Intramural Manual

Any SUNY Geneseo student, faculty, or staff member can sign up for intramural events until the deadline or the event is full. Registration is available online at www.geneseo.edu/intramurals or in person at the Merritt Athletic Center, Room 110. Completed registration forms and entry fees must be submitted by the event deadline.

If a team is registered without a name—or with an inappropriate name—the Intramural Staff will assign or change it. Team names may not be offensive, obscene, or derogatory and must comply with college policy.

Captain meetings cover rules, schedules, staff introductions, and questions. Teams that fail to send a representative will be charged a $5 penalty.

Captains must:

• Register their team and pay all required fees by the deadline
• Attend (or send a representative to) all required captain and playoff meetings
• Learn and explain game rules to teammates
• Inform teammates of game dates, times, and locations to avoid forfeits

Failure to attend required meetings may result in team ineligibility until meeting with the Intramural Director.

• Participants must have a current SUNY Geneseo ID
• Varsity athletes may not play intramurals during their sport’s season
• A maximum of 2 varsity athletes may be on one intramural team
• Club player limits per team:
  • Volleyball/Basketball: 3 players
  • Soccer: 4 players
• Club teams may participate in intramurals if it is not the same sport
• Players must be listed on the roster before participating
• Players may only be on one roster per league (exception: co-ed + men’s/women’s)
• Participation is allowed based on gender identity
• All goals count as 1 point, regardless of gender

• Two forfeits result in removal from the league
• Teams may re-enter for $10
• If you must forfeit, email hawley@geneseo.edu at least 24 hours in advance

Unsportsmanlike behavior is not tolerated. This includes arguing with officials, taunting, or excessive contact. Any attempt to punch, kick, or shove will result in immediate ejection and a minimum one-game suspension. Ejected players must leave immediately or their team will forfeit.

As a staff will guide our job responsibilities with 3 things in mind:

Diversity is understanding, embracing, and celebrating each other’s individual differences including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religious and spiritual beliefs, age, and socio-economic background, as well as the intersections of these identities. Diversity enhances a community through mutual respect as we honor each other’s lived reality.

Inclusion is integration of individuals’ experiences, knowledge, and perspectives, while acknowledging our history and continually reflecting on issues of power and privilege. The goal is the full and equal participation of all.

Equity is providing everyone what they need to be successful

Suspected concussions must be reported to Student Health and Counseling (585-245-5736). Medical clearance is required before returning to play.

Consequences of Returning to Play Prior to Medical Clearance

1^st offense: suspension from participation in intramural and club sport events for the remainder of the semester (or, if occurring in the last four weeks of the semester, the next semester)

2^nd offense: suspension from participation in intramural and club sport events for the remainder of the academic year (or, if occurring in the last four weeks of the academic year, the next academic year)

Participation in SUNY Geneseo intramural events is voluntary. A participant acknowledges his / her understanding that the possibility of injury exist when participating in intramural events. Some examples of Injuries that may occur are cuts, bruises, muscle strains, broken bones, concussions, and dislocations.

The participant aknowleges his / her awareness that in the event of an injury, no compensation is available from Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, SUNY Geneseo, or the State of New York, their members, agents, or employees. The participant’s responsibility to abtain appropriate insurance or pay all charges associated with injury is hereby confirmed

Alcohol consumption by players or spectators is prohibited. Disciplinary action will take place against anyone who violates this policy. Improper conduct in violation of the “Student Code of Conduct” will be subject to judicial review. A player will be ejected from the game and will not play the rest of the intramural season. A team will be penalized if spectators who are supporting them break this policy.

Each member of the championship team on the original roster will receive a championship t-shirt. Team photos will be posted on the SUNY Geneseo Intramurals website, Instagram, and Facebook page.

• Intramural Sports