Rules & Violations
A team shows up with not enough players to start game. What’s the correct supervisor response?
A player loudly complains but stops when warned. What should the supervisor do?
Monitor the situation; no further action unless behavior continues.
Player (A) falls to the ground while running. He immediately returns to his feet and continues playing.
No immediate reaction. Monitor periodically
First Thing a supervisor does to begin shift
arrive at SC Office 30 min before 1st game
True or False: Supervisors have had to eject spectators who weren’t even students.
True. Alert IM Pro Staff & PSafe if additional support is required
A player receives two unsportsmanlike penalties/fouls in the same game. What happens next?
Immediate ejection and documentation required.
A team is verbally targeting an official but not using profanity. What’s the best response?
Address the captain/ sideline of the team, issue a warning, and set clear expectations.
Non emergency phone number to reach USD Public Safety
X7777
Last 2 Things to confirm before clocking out of shift?
Accuracy of administrative forms + return of equipment
A team claims their missing player is “parking the car” for 15 minutes. What’s your response?
Enforce the 10 minute start-time policy—no exceptions.
A team plays an ineligible participant and wins. What is the correct administrative outcome when this is discovered?
Notify Marquis & Forfeit of the game (and possible further sanctions depending from IM Pro Staff.
A player celebrates by taunting an opponent after a score. What is this considered?
Unsportsmanlike conduct.
Emergency phone number to reach pubic safety
X2222
Checking players in, both teams have JUST met minimum requirement of players needed to start game. What now?
Inform officials of this and to begin captains meeting, then the game soon after
A player argues that “that’s how they do it at my other school” Response?
USD intramural rules and policies may be different but by signing up, youve agreed to adhere .
A captain argues a rule interpretation with officials excessively causing supervisor to step in & confirms it is correct. What violation is this now?
Unsportsmanlike conduct for continued dissent.
A bench player repeatedly chirps at opponents despite being warned once already. What’s the next step?
Walk to sideline to explain expectations. Notify officials to call Unsportsmanlike penalty or ejection depending on severity and policy.
While waiting for PSafe/EMT to arrive, an injured player becomes gathers their things to leave stating "they done wont to wait"
Suggest patience & gather decline service signature
3 groups to check in with periodically during a shift
Officials. Team Captains. Marquis
A physical fight breaks out between 2 teams. How do you approach?
Instruct an official or colleague to notify PSafe immediately. DO NOT physically intervene as doing so would put yourself in harms way. Provide verbal deescalation from distance while instructing all involved parties-to return to bench.
A team attempts to use a player’s ID that does not belong to them. What violation does this fall under?
Fraud / ID misuse, resulting in ejection and potential suspension.
Two teams are verbally escalating but no single individual stands out. What should the supervisor do?
Alert Officials to immediately Stop play. Address both captains, and reset expectations before resuming.
When following up on a potential injury you observed, the player says "I saw stars when I took that header. My head is still hurting actually but Im fine"
They are not fine by our program standards. Do not lwt player continue play. Begin Injury procedure due to suspecting a concussion
Two incidents happen at once: an injury and a verbal altercation. What gets priority?
Player safety (injury) first.
An official has a tough discussion with an upset team captain before you could intervene. The official approaches you still visible worked up and storms to the parking lot saying ' I need a moment". Was this acceptable?
Yes—safety, physically, mentally and emotionally overrides ALL IM competition. Allow your team as much time/space needed. Offer support at earliest time