, please review the Participant’s Manual.
Q: I was ejected from an Intramural Sports game. What should I do?
A: All ejected players must meet with the Leagues and Tournaments Graduate Assistant before he or she is permitted to participate in any UREC activity or facility. Ejected players are prohibited from participating in any LSU UREC activity until they have had their reinstatement meeting and (possibly) served a suspension. Suspensions to be served will not begin until AFTER the reinstatement meeting with the Graduate Assistant.
Q: When and where are Intramural League games played?
A: Intramural contests are played in several facilities: Student Recreation Center, Student Recreation Center Field Complex, Sport and Adventure Complex. Directions to each of these facilities can be found on the LSU UREC web site. Games typically take place 5 – 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Q: Can I reserve a field or court for practice? What fields or courts are open?
A: There are no fields or courts designated for individuals to reserve for practice, however all facilities are available on a first come, first served basis when they are open.
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PLAYOFFS
Q: What must my team do to be eligible for the playoffs?
A: All teams must average at least a 2.5 in sportsmanship, do not forfeit a game during the regular season (or have 1 forfeit and paid the fee) in order to be eligible for the playoffs.
Q: What are sportsmanship points? How are they related to Intramural Sports?
A: The Intramural Sports Program expects all participants to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Sportsmanship points (0-4) are awarded to teams during each contest, based on how teams conduct themselves during their respective game or match. In the playoffs, winning teams receiving less than a 2.0 will be reviewed by the IM Staff to determine if they advance.
Gold - To qualify, teams must have a winning % of at least .500, a 2.5 sportsmanship rating average and no more than 1 forfeit or default
All Other Leagues - To qualify, teams must have a 2.5 sportsmanship rating average and no more than 1 forfeit or default.
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EMPLOYMENT
Q: I am interested in becoming an official or scorekeeper. What should I do?
A: The Leagues Program hires and trains hundreds of student Officials each year. Officials are needed for all team sports. No previous experience is necessary. Pay begins at $7.55 per hour, and there exists an opportunity to be promoted to the supervisor position.
Q: Can I participate in Intramural Sports and officiate during the same semester?
A: Yes. Many officials participate not only in the sports they officiate, but also in other Intramural Sports. However, we do ask that you set aside at least 9-12 hours a week to work for Intramural Sports.
If you have any additional questions, please stop by the Leagues and Tournaments Office in the Student Recreation Center or email the Assistant Director (Matt Boyer) at mboyer@lsu.edu or the Graduate Assistant (Cameron Edwards) at cedwa39@lsu.edu.
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