Eligibility & Participation
Who is eligible to play Intramural Sports at ETAMU?
Currently enrolled ETAMU students; faculty/staff (MRC membership required for activities inside MRC).
What minimum sporting behavior average is required to qualify for playoffs?
2.75
Minimum to start for Men’s
4
Minimum number of players to start?
2.
Minimum to start for Men’s
4
True/False – Varsity athletes are eligible in their same sport during the season.
False—must wait one full calendar year in the corresponding sport.
A team receives a 0.0 rating. What happens next?
Team is suspended from play until the captain meets with Sport Programs staff.
What’s the penalty for Delay of Game?
5 yards.
Timeouts per set?
1 per team per set.
How long is each half?
20 minutes (two 20-minute halves; ~5-minute halftime).
What happens if a player uses someone else’s ID at check-in?
Ineligible + subject to suspension and referral per ID Policy.
How many yellow cards equal an ejection?
Two (or one red).
How many timeouts per team per game?
3.
In bracket play, what’s the match format and caps?
Best of 3 (21, 21, 15); first two capped at 23; third set no cap.
If a team doesn’t meet minimum by 10 minutes, what’s the forfeit score?
2–0
How many reschedules is each team allowed per league season?
Two.
What rating does a team receive for a no call/no show forfeit?
2.0
If a team hasn’t met the minimum by the 10-minute mark, what’s the result and reported score?
Forfeit; 9–0.
T/F - Players may land, run or dive under the net into the opposing team’s court as long as they do not interfere/contact the opposing team.
True
When are substitutions allowed?
After a goal, for injury, during a timeout, or at halftime.
Name three sports listed with club-athlete roster limits
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball/Softball
Give two examples of “Superior (4.0)” behavior.
1. Team displays absolute respect for the game, opponents, officials, and staff
2. Team cooperates with and respects all decisions made by Intramural Sports staff
3. All actions by players and spectators are acceptable and appropriate
4. Questions directed toward the officials are respectful and genuine
5. Captains shows control over teammate and spectators
6. Team receives no warnings, ejections, yellow cards, unsporting conduct penalties, or technical foul
Where is the ball placed to begin each half and after touchback/safety/try?
The 14-yard line.
The net will be set at the following heights: Women's,Co-Rec, Men's
Women’s, 7’4-1/8” Co-Rec, 7’8” Men’s, 7’11-5/8”
In playoffs, what happens if the first 5-minute OT ends tied?
A second 5-minute OT begins—sudden death (first to score wins).