TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT.........................................................................................................................................1

PHILOSOPHY.........................................................................................................................................................2

SPORTSMANSHIP.................................................................................................................................................2

INTRAMURAL SPORT COMMITTEE.................................................................................................................3

SPORT LEADER’S RESPONSIBILITES

SOCIETY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR..................................................................................................................4
TEAM CAPTAINS AND COACHES...............................................................................................................5

GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORMS...........................................................................................................................6

MEN...................................................................................................................................................................6
MEN’S UNIFORM COLORS...........................................................................................................................7
WOMEN............................................................................................................................................................8
WOMEN’S UNIFORM COLORS....................................................................................................................9

GENERAL RULES...............................................................................................................................................10

FORFEITS.............................................................................................................................................................12

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY.....................................................................................................................12

PROTESTS………………………………………………………………………………………………...……12

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS

BADMINTON, TENNIS, AND TABLE TENNIS..........................................................................................13

TEAM SPORTS
BASKETBALL................................................................................................................................................13
INNER TUBE WATER POLO........................................................................................................................13
SOCCER..........................................................................................................................................................13
SOFTBALL......................................................................................................................................................14
VOLLEYBALL...............................................................................................................................................14

POINT SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................16

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 Mission Statement

The intramural program at Bob Jones University exists to glorify God and enhance the mission of Bob Jones
University by providing healthy recreational opportunities for all eligible participants and promoting the following
ideals within a Biblical framework:

 Healthy living
 Social interaction
 Leadership
 Teamwork
 Personal achievement/improvement

The foundation of all intramural activities, competitive or not, is participation, health and wellness, fun, respect, and
relationship building.

The Intramural Handbook does not include all necessary guidelines, policies, and other
pertinent information. Specific policies relating to each sport will be dispersed as necessary.
Philosophy

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A. The purpose of the intramural program (as stated in the mission statement) is to provide
opportunities for leadership, teamwork, fellowship, and physical exercise while participating in the
various areas of athletic competition. The desire is for eligible persons to take full advantage of the
opportunities provided in the program in order to develop and maintain relationships and themselves
during their time of involvement here at Bob Jones University.

B. Christ must have first place in lives on and off the athletic field. Actions and attitudes must be
controlled and disciplined for there to be a proper Christian testimony. “Be thou an example of the
believer…”

C. Those whose actions damage the testimony of Bob Jones University, themselves, and above all the
Lord, will not be allowed the privilege of participating in the intramural program.

D. Win right, or you don’t win. II Timothy 2:5. In a day when the philosophy of the world is to win at
any price, the faculty and staff of Bob Jones University are dedicated to developing in those who
participate in the intramural program a philosophy that “It is never right to do wrong in order to
win.”

Sportsmanship
A. It is expected that all participants, spectators, and officials will follow the Biblical model of
edification. Positive cheering is highly encouraged and a spirit of fun competition is expected. Some
conflict is bound to occur as competition does exist, but all actions and reactions should first and
foremost be honoring to God. Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined later and will be dealt with by the
Director of Intramurals and/or other governing officials appointed by the University.

B. It is expected that each Bob Jones University student, whether player, cheerleader, or spectator, will
maintain a proper spirit of Christian sportsmanship.

C. As a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, a player or a team may be placed on probation, suspended
from further play in that particular sport, or suspended from participating in the intramural program
altogether for that semester or for the entire school year.

D. It is expected that competitors will compete with the desire and goal of winning their contest. Any
team that deliberately forfeits may face disciplinary action including suspension of the right to
participate.

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 Intramural Sport Committee
A. An Intramural Sport Committee may be created and shall be composed of various coaches and
involved individuals.

B. Meetings/educational sessions will be scheduled as necessary by the Director of Intramurals.

C. Purpose

1. To have the Director of Intramurals interpret the rules of the various sports and arbitrate any
program-related problems.

2. To discuss schedules, practices, and policies pertaining to each sport.

3. To provide education and leadership training to coaches and athletic directors.

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 Sport Leader’s Responsibilities

Society Athletic Director

A. Terms and Qualifications

1. The directors are elected each year by their societies.

2. The Department of Athletics recommends that they serve for the full year.

3. The director should have an active interest in athletics, and they must meet the University's
requirements for office holders.

B. Duties

1. Attend meetings or have someone attend in their place.

2. Coordinate the sports program.

3. Encourage active interest in each sport.

4. Take care of all publicity for their society's sports activities.

5. Encourage, at all times, a love for fair play and good sportsmanship.

6. Keep the athletic equipment and uniforms of their society clean and in good repair.

7. Furnish the Director of Intramurals with appropriate team lists and other information when
required.

C. Dependability and Efficiency—If, in the opinion of the Director of Intramurals or the members of
their own societies, the athletic directors are not fulfilling their duties to the best of his/her abilities,
they will be warned by either the Director of Intramurals or the president of their societies; and upon
subsequent failure to carry out their responsibilities, they will be reported to the Dean of Students.

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Team Captains and Coaches
A. Qualifications

1. The captains or coaches will be chosen by their societies from present members.

2. The captain or coach may not be on academic probation, spiritual probation, disciplinary
probation, nor on the disciplinary restriction level 1 or disciplinary restriction level 2 list.

3. The captain or coach should be a spiritual leader, as well as a sports leader.

B. Responsibilities

1. Cooperate with the Director of Intramurals in maintaining high spiritual standards and good
sportsmanship.

2. Direct and coach team.

3. Have knowledge of the rules and policies governing their sport.

4. Attend all captain/coaches’ meetings pertaining to their sport or have a representative in

attendance.

5. Communicate any memos or distributed information pertaining to the Intramural Program in a

timely manner to appropriate society and/or team members.

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 Guidelines for Uniforms

General

A. Societies desiring to purchase new uniforms are to consult the Director of Intramurals prior to
ordering uniforms for proper procedures and approval.

B. Societies must have official uniforms of their dominant color as follows:

1. All teams must have matching uniforms with alternative (pinnies) available at each game in the
case of opponents having similar dominant colored uniforms.

C. Uniforms must adhere to the guidelines as established by the NCAA for that particular sport.
Adjustments may be made by the BJU Director of Intramurals.

Men

A. All team members will be required to be dressed in similar uniforms. The team uniform requirements
for each sport will be:

1. Basketball/Soccer—shirts, shorts, socks

2. Softball/Volleyball —shirts, all wear similar shorts or all wear long trousers

B. Spandex shorts may be worn under the uniform shorts provided they are the same color as the
dominant color of the shorts.

C. Under-shorts are not to hang lower than the outer pair of shorts.

D. A sloppy appearance is not acceptable.

E. Any shirts worn under a uniform jersey must be the same color as the dominant color of the uniform
jersey.

F. Game jerseys must be tucked in to the game shorts.

G. If a player has a tattoo on his arm or shoulder, an appropriate color of shirt is to be worn under the
uniform jersey if necessary to “cover” the tattoo.

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Men’s Uniform Colors
American League

A1 Bryan Green/White Bears

A4 Epsilon Zeta Chi Maroon/White Tornadoes
A5 Theta Kappa Nu Orange/Black Panthers
A6 Basilean Gray/Maroon Eagles
A7 Chi Alpha Pi Navy/Jade Cavaliers
A8 Alpha Theta Pi Forest Green/Orange Razorbacks
A9 Pi Kappa Gold/Green Cobras
A10 Kappa Sigma Chi White/Black/Red Knights
A11 Chi Epsilon Delta Dark Blue/Gray Wolves

National League

N1 Nu Delta Chi Gold/Royal Blue Vikings

N2 Phi Kappa Pi Red/Black/White Rams
N3 Phi Beta Chi Orange/Blue Bulldogs
N4 Pi Gamma Delta Purple/Gold Royal Regiment
N5 Alpha Omega Delta Navy/Gold Lions
N6 Lanier Green/Navy Falcons
N7 Kappa Theta Chi Black/Red Stallions
N9 Beta Gamma Delta White/Red/Blue Patriots
N10 Sigma Alpha Chi Scarlet/Navy Spartans
N11 Zeta Alpha Pi Sky Blue/White/Navy Skyhawks

The dominant uniform color is listed first.

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Women

A. All team members will be required to be dressed in similar uniforms. The team uniform requirements
for each sport will be:

1. Volleyball/Soccer/Basketball—shirts, similar colored slacks/shorts

B. The uniform shirt must have sleeves.

C. Any shirts worn under a uniform jersey must be the same color as the dominant color of the uniform
jersey.

D. Game jerseys must be tucked in to the game slacks/shorts.

E. A sloppy appearance is not acceptable.

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Women’s Uniform Colors
American League

A1 Zeta Tau Omega Navy/Gold/Rose Seagulls

A2 Chi Sigma Phi Royal Blue/Silver Sailors
A3 Theta Delta Omicron Orange/White/Black Tigers
A4 Sigma Lambda Delta Purple/White Duskie Bird
A5 Sigma Kappa Rho Hunter Green/Cream/Maroon Roses
A7 Tau Delta Chi White/Navy/Gold Kangaroos
A8 Zoe Aletheia Yellow/Blue Wildcats
A9 Pi Delta Chi Sky Blue/Navy Classics
A10 Theta Alpha Chi Green/Royal Blue Owls
A12 Alpha Sigma Omicron Navy Blue/Maroon Ambassadors
A13 Nu Alpha Phi Scarlet /White Flames

National League

N1 Alpha Gamma Tau Maroon/White Eagles

N2 Chi Kappa Delta Yellow/Green Dragons
N3 Theta Mu Theta Hunter Green/Maroon Bandits
N4 Pi Theta Epsilon Green/Black/White Bears
N5 Tri Epsilon Teal/Black Pirates
N6 Chi Epsilon Sigma White/Royal Blue Bobcats
N7 Gamma Chi Tau-Gaston Black/Red Jaguars
N9 Beta Epsilon Chi Red/Blue Cardinals
N10 Theta Pi Delta Sky blue/Green/White Mustangs
N11 Chi Theta Upsilon Royal Blue/Orange Gators
N12 Theta Sigma Chi Gray/Red Colts
N13 Beta Chi Omega Orange/Navy Blue Bear Cubs

The dominant uniform color is listed first.

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 General Rules
A. General Rules

1. No team is to compete officially with teams or leagues outside of the University Intramural
Program.

2. All practices and games should be conducted only at approved locations. The Director of
Intramurals may designate alternative fields and facilities as necessary.

3. Violation of these or additional regulations by individuals or teams may result in forfeiture of

opportunity to participate in the BJU Intramural Program, forfeiture of game(s), a fine, and/or
other deemed appropriate disciplinary measures.

4. Only currently eligible team members may participate.

5. Forfeits are called at scheduled game time unless otherwise noted.

6. Any student receiving an unsportsmanlike penalty such as a yellow/red card in soccer or technical
foul in basketball, must meet with the Director of Intramurals before being allowed to compete
again. Failure to meet with the Director of Intramurals before competing can result in the
forfeiture of any contests participated in by the offending player.

B. Eligibility

1. Participation in the intramural program is limited to current, full-time students in good standing
with the University, as well as faculty and staff. Exceptions on an individual basis may be made
at the discretion of the Director of Intramurals.

2. An individual can play for only one team in any sport league.

3. The following individuals are ineligible to participate in the same or related intramural sport,
during the academic year in which they gained their ineligible player status:
a. Any member of a varsity team who remains on that team's roster beyond the first contest of
that season.
b. Professionals, as recognized by the NCAA or the governing body for that sport, are not
eligible to compete.

4. A person must be on a team roster to be eligible to play; any roster adjustments after the start of
the season must be made in accordance with the guidelines set up for that sport and approved by
the Director of Intramurals or the Athletic Office.

5. Former collegiate varsity athletes may play in their related sport with a maximum of two on a
roster for sports with 5 or more participants and a maximum of one on a roster for sports with
less than 5 participants.

6. Intentional eligibility violations are very serious and violators may lose their privilege of

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 participation in Intramural Sports. Additionally, all contests in which an ineligible player
participated may be forfeited.

7. Students are responsible for checking their own eligibility; however, captains are equally
responsible for the eligibility of all their players.

8. Students who desire to join a team after the first scheduled match/game may become eligible by
having their coach contact the Director of Intramurals and officially add them to the roster. They
should sign the conduct/information sheet before participating. A player must participate in
25% of the regular season in order to participate in playoffs.

9. The due date for team rosters will be provided to coaches. Failure to provide team lists on time
may cause the team to be fined and/or forfeit any game(s).

10. Participation by an ineligible player may result in forfeiture of game(s) by his/her team.

11. Any student desiring to participate in a given sport who is unable to field a team from their
society may compile a team consisting of members from multiple societies. This team will not be
eligible to garner Society of the Year points and must be approved by the Director of Intramurals.

C. Player/Fan Conduct: Technical/Flagrant/Red Card

Team coaches and any player who receives a technical foul, flagrant 2 foul, red card, or official
disqualification for character and/or conduct must have a conference with the Director of Intramurals
before their next competition. The player is considered ineligible until the conference takes place.
Failure to have this conference before participation will result in a forfeit due to an ineligible player
competing. The player may also forfeit his or her privilege to continue as a team member. It is the
responsibility of the player to set up the conference, not the Director.

It is expected that all participants, whether player, coach, fan, or official, will do participate
with a passion – to do the best they can, with a patience – toward others, and with the
purpose of glorifying God in everything they do.

The following disciplinary proceedings are guidelines and may be adjusted as necessary;
1st offense = Suspension from play for a minimum of one game
2nd offense = Suspension from play for 1 semester
3rd offense = Suspension from intramural sports for remainder of school attendance

D. Games

1. When a weekend game goes beyond 10:30 p.m. for any reason, all spectators will be permitted to
remain until the end of the game and the Residence Halls will close fifteen minutes after the end
of the game.
a. Please follow the listed procedures:
 At 10:20 p.m., an intramural representative will call the switchboard to obtain the names
of the Residence Hall supervisors who are on duty for both the women's and men's
Residence Hall.
 Call the Residence Hall supervisors and notify them concerning the extension of the game

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 beyond 10:30 p.m.
 At the conclusion of the game, the intramural representative will call the Residence Hall
supervisors to let them know the game is over. Students must be in the Residence Halls
fifteen minutes after the end of the game.

2. Team members and spectators are not to congregate on or around the playing court after their
game. Consideration must be given to the teams participating in the next game.

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 Forfeits
A. Once a team commits to play in a particular sport (soccer, basketball, volleyball, inner tube water
polo and/or softball), the team will not be permitted to withdraw without penalty.

B. Any team withdrawing from competition will be liable for a $25 fine and be prohibited from
participation the next sport season. Penalties will be determined by the Director of Intramurals.

C. Game forfeits will result in a $25 fine.

D. Forfeits are called at scheduled game time unless otherwise noted.

Inclement Weather Policy

A. All weather related decisions will be made by the Director of Intramurals or a representative of that
office in conjunction with game officials. These decisions will be disseminated via email or other
communication to team leadership.

B. Thunderstorms with Lightning

1. Whenever a thunderstorm with lightning approaches the campus, all outdoor activities must
cease.

2. Everyone must come indoors, either in the Davis Field House or back to the Residence Hall, until
the lightning is over. The Activity Center is not an acceptable building when vacating the fields
due to lightning. You must wait 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning before returning to the
fields.

Protests
Questions as to an official’s judgment are not valid grounds for a protest. All of our officials, scorekeepers, etc.
are human and mistakes can and will be made. If judgment is the cause of the wrong done, the call shall stand
and there is no recourse.

All protests regarding a rule interpretation or misapplication of the official game rules must be verbally declared
to the officials at the time of the disagreement. Play will be suspended and the student supervisor will be
contacted and attempt to resolve the situation with the officials and teams involved. If not satisfied with the
ensuing decision, the coach or captain can notify the Director of Intramurals in writing. The filing must include a
summary and pertinent details relating to the event and the signatures the coaches of both teams at the event.

All decisions will be rendered by the Director of Intramurals who may confer with the Intramural Committee.

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Sports

Individual and Dual Sports

Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Racquetball

A. The official rules of Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, and Racquetball will be observed. Societies
will be notified of any adjustments of rules.

B. Entry forms will be made available for participants at appropriate time prior to the competition.

Team Sports

Basketball

A. Except for the possibility of playing time, warm-up and half time, games will be played in accordance
with the Men’s & Women's NCAA Basketball rules.

B. Any modification of rules will be communicated to the coaches.

Inner Tube Water Polo (Women)

A. Optional entry.

Soccer

A. Rules for 11 v 11
1. Except for the possibility of playing time, warm-up and half time, and substitutions, games will be
played in accordance with the Men’s & Women's NCAA Soccer rules.
2. Any modifications of rules will be communicated to the coaches.

B. Rules for 7 v 7
1. Match
a. All FIFA Laws apply with the exceptions as outlined in the League Rules below.
 Cleats will not be allowed. Please wear turf or flat-sole shoes.
 The Offsides Rule will not be enforced.
2. Game Length
a. 2 x 25 min. halves with a 5 min. halftime. In case of a tie the game will finish as a tie.
3. Game Time
a. Game time as scheduled is forfeit time. There is no grace period for no-show teams. League
reserves the right to review circumstances of delay and override any forfeits.
4. Referees
a. One referee will be assigned to each match.
5. Substitutions
a. Teams may have unlimited subs. Subs can be made at any stoppage of play and must always

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 be made with Referee approval.
6. Number of players
a. Games are played with 7 field players and a goalie. Minimum of 7; maximum of 15 players on
any team’s roster are allowed for the season. Minimum number of players on the field to start
a game is 5.

C. Games
1. A ball person should be provided by each team at their game. Failure to do so may result in a
fine.

D. Safety
1. Teams will be required to provide their own shin guards. Each player must wear approved shin
guards for practices as well as games. Any players found playing without shin guards, or with
altered shin guards, may forfeit their privilege to play in the Intramural Program.

Softball

A. Optional entry.

B. Except for a run rule, time limitations, and the specific rules below, games will be played in
accordance with the official softball rules. Other adjustments deemed appropriate may be enacted as
necessary.

C. Games
1. A double elimination tournament or an adjusted round robin schedule will be played.
2. Games are 7 innings in length or one hour, with the following “Runs Ahead Rules” being in
effect:
a. 12 runs after innings 3, 4
b. 10 runs after innings 5, 6
3. Each team should have an official scorekeeper.
4. Ground rules will be available from the Director of Intramurals and include the following:
a. On field 1, any ball hit to the top of the hill leading to the “upper fields” is considered a home
run.
b. When the umpire deems it necessary for speed of play or in extra innings, batters will start
with a full count.

Volleyball

A. Optional entry.

B. Games will be played in accordance with the USVBA Volleyball rules.

C. Games
1. The first game will be forfeited immediately if six players are not present at game time, and the
match is forfeited if the full team is not there within five minutes.

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 Men’s and Women’s Campus Cup
Point System

The following point system will be used in determining final standings for the Intramural Program. The system will
be used by both men’s and women's societies. Adjustments may be made as determined necessary and appropriate
by the Director of Intramurals.

A. Participation Points
The Point System is a year-long competition open only to societies. Graduate student
organizations, faculty staff groups or other approved groups that participate in Intramural Sports
can win championships, but only eligible society teams are eligible for the Campus Cup
competition. In all men’s, women’s and co-rec activities (team sports, individual/dual sports and
special events) except summer intramural sports, placement points will be awarded for each team
or individual participating. The number of points awarded is dependent upon the activity.
Based on the points earned throughout the year, overall point’s champions will be recognized in
men’s and women’s societies.

1. Participation Point Eligibility

a. To receive participation points your team(s) needs to average a “4” sportsmanship rating for
each sport.
b. Any forfeits result in a loss of 25% of participation points for the related sport.

2. Level 1 Major Sports

Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball
a. 50 points for completing regular season and qualifying for playoffs/tournament
b. 50 points for winning Intramural Championship
c. 25 points for completing regular season

3. Level 2 Minor Sports

All remaining team sports/activities not in level 1
a. 25 points for completing regular season and qualifying for playoffs/tournament
b. 25 points for winning Intramural Championship
c. 10 points for completing regular season

4. Level 3 Individual/Dual Sports

All individuals or dual sports/activities
a. 5 points for completing regular season and qualifying for playoffs/ tournament
b. 25 points for winning Intramural Championship
c. 2 points for each individual completing regular season (maximum of four/society)

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